US pauses attacks on Iran for a second day and Tehran does, too
US pauses attacks on Iran for a second day and Tehran does, too
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2026-07-26 00:15:13
The pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Live updates: Firefighters struggle to control wildfires near Bordeaux as hotter weather looms - CNN
Live updates: Firefighters struggle to control wildfires near Bordeaux as hotter weather looms - CNN
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Suspect in Berlin Pride ramming attack shot and killed by police, authorities say - CBS News
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Everyone expected a Bitcoin investing boom. Why it never came. - USA Today
Everyone expected a Bitcoin investing boom. Why it never came. - USA Today
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Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race
Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race
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2026-07-25 22:13:30
The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.
U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
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2026-07-25 21:16:06
The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.
Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls, but suffer a blow with 29-try winger Maika Sivo suffering a suspected broken arm.
Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.
Trump administration to announce rules for how states will share the Colorado River
Trump administration to announce rules for how states will share the Colorado River
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2026-07-25 16:25:23
This week the federal government is to release new rules for how much water each of the seven states that share the Colorado River will get. Effects on the ecosystem were largely left unconsidered.
Trump allies approve new rules that will weaken protections for historic sites
Trump allies approve new rules that will weaken protections for historic sites
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2026-07-25 15:58:34
An advisory council stacked with President Trump's allies voted to relax a 60-year-old historic preservation law, paving the way for federal projects that could harm historic sites across the country.
Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race
Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race
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2026-07-25 15:58:32
We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return from Space Station
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return from Space Station
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2026-07-25 14:59:44
Concluding an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Williams returned to Earth on Sunday alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev. The crew made its safe, parachute-assisted landing at 5:27 a.m. CDT (3:27
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
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2026-07-25 14:00:00
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
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2026-07-25 14:00:00
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
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2026-07-25 13:00:00
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro’s confirmation came on Saturday, during a convention organized to anoint his bid against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro’s confirmation came on Saturday, during a convention organized to anoint his bid against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Family Portrait of Earth, Moon
NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Family Portrait of Earth, Moon
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2026-07-23 21:47:06
On July 3, one of NASA’s two Mars-destined ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft captured photos of Earth and the Moon in visible and thermal infrared light. At the time, the spacecraft was 363,250 miles (584,600 kilometers) from Earth and 115,600
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
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2026-07-23 20:43:02
From left, Expedition 74 flight engineers Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, and Anil Menon of NASA pose for a July 18, 2026, photo while holding a cake celebrating their recent arrival aboard the International Space Station. The trio arrived at the space station on July 14,
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
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2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
