American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion who has competed for both Canada and the United States, writes in support of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Title IX. In an opinion piece, she says the Court has affirmed that Title IX protects...
A resurfaced video clip shared on July 4 by Trevor Noah features comedian Josh Johnson explaining why he believes many critics underestimate Donald Trump’s political appeal. In an episode of Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, recorded earlier and reposted to Facebook, Johnson calls Trump a “White Obama,” arguing that Trump resonates...
A commercial tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile and set on fire early Tuesday, July 7, 2026, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which monitors shipping in the region. The attack occurred as U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, aimed at ending the war that began...
In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on congressional leaders to prioritize rapid approval of a $350 billion defense spending package when lawmakers return from recess. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, he demanded the funding be advanced through a broader reconciliation bill known as “Reconciliation 3.0” and...
Raleigh, N.C. Gov. Josh Stein signed a $34.4 billion state budget on Tuesday morning after the North Carolina General Assembly passed the measure on Thursday, July 2; legislators had proposed the plan on June 30, the last day of the fiscal year. The enacted plan directs more than $19 billion...
Stratford officials approved phased valuation changes and revised senior relief rules this week after a state-mandated revaluation last year increased many home values by up to 80 percent, while a federal jury last week convicted a St. Louis tax preparer and the D.C. Council ordered a study into a business...
London — Royal commentators say palace aides plan to tightly manage any meeting between King Charles III and Prince Harry during the duke’s latest visit to the United Kingdom, in order to protect both the monarch and the institution of the monarchy. British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News...
United States: FEMA has approved Individual Assistance for homeowners and renters in multiple Wisconsin counties and four Louisiana parishes after April flooding and Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17–18. Local outlets reported that affected areas include Brown and Marathon counties in Wisconsin and Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne...
Manila — Vice President Sara Duterte filed an urgent motion on July 6 asking the Supreme Court to stop her impeachment trial at the Senate, challenging Sen. Francis 'Chiz' Escudero’s authority to preside and contesting the validity of June 3 Senate amendments to impeachment rules, with allied lawyers led by...
United States. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Texas to enforce the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), permitting age verification and parental-consent requirements for app downloads while legal challenges continue. The one-line order declined an emergency request to pause enforcement; the law was reinstated by the Fifth Circuit...
