Washington hosts global drive against left extremism

 

The Trump administration has announced a new global campaign targeting what it calls “Radical Left terrorism,” unveiled at a high-level ministerial conference in Washington on July 17, 2026. The meeting, described as a ministerial on the resurgence of political violence, brought together senior officials and diplomats from 66 countries. Organized...

United States AI firm sues user over alleged abuse

 

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Terry Wayner Harwood, a 67-year-old South Carolina resident, accusing him of using the Grok chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material and nonconsensual sexual deepfakes. Filed on July 17 in U.S. federal court, the 12-page complaint alleges Harwood...

Los Angeles: Myles Garrett named NFL's top edge rusher

 

On July 17, 2026, the Associated Press announced that Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett was voted the NFL’s best edge rusher entering the 2026 season, following his blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns. An eight-member AP Pro Football Writers panel ranked players based on current status and projected performance,...

Daphne ex-gubernatorial candidate tests negative for drugs

 

DAPHNE, Ala. — Former Florida gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has tested negative for controlled substances, according to new court documents filed in Baldwin County, Alabama. The filing, dated Thursday, July 16, 2026, follows his recent arrest on felony and misdemeanor drug possession charges that authorities say arose from a traffic...

Washington lawmakers advance $95 billion Iran war package

 

Washington, United States — House Republicans on the Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion budget reconciliation package on July 16, 2026, aimed at funding U.S. military operations in Iran, expanding farm aid, and implementing new federal voter identification rules. The measure cleared the committee on a 20–14 party-line vote, overcoming...

New York: NBA investigates Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. contract

 

Milwaukee, USA – The NBA has opened a formal investigation into the Milwaukee Bucks’ contract agreement with guard Gary Trent Jr., examining whether the terms comply with the league’s collective bargaining agreement. League officials are reviewing the details of the deal to determine if the organization followed all CBA rules...

Washington imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports

 

The United States government announced it will impose a 25% surcharge on a wide range of Brazilian products starting July 22, excluding items on an expanded exception list. Key Brazilian exports such as coffee, orange juice, beef and aircraft are exempt, bringing the total number of excluded products to more...

Washington launches internal probe over Air Force One leak

 

The White House has initiated an intensive internal investigation after reports revealed security deficiencies involving a new Qatari-gifted aircraft intended for use as Air Force One, according to sources cited by CNN. Last week, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel directed the probe from a temporary...

United States: Kris Jenner’s mother MJ Shannon dies at 91

 

Los Angeles, United States — Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian-Jenner family, has died at the age of 91, Jenner announced on Instagram on Thursday, July 16. In an emotional tribute, Jenner said the family’s hearts were broken, and she reflected on...

New York: SpaceX shares drop below IPO price

 

New York — SpaceX shares fell below their $135 initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak and marking a sharp reversal from last month’s rally. The stock traded as low as $133 during the session, down from last month’s peak when SpaceX...