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Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.…

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in …

Lakers vs. Warriors prediction: NBA Summer League semifinals odds, picks, best bets Saturday

These two teams have both played well offensively during Summer League action.…

‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts

Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing president’s posts first Donald Trump’s media company is planning to charge for s…

Brantley Gilbert slams ‘aggravating’ artists who back out of patriotic shows: ‘We get paid to play music’

"I’m a Christian, and I love our country despite its flaws."…

Don Lemon ‘serious’ about 2028 presidential run: ‘People keep asking me to do it’

"I actually think I would be a really good president of the United States,” he said.…

Nick Reiner ‘rapidly deteriorating’ in prison: ‘No one would recognize him’

The 32-year-old was arrested in December 2025, after his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death.…

Wildfires Rage in Ontario as Smoke Affects Toronto’s Air Quality

Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and beyond.…

The real AI doomsday scenario? Listening to Dario Amodei

Doomsaying is a terrible basis for public policy. Still, some of America’s top AI leaders are deploying that exact sort of rhetoric. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei has repeatedly warned …

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rio de Janeiro: Rio's Wednesday brief: dry, mild weather, Fluminense v Bragantino at the Maracanã, market close, and transport notes for 15 July 2026.…

LA’s quirkiest landmark closes for yearslong Olympics reno — and locals are furious

LA's one-of-a-kind landmark may be focused on the Ice Age, but the prehistoric relic won't stay stuck in the past.…

SalesPatriot (YC W25) Is Hiring Full Stack Engineers (SF)

Experienced full stack developer responsible for building the application's core infrastructure and features.…

Ukraine’s Patriots will make America safer

President Donald Trump announced that he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. This decision is a welcome shift in U.S. policy that will serve A…

Pa. man noticed his belongings were mysteriously rearranged for weeks, then catches woman he met on dating app breaking in

The victim said he had never shared his address with the woman during the short-lived relationship.…

Botswana: Trio Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Corruption

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and Zambia Anti-Corruption Commission, today commemorated the African Anti-Corruption Day in V…

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The Super Mario x Crocs collab is landing this week — here's how to warp pipe 'em straight to your shoe rack

Another fun Crocs collab is heading our way on July 16, 2026, with the impending launch of Super Mario clogs.…

Mitch McConnell reveals fall caused hospitalization, denies serious health issues

McConnell's health update reduces resignation speculation, impacting political stability and market perceptions of Senate leadership continuity. The post Mitch McConnell reveals fa…

Benches clear in Orioles-Royals game after infielder exits with ‘gut-punch’ injury

Alexander was visibly upset and turned to jaw at Erceg, and the Orioles staff quickly came out to restrain him from escalating the situation further.…

Here’s how to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham’s unmatched patriotic legacy

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s passing brought well-deserved, fulsome bipartisan tributes, but his colleagues in Washington and his South Carolina have clear opportunities to honor his lega…

Stefon Diggs has challenge for NFL teams as free agency lingers after Patriots split

NFL training camps will open in the coming weeks and he has not been signed after he was released by the Patriots back in March.…

Mysterious metal orbs on Australian beach may be junk that fell from space: experts

Beachgoers suspected the metallic balls to have extraterrestrial origins — and they were right.…

NYC comedian hilariously phones his overprotective, unfiltered mother live on stage — uses off-the-cuff chats for material

Comedian Eric Neumann has carved out a niche for himself in the standup world by phoning his overprotective and unfiltered mother while on stage and using their off-the-cuff conver…

Music and patriotism: Dukes of Hazzard star praises community and family at Great American State Fair

The Great American State Fair used music and culture to bring people together and celebrate Wednesday’s theme of family life and community support. Families from all over the count…

Fan gets onto field, dances around before last out of Cubs-Orioles game in bizarre scene

A fan in Cubs gear ended up on the field in the bottom of the ninth inning.…

Half of the Newport Beach 4th of July rioters call this surprising location home

Newport Beach’s chaotic Fourth of July weekend wasn’t fueled by locals after all. Police data shows the overwhelming majority of the hundreds of people arrested or cited during the…

We Need a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

Warriors committed to Stephen Curry while weighing LeBron James alternatives

The Golden State Warriors may want LeBron James, but they are not building their entire offseason around him. As James continues to weigh his options for his record 24th NBA season…

SPLC claims to have collected Patriot Front intelligence through hidden informant

Patriot Front's masked march through the nation's capital over the Fourth of July weekend has renewed attention on the group's operations — and on a Southern Poverty Law Center rep…

Germany builds alternative to US Patriot system - all about Diehl’s IRIS‑T SLX

International News: German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a long-range variant of its IRIS-T air-defence system that could help ease reliance on the US-.…

Bleak scenario: Karnataka’s hydel storage second-lowest in last 10 years

Karnataka faces a critical power crisis as hydel storage hits a decade low at just 14.9% amid a deficit monsoon.…

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Your Rio de Janeiro planner for Wednesday 8 July 2026 — a cool 21°C day, Flamengo v Lausanne at 4:30 pm, CCBB's Vik Muniz show, markets and transport.…

Matt Seelinger living ‘dream scenario’ with Mets in New York homecoming

Matt Seelinger is back home.…

Bruce Springsteen reignites Trump feud, says 'critical patriotism' defines a patriot

Bruce Springsteen defines "critical patriotism" in his PBS special and escalates his long-running feud with Trump over democracy and authoritarianism.…

Islands in the Extreme: The Press Highlights Patriot Front Appearance, but Provides Few Details

This weekend, during the July 4th revelry in the Nation’s Capital, there was also an appearance made by that group of khaki-obsessed dorks, Patriot Front, and we were told to care.…

SAVE America Act Top Priority, We Will Find a Way

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses efforts to pass the "SAVE America" Act and the likelihood of sending an additional reconciliation bill to the Senate on "Fox News Sunday."…

America 250: Better an Insane Asylum Than a Morgue

The United States is turning 250. As I write this, sprawled out in a shallow inflatable pool in my yard, a gull-winged WWII-era Corsair has just thundered low over the trees. The r…

'Patriotic positivity': Hundreds of flag-waving runners descend on New York City — joined by some special guests

Americans all over the country celebrated the 250th anniversary with fireworks, barbecue, and friends and family. Still others celebrated by joining one of the most patriotic-looki…

Mysterious Legionnaires’ disease outbreak skyrockets to 14 cases across 2 NYC neighborhoods

The figure is a sevenfold increase from Thursday, when the health department first announced two people had been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the Manhattan nabes.…

Josh Shapiro disowns leftward Democratic shift: ‘I’m a proud, patriotic American’

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) spoke out against the rise of the Democratic Party’s left wing, giving his own pitch of a liberal patriotic party. Shapiro, widely viewed as a leading cont…

Prioritize GPS or Risk Losing Future Wars

RealClearWire—The U.S. Global Positioning System stands as America’s key part of its critical space infrastructure. It is foundational to a highly functioning society. It underpins…

Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book

A new book called "American Crown" reveals Prince William descends from Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and colonial ancestors who fought Britain.…

REP MARIO DIAZ-BALART: We are stopping Cuba from trafficking doctors for profit

New U.S. law targets countries complicit in human trafficking of Cuban doctors, threatening loss of foreign aid, as well as financial sanctions.…

Democrats lay out investigation priorities if they retake the House

Democrats are laying out potential investigations into President Donald Trump and his family if they reclaim the House majority in November. Democrats have expressed concern over T…

Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ne…

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary - AP News

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary AP News…

Yankees sending trio of players to All-Star Game — while Aaron Judge’s injury will keep him out

A Yankees team filled with established stars will be represented at the All-Star Game instead by stars both rising and resilient.…

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Alaska's politics can be more than a little weird. Since the 2020 election, we've been saddled with ranked-choice voting (RCV), which is as knuckleheaded a way to run an election a…

The Knicks looked into a LeBron James union — here’s why it’s ‘very, very unlikely’

The Knicks “checked in” on free agent LeBron James, as stated by his power agent Rich Paul, but a signing is “very, very unlikely” multiple sources told The Post.…

Meet the patriotic ‘living historians’ who bring the American Revolution to life — one reenactment at a time

They're partying like it's 1776.…

Faith group urging families to reconnect with patriotic traditions this 4th of July

Communio, a faith-based organization focused on strengthening families, released its "Great American Family Fun Kit," complete with activity ideas, recipes for patriotic treats, an…

States need an agenda on serious mental illness

Last month, a new state-run psychiatric hospital opened in Dallas, one of the first built in several decades. The Texas Behavioral Health Center is part of a multi-year, multibilli…

‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast

Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans o…

Dodgers prioritize bigger picture in ugly loss to Athletics

The Dodgers let Triple-A pitcher Charlie Barnes wear it in a seven-inning, seven-run outing as they prioritized the big picture in a loss to the A's.…

America turns 250: Shop the best patriotic deals before the holiday weekend

Star-spangled deals that will ship before July 4.…

Warriors’ Anthony Davis trade rumors shut down by latest Wizards report

The Golden State Warriors’ dream of pairing LeBron James and Anthony Davis with Stephen Curry appears to be losing steam before free agency even fully takes shape. After days of sp…

Draymond Green calls out Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg: ‘F— liar’

Draymond Green didn’t hold back when exposing his newest teammate on his podcast “The Draymond Green Show” on Tuesday. Yaxel Lendeborg said he didn’t hear from Green, after being s…

Women with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS says

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to Nice Up to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for poly…

The enduring promise of America

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