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Peru Earthquake: Why a 5.5 Quake Caused Deadly Damage
A 5.5 earthquake near Sicaya, Peru killed at least six people. Here is why a moderate quake can still cause severe damage.
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Ukraine's Moscow Drone Attack Shows the War's New Range
The latest strike-and-counterstrike cycle puts long-range drones, ballistic missiles and oil logistics at the center of the war's next phase.
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U.S.-Iran Strikes Widen Across the Gulf. What Changed Today
U.S. and Iranian attacks widened across the Gulf on July 20, raising new risks for American forces, Gulf states, shipping and energy markets.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate Fight UK Extradition After Miami Arrests
Andrew and Tristan Tate will contest extradition to the UK after their Miami arrests. Here is what changed in court and what happens next.
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Public Charge Rule Takes Effect Sept. 18. What Applicants Should Check
DHS's final public charge rule was published July 20 and takes effect Sept. 18, 2026. Here is what changes, who should check official guidance, and what remains uncertain.
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Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister. What Changes First
Andy Burnham took office as UK prime minister on July 20, 2026. Here are the first policy signals, what is confirmed, and what remains unclear.
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How to Track a Bill in Congress Before It Becomes Law
Use Congress.gov, GovInfo and official legislative terms to check whether a congressional bill is introduced, stuck in committee, passed by one chamber or actually becoming law.
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Houthis Declare Maritime Embargo on Saudi Arabia, Details Unclear
Yemen's Houthis declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on July 20, 2026, raising new risks for Red Sea shipping and oil exports as the measure's scope remains unclear.
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China Landslide Rescue Continues as 34 Remain Missing
A landslide in southwest China's Chongqing municipality killed at least eight people and left dozens missing as rescue crews worked around unstable debris.
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Iran Says U.S. Struck Unfinished Darkhovin Nuclear Plant Site
Iran says U.S. forces struck the unfinished Darkhovin nuclear power project on July 19. The IAEA is investigating and says no nuclear material was present at its last visit.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami as UK Seeks Extradition
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2026, after UK prosecutors authorized new charges and said they would seek extradition.
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Texas Floods Test New Warning Systems After Last Year’s Disaster
Texas floods in July 2026 tested new Hill Country warning systems installed after last year’s deadly disaster, with rescues continuing and flood warnings still active.
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Two U.S. Troops Killed in Jordan as Iran War Widens
Two U.S. service members were killed and one was missing after an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, according to U.S. military statements reported by the Associated Press.
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Trump’s Declassified Files Say Putin Oversaw a 2020 Pro-Trump Influence Effort
A newly released 2020 intelligence assessment says Vladimir Putin oversaw Russian proxy efforts intended to aid Donald Trump. Here is what the files prove—and what they do not.
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Federal Judge Blocks Broad Trump Administration Grant-Cut Clause
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from using an OMB clause to cancel awarded state grants based only on later policy changes. The order covers a pool of at least 1,180 active grants worth more than $5.39 billion.
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DHS Voter-Roll Letters: What Is Proven and What Is Not
DHS sent voter-roll letters to California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania after President Trump's election-security address. Here is what the claims do and do not prove.
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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes for Seventh Night as Hormuz Fight Widens
The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks late July 17 as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz reached a seventh consecutive night and spread further across Gulf infrastructure.
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Mexico-Guatemala Quake: What Changed After the Tsunami Threat Ended
A magnitude 7.3 quake struck off Chiapas near Guatemala, prompting evacuations and aftershocks but no immediate reports of severe damage.
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Japan Imperial Law: What Changed and Who Still Cannot Rule
Japan's new Imperial House Law revisions allow male-line adoptions and let princesses keep royal status after marriage, while Princess Aiko remains excluded from the throne.
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Public Charge Rule: What Green Card Applicants Should Check
DHS is rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation. Here is what changes on September 18, 2026, who should check their filing, and why applicants should get case-specific advice before dropping benefits.