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Sunday, July 12, 2026 · North Hollywood
Texas Asks Supreme Court to Uphold App Age-Verification Law
Texas urged the Supreme Court on Monday to preserve a law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors' app access. Challengers contend the measure could sweep vast portions of the internet into a category subject to government restriction.
Voters across party lines support stricter AI regulation, survey shows
A new survey from the AI Policy Institute reveals that Democrats and Republicans both favor tighter regulation of powerful artificial intelligence systems. The finding suggests potential common ground on an issue that has divided lawmakers.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Qatar as Tensions Ease
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States and Iran will meet Tuesday in Qatar. The announcement follows a period of heightened military tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Trump announces U.S.-Iran talks set for Qatar after Gulf weekend clashes
President Trump said talks between the U.S. and Iran will resume Tuesday in Qatar, following weekend attacks between the two sides in the Gulf. Iran has not confirmed whether it will participate in the negotiations.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Mangione Faces Court Hearing as Legal Defense Takes Shape
Luigi Mangione appeared in court this week as his legal team prepared defense arguments in the case involving the death of a health insurance company executive. Legal analysts identified psychiatric defense as a potential strategy in the state-level prosecution.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reached a deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting from multiple news organizations. The agreement halts ongoing military operations between the two countries and restores a critical shipping corridor.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Fire breaks out at Kyiv monastery following overnight attack
A fire broke out at the Kyiv Perchersk Lavra monastery early Wednesday following an overnight barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital. The monastery, founded in 1051, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Agree to Framework Deal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping through a critical global waterway. Both sides plan to sign the deal Friday.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Supreme Court Removes Evidence Standard for Green Card Reentry Denials
The Supreme Court sided with the federal government in a case involving Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese permanent resident charged with trademark counterfeiting. The decision eliminates a judicial requirement that immigration officers have strong evidence of criminal conduct before denying reentry to green card holders.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Senate approves war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority over Iran
The Senate voted to direct President Trump to remove U.S. forces from Iran operations, marking the first time Congress has successfully passed a war powers resolution under the measure's 1973 framework.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Give Americans Say in AI Regulation
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled new legislation that would establish a sovereign wealth fund and expand public involvement in regulating artificial intelligence. Sanders discussed the proposal with NPR, framing it as a way to give Americans both a voice and financial stake in AI's development.
Sunday, July 12, 2026