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Saturday, July 18, 2026
U.S. and Iran Trade Military Strikes; Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes over the weekend in an escalation of regional tensions. Meanwhile, rescue teams search for survivors in Venezuela following earthquakes that killed dozens, and the Supreme Court upheld a policy allowing expedited deportations.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip as Trump Signs Iran Deal Framework
Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned trip to Switzerland to meet with Iranian negotiators after President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the war. The timing and circumstances surrounding the cancellation remain unclear.
Jul 18
Three Iranian Oil Tankers Transit Gulf of Oman Past U.S. Military Position
Jul 18
Federal Prison Grievance System Rarely Produces Relief, Analysis Shows
Jul 18
Obama Asserts U.S. Position Against Iran Has Not Improved Since 2020
Jul 18
Senate Republicans Drop Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Meeting
Jul 18
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →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
Rex Heuermann Receives Life Sentence for Gilgo Beach Killings
Jul 18
Eight Arrested in International Sexual Assault Investigation
Jul 18
Prosecutors push to increase sentences for domestic homicides
Jul 18
Most Americans Face Daily Scam Attempts, Yet Few Report Losses
Jul 18
Community Sports
Read Section →Heat Warning Issued as Temperatures Expected to Reach Mid-30s Celsius
An amber heat warning has been issued as forecasters expect temperatures to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday. Health officials warn of increased risks to vulnerable populations, while transportation operators prepare for potential service disruptions.
Jul 18
Heat Wave Threatens July 4th Events, Russia Strikes Ukraine Capital
Jul 18
Eastern U.S. Heat Wave Brings Elevated Nighttime Temperatures
Jul 18
Heat Wave Threatens July 4th Events, Russia Strikes Ukraine Capital
Jul 18
Eastern U.S. Heat Wave Brings Elevated Nighttime Temperatures
Jul 18
Local Business
Read Section →Three barriers keep shipping out of Strait of Hormuz despite end to conflict
Shipping companies have not restored normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz following the conflict. Experts cite security risks, sea mines, and new toll requirements as the main obstacles to resuming full traffic.
Jul 18
Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Energy Price Concerns
Jul 18
Federal Reserve projects slower growth, stable inflation through 2026
Jul 18
Bezos predicts AI will create jobs, not eliminate them
Jul 18
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Under New Chairman Warsh
Jul 18
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Abortion Pill Prescriptions Via Telehealth Rise Despite State Bans
In states that have banned abortion, telehealth providers are delivering medication abortion pills by mail to patients who receive prescriptions through remote consultations. The approach has roughly doubled abortion access in some restricted states, according to providers.
Jul 18
Independent Inquiry Identifies Maternity Care Failings in England
Jul 18
Trump Executive Order Addresses Homelessness Through Involuntary Treatment
Jul 18
Rising Night Temperatures Linked to Sleep Disruption
Jul 18
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings
She won't tell him what's wrong, he's exhausted from guessing, and their marriage is suffocating in unspoken resentment. Here's what's actually happening.
Jul 18
The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It
Jul 18
The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions
Jul 18
Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)
Jul 18
The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything
Jul 18
Columnists
Read Section →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
State News
Read Section →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
1-Year-Old Dies After Police Fire at Vehicle During Walmart Response
Jul 18
Rising Night Temperatures Linked to Sleep Disruption
Jul 18
Supreme Court Issues Three Rulings; Senate Panel Backs Bill to Televise Court Proceedings
Jul 18
National
Read Section →FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
The FDA cleared Rextovy, a 4-milligram naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter sale to treat opioid overdoses. The approval expands consumer access to the life-saving medication alongside the previously approved Narcan product.
Jul 18
Florida Couple to Keep Baby Born From Embryo Mix-Up at IVF Clinic
Jul 18
Teen arrested in connection with death of missing 14-year-old girl
Jul 18
Major retailers launch summer sales as consumers face inflation pressures
Jul 18
Inflation measure rises in May as oil prices surge
Jul 18
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