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Volume 2 • Issue No. 211 • Updated Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 05:23 PM UTC

US Economy Grows at Sluggish 1.5% in Second Quarter Amid Stubborn Inflation

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, but consumer spending rose.

Sources: AP News


AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans Say War in Iran Not Worth Fighting, Trump's Approval Drops

A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month.

Sources: AP News


US and Iran Trade Missile Barrages as Conflict Continues

The US and Iran traded missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict.

Sources: AP News


Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Contentious Senate Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing.

Sources: AP News


European Nations Vow to Boycott World Cup Over Infantino Private Equity Plan

European nations vowed to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments over President Gianni Infantino's private equity plan.

Sources: AP News


BTS Says It Will Not Submit Music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS announced they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys.

Sources: AP News


Child Soldiers Recount Horrors of Sudan's War and Presence of Colombian Mercenaries

Teenagers conscripted by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces say they were trained by Colombian mercenaries.

Sources: AP News


Wildfires Force George Clooney's Family to Evacuate Home in Southern France

Wildfires forced George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France as blazes flare across Europe.

Sources: AP News


Father Who Gave Gun to Apalachee High School Shooter Sentenced to 15 Years

The father who provided the gun used in the Apalachee High School shooting was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Sources: AP News


Elon Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota Over Law Banning 'Nudification' Technology

Elon Musk's xAI sued Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology.

Sources: AP News