THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 197 • Updated Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 06:14 AM UTC

US strikes expand into northern Iran, disable ship trying to run blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes targeting Iran, hitting targets further north. American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.

Sources: AP News


More than 100 wildfires burn in Canada, sending dangerous smoke into the US

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.

Sources: AP News


Trump's approval ratings and other recent AP-NORC polls

Sources: AP News


Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Sources: AP News


Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle

Sources: AP News


US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday

Sources: AP News


China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says

Sources: AP News


Argentina beats England to reach World Cup final

Argentina fans are well known for their rabid, boisterous support of their national soccer squad, and that fevered passion made their beloved team feel right at home in Atlanta at the World Cup.

Sources: AP News


More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

Sources: AP News


House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

Sources: AP News