Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreak Officials say inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak continues but early results point to salad greens and lettuce The Guardian - US · Jul 13
PC Shipments Fell in Q2, but AI Optimism Is Set to Keep Growing and Push DELL Stock Higher A slowing PC market has created fresh concerns, but Dell's AI infrastructure business continues to exceed expectations. Barchart · Jul 13
US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling Kathleen Williams sanctions president’s lawyers and says $10bn suit against IRS was brought for ‘improper purpose’ The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Trump informs Congress of renewed military action against Iran The Trump administration formally notified Congress that military activities against Iran resumed last week, renewing questions about the administration’s obligation to seek congressional approval for a war that began in February. The notification, which the 1973 War Powers Resolution requires be sent to congressional leaders within 48 hours of military… Roll Call · Jul 13
'Stop Lecturing Fans': Mick Jagger Slams Bruce Springsteen's On-Stage Anti-Trump Rants Mick Jagger criticises Bruce Springsteen's political rants during concerts, suggesting audiences prefer entertainment over political sermons. Jagger advocates for subtle social commentary rather than overt political speeches. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
US judge declares Trump's tax deal 'improper', leaving future financial implications unclear A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service giving the president and his allies sweeping protections from audits, ruling that his lawsuit over leaked tax returns had been filed for an "improper purpose." The Economic Times · Jul 13
It's a shame the US and Iran can't both lose The last time oil tankers were being shot up in the Persian Gulf, back in the 1980s, it was Saddam Hussein's brutal tyranny in Iraq versus Ayatollah Khomeini's revolutionary Islamist regime in Iran, and people used to say, "It's a shame that both sides can't lose." Bangkok Post · Jul 13
Shocking Truth Reveals How FIFA Actually Suspended Folarin Balogun Ban FIFA’s decision making is back in the spotlight ahead of the World Cup semifinals. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
Trump takes a page from Iran's playbook on the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging U.S. influence over the contested chokepoint to generate revenue Trump announced the U.S. will reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and will demand reimbursement on all other cargo shipped through the waterway. Fortune · Jul 13
Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Ukraine and nine other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles Ten European nations and Ukraine formed a coalition for ballistic missile defense. This initiative aims to protect Europe from growing missile threats. Russia vowed retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its oil infrastructure. Ukraine seeks accelerated air defense development ahead of winter. The coalition remains open to additional countries joining the… The Economic Times · Jul 13
US judge scraps Trump's IRS settlement deal, says lawsuit sought to 'manipulate judicial process' A federal judge voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS. The lawsuit was deemed an improper attempt to manipulate the judicial process. Sanctions and disciplinary actions were recommended against involved lawyers. The judge found the parties were not truly opposing each other. The Justice Department was criticized for its role… The Times of India · Jul 13
Military Aviator Describes Object 'Unlike Anything I Had Seen' in Latest Declassified UFO Files The Pentagon said the latest release will not be the last disclosure under the President Donald Trump's executive order. Latin Times · Jul 13
Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever The Independent UK · Jul 13
Roll Call · Jul 13 South Carolina governor picks Graham’s sister to serve out his term Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, will fill his Senate seat through the end of his term in January, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday. “Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed,” McMaster said at a news conference…
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 MAGA Influencer Laura Loomer Branded 'Satan' Over Poisoning Claims After Lindsey Graham's Death Laura Loomer faces a furious backlash after using Lindsey Graham's sudden death to push unverified poisoning claims and call for strikes on Iran and Russia, before any official cause is confirmed.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump promotes far-right pundit who was banned from UK for ‘fostering hatred’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 'Cancer Inside The System': Anne Applebaum Warns Election Threat Will Outlast Trump Historian Anne Applebaum warns that election denialism poses a long-term threat to democracy, extending beyond Donald Trump and influencing future elections.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump’s legal team sanctioned by judge for potential disciplinary action over slush fund IN FULL
Reason · Jul 13 Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Who Reported About Trump's New Plane The government says the reporters are not targets of the investigation, but such subpoenas can still have a chilling effect on the press.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 'Massive Red Alert': 4 Justices Signal Trump Can Rewrite 14th Amendment by Executive Order The Supreme Court's recent ruling has intensified debates on birthright citizenship, with critics warning it could lead to future constitutional challenges and reshape interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
The Guardian - US · Jul 13 Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term South Carolina governor asks Darline Graham Nordone to replace senator who died on Saturday, after Trump recommendation
Euronews · Jul 13 Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the…
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Judge sanctions Trump lawyers over IRS ‘settlement’ in brutal takedown Trump’s team schemed the court to force a settlement with his own government to bail him out from tax investigations, judge says
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump shares post from far-right pundit calling for deportation of ‘hardcore communist b*******’ The president shared a video from far-right pundit Michael Savage that ripped into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for being a Democratic Socialist