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Hollywood actor George Clooney and his wife, international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, were forced to evacuate their luxury estate in Brignoles, France, on July 30, 2026, as fast-moving wildfires spread across the …
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Commerce Department and Bureau of Economic Analysis data released in Washington on July 30, 2026. That marks a slowdo…
Sean "Diddy" Combs’ projected federal prison release date has been moved up to January 24, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ online records. The adjustment follows an internal incident at Federal Correcti…
Analog Devices, Inc., a major Massachusetts-based semiconductor manufacturer, has officially disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized system access and the exfiltration of company files. The disclosure w…
The National Weather Service in Phoenix, Arizona, has issued an Extreme Heat Warning covering mostly rural portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California, including Joshua Tree National Park. The warning goes int…
U.S. borrowing costs surged to their highest level since 2007 following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The 30-year Treasury yield rose by 0.14 percentage points to reach 5.23 percent. T…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won the $1 million grand prize on ABC’s primetime game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, in an episode that concluded airing o…
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged in a 3.50% to 3.75% range, following a 9-3 Federal Open Market Committee vote that included three dissents favoring a …
Kanye West has reached a legal settlement with his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who previously accused the artist of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and wrongful termination. The settlement agreement was finalize…
A QatarEnergy-controlled liquefied natural gas tanker successfully sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz overnight, marking the first time a vessel of its kind has visibly exited the critical waterway in nearly three weeks.…
A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Northern California, triggering immediate mandatory evacuations for thousands of residents as flames threatened rural and suburban infrastructure. Strong wind gusts and dry brush fuele…
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, despite rising internal divisions. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3, with Clev…
The Nasdaq 100 fell into a technical correction, dropping 11% from its record peak following a sharp selloff in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks. The downturn coincided with the U.S. Federal Reser…
A hazardous materials incident forced evacuations in an industrial area of Huntington Beach, California, on Wednesday after a chemical reaction caused a 55-gallon drum to heat up. The Huntington Beach Fire Department res…
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field during the team's first practice of training camp on Wednesday with an apparent left leg injury. The Bengals have not released any details on Stewa…
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his threat of military action against Iran, stating that Washington plans to strike Tehran "very hard" and asserting that "it's our turn to hit them." Speaking during an Oval Offi…
Wildfires have now burned over 1.3 million acres across Oregon, leading to multiple evacuations and road closures, according to KPTV. Officials have increased evacuation levels for the Hagen Fire, which is burning in Uma…
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal recorded the 1,000th strikeout of his Major League Baseball career during a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Skubal reached the milestone in the first inning by striking out leadoff hit…
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in a 3.50% to 3.75% range, underscoring a split among policymakers over how aggressively to tackle persistent inflation. Three of the 12 me…
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and supermodel Irina Shayk have sparked widespread online discussion and public backlash following reports of their new romantic relationship. The pair were recently spotted together during…
Meta Platforms reported second-quarter 2026 results from Menlo Park showing strong revenue growth but weaker profitability as it ramped up artificial intelligence investment. Revenue rose 28% year-over-year to $60.8 bill…
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons moved to bolster their quarterback depth on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, signing veteran Cooper Rush after simultaneous injury setbacks to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. at the opening of…
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, to answer questions about COVID-19’s origins and federal research fu…
LOS ANGELES — Universal will honor late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne with new “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” haunted mazes at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood during the 2026 Halloween Horror…
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive end Jonathan Greenard on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after he sustained a pectoral muscle strain while lifting weights during the team’s offsea…