07/29/2026

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The United States and Iran conducted strikes against infrastructure and military targets on Saturday. These actions occurred as tensions increased between the two nations over the Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 29

Pentagon Addresses Costs Amid Airstrikes in Iran

Jul 29

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce App Age Verification Law

Jul 29

Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists

Jul 29

U.S. National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4 Per Gallon

The national average for gasoline in the U.S. has again reached $4 per gallon. This figure represents an average, indicating some states experienced prices above this level earlier.

Jul 29

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Jul 29

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Jul 29

Russian Economic Behaviors Shift Amidst Conflict's Fourth Year

Jul 29

FDA Persists in Lettuce Probe Despite Erroneous Test Information

Federal health officials maintain their focus on Taylor Farms lettuce as the origin of a multistate parasitic outbreak. This decision follows the government's retraction of previously publicized, inaccurate test results. The investigation into the cause of diarrhea-causing illness continues.

Jul 29

FDA Identifies False Positive in Cyclospora Outbreak Lettuce Sample

Jul 29

NBC News Seeks Individuals on Medicaid Work Mandate Impact

Jul 29

Medicaid System Errors Affect Access for Disabled Individuals Amid Policy Changes

Jul 29

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.

Jul 29

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 29

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 29

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 29

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

Jul 29

Declassified Documents Offer Glimpse Into 2020 Election Security Inquiries

Declassified government documents, some containing redactions, have been reviewed as part of an examination into allegations of election insecurity following the 2020 presidential election. The BBC Verify team conducted the review.

Jul 29

Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing After Regional Strikes

Jul 29

U.S. Modifies Species Protection Process

Jul 29

Canada's Wildfires Impact Air Quality Across North America

Jul 29

EU and UK Sanction Russian Officials Over Cyber Campaign

Jul 29

Congress Nears August Recess with Unfinished Legislative Agenda

With one week remaining before its August recess, the House of Representatives faces a legislative agenda that includes defense funding, a presidential election integrity proposal, and a ban on lawmaker stock trading. Speaker Mike Johnson has identified these items as priorities for action.

Jul 29

U.S. and Iran Conduct Further Strikes Following Diplomatic Standoff

Jul 29

French Lawmakers Approve Social Media Age Restriction

Jul 29