U.S. cancels Iran talks scheduled for Switzerland

Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran planned for Switzerland will not proceed. The Department of Homeland Security meanwhile intends to provide local law enforcement agencies with access to facial recognition technology operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Jul 18

State Department Offers $15 Million in Rewards for MS-13 Leaders

The State Department announced reward offers totaling $15 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of two MS-13 leaders operating in Honduras. Both men remain at large and face charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crimes.

Jul 18

UK Temperatures Set to Reach 40 Degrees Celsius Regularly Within Two Decades

Current climate trends indicate that portions of the UK will see temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius on a regular basis within the next 20 years. Scientists and officials are assessing how prepared the country's infrastructure and public services stand for sustained extreme heat.

Jul 18

Extreme Weather Across US Brings Heat Alerts, Western Wildfires, Southern Flooding

Jul 18

Motor oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, with limited relief expected from peace talks

Motor oil costs have climbed sharply since conflict erupted, driven by disruptions in lubricant supplies rather than crude oil shortages. Industry analysts say even a resolution to the fighting may not reverse price increases.

Jul 18

Three barriers keep shipping out of Strait of Hormuz despite end to conflict

Jul 18

Bezos predicts AI will create jobs, not eliminate them

Jul 18

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 18

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

Jul 18

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

Jul 18

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

Jul 18

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

Jul 18

Flag's meaning shifts as Americans interpret symbol differently across political divide

The American flag carries competing meanings for different groups of citizens, with some hesitant to display it while others fly it prominently. The disagreement reflects broader divisions in how Americans view national symbols.

Jul 18

Teen arrested in connection with death of missing 14-year-old girl

Police arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of murder after locating a body during their search for 14-year-old Lilly, who went missing over the weekend.

Jul 18