Texas flooding leaves over 100 dead, 160 missing

 

Historic flooding in central Texas has killed at least 110 people and left 161 missing after torrential rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River on July 4, authorities said at an afternoon news conference. The river rose more than 26 feet in under an hour, sending powerful floodwaters through homes and summer...

United States: Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs citing AI

 

United States – Oracle has cut 21,000 jobs during its 2026 fiscal year, reducing its global workforce from 162,000 to 141,000 employees, according to its latest annual filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The database management and cloud computing company said the cuts amount to a 13% reduction...

United States launches first commercial nuclear-powered satellite

 

SpaceX has launched the world’s first commercial satellite using nuclear technology for power, marking a significant milestone for space-based energy systems. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 8, 2026, as part of the Transporter-17 rideshare mission, carrying 81 payloads into orbit....

United States Justice Department Warns States Over Noncitizen Voting

 

The U.S. Justice Department on July 8, 2026, sent formal letters to top election officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., warning of possible criminal prosecution if they fail to prevent noncitizens from voting. Signed by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, the letters demand written responses...

New Jersey woman found stabbed; husband missing

 

Authorities in Chester, New Jersey, are investigating the stabbing death of 35-year-old therapist Brooke Hanlon, who was found dead in her home on June 6 after a 911 call. The Morris County Medical Examiner determined she died from multiple sharp force injuries and ruled the manner of death a homicide....

United States host debates Stephen A. Smith comments

 

In a recent appearance on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show,” ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith defended earlier remarks suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers could not win an NBA championship if built around “three White dudes,” specifically Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler. Host Will Cain labeled the statement...

Fort Collins plant to build Apple Broadcom chips

 

Apple Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement with Broadcom Inc., announced Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to manufacture custom silicon and advanced wireless components in the United States. The deal, expected to exceed $30 billion, is the largest commitment so far under Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, launched in 2025 to reshore...

Maine Democrats Move Quickly After Platner Suspends Campaign

 

Maine: Embattled U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign this Wednesday after multiple sexual-assault allegations surfaced, and the Maine Democratic Party confirmed it will not allow him to hand-pick a successor. On Tuesday and Wednesday, reports and party statements documented the campaign pause and mounting pressure from party leaders...

Houston ICE operation ends with fatal shooting

 

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Houston turned deadly on the morning of July 8, 2026, when an ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national during a targeted enforcement action. Officials said the incident occurred around 6:50 a.m. in the city’s East End neighborhood. The individual, identified as...

Colorado issues tap water warning after Aspen Acres Fire

 

COLORADO, United States – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, issued an urgent public health advisory for residents returning to communities affected by the Aspen Acres Fire. Officials warned that tap water is unsafe to drink in areas served by the Pine...