Washington power struggle erupts over Iran strikes

 

In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump’s recent decision to order U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz without prior Congressional authorization has intensified a long‑running debate over executive war powers. The White House argues the action was an emergency act of self‑defense amid escalating tensions with...

Meta Announces 5-Gigawatt Expansion in Louisiana Data Campus

 

Richland Parish, Louisiana. Meta announced on Monday that its Richland Parish data center will expand to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, stating the project’s investment in the region has risen to more than $50 billion; the company said construction began in December 2024 and local contracts have already been awarded. The...

Southeast gas prices rise amid international tensions, reports

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. — GasBuddy reported Monday that South Carolina's average price for regular gasoline rose 14.9 cents over the past week to $3.55 per gallon, while the national average increased 10.3 cents to $3.82, ending an eight-week streak of declines. AAA reported this week that Florida's state average also climbed...

Maui Forecasts: Breezy Weather and Small Southwest Swells

 

Maui Now published local forecasts on Tuesday detailing surf and weather conditions for July 13–14, 2026. The surf forecast reported a small, long-period southwest swell (220 degrees) filling in tonight, inconsistent surf and rough, choppy east-facing shores through Monday, and minimal north-facing surf expected to remain flat into mid-week. The weather...

Peters Endorses Stevens Ahead Of Michigan Senate Primary

 

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Outgoing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters on Monday endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens to succeed him in Michigan, reversing a late‑May statement that he intended to remain neutral. Peters, retiring after 12 years in the Senate, said Stevens “will be ready on day one,” as party leaders coalesce...

Minnesota mobilizes National Guard as wildfires spread

 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a state of peacetime emergency on Sunday, July 12, 2026, and activated the Minnesota National Guard as 20 active wildfires continue to burn across the northern region of the state. The action, requested by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aims to...

Seattle: Vinod Khosla to buy Seahawks for $9.6B

 

The estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has reached a definitive agreement to sell the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks to investor Vinod Khosla for approximately $9.6 billion, the highest valuation ever for a professional sports franchise. Khosla, already a minority stakeholder in the San Francisco 49ers, would assume control of...

United States Xbox layoffs spark major union backlash

 

United States-based Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is facing mounting internal and public backlash after announcing workforce reductions that cut about 20% of Xbox staff and shut down five internal studios across its portfolio. The layoffs affect hundreds of employees, including 96 at Id Software, 40 remote workers at Bethesda Game...

Michigan Regents Meet Thursday to Review Athletic Probe

 

Traverse City, Mich. University of Michigan regents are scheduled to meet Thursday to review findings from a $12 million Jenner & Block investigation into the culture of Wolverines athletics following the Sherrone Moore scandal; the review could determine whether Athletic Director Warde Manuel, who has led the department since January...

Maine Democrats To Hold July 25 Replacement Convention

 

Bar Harbor, Maine. Maine Democrats will hold a convention on July 25 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to select a new U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner filed paperwork to end his campaign on Friday following a rape allegation he denies. State party chair Charles F. Dingman issued...