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Trump's proposed arch receives preliminary site approval

President Trump's plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Virginia has received preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission. The commission

Fever Coach Stephanie White Rules Out Caitlin Clark for Upcoming Game

Caitlin Clark will not play in the upcoming game against the Phoenix Mercury, despite feeling physically fit after a recent return from injury. Indiana Fever co

NPS Investigates Mysterious Illness Among Rafters at Grand Canyon

The National Park Service is investigating a mysterious illness affecting rafters at the Grand Canyon, with symptoms reported after trips in recent weeks. Specu

Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, has died at age 87

Wally Funk, recognized as the oldest woman to travel into space, has died at the age of 87. Her death was reported on July 9, 2026.

Record water temperatures in Potomac River linked to fish kill

A heat wave has led to record water temperatures in the Potomac River, reaching 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials have linked this rise in temperature to a large

Two Californians Indicted for Alleged Terrorist Plot at UFC Event

Bryan O. Roa and Michael A. Thomas from Southern California have been indicted along with six others for allegedly planning a terrorist attack at the UFC Freedo

Fidji Simo resigns from executive position at OpenAI

Fidji Simo has stepped down from her role as OpenAI's No. 2 executive after an extended medical leave. Her resignation comes as the company prepares for a poten

Morris Katz expresses disappointment over Graham Platner's withdrawal from Senate race

Morris Katz, a senior adviser to Graham Platner, expressed disappointment over the allegations that led to Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race. Katz

House Republican Introduces Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act

House Representative John McGuire has introduced the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act, which seeks to codify an executive order from President Trump aim

Equatorial Guinea Hotel Used for Quarantine of Suspected Ebola Patient

Migrants deported from the U.S. have reported that a hotel in Equatorial Guinea, where they are detained, has also been used to quarantine a suspected Ebola pat

UN Appeals for $300 Million to Assist Venezuela Earthquake Survivors

The United Nations has initiated a funding appeal of about $300 million to aid survivors of the earthquakes in Venezuela, where the death toll has risen to 3,88

New Mexico Attorney General claims US Justice Department is hindering Epstein investigation

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has alleged that the US Justice Department is impeding his investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by not providing necessary

Fidji Simo transitions to part-time advisor role at OpenAI

Fidji Simo has announced her transition from chief of AGI at OpenAI to a part-time advisor role due to health reasons. This follows her earlier medical leave an

Protests in Hungary Against Prime Minister's Plans to Remove President Sulyok

Protests have taken place in Hungary against Prime Minister Péter Magyar's plans to remove President Sulyok and other political appointees linked to former Prim

Ali Khamenei Buried at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

Ali Khamenei was laid to rest at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, marking the conclusion of six days of public mourning. The shrine is recognized as the holiest

OpenAI's CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Resigns

Fidji Simo has announced her resignation as CEO of AGI Deployment at OpenAI after taking a significant medical leave. She will remain with the company in a part

Trump's Use of Older Air Force One Raises Security Questions

President Trump chose to fly on an older Air Force One instead of a newly refurbished plane from Qatar, leading to questions about the security of the new aircr

US and Iran engage in military strikes amid Khamenei's burial

The US has conducted strikes on 90 Iranian targets, according to Centcom. The Iranian health ministry reported 14 fatalities since the strikes began on Tuesday,

Lawsuit Filed Against Port of Rotterdam Over Fossil Fuel Dependence

A lawsuit has been initiated against the Port of Rotterdam, urging it to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuel dependency. The case highlights the gro

Netflix explores the addition of always-on channels

Netflix is reportedly looking into adding always-on channels for streaming specific content, akin to services like Pluto TV. The company is also considering bun

U.S. Central Command Conducts Strikes Against Iran Amid Ceasefire Tensions

U.S. Central Command announced new strikes against Iran on July 9, 2026, raising concerns about the stability of the ongoing ceasefire. Both sides are currently

David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoe racer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the damage of the Reflecting Pool in Washington. Meanwhile, Ukraine

France defeats Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinal

France won against Morocco with a score of 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victory allows France to advance to the semifinals, where th

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer and oldest woman in space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, known for her pioneering contributions to aviation and as the oldest woman to travel into space, has died at the age of 87. She passed away in Grape

Trump's proposed arch in Washington receives preliminary approval from federal commission

President Donald Trump's plan to build a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C. has received preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission. The

Maine Democrats seek new Senate candidate after Platner withdraws

Maine Democrats are looking for a new Senate candidate after Graham Platner withdrew from the race amid allegations of sexual assault. The party has a limited t

Nancy Mace Calls for Mitch McConnell to Resign Due to Health Concerns

Rep. Nancy Mace has called for Mitch McConnell to resign due to health concerns following his hospitalization on June 14. While Mace expressed strong criticism,

Rahm Emanuel discusses U.S.-Israel relations and calls for new approach

Rahm Emanuel addressed the future of U.S.-Israel relations in Tel Aviv, highlighting divisions in American public opinion and the Democratic Party regarding sup

Letter Allegedly Confessing to Murder Shown During Court Hearing for Tyler Robinson

During a court hearing on July 9, 2026, a letter allegedly confessing to the murder of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson was briefly shown, violating a judge's ord

Regional Mediators Work to Revive U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

Senate Republicans Adjust Strategy Following Graham Platner's Exit from Maine Senate Race

Senate Republicans are recalibrating their strategy following Graham Platner's exit from the Maine Senate race, as they prepare for a competitive election with

Medicare Expands Access to Weight Loss Drugs for Beneficiaries

A Gallup poll indicates that the percentage of American adults using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has increased from 3% to 11% over the past two years. Medicare'

House Democrats Question DCCC's Interventions in Primaries

The DCCC is under fire from House Democrats for its financial involvement in primaries, particularly in Arizona, with some questioning the effectiveness of such

Study suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged from Komodo dragons

A study led by anthropologist Elizabeth Veatch suggests that Homo floresiensis, known as Hobbits, scavenged remains from Komodo dragons rather than hunting pygm

Mitt Romney advocates for younger political leaders

In a recent interview, former Senator Mitt Romney emphasized the need for younger political leaders, stating that individuals aged 80 and above should not hold

OpenAI introduces new family of models including GPT-5.6

OpenAI has released a new family of models featuring GPT-5.6. These models are expected to improve performance in multiple domains, particularly in cybersecurit

Note from accused killer of Charlie Kirk revealed in court

A court hearing on July 9, 2026, revealed a note from Tyler Robinson, the accused in the Charlie Kirk case. The note included an apology directed at his roommat

Eight Apache Helicopter Pilots Suspended Following Myrtle Beach Air Show

Eight pilots from the South Carolina National Guard have been suspended after flying Apache helicopters during the Salute from the Shore event in Myrtle Beach o

Scott Jennings Addresses Mitch McConnell's Health Speculation

Scott Jennings, a confidant of Senator Mitch McConnell, has stated that McConnell is preparing to return to work, countering speculation about his health follow

DC National Guard shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal hospitalized after health deterioration

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a shooter associated with the DC National Guard, has been hospitalized due to a significant decline in health. US District Judge Amit Meht

Lyzr Raises $100 Million Using Its AI Agent

Lyzr has raised $100 million in funding by employing its own AI agent to manage the fundraising efforts. This development demonstrates the functionality of the

Lyzr Uses AI Agent to Raise $100 Million in Funding

Lyzr, an AI agent startup, has raised $100 million in funding through its own AI agent. This development highlights the operational capabilities of their produc

LeBron James and Draymond Green Seen Golfing in Puerto Rico

LeBron James was spotted golfing with Draymond Green in Puerto Rico, coinciding with ongoing speculation about his free agency and a possible move to the Golden

Zaire Wade charged with felony domestic violence following June altercation

Zaire Wade, the son of former NBA player Dwyane Wade, has been charged with a felony related to domestic violence stemming from an incident on June 21. The char

Republicans Request TV Stations to Halt Ad Praising Rep. Tom Suozzi

Republicans have asked TV stations to stop airing an ad that praises Rep. Tom Suozzi for supporting tax deductions, noting that he voted against the related leg

OpenAI to discontinue Atlas AI browser, shifting features to other platforms

OpenAI is ending its Atlas AI browser after a brief period of use. The company plans to transfer certain features from Atlas to its desktop app and a Chrome ext

France defeats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinal

France won against Morocco with a score of 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. The match occurred on July 9, 2026, and France will

National Capital Planning Commission advances proposed arch project

The National Capital Planning Commission has voted to advance a proposed arch project near Arlington Cemetery. The vote occurred on July 9, 2026, with discussio

Piers Morgan and Tim Miller Discuss Trump's Achievements on Podcast

In a recent podcast discussion, Piers Morgan and Tim Miller debated President Trump's accomplishments, with Miller asserting that Trump has done 'nothing' good.

Eight Individuals Indicted for Conspiracy Related to Alleged Attack Plot on UFC Event

Eight men face murder and terrorism conspiracy charges related to an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. The indictment was issued in Ohio an