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07/12/2026 · Ronan
U.S. and Iran clash over nuclear inspections after Switzerland talks
The United States and Iran dispute whether the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iranian facilities, marking one of several points of contention from weekend negotiations in Switzerland.
Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Ballots Counted Up to Five Days After Election
The Supreme Court sided with Mississippi on Monday, allowing the state to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within five days after. The 5-4 decision rejected challenges from the Republican National Committee and other groups who argued federal law required ballots to arrive on Election Day itself.
07/13/2026
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
Ukraine conducted another drone attack on a Russian oil refinery as President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged fuel supply problems. The strikes represent an expansion of Ukrainian operations against Russian military and energy targets.
07/13/2026
Chemours to pay $450 million to settle federal case over PFAS contamination
The Trump administration announced that Chemours has agreed to pay $450 million to settle allegations involving PFAS, commonly known as forever chemicals. The settlement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty and $90 million in cleanup spending.
07/13/2026
Three Firefighters Die Battling Blazes Near Colorado-Utah Border
Three firefighters died and two others sustained injuries while combating wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The incidents occurred as fire crews worked across a dry landscape.
07/13/2026
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.
07/12/2026
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