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Sending armed agents to reporters’ homes is a threat to free press and whistle-blowers
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas that would have required reporters from the New York Times to turn over phone records and testify in court about their sources on security concerns related to President Trump’s new Air Force One. The move came during a hearing in which a federal judge sharply criticized…
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We’re running out of ways to get oil out of the Middle East
There was a backup plan for getting oil out of the Middle East. We may need another one. Key takeaways After staying relatively quiet for much of the Iran war, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a major escalation last last week by carrying out attacks on Saudi tankers and oil infrastructure, threatening a return to the…
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‘Very bad facts’ emerge as Comey fights Trump prosecutors over seashells: reporter
“Very bad facts” have been revealed in former FBI Director James Comey latest motion demanding a federal judge throw out the criminal case over a social media post showing sea shells arranged to spell “86 47,” legal experts revealed Wednesday. Comey’s lawyers’ argument — that the prosecution is part of a multi-year attack by President…
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FIFA Draws Fury Over Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump in conversation after the award ceremony during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. —Alex Pantling—FIFA/Getty Images FIFA is considering selling a minority stake in the World Cup’s…
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Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure
Modern routers and mesh systems offer better performance than ever, but many of them have a limited supply of ports. The best Ethernet switches enable you to add several Ethernet ports so you can wire up your most important connections for maximum speed, efficiency, and security. Whether you want to set up a wired backhaul…
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Trump pardons megadonor ‘fraudster’ who cut ‘massive’ campaign check: report
President Donald Trump pardoned a Republican megadonor linked to a massive fraud scandal after he contributed to a high-stakes swing state campaign, according to a new report. Adam Kidan — who pleaded guilty in the lobbyist Jack Abramoff conspiracy case —received a pardon from Trump just days after making a $2,600 to Rep. Ryan MacKenzie’s…
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YouTuber ‘Ms. Rachel’ stirs controversy with racial claim about Nolan Wells investigation
A controversial children’s educator and YouTube star is weighing in on the investigation into Nolan Wells’ mysterious death, with a now-viral social media post pointing to unsupported allegations that race played a role in law enforcement’s handling of the case. In a post shared on Instagram, Ms. Rachel — a popular content creator whose real name is…
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D4vd murder case: What’s been revealed and what major questions remain unanswered
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge found Monday that enough evidence exists for the singer D4vd to stand trial for the sexual abuse and murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is charged with fatally stabbing Hernandez twice on April 23, 2025, then using a chainsaw to dismember…
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How to watch Kathryn Newton in ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ for free
It may be Shark Week on Discovery, but Prime Video is dropping a new shark thriller of their own. “The Devils Mouth” debuts on the streamer today, July 29. Kathryn Newton (“Big Little Lies”) stars in the survival thriller, which follows five friends who set out on one last adventure by going on a guided…
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How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead
Geothermal company Zanskar bought a New Mexico power plant in 2024 that appeared from the outside to be failing. The shallow wells had been rapidly losing heat, and the plant was having trouble generating power as a result. Now, after drilling a new well and operating the power plant for a full year, Zanskar says…