The Trump Administration, led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, citing her “unabashed antisemitism” and biased actions. The sanctions follow her criticisms of Israel’s conduct in Gaza, including her description of the war as a “genocide” and calls for an arms embargo against Israel. Rubio accused Albanese of expressing support for terrorism, contempt for the United States, Israel, and the West, as well as attempting to pressure major companies through the International Criminal Court. This action mirrors the administration’s previous sanctions against International Criminal Court officials.
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Poland Is Buying an Insane Number of Tanks from South Korea, a headline that immediately grabs your attention. But is it truly insane? Well, after looking into it, the number – specifically 180 tanks – doesn’t seem so out of line, especially when you consider the geopolitical climate and the potential for future conflict. It’s important to remember that Poland remembers its history, and the lessons learned about relying on others for its defense. They clearly don’t want to be caught off guard again.
Poland Is Buying an Insane Number of Tanks from South Korea, and the context really matters. The current world situation, with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the shadow of Russia looming large, is something that weighs heavily on the minds of the Polish leadership.… Continue reading
In Bakersfield, California, 20-year-old Maya Hernandez has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty after her one-year-old son, Amillio Gutierrez, died in a hot car. Hernandez allegedly left Amillio and his two-year-old brother locked in a parked car while she underwent a cosmetic procedure at a nearby med spa, where temperatures reached 101 degrees. Despite believing the air conditioning was running, the car had an automatic shut-off feature, and Amillio was found unresponsive after approximately two and a half hours and pronounced dead at the hospital. Hernandez admitted knowing it was irresponsible but offered no justification for leaving the children.
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Overnight on July 10, Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities experienced another mass attack from Russia, marking the second consecutive night of aggression. The attack involved Shahed-type drones and ballistic missiles, resulting in numerous explosions and air raid alerts across the country. Initial reports indicate that two people were killed in Kyiv, with at least 16 injured, and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, drone strikes in Kherson injured two more individuals, highlighting the widespread impact of the attacks.
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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut over 2,000 high-ranking NASA employees with specialized skills, primarily through early retirements and buyouts. These cuts, impacting core mission areas like science and human spaceflight, are part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government. Former NASA officials have voiced strong opposition to the proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026, which would cancel numerous science programs. They argue such cuts threaten US leadership in space and could cede ground to China’s ambitious space program.
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President Trump has been making unsubstantiated claims about gas prices, repeatedly asserting that prices are as low as $1.99 in several states. While gas prices have declined in recent weeks, with the national average at $3.16 per gallon, this remains significantly higher than Trump’s claims. The lowest prices are currently around $2.31-$2.69 in states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama, according to GasBuddy. The last time average prices dipped below $2 per gallon was January 2021.
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In a historic move, a North Korean defector is set to file both civil and criminal lawsuits in South Korea against Kim Jong-un and other officials for crimes against humanity. The Center for Human Rights Legal Support will submit these complaints on behalf of Choi Min-kyeong, who alleges she endured severe abuse in a North Korean detention facility. The lawsuits are also meant to bring attention to human rights issues in North Korea, with plans to potentially extend the case to international bodies like the UN and the International Criminal Court. This marks the first time a North Korean-born victim of human rights violations has brought such a case.
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A tentative agreement has been reached between the city of Philadelphia and District Council 33, ending a week-long strike impacting city services. The deal offers workers a 3% raise over each of the next three years, with half receiving an additional 2% raise, and includes a total pay bump of 14% over the mayor’s four-year term. The agreement will allow residential trash collection to resume, with other services such as pools, libraries, and recreation centers returning to normal, while the union members must still ratify the agreement.
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A letter from six U.S. Congress members to Canada’s ambassador expressed concerns over Canadian wildfire smoke impacting their constituents’ enjoyment of summer. The letter attributes the issue to a lack of forest management and potential arson, prompting inquiries on mitigation plans. Canada responded by stating that they take the issue seriously, while experts highlight that lightning-caused fires are common, climate change exacerbates the situation, and that smoke crosses borders.
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On Wednesday, a five-year-old boy was found dead in a hot car in San Antonio after his mother unintentionally left him there. The mother, who typically drops the child at school before work, went to her job, unaware that the child had not been dropped off. Upon arriving at the school to pick him up, she was informed he was not there, leading to the discovery of the child in the backseat of her car. Police are currently investigating the tragic incident, determining whether the child’s death was accidental or criminal.
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