THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 198 • Updated Friday, July 17, 2026 at 08:51 PM UTC

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota spreads across US, reaching DC

Millions in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic face unhealthy air as smoke from wildfires pushes south and east.

Sources: AP News


US and Iran escalate strikes across the Middle East, hitting bridges and a water plant

The US expanded airstrikes against Iran, hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

Sources: AP News


Iranian strike damages Kuwaiti desalination plant, highlighting water vulnerability

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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term after Lindsey Graham's death

President Trump supports Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, to replace him in the Senate.

Sources: AP News


Chinese AI model surprises US tech industry with capabilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Sources: AP News


Argentina and Spain face off in World Cup final amid divided loyalties

Sources: AP News


7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

Sources: AP News


FDA approves first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

Sources: AP News


ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, records show

Exclusive AP report reveals violent history of ICE officer involved in Maine shooting.

Sources: AP News


Trump doubles down on election attacks in primetime speech

Sources: AP News