07/18/2026

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

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

Nearly half the United States is under alert for dangerous heat with forecasters predicting record temperatures. Meanwhile, the West confronts deadly wildfires fueled by hot, dry conditions, while parts of the South are drying out following catastrophic flash flooding.

Jul 18

Inflation gauge climbs to highest level in three years

A major inflation indicator reached its highest point since 2021, driven largely by increases in gasoline prices and the cost of computer chips. The gains reflect broader affordability pressures facing consumers.

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

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.

Jul 18

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

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