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Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in criminal corruption trial
A Manhattan jury convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on all 16 criminal counts he faced on Tuesday, July 16. The jury deliberated for around 12.5 hours over three days before reaching a verdict in a trial that lasted nine weeks. The jury convicted Menendez of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in… -
Why Trump campaign is against certain voter registration efforts in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, on Monday, July 15, to block some of her voter registration efforts in the state. The lawsuit claims that the state of Michigan violated the National Voter Registration Act by using the Department of Veterans… -
Chaos at Copa America final prompts security concerns for 2026 World Cup
Local authorities in Miami, Florida, vowed to review and improve security protocols after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14. The resulting chaos caused officials to delay the start of the game 75 minutes… -
As thousands remain without power, Gov. Abbot ramps up pressure
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, said that he will take executive action in order to address what he calls massive failures of the state’s power providers. Specifically, Abbott called out Houston’s utility service, CenterPoint, which has not yet fulfilled his request of a detailed plan for future storms in the wake of Hurricane Beryl but has… -
Report: Trump expected to reveal VP choice Monday as RNC kicks off
Fox News reporter Bret Baier said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will announce his pick for his vice president sometime on Monday, July 15. Baier made the comments during an appearance on Fox News. Former President Trump is expected to reveal his choice ahead of the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) formal vote on Monday evening,… -
Texas federal judge rules 1868 ban on at-home distilling unconstitutional
A ban on at-home distilling that has been in place since 1868 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Texas on Wednesday, July 11. The federal judge sided with a group that has been advocating for the legalization of at-home production of spirits such as whiskey and bourbon for their personal consumption. U.S District… -
As danger of space debris grows, could wood be the safest solution?
Reports of metal parts landing on people’s property from SpaceX’s spacecraft have gained international attention. The debris from the Dragon Crew spacecraft is posing as a major concern for astronomers. Metal chunks of the spacecraft have been found on a Saskatchewan farm, a North Carolina hiking trail, and another was found in Florida after hitting… -
A year after submersible tragedy, a new voyage to the Titanic underway
In the first commercial mission to the Titanic wreckage site since last year’s OceanGate implosion killed five people, a group of scientists, historians and imaging experts set sail from Rhode Island on Friday, July 12. The team with the U.S. company RMS Titanic Inc. hopes to gather the most detailed photographic record ever made of… -
About 200 crocodiles spotted in populated areas of Mexico after storms
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the previous Tropical Storm Alberto, which led to heavy rains, around 200 crocodiles have entered populated areas of the northern Mexico state of Tamaulipas near Texas, according to authorities. State officials said that elevated water levels have forced the reptiles from their original habitats into nearby cities. Authorities… -
Over a million Texans without power, some turn to Whataburger for updates
More than 1.3 million homes remained without power in Texas on Thursday, July 11, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall on Monday. Houston’s power utility officials said that hundreds of thousands of customers will have electricity restored in the coming days. However, officials said that around 500,000 customers will still be without power heading… -
Paris busing out thousands of homeless people ahead of Olympic Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised the 2024 Olympic Games will showcase the splendor of Paris. However, to fulfill that promise, the French government reportedly wants to keep Paris’ homeless problem out of view. The government is allegedly considering bussing thousands of homeless migrants out of the city and into other towns ahead of the… -
Delta reveals 29% drop in profits despite record summer travel numbers
Americans are traveling in record-breaking numbers this summer. However, the travel is not translating to record-breaking profits for airlines. Delta announced on Thursday, July 11, that its profits dropped by 29% in the second quarter of 2024. The news sent shares tumbling 8% before Thursday’s opening bell. Delta blamed higher costs and lower fares for… -
NASA astronauts optimistic Boeing Starliner will get them home after testing
More than a month after Boeing’s Starliner took two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), the pair remains in space after a series of problems with the spacecraft. However, for the first time since the crew docked at the ISS, the astronauts gave their first news conference in orbit on Wednesday, July 10.…
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