Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The overhaul will eliminate the airport’s aging mobile lounges, add a U-shaped passenger train, and construct a parking garage with 32,000 spaces without relying on federal funding. Washington Dulles International Airport is set for a massive transformation … Read more
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 3.6% on Wednesday, marking the fifth straight meeting at which the benchmark rate was kept. Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Rate at 3.6% Amid Three High-Profile Dissents The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged following a two-day policy meeting, opting to hold the … Read more
Maine Democratic leaders and national party committees called on scandal-hit progressive oysterman Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race following a new sexual assault accusation. Platner stepped away temporarily to reflect on his campaign’s future against Republican incumbent Susan Collins before the July 13 withdrawal deadline. Sexual Assault Accusation and Campaign Suspension … Read more
Ukrainian forces struck two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in a series of long-range operations, officials announced Wednesday, intensifying Kyiv’s economic, military, and diplomatic pressure on Moscow. According to Apnews, the overnight attacks initiated fires at a Lukoil refinery situated in Russia’s Perm region—located more than 1,500 kilometers, or 900 miles, from Ukraine—as well … Read more
According to a new survey reported on July 29, 2026, African youth are displaying rising optimism and shifting to a more pragmatic view of global powers, amidst broader continental challenges including looming El Niño weather patterns and constitutional developments in the DRC. A fresh pulse of pragmatism is reshaping how young people across Africa view … Read more
No navy necessary Most large ships appear to have cleared out of the Sea of Azov with the exception of a cluster of about 25 vessels in the northeast, according to a review of public satellite imagery by the Ukrainian news publication Defense Express. Russian milbloggers who support the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine have complained … Read more
A dramatic rescue off Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, has gone viral online, drawing attention from across the nation as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The incident occurred when a 10-year-old boy lost his balance, was knocked down by a wave, and was swept about 15 yards offshore into the Pacific Ocean. … Read more
The closure stretches an extra kilometer and a half across a section with no active construction, prompting motorist complaints over automated speed traps while officials cite necessary safety shifts between uneven lanes. Traffic Realignment and Extended Closures on the Primorske Motorway Motorists traveling toward Koper encounter significant traffic changes as a new phase of extensive … Read more
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a major backstage figure who shaped the public images of numerous music divas and actresses. According to reports from Taiwan’s entertainment desks, Chen Ling-wei died on July 27 at the age of 56. Her passing remained private initially due to her characteristic discretion, leaving many colleagues unaware … Read more
Kinshasa filed a formal case at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of widespread human rights abuses and acts amounting to genocide in eastern DR Congo since 1996, escalating regional tensions despite a shaky Washington-brokered peace agreement. The legal battle before the United Nations’ highest court deepens an already volatile diplomatic crisis in central … Read more