07/20/2026

U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as ceasefire frays

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes over the weekend, threatening an interim deal brokered between the two countries. President Trump has tapped a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Jul 20

Justice Department memo reexamines rules on institutional care for disabled Americans

Jul 20

U.S. and Iran to Hold Technical Talks in Switzerland Amid Regional Tensions

Jul 20

Heat Wave Affects Independence Day Events, Travel Across U.S.

A significant heat wave is impacting large portions of the United States as Independence Day approaches. The high temperatures have led to event cancellations and altered travel plans nationwide.

Jul 20

Heat Wave Affects Travel, Events Across Eastern U.S.

Jul 20

Heat Wave Affects Independence Day Events, Travel Across U.S.

Jul 20

Road Infrastructure Faces Challenges Amidst Changing Climate Conditions

Jul 20

Oil Prices Return to Pre-Conflict Levels as Middle East Tensions Ease

Crude oil prices have fallen back to their pre-conflict levels after a spike in February disrupted energy production and transportation across the Middle East. Analysts attribute the decline to resumed operations in the region.

Jul 20

Falling Home Prices Signal Different Economic Conditions Across U.S. Markets

Jul 20

South Korean Tech Companies Plan $518 Billion Chip Investment

Jul 20

Tech Stocks Slide as Investors Question AI Investment Returns

Jul 20

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 20

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

Jul 20

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

Jul 20

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

Jul 20

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

Jul 20

ICE Abandons Plan for Large-Scale Warehouse Detention Sites

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped pursuing a plan to operate warehouses holding up to 10,000 people at individual locations. The decision removes a major component of the Homeland Security Department's expansion strategy for detention capacity.

Jul 20

U.S. Revokes License for Iranian Oil Sales Following Strait of Hormuz Incidents

The United States government revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil, an action announced after three tankers reportedly experienced incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents marked the highest number in a single day for the waterway since late April, according to the U.N. International Maritime Organization.

Jul 20

Emanuel to Address Israeli Policy in Tel Aviv Speech

Jul 20