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Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic nomination to challenge Senator Susan Collins
Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for Maine's US Senate seat, replacing Graham Platner who withdrew amid allegations.
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Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on July 28 amid escalating Iran conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 amid rising US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
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Pentagon Lowers Official US Iran War Death Toll, Removing Four Recent Fatalities
The Pentagon reduced the official US troop death count in the Iran war from 18 to 14, excluding four recent fatalities from renewed fighting in July.
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Trump attends rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner amid heightened security after shooting attempt
President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24 in Washington after the April event was disrupted by a shooting attempt.
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Seven candidates compete to succeed Guterres as UN Secretary-General in 2027
Seven candidates are vying to lead the United Nations when Antonio Guterres steps down at the end of 2026.
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Trump expands Ratepayer Protection Pledge to shield Americans from AI data center cost hikes
President Trump announced that about 200 entities, including 23 GOP governors, signed a pledge to prevent AI data center costs from being passed to consumers.
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Canada cancels joint Gordie Howe Bridge opening celebration with US amid tariff dispute
Canada canceled a joint US-Canada celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening due to US trade threats.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighs arresting Netanyahu during UN General Assembly visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is exploring legal options to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September 2026 for the UN General Assembly.
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Over 125 US Protests Target AI Data Center Growth Amid Environmental Concerns
On July 18, 2026, more than 125 protests erupted nationwide against AI data center expansions over resource and community impacts.
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US House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide
On July 14, 2026, the US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round if Senate approves.
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Nearly 70% of Americans Support AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Legislation
A national survey found 69% of Americans back a bill requiring AI firms to transfer half their shares to a public fund.
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US and Iran exchange missile and drone strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allies after US airstrikes on Iranian targets, escalating conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cyclospora outbreak infects thousands across 34 US states, linked to lettuce and Taco Bell probe
Since May, a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people in 34 US states, with Michigan hardest hit and Taco Bell suspending some produce items.
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US Climate Prediction Center forecasts very strong El Nino peaking Oct-Dec 2026
The US Climate Prediction Center projects a very strong El Nino event with an 81% probability peaking between October and December 2026.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Since Mid-June, Health Details Remain Limited
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with undisclosed health issues, raising questions about his Senate duties and condition.
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Washington D.C. briefly becomes world’s most polluted major city after massive 4th of July fireworks
Washington D.C. became the most polluted major city worldwide early July 5 after 850,000 fireworks were launched for the US 250th anniversary celebration.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, halting operations
Ukrainian drones attacked the Omsk oil refinery in Siberia on July 6, causing fire damage and forcing a shutdown of refining operations.
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NATO Summit in Ankara pushes Europe to boost defense spending amid US troop shifts
NATO leaders met July 7-8 in Ankara, urging European allies to increase defense budgets and prepare for reduced US military presence.
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Eight rescued after seaplane makes hard landing in New York City's East River
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near Manhattan on July 6; all eight aboard were rescued with two minor injuries.
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Neo-fascist Patriot Front marches in DC on US 250th Independence Day
On July 4, 2026, hundreds of Patriot Front members marched in Washington DC carrying Confederate and upside down American flags.
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Severe storms delay President Trump's July 4 speech at US 250th anniversary events
Severe thunderstorms delayed President Donald Trump's Independence Day speech on July 4 at the National Mall in Washington, DC.
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Prolonged Heat Wave Hits New York City with Temperatures Over 40°C, Prompting Energy Measures
New York City faced a prolonged heat wave in early July 2026 with record temperatures prompting public cooling efforts and energy conservation appeals.
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Papua separatists kill American pilot and burn plane in Yahukimo, Indonesia
Separatist rebels in Papua killed American pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and burned his plane after it landed in Yahukimo on July 2, officials and militants said.
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Trump says US-Iran war will end soon amid ammunitions and strategic challenges
President Donald Trump said August 6 he believes the six-month war with Iran will end soon, citing munitions limits and ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.