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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill on July 22, 2026, by a 216-212 vote. The legislation keeps … Read more
The Department of War has awarded Oracle a 10-year software contract worth up to nearly $7 billion, designed to consolidate fragmented military licenses and streamline technology … Read more
A 51-year-old man shouted “Allahu Akbar” while stabbing two men in New York City on July 23, 2026, with one victim identified as Jewish. The suspect, … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters on July 23, 2026, after a federal judge threatened sanctions over the government’s legal conduct. … Read more
A Kenmore Air seaplane crashed near Sucia Island in Washington state on July 23, 2026, with all 11 people aboard rescued. The de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, … Read more
A 70-year-old woman was charged with murdering Karen Carter, a British-South African woman found stabbed to death in France in April 2025, after investigations led by … Read more
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has asked the Public Protector to investigate Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over allegations of breaching the Executive Ethics Code. … Read more
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Oracle a 10-year software contract worth up to $7 billion on July 23, 2026, consolidating on-premises software licenses across the … Read more
President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect August 19, as negotiations intensify to avoid economic disruption. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has … Read more
Singapore Oceanarium launched a new behind-the-scenes guided tour called Ocean in Focus: Apex Predators, giving small visitor groups access to shark feeding areas, ancient marine fossils, … Read more
Germany’s Allianz has agreed to acquire HSBC’s Singapore life and health insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.09 billion), marking a major shift in the region’s financial … Read more
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham doubled down on July 22, 2026, after stating it is common sense to exclude transgender athletes from women’s sports. The controversy … Read more