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Politics
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again a
Politics
Auburn Hopes Small WR Makes Big Impact
The Auburn Tigers have added a 5-foot-6 wide receiver to the team, but he has a history of overachieving in college football.
Politics
Eric Barlow Wins Wyoming’s Republican Governor Primary Over Trump-Backed Candidate
Eric Barlow’s defeat of Megan Degenfelder, the state superintendent of education, again showed the limits of the president’s favor.
World
Japan’s migrant children: The hidden challenges of belonging
As Japan continues to debate migration, belonging is often framed as something migrants must eventually earn through adaptation and contribu
Politics
Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans chose their U.S. Senate nominee from a five-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman, who unseated Liz Chene
Politics
Harriet Hageman, Backed by Trump, Wins Wyoming’s Republican Senate Primary
Ms. Hageman, who unseated Representative Liz Cheney in 2022, is a heavy favorite to replace Senator Cynthia Lummis in the deep-red state.
Azerbaijan
WSJ: Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un in the fall
White House chief Donald Trump insists his aides will hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this fall.
World
U.S. and South Korea to nearly halve joint military drills after Trump criticism
The move appears aimed at luring North Korean leader Kim Jong Un back to talks, years after denuclearization negotiations with Washington co
World
Singapore casino’s winning streak puts pressure on losing rival
Marina Bay Sands' casino revenues for the first half of 2026 topped $2.1 billion, while Resorts World Sentosa's comparable numbers were less
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan expands SME support with finance and digital tools
World
First Nations MP resigns from NT parliament, accusing government of passing laws which are ‘dehumanising, oppressing and destroying” Indigenous people
Yolŋu independent Yiŋiya Guyula accused the CLP of ‘contributing to the breakdown of our culture and people, in what is becoming a slow geno
Politics
Trump-Backed Catalina Lauf Loses Florida Primary Race
Trump formally backed Lauf in a post to Truth Social last week.
World
Mizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon, more often
Many Japanese financial institutions remain reluctant to wade back into the nation's bond market as rates rise and inflation persists.
Politics
Darline Graham's Debate Comment Could 'Spin Out of Control': GOP Strategist
Darline Graham said national security is “not my thing” during a debate one week before South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff.
Finance
Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.
Finance
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up
Azerbaijan
South Korea and the United States will end joint military exercises ahead of schedule
World
Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Science
Laser stability method advances precision control of electrons with light
Researchers at the University of Oldenburg's Institute of Physics are working on techniques for precision control of electric fields of ligh
World
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open
World
Kumamoto earthquake insurance claims and inquiries top 40,000
In addition to Kumamoto, the six other prefectures in Kyushu were also included in the figure.
Politics
Snakes on a campaign! When animals attack politicians
A French MEP revealed she was bitten by a snake. She's not the only politician to be pricked by a creature.
World
US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says
Trump announces pause on 50 percent duty on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
Politics
Dabo Swinney's Reputation Sliding Amid Recent Struggles
Clemson's Dabo Swinney is no longer a top-tier coach, according to The Athletic.
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