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Volume 2 • Issue No. 190 • Updated Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM UTC

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war; Trump says ceasefire is over.

Sources: AP News


Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies

Takeaways from Trump's NATO summit in Turkey.

Sources: AP News


Graham Platner plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman said he forced her to have sex.

Sources: AP News


Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Egypt complains of biased officiating in loss to Argentina

Egyptian Football Association says it 'cannot remain silent' after unfair officiating in 3-2 loss.

Sources: AP News


Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75.

Sources: AP News


Emmy nominations 2024: 'The Pitt' leads with 25 nominations, 'Hacks' breaks record

'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations and 'Hacks' breaks record for comedies with 24.

Sources: AP News


Speculation swirls around hospitalized McConnell's health

Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to GOP leaders as speculation about his health grows.

Sources: AP News


Oil prices rise after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rise and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over.

Sources: AP News


US launches new airstrikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News