Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
The long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday in a Nashville state court, according to Theguardian. Attorneys for Tennessee told a jury that Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, disregarded internal research regarding its platform’s impact on teenagers while seeking to maximize profit from those … Read more
Kansas City Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert tied a Major League Baseball record by collecting 12 hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances across three games from Saturday through Tuesday, matching historic marks set by Johnny Kling in 1902 and Walt Dropo in 1952. Not one, not two, not three, not four… but 12. Tyler Tolbert’s Performance … Read more
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his state of the nation speech to vow that his government will defend a 2016 arbitration ruling invalidating Beijing’s South China Sea claims. Marcos declared that Filipinos do not yield to conquerors, following a diplomatic dispute over AI-generated images published by state-owned Chinese media. Philippine President Defends 2016 South … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has described raging wildfires in the Gironde region as the most severe since World War II. As approximately hundreds of thousands of people evacuate in France and over a hundred thousand flee west of Madrid, officials warn that a new heat wave threatens to worsen the crisis. Unprecedented Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington DC on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsay Graham. Both leaders are scheduled to meet separately with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran. The arrival of two of the world’s … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair, tasking her with driving a culture change and preparing the party for the next general election. Phillipson, who retains her role as minister for women and equalities, succeeds Anna Turley as part of a wider effort to modernise the party’s digital campaigning and … Read more
President Donald Trump visited a General Motors facility in Milford, Michigan, on Monday to defend his sweeping tariffs and economic record. The high-stakes visit comes just 99 days before the November midterm elections, as Republicans grapple with voter frustration over inflation and rising costs. Tariff Defenses and Drag Races at the General Motors Proving Ground … Read more
The UK is facing a potential fourth heatwave starting July 28, 2026, with temperatures expected to reach between 30C and 35C by next weekend. High pressure building near the south of the UK is creating a blockade against rain-bearing fronts, setting the stage for a possible six-day stretch of sweltering weather. The heat is not … Read more
The UK is bracing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to climb rapidly through Tuesday before peaking near 35C by midweek, according to Yourweather. High pressure centred to the south of the UK is drawing warm air northwards, bringing widespread sunshine to England and Wales. UK Issues Amber Heat-Health Alerts as … Read more
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced that Iran sent a significant oil-related present regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman for separate transit talks. JD Vance and Marco Rubio Lead High-Stakes Negotiations in Islamabad The involvement of Vice President JD Vance raised international hopes that weekend negotiations in Pakistan … Read more