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Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
US Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open and ‘Traffic Is Flowing’ Despite Iran Claims
‘Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. It remains an international waterway,’ US Central Command says.
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
CCP Spy Networks in Taiwan Target Routine Data, Exploit Legal Gray Zones: Judge
A Taiwan judge said CCP recruiters use routine military data, online contacts, and civilian intermediaries to build wider espionage networks.
Legislation to Fix Orange County Tax Distribution Error on Governor’s Desk
If signed into law, it would mean the continued distribution of $20 million to municipalities.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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US Issues Travel Advisory for Caribbean Vacation Spot Citing Crimes Against Tourists
Data from the Saint Lucia government shows that 205,703 American tourists visited the country in 2023, making up roughly 54 percent of total visitors.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Apple Suing OpenAI, 2 Ex-Employees, for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets
Apple is suing its corporate business partner for damages for breach of contract, and is seeking injunctions.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
US Navy Vows to Defend Hormuz Navigation as Threat Level Stays ‘Severe’
The warning came as Trump said Washington had agreed to resume talks with Tehran, but added that the ceasefire is effectively ‘over.’
Trump Fires 2 Election Assistance Commission Members, Another Resigns
The commission now has no members several months before the midterm elections.
Trump Administration Ends Aircraft Import Probe, Finds National Security Risks
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advised against immediate tariffs to address the vulnerabilities.
Day in Photos: Search for Missing Guards, Sun Valley Conference, and Zipline in Cambodia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
2 Guatemalans Plead Guilty in 2021 Human Smuggling ‘Mass Casualty Incident’
The U.S. Justice Department said the two men, one of whom was in the United States illegally, admitted guilt in a crash that killed 55 in Chiapas, Mexico.
US Embassy in Jordan Sends ‘Shelter’ Warning to Americans Amid Iran Attacks
The embassy cited reports of missile, rocket, and drone attacks.
Rutte Says Trump Fully Committed to NATO, Likens Critical Comments to ‘Family Argument’
NATO leaders pledged $80 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine.
Day in Photos: Heavy Flooding in India, Running of the Bulls, and Underground Aquatic Study
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Judge Orders Trump to Pay $5.8 Million to Carroll in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case
President Donald Trump filed an appeal of the new disbursement order the same day it was issued.
