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Washington revamps PCE inflation gauge, revises history

Washington, United States – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will implement a major overhaul of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, with …

Minnesota wildfires scorch Superior National Forest, expand

ELY, Minnesota – State and federal officials reported on Monday, July 20, 2026, that nearly 25 active wildfires are burning across Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, scorching approximately 63,000 acres …

New York ex-soldier detained after federal plaza attack

A 43-year-old former U.S. Army soldier, identified by authorities as Andrew Arrabaca, was taken into federal custody on Monday, July 20, 2026, after an alleged anti-government attack outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal B…

East Rutherford: Trump stays on stage during World Cup ceremony

U.S. President Donald Trump attracted widespread attention on July 19, 2026, after remaining on stage during Spain’s World Cup trophy presentation at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain had just defeate…

Baltimore police probe alleged urination at concert

Baltimore police have opened an active investigation into an alleged indecent exposure and assault at a Morgan Wallen concert at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night, July 18, 2026. Concert attendee Troy Grevelding told TM…

Washington: Trump temporarily returns to older Air Force One

Washington — The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump will temporarily stop using the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One and return to flying on the older, baby blue presidential aircraft for about one month …

United States: Microsoft adopts AMD Helios AI platform

Advanced Micro Devices and Microsoft announced an expanded strategic partnership to deploy AMD’s next-generation Helios rack-scale AI systems across Microsoft Azure, positioning AMD as a more direct competitor to Nvidia …

San Francisco judge pauses $81 billion Paramount-Warner merger

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their proposed $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting a temporary restraining order requested by 12 states led b…

United States AI safety chief resigns abruptly

Washington, United States – The head of the U.S. AI Safety Agency has resigned unexpectedly after only three months in the role, triggering widespread concern over the future of federal oversight of rapidly advancing art…

New York: Brad Paisley defends Swift-Kelce wedding

Country artist Brad Paisley has defended Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s July 3, 2026 wedding at Madison Square Garden, amid ongoing online criticism over its reported scale and cost. In an A…

United States: FIFA probes Argentina after World Cup brawl

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following violent clashes at the end of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The match on Su…

Yemen rebels announce naval embargo on Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi movement on Monday declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to disrupt access to the kingdom’s Red Sea ports that are crucial for its oil exports. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree…

United States gasoline prices rise above $4 average

United States average gasoline prices climbed back above $4 per gallon on Monday, reaching $4.003, according to AAA data, as the Iran war intensified and renewed concerns about a global oil shortage. Prices at the pump j…

Chicago Blackhawks sign Bedard to five-year extension

Chicago, United States – The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sunday, July 19, 2026, that they have signed 21-year-old star center Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension. The deal carries an average …

Alexandria hazmat spill shuts Duke Street traffic

Alexandria, Virginia authorities partially closed a key section of Duke Street on Monday, July 20, 2026, after an unknown caustic white powder spilled from a moving truck in the city’s West End, triggering a multi-hour h…

Jamaica pageant finalist LaToya Malcolm dies at 35

Jamaica – LaToya Malcolm, a former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist and prominent figure in the local entertainment industry, has died at age 35, the Miss Universe Jamaica organization confirmed on Saturday, July 18, 2026.…

United States ransomware attack halts Fairlife dairy production

United States – The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted all U.S. production at its dairy subsidiary Fairlife LLC after a ransomware attack compromised critical IT and production-related systems, forcing the shutdown…

South Carolina senator Darline Graham Nordone launches full-term bid

Darline Graham Nordone, the appointed U.S. senator from South Carolina and sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced on Monday, July 20, 2026, that she will run for a full Senate term. In a Fox News interview,…

New Jersey loses corporate jobs as Samsung, Mars exit

New Jersey is bracing for more than 1,000 corporate job losses after Samsung Electronics America and Mars Wrigley announced plans to move their U.S. headquarters out of the state, dealing a significant setback to the loc…

Tampa, Florida: Missouri coach says injured RB cleared

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared to prepare for the upcoming college football season after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg in May, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Monday. Spe…

Atlanta completes three-team trade for Thunder guard Dort

Atlanta, United States, announced on Monday, July 20, 2026, that the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks had completed a three-team trade that significantly reshapes their rosters ahead of the 2026…

Idaho wildfire near Hailey triggers mandatory evacuations

A wildland fire known as the Ohio Fire has grown to about 2,000 acres northeast of Hailey, Idaho, prompting authorities to maintain Level 3 “Go Now” mandatory evacuation orders as of Monday, July 20, 2026. Ignited on Sat…

Washington: Trump orders review of National Academy climate guidance

In Washington, President Donald Trump has directed federal suspension and debarment officials to conduct a comprehensive review of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), focusing on its role in producing the Fourth Edit…

Ohio police arrest Le'Veon Bell on Michigan warrant

CANTON, Ohio — Former NFL All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell, 34, was arrested on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Canton, Ohio, on a warrant from Michigan related to unpaid child support. Officers from the Jackson Township Poli…

United States drugmaker adopts NVIDIA Vera Rubin supercomputer

On July 20, 2026, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a global biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, announced an expanded partnership with NVIDIA to significantly scale its artificial intelligence capabilities f…

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