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Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a meeting with leaders from over 60 countries to discuss political terrorism linked to left-wing groups. He called for international cooperation to stop this type of violence, seen as a key issue for Republicans before upcoming elections.
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Marco Rubio organized a conference on left-wing political terrorism.
More than 60 countries participated in the meeting.
The event was part of the Trump administration’s effort against political violence.
Rubio described a rise in violence from communist and Marxist groups.
This focus contrasts with studies showing fewer left-wing attacks compared to far-right violence in the U.S.
Participants were mostly officials from Europe and Latin America.
Rubio said left-wing terrorism is often overlooked in counterterrorism strategies.
The topic is important for Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
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Nicaragua has ended diplomatic relations with Italy because Italy criticized Nicaragua for not sending back a man convicted of kidnapping and killing former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro in 1978. Italy wants Nicaragua to extradite Alessio Casimirri, who has lived in Nicaragua for many years and is protected by its laws.
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Nicaragua cut diplomatic ties with Italy over a disagreement about a murder case from 1978.
The case involves Alessio Casimirri, convicted of kidnapping and killing Aldo Moro, a former Italian Prime Minister.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani criticized Nicaragua for protecting Casimirri and granting him citizenship.
Casimirri was a member of the Red Brigades, a far-left group responsible for Moro’s kidnapping and death.
Italy has repeatedly asked Nicaragua to extradite Casimirri, but Nicaragua’s laws do not allow extraditing its own citizens.
Moro was kidnapped in March 1978 and found dead about two months later.
Italy says it will keep demanding that Casimirri face justice in Italy.
Nicaragua’s decision followed Tajani’s public statements during a political summit in Spain.
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A teleprompter operator for President Trump allegedly made $100,000 by betting on whether certain words or phrases would be said during Trump’s speeches. This activity took place on a prediction market called Kalshi, which allows people to bet on future events based on inside knowledge. Kalshi noticed unusual bets, froze the operator’s funds, and reported the case to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is investigating.
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Kalshi is a prediction market where people bet on events by buying contracts tied to future outcomes.
The teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, had access to President Trump’s speeches and sometimes changed his bets during the speeches.
Perez allegedly made $100,000 by betting on specific words and phrases being mentioned during Trump’s talks.
Kalshi discovered suspicious betting activity connected to a federal employee and froze his account.
The CFTC, the federal agency overseeing such markets, is investigating Perez for possible insider trading.
The Trump White House warned employees earlier to avoid using private information to place bets on these markets.
Similar cases of government insiders using secret information to profit on prediction markets have occurred before.
Kalshi is fighting state laws by seeking federal regulation from the CFTC for its markets.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that a Tesla driver in Texas overrode the car’s driver assistance system before causing a fatal crash. The incident happened in June when the Tesla Model 3 left the road and crashed into a house.
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The crash occurred in mid-June in Katy, Texas.
The car involved was a 2025 Tesla Model 3.
The driver was 44 years old.
The Tesla’s driver assistance system was overridden by the driver.
The car left the road, went onto a driveway, and hit a residence.
The crash resulted in at least one death (implied by "fatal crash").
The NTSB released preliminary findings about this accident.
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Top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration held a meeting with representatives from 66 countries to talk about the threat of left-wing violence. They focused on criticizing leftist groups and did not address right-wing violence, using strong language to describe leftist activists as dangerous to society.
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The event was led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and included top advisers like Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The meeting was called a “ministerial on the resurgence of political violence” but focused only on left-wing violence.
Officials used harsh language, calling leftists “enemies of civilization” and linking leftist groups to violence and terrorism.
They did not discuss right-wing violence, including the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
President Trump had labeled “antifa” as a domestic terrorist organization the year before.
Rubio suggested the US had mostly defeated terrorism related to the 2001 attacks and was now shifting to fight leftist violence.
The officials proposed working with other countries to confront leftist groups internationally.
The discussion referenced a 2023 presidential memorandum about national security and combating such threats.
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Some Republican members of Congress are worried that President Trump’s planned primetime speech, which will focus on elections and include a major announcement, might upset voters if it heavily revisits the 2020 election. The speech is scheduled for Thursday night at 9 p.m. EDT.
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President Trump will give a national address on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT.
The speech will focus on elections and include a significant announcement.
Some House and Senate Republicans are concerned about the speech’s content.
Their worry is that focusing too much on the 2020 election could hurt public opinion.
There have been rumors about what the “big announcement” might be.
The address is expected to attract wide attention because of its timing and topic.
Republican leaders are debating how to respond to or support the speech.
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Two men charged in a plan to attack the White House during a UFC event pleaded not guilty in court. They appeared before a federal judge in Ohio and denied the charges against them.
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Two men, Tycen Proper (19) and Chandler Scaggs (21), are part of a group of eight indicted in connection to a plot targeting the White House.
The alleged plan involved an attack during a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) event.
Both men entered not guilty pleas in federal court on Thursday.
The hearings took place in Ohio before Judge Edmund Sargus Jr.
The case is federal, meaning it is handled by the U.S. government courts.
The men come from Ohio and West Virginia.
Prosecutors accuse them of conspiracy to attack a government building.
The legal process will continue with further court proceedings.
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President Donald Trump’s media company will offer a new service that sells faster access to posts on Truth Social, the platform where he shares news and policy updates. Starting August 1, this service will provide real-time posts to paying customers, including financial firms that need quick information to make decisions.
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Trump Media & Technology Group announced a Truth API data feed providing fast access to important posts on Truth Social.
The service is expected to start on August 1.
It aims to deliver posts to customers in milliseconds, which is helpful for high-frequency trading firms that trade stocks very quickly.
The API offers 24/7 coverage and includes an archive of posts back to 2022.
The company has not disclosed the cost of the service.
President Trump founded Trump Media & Technology Group in 2021 after being suspended from major social media platforms.
President Trump has 12.9 million followers on Truth Social, making him the platform’s most prominent user.
He often uses Truth Social to make announcements that influence financial markets.
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Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, spoke against Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, during his Senate hearing. She said Blanche fired her because she refused to restore gun rights to actor Mel Gibson, a friend of the president, and warned senators not to approve Blanche’s nomination.
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Liz Oyer was a pardon attorney who was fired by Todd Blanche.
Oyer refused to recommend restoring firearm rights to Mel Gibson, who had a domestic violence conviction.
Mel Gibson is an ally and friend of President Donald Trump.
Todd Blanche said Oyer’s firing was not because of her recommendation but due to actions before President Biden’s term ended.
Oyer disagreed with Blanche and called his explanation false, citing documents as proof.
Oyer urged senators to reject Blanche’s nomination to protect the justice system’s integrity.
She accused Blanche of using the Department of Justice to serve President Trump’s personal interests.
Oyer said these actions harm the Department of Justice’s reputation and waste resources.
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Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV includes a large 22.7 kWh battery that allows most daily driving to be done using electric power alone. It features a new powertrain with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors, and advanced electronics to improve efficiency and performance.
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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid has a 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery located under the cabin.
The SUV uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine operating on the Atkinson cycle, producing 186 horsepower.
There are two main electric motors: one driving the front wheels (203 hp) and one on the rear axle (55 hp).
The combined power output of the engine and electric motors is 324 horsepower.
The transmission is an electronically controlled variable ratio transmission (eCVT) using planetary gears, not typical belts or cones.
The RAV4 can switch between series hybrid mode, mostly using electric power, and parallel hybrid mode at high speeds.
Trim levels like SE and XSE offer up to 52 miles of all-electric range and about 40 miles per gallon combined fuel efficiency.
The Woodland trim adds off-road features but lowers fuel efficiency compared to other trims.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to use the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as a front in its conflict with the United States. Iran would rely on its allies, the Houthis in Yemen, to disrupt shipping in this area, which could increase tensions in the region and affect global trade.
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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is an important passage for global shipping traffic.
Iran’s IRGC has recently threatened to interfere with shipping in this strait.
Iran would use its allied group, the Houthis in Yemen, to carry out this disruption.
The area is already unstable and a point of conflict between different groups.
Disruption here could impact international trade and the global economy.
Experts from security and maritime organizations are analyzing the threat’s seriousness.
The situation is linked to wider tensions between Iran and the United States.
Previous related conflicts involve attacks on ships and regional confrontations.
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The U.S. Department of Defense plans to annually test military members over 30 for low testosterone. Some doctors question the effectiveness and cost of the program, saying low testosterone levels often have other causes and hormone treatment does not necessarily improve performance.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yearly testosterone screenings for service members over age 30.
Younger service members can choose to be tested.
Testosterone replacement therapy will be available if treatment is recommended.
Experts warn testosterone levels naturally vary and are affected by stress, sleep, and lifestyle.
Low testosterone does not directly improve strength, focus, or combat ability when treated.
Professional medical groups recommend against general testosterone screening.
Testing is complicated because hormone levels change during the day and require specific timing.
Low testosterone symptoms can be caused by other issues common in military life like poor sleep or stress.
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Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of Kris Jenner, has died at the age of 91. Kris Jenner shared the news on social media but did not provide the cause of death.
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Mary Jo Campbell was the mother of Kris Jenner, the Kardashian-Jenner family matriarch.
She died at the age of 91.
Kris Jenner announced her mother’s passing on social media.
No cause of death has been given.
Mary Jo Campbell appeared on the family’s reality TV shows.
The Kardashian family first became famous with the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2007.
Kris Jenner described her mother as a person who valued family and showed love and resilience.
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House Republican leaders plan to hold several important votes next week before the August recess. These include a budget reconciliation bill only supported by Republicans and a ban on stock trading for lawmakers.
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The House will vote on a budget reconciliation bill created by Republicans.
This bill focuses on financial and budget matters.
There is a planned vote on banning stock trading for members of Congress.
These votes are scheduled for the last week before the House breaks for the August recess.
The agenda is set by House GOP leadership.
The goal is to complete key measures before lawmakers leave.
The stock trading ban aims to prevent conflicts of interest.
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Maine Democrats will hold a debate to choose a new nominee for the U.S. Senate race after their original candidate, Graham Platner, withdrew due to sexual assault allegations. Several candidates, including Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah, are competing to replace Platner and face Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 election.
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Graham Platner, the original Democratic nominee for Maine Senate, withdrew in July after sexual assault allegations.
State law lets the Democratic Party select a new nominee through a nominating convention.
A debate is scheduled for July 21, 2026, with nine Democratic candidates invited.
Prominent candidates in the race are former Senate President Troy Jackson, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah, former state CDC director.
The debate will be broadcast by News Center Maine and split into two parts with different candidates.
A recent poll shows Jackson leading with 40% support, Shah with 23%, and Bellows with 14%.
The nominee will compete against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 midterm elections.
The new nominee will need to energize voters who were motivated by Platner but may now feel disappointed.
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The Trump administration has finalized a rule that limits how long international students can stay in the U.S. to four years unless they get special government approval. The rule also restricts when and how students can change their major or academic program, and it will take effect in September.
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International students can no longer stay in the U.S. longer than four years without federal approval.
The rule sets limits on changing academic programs or majors for international students.
Current rules allowed students to stay as long as needed to finish their studies.
The Department of Homeland Security says the rule closes a loophole some students used to extend their stay.
Higher education leaders say the rule creates extra paperwork for schools and government.
International student enrollment is already falling, and this rule could cause more declines.
International students are not eligible for federal financial aid and often pay full tuition.
The Trump administration has also tightened visa application rules and imposed travel bans on some countries.
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Ukraine's defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was removed from his position, causing protests in multiple cities. He publicly criticized the army's top commander, leading President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity amid divisions in the military leadership.
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Mykhailo Fedorov served as Ukraine’s defence minister for six months before being ousted.
Fedorov focused on modernizing and digitizing Ukraine’s army.
After his removal, Fedorov criticized the military’s highest commander in public.
Large protests took place in Ukrainian cities supporting Fedorov.
President Zelensky urged for unity among Ukraine’s military leaders.
The controversy highlights tensions within Ukraine’s military command.
The conflict happens amid Ukraine’s ongoing fight against the Russian invasion.
Fedorov was described by some as “Kyiv’s most successful defence minister.”
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The U.S. Department of Defense plans to start yearly testosterone tests for military personnel over 30 and offer voluntary tests for younger service members. This move aims to keep troops ready and strong, but experts say it also reflects a growing cultural focus on testosterone beyond medical needs.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced annual testosterone screening for service members over age 30.
Younger troops can choose to have voluntary testosterone testing.
The policy is part of efforts to maintain military readiness and combat strength.
Testosterone is now widely promoted online as a way to boost energy, muscle, and masculinity.
Doctors report more men seeking testosterone treatment due to social media influence.
Studies show many advertisements and social media posts link normal aging or stress to low testosterone, encouraging unnecessary treatment.
Experts warn that testosterone should be used medically, not as a shortcut for improved appearance or performance.
Marketing and online communities influence men's views on testosterone and masculinity.
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The U.S. House has approved a bill to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent, which means clocks would stay one hour ahead year-round. Airlines warn that changing to permanent DST would take a long time and cost money because they would need to adjust many systems and schedules. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump.
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The House voted to keep daylight saving time all year, but the Senate must approve it next.
Airlines say switching to permanent DST could take up to 24 months to adjust their operations.
Changes would affect flight schedules, crew work times, and connections with international flights.
Airlines use complex global networks that need stable and predictable schedules.
Other industries with timetables, like trucking and railroads, will also need time to adjust.
Some experts think airlines might need only 6 to 12 months to make changes, not two years.
Permanent DST advocates say it could save energy by having more daylight in the evening.
Opponents worry about darker mornings in winter and possible health effects.
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President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech from the White House on Thursday. He plans to talk mainly about voting machines and the integrity of elections.
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President Trump is delivering a primetime address to the nation.
The speech will take place from the White House.
The focus will be on voting machines and election integrity.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the speech’s main topics.
This is Leavitt’s first press briefing after returning from maternity leave.
President Trump described the upcoming speech as a “very big speech.”
The event is scheduled for Thursday evening.
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