Economy

2026-07-12 18:04:49.865678

These are America’s 10 worst states to live in for 2026

"1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow," Trump said. Iranian leadership continues to call for vengeance against the United States. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the mission as his "legitimate right and duty"

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2026-07-12 18:05:51.138121

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The King and Queen Camilla hosted the Sussexes and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Highgrove House on Friday. It is the first time the monarch has seen his two grandchildren in years. Prince Harry had been in the UK since Monday, with his wife Meghan flying into the UK days ago.

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Health

2026-07-12 18:03:16.691193

U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

The unidentified American, who works for a humanitarian organization, is the second U.S. citizen to test positive for Ebola amid the current outbreak. The CDC said of the second case in a statement Friday.Congolese authorities declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15. The virus continues to spread in Central Africa.

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Politics

2026-07-12 18:00:37.227266

Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’

South Carolina senator dies after a "brief and sudden illness," his office says. Emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home in Washington on Saturday night. His death robs President Trump of a dependable Senate vote as he seeks to push his agenda in the closely divided Senate.

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2026-07-12 18:01:15.086223

US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. He was released only after calls to the American Embassy in Jerusalem, he says. The incident is thrusting the California congressman into the international spotlight. He says he and other Americans were visiting a West Bank village.

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2026-07-12 18:04:20.114023

US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham

The city would issue $32 million in bonds to Andy's that would finance the construction of the new HQ. The proposal would also change the city budget by moving over $5 million from: money that was set aside for police salaries but wasn't spent. The new HQ would be located at the northeast corner of East Division and Le Compte Road.

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2026-07-12 18:05:02.584651

Live Updates: Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikes

Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed tensions with Washington. The US Central Command on Sunday claimed that the critical waterway remained open for traffic. It said that the US remains positioned and ready to protect the crucial waterway, through which 20 percent of oil and gas trade flows.

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2026-07-12 18:05:12.074323

Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support

Trump calls Graham a “true American Patriot” in a social media post Sunday. The senator and Trump first clashed while competing for the 2016 presidential nomination. Graham was a frequent Trump surrogate on television, promoting U.S. military strength. He called Trump ‘unfit for office’ during the 2016 campaign.

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Sports

2026-07-12 18:05:41.523668

Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.

Camilla Parker Bowles wore a coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The outfit seemed more appropriate for an Easter brunch or a day at the Ascot races than a royal cathedral wedding. The former Duchess of Cornwall looked washed out in the blue and pink coat dress. The dress was made of gold, and only its bits of gold embroidery kept it from being utterly bland.

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World

2026-07-12 18:00:54.757940

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Canada suffered its most deadly shooting in Nova Scotia in 2020, where 22 people were killed. The government put in place major reforms and bans on assault-style weapons. While deadly gun violence is less common in Canada than in the US, it still ravages communities. In June, a gunman who reportedly aligned with the incel movement opened fire near a Hilton hotel in Montreal, killing two people.

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2026-07-12 18:02:11.564193

Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Lindsey Graham Before His Death

"He said, 'I feel good, but I'm tired,'" Trump said in a phone interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" The president said Graham — who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine — seemed tired but "sounded great, actually" "He was a great politician, actually," Trump said.

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2026-07-12 18:04:37.918892

These underperforming trades could yield big returns over next six months

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH +0.34%) had been reflecting concerns that the U.S. economy was weaker than it now appears. The Vanguard Value ETF is up about 15% year to date versus the Vanguard Growth ETF's gain of only 7.5%. Although it's not technically an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Vanguard Value fund is a Vanguard product.

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2026-07-12 18:05:25.802415

At Least 12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire

The husband described how they got separated and how he was unable to speak to his wife because she didn’t have a phone on her. She said her friend, another British expat, had been on the phone to her husband in his final moments.Officials said the 12 people who died in the fast-moving fire had been trapped in vehicles or tried to flee on foot.

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2026-07-12 18:06:03.222351

U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command of US Armed Forces has said that the Strait of Hormuz is open for “all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway.” The US remains positioned and ready to protect the crucial waterway, through which 20 percent of oil and gas trade flows.

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2026-07-12 18:06:21.565324

U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran

Waltz: "Around the world, we're turning the screws on the economy, and President Trump will ensure Iran never has a nuke" The U.S. and IRGC are exchanging strikes, but technical talks on Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions are ongoing. Trump still wants a deal with Iran and wants to ensure Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

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2026-07-12 18:06:32.785894

U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks

The U.S. has launched three rounds of airstrikes targeting Iran in the last week. Iran responded with attacks on countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman. Iran says the strait is closed and the US disagrees. The United States says it hit some 140 targets, including missile and drone launch sites, communication equipment and other sites.

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