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Volume 2 • Issue No. 196 • Updated Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 05:13 PM UTC

US reimposes naval blockade on Iran after attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships

The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified airstrikes in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News


Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite recent shootings

Trump says ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, as protests erupt in Maine after an ICE officer fatally shot a motorist.

Sources: AP News


Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion defense bill to protest the Iran war, which has reduced U.S. weapon stocks.

Sources: AP News


Argentina and England to face off in World Cup semifinal

Argentina will face England in a World Cup semifinal match that will pit soccer great Lionel Messi against young superstar Jude Bellingham.

Sources: AP News


Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie review

In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ an ancient epic is reborn, according to the movie review.

Sources: AP News


House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The House passed a bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent.

Sources: AP News


Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history becomes more challenging

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging, with cases in Congo exceeding 2,000 including 754 deaths.

Sources: AP News


Blood test can identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's

A blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s, a study shows.

Sources: AP News


Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, at least 50 dead or missing

A boat carrying migrants capsized off Libya’s coast, with at least 50 dead or missing.

Sources: AP News


Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for record $50 million

A mystery bidder bought a T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million.

Sources: AP News