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Platner ally Troy Jackson locks down delegates as top rivals for Democratic Senate nomination drop out
Troy Jackson locked up delegates after rivals Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah dropped out of the race to replace Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
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Mass shooting rocks crowded downtown Tucson district, leaving 10 wounded
A gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district on East Congress Street, wounding nine people before a Tucson police officer shot a fleeing suspect.
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Trump, Bieber and Shakira – a World Cup final like never before
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey became as notable for its surrounding spectacle as for the football itself, with Spain winning 1-0 after extra time thanks to a Ferran Torres goal. The occasion featured a record-breaking half-time show, a pre-match speech from actor Tom Cruise, an appearance by US…
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Trump Booed During World Cup Final Telecast
The crowd at today’s World Cup Final cheered wildly for Jennifer Hudson’s otherworldly rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” But when Fox cut from Hudson to a shot of President Donald Trump in his box, the cheers turned to boos. Fox stayed with the shot of Trump for just a few seconds before cutting to…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wants emergency response systems to keep AI in check
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major speech on artificial intelligence to call for greater international openness around AI development while warning that safeguards are needed to prevent misuse. He argued AI is shifting from the digital to the physical world and represents a historic opportunity for open-source collaboration, but also urged countries to establish…
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Trump joins Spain’s World Cup celebrations after Argentina defeat
President Donald Trump drew significant attention during the trophy presentation at the 2026 World Cup final, joining Spain’s celebrations after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Coverage of the ceremony noted that Trump “stole part of the spotlight” from the champions, with his involvement in the presentation becoming as much a talking point…
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So will Donald Trump help to free the Tates after their Miami arrest? Brothers’ lawyers claim President will halt ‘persecution’ by UK
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate have suggested that President Donald Trump could intervene to stop what they describe as UK-led “persecution” of the brothers, following their recent arrest in Miami. The claim raises questions about whether US political influence could affect legal proceedings tied to allegations originating in Britain, and highlights the ongoing international…
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Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politics
The Daily Mail reports that British politics is facing a flurry of major developments, with suggestions that foreign aid spending could be doubled and Thames Water could be brought under state control, according to the paper’s Political Editor, Jason Groves. The piece, published on 20 July 2026, points to a period of significant political flux…
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Bill Maher claims Donald Trump felt ‘betrayed’ by him with ‘silly’ feud after cordial 2025 dinner
Comedian Bill Maher said on ABC’s “This Week” that President Donald Trump feels “betrayed” by him, as their public feud continues despite a cordial private dinner the pair shared in 2025. The “Real Time” host’s comments shed light on the unusual and shifting dynamic between the two men, who have traded barbs publicly even as…
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JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child, reveal baby boy’s name
US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, born on Sunday morning. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post, saying both Usha and the baby were “happy and healthy” and that their other children were…