Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as four U.S. service members returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets. The soldiers were killed during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of 18 U.S. service … Read more
Rushdie, 79, spent over an hour on the witness stand in a Buffalo, New York, federal court, recounting the attack that left him with severe injuries, including the loss of sight in his right eye. Author Testifies in Federal Terrorism Trial He has pleaded not guilty to the new federal charges, which include engaging in … Read more
The shooting occurred during a struggle in the city’s Near East Side after Ruiz allegedly used a fixed-blade knife to injure an officer. The incident began Wednesday afternoon when Madison Police Department officers responded to reports of a person stealing bicycles and checking vehicle doors in the Marquette neighborhood. According to police, Corey Ruiz fled … Read more
Israeli forces bombed several areas of Gaza on July 24, 2026, killing at least two Palestinians after issuing displacement orders. The strikes occurred amid a desperate humanitarian crisis and a stalled U.S.-brokered plan for an international security force to stabilize the territory, according to reporting from Al Jazeera. The latest bombardment follows a pattern where … Read more
The Pentagon reduced the official death toll of the Iran war from 18 to 14 on its casualties website on Thursday. The Defense Department removed four service members killed in Jordan and Iraq, citing technical issues, while military officials suggest the deaths occurred during a declared ceasefire. A sudden shift in the Defense Casualty Analysis … Read more
The United Nations envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has issued a stark warning that renewed attacks by the Houthi movement on Red Sea shipping risk dragging Yemen back into full-scale war. In a statement released Thursday, Grundberg expressed he was “alarmed” by the resumption of hostilities against commercial vessels, noting that such escalatory actions threaten … Read more
The Pentagon has removed four service members from its official casualty list for the Iran war, citing their deaths occurred during a declared ceasefire. This adjustment follows reports of nearly 100 U.S. injuries since July 7, fueling ongoing scrutiny over transparency regarding human losses in the region. Pentagon Casualty List Adjustments The Pentagon recently updated … Read more
A black bear that became stranded atop a utility pole near Gladstone, New Mexico, has died after suffering a fatal electrocution. The incident, which occurred on Monday, July 20, 2026, drew significant public attention after footage of the distressed animal went viral online. According to the Nypost, the New Mexico Department of Fish and Wildlife … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced that he is weighing a massive military strike against Iran, potentially exceeding the scale of Operation Epic Fury conducted earlier this year. While officials confirmed no final orders have been issued, tensions remain high following renewed friction in the Strait of Hormuz and failed mediation efforts. Trump Weighs Escalation Amid … Read more
The U.S. government has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Mexico, citing a failure to effectively ban imports made with forced labor. The measures, effective July 24, 2026, arrive under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing previous duties while the T-MEC remains under review. On July 23, … Read more