Washington began dismissing more than 1,350 U.S.-based State Department employees on Friday as the Trump administration moves ahead with a large-scale overhaul of the diplomatic corps. According to an internal notice, the cuts target non-core functions, duplicative or redundant offices and areas where efficiencies can be found. The move affects...
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, said on Saturday, July 11, 2026, that he was detained by armed Israeli settlers and members of the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during a three-day congressional tour of the...
Elon Musk abruptly canceled a highly anticipated live television interview with CNBC on Friday, July 10, 2026, as SpaceX shares fell about 3 percent amid post-IPO volatility. The interview was set for noon Eastern Time on CNBC’s “Fast Money Halftime Report” and was to be Musk’s first TV appearance since...
BERGERAC, France, July 11 (Reuters) - Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step claimed his second consecutive Tour de France stage victory on Saturday, powering to another late sprint win on stage eight. After also taking stage seven, the 33-year-old left it late again on the 180.4-km flat route from...
Kansas City. The Kansas City Royals selected Louisville outfielder Zion Rose with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Rose concluded his Louisville career in 146 games with a .358/.438/.585 slash line and a 1.023 OPS, and MLB Pipeline listed him as its...
BUCKEYE, Arizona – A hazardous materials emergency at a medical clinic in Buckeye sent three people to the hospital on Friday morning, July 10, 2026, after approximately one liter of phenol was accidentally spilled inside the facility. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at a clinic located at 20640 West...
New York, United States — On July 10, 2026, a representative for U.S. actress Margaret Qualley issued a formal statement denying rumors of infidelity and trust issues in her marriage to music producer Jack Antonoff, following reports that the couple has separated after nearly three years of marriage. The statement,...
Parkersburg, W.Va. Cleanup crews paused work at the Peoples Cartage warehouse after state health officials issued a Cease and Desist order citing possible asbestos in the building that burned on July 5; the West Virginia Department of Health said licensed contractors will evaluate debris and determine safe disposal methods, and...
Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) is investigating whether a Miami-based businessman falsified deeds for coastal land earmarked for a multi-billion-euro luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners. In case files made public on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and reviewed by Reuters, prosecutors allege...
In Los Angeles, former pop singer Melissa Schuman has asked the Los Angeles County Superior Court to seal her medical records and deposition transcripts in her civil lawsuit accusing Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter of sexual assault. The motion, filed on July 10, 2026, argues that Schuman faces an ongoing...
