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A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 09:55

President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.

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U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:43

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.

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Taliban declares war on smartphones

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:12

A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.

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Shelling at night, gunfire by day in Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.

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Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.

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No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.

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One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it.

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.

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Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.

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Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."

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One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:53

Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to flee the flames.

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One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:53

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

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Morning news brief

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:49

Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.

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Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 01:33

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 01:12

Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.

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President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 21:52

With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.

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In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 20:03

The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.

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Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 19:44

The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.

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France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:01

Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.

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Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:46

The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology."

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How to deal with seesawing gas prices

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:10

Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and left consumers unsure of what they'll pay at the pump.

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