(2026-07-17). Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched up on Friday after the US and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with their broken truce limiting oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz and with Tehran asking the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route. | Brent crude futures rose 7 cents, or about 0.08%, to $84.30 a barrel at 6: 32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures gained 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.11 a barrel. | Both benchmark contracts have climbed nearly 12% this week, with Brent on track for a third consecutive weekly gain and…
(2026-07-17). International Shipping Firms Shun US-Controlled Hormuz Corridor. popularresistance.org International shipping companies are avoiding crossing the Strait of Hormuz through the US-controlled alternative corridor that runs along the Omani coastline due to fears of Iranian strikes, sources told Reuters on 16 July. | After a series of Iranian strikes on ships attempting to bypass the Iranian-designated shipping channels as mandated in the Iran—US memorandum of understanding (MoU), shipping companies are reassessing the safety and viability of US military escort through the strait. | "The US doesn't seem to have any control over the situation," one shipping source said.
(2026-07-17). 'Escalation must stop': France scolds Iran for violating Versailles deal while urging US to back off. hindustantimes.com France has called for an immediate end to the latest escalation between Iran and the United States, urging both sides to return to the June 17 ceasefire framework and resume negotiations during the agreed 60-day period. French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux stressed the need for diplomacy, addressing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs, and regional security. France also announced new military exercises under the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine and outlined additional air defense and defense production initiatives. Watch the latest international d…
aljazeera.com (2026-07-17). Iran war live: US kills 8 people in sixth consecutive night of strikesThe United States has carried out major strikes on Iran for the sixth night in a row, killing at least eight people and wounding 20 others. | Officials in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas report that civilian infrastructure, including power facilities and a train station, has been hit.
(2026-07-17). Chabahar burns, Lorestan shakes: Iran threatens to seal Hormuz if US attacks continue. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate U.S. strikes targeted multiple locations in Iran, including a maritime control tower at Chabahar Port and a site in Lorestan Province, while Iranian officials assess the reported damage. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck a U.S. military facility in Syria's Al-Tanf region, alleging significant damage and casualties. The United States has not confirmed those claims. Iran also says it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and has warned it could disrupt oil and gas exports if U.S. military operations continue. Watch the latest developments and regional updates.
(2026-07-17). For Whom the Strait Tolls. scheerpost.com Neil Thompson Informed Comment US President Donald Trump startled shipping companies and foreign governments earlier this week by announcing that the US would be charging a 20% toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump publicly embraced the idea of a tolled future for the Strait, a proposal he had sought China's help in preventing during at a …
(2026-07-17). IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security. aljazeera.com Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
(2026-07-17). Trump's Gaza peace plan shrinks amid fears of new Israeli offensive. thecanary.co 
Trump and his shambolic Board of Peace (BoP) has discarded its recovery plan for Gaza, opting instead for a "tiny pilot scheme" amid fears of a "new all-out offensive before Israeli elections," the Guardian reported. The so-called ceasefire hasn't stopped Israel's daily bombardment of Gaza. As recently as 16 July, Israeli forces were again striking […] | By
(2026-07-17). Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote that he lost. | The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities. | Trump used his remarks to again press Republicans in Congress to p…
(2026-07-17). In fiery TV address, Trump accuses China of 'largest election data hack in history' | Watch, USA, Xi. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that members of the American intelligence community's "Deep State" concealed information about China's alleged interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In a national address on election integrity, Trump claimed newly released documents show intelligence agencies suppressed key findings about Beijing's alleged efforts to influence the election and withheld the information from both the President and Congress. Trump announced investigations involving the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI and CIA, seeking to de…
(2026-07-17). Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed…
(2026-07-17). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). Why I Will Not Mourn Lindsey Graham's Death. ummid.com Shortly before his death, Lindsey Graham had been calling for more US violence in Cuba, Lebanon, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Yemen — apart, obviously, from his eternal compulsion to scream for, in effect, more dead Palestinians and Iranians.
(2026-07-17). "People would not know them as Khamenei's sons" unitedworldint.com By Mustafa Ilker Yàºcel, from Tehran / Iran For Iran's martyred leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who lost their lives in the US and Israeli attacks, the funeral prayer was held on July 5 at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. After the religious ceremony at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque …
(2026-07-17). Trump's Formula for Forever Wars. theintercept.com 
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham's warmongering legacy and next U.S. forever war in Iran. | President Donald Trump blew up the temporary ceasefire after the U.S. launched a series of airstrikes against Iran over the weekend. The two nations have continued to exchange strikes throughout the week, with Iran targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East, as Congress debates further entangling the United States military with Israel — a proposal that would give Israel enormous leverage over U.S. defense policy. | "This is a formula for a forever war," national security reporter Spencer Ackerman tells The…
(2026-07-17). They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't. responsiblestatecraft.org The president was in a humiliating bind. The American people were obsessed with the harrowing images of blindfolded and bound hostages beamed into their homes by the nightly newscasts, and they prayed their government would find a way to free them. Desperate for a way out, some White House advisers prodded the president to go to war.This is not the story of the Trump administration, which is trapped in a quagmire of the president's own creation. It is the dilemma that swallowed President Jimmy Carter from November 4, 1979, when hundreds of militant Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took…
(2026-07-17). DoD scrambles for new drone plans as Iran shoots down costly Reapers. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-07-17). US hits bridges, transport links in latest strikes on Iran. geo.tv 
An image from a US military handout video showing what it said was a missile launched as part of strike on Iran. — ReutersIran responds by striking US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles.Kuwait and Bahrain activate air defence measures following Iranian attacks.Iran warns…
(2026-07-17). Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location during what the US military says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting "Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," in this still…
2026-07-16: 3 Dead in 7 Days: Ice Killings Ignite Nationwide Uprising | W/ Karina Garcia
Protests are erupting across the United States in response to the deaths of three immigrant workers in just seven days at the hands of federal agents, with a national day of action to Stop ICE Terror planned for July 18. Karina Garcia, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, says "both parties have been playing up this war on immigrants to distract from their inability to address the problems facing working families in this country.
(2026-07-17). Hormuz: Trump may Resort to even more reckless Escalation. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump Now, more than a year later, it is Tru…
(2026-07-17). Decree-Laws facilitate implementation of transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Council of State of Cuba, in an extraordinary session, approved two new decree-laws as part of the process of implementing economic and social transformations in the country. | According to the Cuban legislature's website, the meeting was chaired by Esteban Lazo, president of the aforementioned body of the National Assembly of People's Power, which represents the Assembly between sessions. | The Council of State approved the decree-law "On the Cuban State Business System" and the "Amendment to Decree-Law No. 76 on Agricultural Cooperatives," addressing the need to update the regulatory framework governing the…
(2026-07-17). Anti-War Action Network Grows With Second National Conference. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On July 11 and 12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local anti-war groups from across the U.S. | As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites anti-war, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
(2026-07-17). Llega a La Habana flotilla internacional para denunciar el bloqueo y entregar donaciones. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional arriba a La Habana para denunciar el impacto del bloqueo contra Cuba y entregar siete toneladas de donaciones destinadas a apoyar a la población. | La carga incluye medicamentos, insumos esenciales y paneles solares. Parte de la ayuda será entregada directamente a un hospital pediátrico, en un momento marcado por las dificultades para acceder a recursos sanitarios y energéticos. | La iniciativa reúne a eurodiputados, representantes políticos de varios países y activistas solidarios. Durante su estancia sostendrán encuentros con autoridades cubanas y con el cantautor Silvio Rodríguez, ad…
(2026-07-17). Díaz-Canel visita Consejos de Defensa Municipales de La Habana. radiohc.cu 
Por: Angélica Paredes López | El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, retomó este jueves los intercambios con los principales dirigentes de los municipios de la capital cubana. En esta ocasión, estuvo en La Habana Vieja, Arroyo Naranjo y La Lisa. | El Jefe de Estado, acompañado por el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda, indagó en todos los Consejos de Defensa Municipales visitados acerca de los temas económicos y sociales que más impactan en las comunidades, en medi…
(2026-07-17). Una escuela para la inclusión social. radiohc.cu 
El aprendizaje para cualquier persona posibilita la capacidad de socializarse en todos los espacios y la manera de solucionar los avatares de la vida cotidiana con herramientas y habilidades cognitivas hasta donde las condiciones físicas de cada individuo lo permita. | De esa forma se ha reforzado e intensificado la Educación Especial en Cuba, un tipo de enseñanza para dar acceso al cien por ciento de la población a las escuelas, sin importar raza, credo, orientación sexual y limitaciones físicas. El triunfo de la Revolución el 1ro de enero de 1959, trajo cambios radicales para la enseñanza con la apertura de may…
(2026-07-17). Constata Morales Ojeda labores de reanimación en saludo al 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu 
Todas estas obras comprometidas con el 26 de Julio deben contribuir a que desde la salud, la educación, la cultura, el deporte, podamos brindarle mejores servicios a la población. | Así lo afirmó el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, durante un recorrido por la provincia de Pinar del Río, con el propósito de constatar las acciones que se acometen en saludo al aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | El dirigente político insistió en la calidad de las labores que se realizan y en que…
(2026-07-17). Demandan fin de bloqueo a Cuba en cita de Alianza de Civilizaciones. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, reafirmó la posición inequívoca de su país en demanda del levantamiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba. | "El pueblo de Cuba tiene derecho a vivir en paz, armonía y con dignidad humana", enfatizó Ngurare, como parte de su intervención en la tercera edición de la Iniciativa de la Alianza de Civilizaciones de Naciones Unidas, que concluye hoy en Luanda. | El primer ministro expresó la víspera, en la jornada inaugural del evento, cuatro puntos que en su consideración la cita debía tomar en cuenta. | El primero e…
(2026-07-17). Actualizan precio minorista del Gas Licuado y el Gas Manufacturado. radiohc.cu La Gaceta Oficial de la República No 59 de 16 de julio de 2026, publica el Decreto 156, del Consejo de Ministros, de 29 de junio de 2026, que faculta al ministro de Finanzas y Precios a establecer mediante Resolución los precios minoristas y las tarifas de los productos y servicios relacionados en el Anexo àönico del Decreto 24 ´Facultades para la aprobación de precios y tarifas ª, del 25 de noviembre de 2020. | A más de 5 años de aprobados los precios minoristas en pesos cubanos del gas licuado (GLP) y del gas manufacturado, así como las tarifas de los servicios mecánicos, resulta necesaria su ac…
(2026-07-17). Aprueba Consejo de Estado nuevos decretos leyes como parte de la implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu Los decretos leyes ´Del Sistema Empresarial Estatal Cubano ª y el ´Modificativo del Decreto Ley no. 76 de las Cooperativas Agropecuarias ª fueron aprobados en la sesión extraordinaria del Consejo de Estado desarrollada como parte del proceso de implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales, la cual estuvo encabezada por el Presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo Hernández. | En la jornada se informó que, a partir de la propia implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales analizadas en el Buró Político, el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido, la A…
(2026-07-17). Mandela y Fidel: dos hombres unidos por profundas convicciones. radiohc.cu Una gran amistad, basada en la admiración, respeto mutuo y profundas convicciones, unió a dos hombres de talla universal, el luchador antiapartheid Nelson Mandela y el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro. | Nos separan pocas horas del Día Internacional de Nelson Mandela, que desde 2010 se celebra cada 18 de julio; una ocasión propicia para abordar la extrañable relación entre ambos estadistas y entre los pueblos cubano y sudafricano. | Para Mandela los cubanos ocupaban un lugar especial en el corazón de los pueblos de àÅfrica, y calificaba a la revolución como una fuente de inspiración par…
(2026-07-17). Denuncia viceministro cubano instigación militar contra la Isla. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, denunció en su perfil en la red social Facebook la instigación a una intervención militar contra la isla reflejada en un artículo publicado por la cadena estadounidense CBS. | El diplomático señaló que el texto, suscrito por cuatro autores y fechado el 15 de julio, describe opciones de planificadores militares de Estados Unidos para posibles acciones contra Cuba, lo cual constituye una amenaza real de agresión. | Fernández de Cossío cuestionó que el despacho no incluyera interrogantes sobre la justificación política, legal o moral de una e…
(2026-07-17). White House actively discussing sending ground troops to Iran. wsws.org This dangerous escalation would be a desperate response to the failure of the US war to overturn the Iranian regime.
(2026-07-17). The ceasefire that redrew Gaza. mronline.org 
Israel's Orange and Yellow Lines have become a new geography of control.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-17). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). As humanitarian crisis reaches "critical" stage, NYT reports "Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela" wsws.org Billions in Venezuelan assets withheld from earthquake relief, debt payments prioritized over reconstruction, and oil wealth redirected to Wall Street all demonstrate that US operations have nothing to do with aiding the population…
(2026-07-17). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-17). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-17). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-17). Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina arrives in New Jersey ahead of Spain final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-17). How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands. aljazeera.com Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
(2026-07-17). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-17). Well-preserved tomb from Sixteen Kingdoms period discovered in Xi'an. ecns.cn A well-preserved tomb from the Sixteen Kingdoms period (304—439) has been discovered at the Changlepo West Cemetery in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-17). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-17). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-17). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Guizhou Province breaks daily power generation record twice in two days. ecns.cn Daily electricity generation across the power grid in southwest China's Guizhou Province reached a record 704 million kilowatt-hours Monday and rose further to 714 million kWh Tuesday, Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. said Friday.
(2026-07-17). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy summer cool in central China. ecns.cn The Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkey is the world's only population of the Hubei subspecies of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. It is also an indicator species for biodiversity conservation in Shennongjia.
(2026-07-17). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-17). "No to Manchesterism built on the backs of renters" — tenants tell Burnham 'freeze the rents'. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) are holding a demonstration to demand rent freezes from incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Principles and evidence alike support their claims. GMTU's demo takes place on 17 July at Albert Square at 6pm outside Manchester Town Hall. The event follows the first ever demonstration yesterday outside the proposed site for […] | By
(2026-07-17). Police misogyny has failed women — But racism compounds these failures with fatal consequences. thecanary.co 
Police forces across the country have repeatedly failed to protect women and girls, with the Metropolitan Police frequently exposed as one of the worst offenders in allowing misogyny to persist within its ranks. These institutional failures do not simply undermine trust in policing; they compound the trauma experienced by victims and survivors of violence against […] | By
(2026-07-17). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-17). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware's only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney's statue once stood. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Now that Wilmington officials have publicly declared that they don't want the famous Caesar Rodney equestrian statue back, they're looking to use the downtown square to honor Delaware's favorite son. | While plans for renovating and perhaps renaming Rodney Square are sti…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Assisting the Coral St. Refugees and Documenting Police Crimes. indybay.org Coral and Limekiln gathering…then along coral St. in front of the Housing Matters (aka Funding Matters) povery-pimpery-complex…
(2026-07-17). Catastrophic Bangladesh floods kill over 50 people. wsws.org The same failures recur every monsoon: breached embankments, inadequate drainage, delayed relief and infrastructure designed to serve commercial interests rather than human need.
(2026-07-17). 2026 Football WC: In a 1st, Top Four Ranked Teams to Play Semi-Finals. ummid.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup might have seen a plenty of controversies, especially during the matches involving Argentina, but the football world cup is ending with yet another interesting record.
(2026-07-17). ADC Sues DHS Secretary Mullin Over Illegal CBP Seizure Of Max Blumenthal's Devices. scheerpost.com The Grayzone "Just because someone is reentering the country does not mean their constitutional rights evaporate," declared ADC President Jenin Younes. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive motion in the Eastern District of Virginia's federal court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, seeking the immediate return of two smartphones unlawfully seized and retained by U.S. …
(2026-07-17). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-17). World Cup final tickets — A luxury only the rich can afford. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup final is shaping up to be the most expensive match in the tournament's history. This is true at least when it comes to ticket prices. The final, set to be played at MetLife Stadium between Argentina and Spain, has seen resale prices skyrocket. The cheapest tickets are going for more than […] | By
(2026-07-17). 'Misuse' Of Crowd Control Weapons On ICE Protesters Led To Blindings. scheerpost.com Jose Olivares, Portside. And Traumatic Brain Injuries, Report Finds. Doctors and human rights experts documented hundreds of incidents from June 2025 through May 2026 and estimate true number is 'far greater'. It's been a brutal tactic deployed by local and federal law enforcement officials time and again over the past year: using teargas, rubber bullets and …
(2026-07-17). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-17). US says it will "dismantle" ICC to prevent 'threat' to Israel. thecanary.co 
The US, through its ambassador to the UN, has said it will "dismantle" the International Criminal Court (ICC) to protect Israel. It didn't name Israel, but Israel was clearly the point — and, of course, protecting the US's own mountain of war criminals. The attack came a day after warmongering US secretary of state Marco […] | By
(2026-07-17). FBI arrests alleged Jaggu Bhagwanpuria aide Nitish Kaushal in Vermont during organised crime crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested alleged gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont as part of an ongoing operation targeting international organised crime networks with links to India. Kaushal is believed to be associated with jailed Punjab-based gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.The arrest comes under the FBI's Operation Hard Wall, a campaign focused on dismantling criminal organisations allegedly involved in violent offences and cross-border illegal activities. Notably, Nitish Kaushal had been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list just two days before he was taken into custody.The FBI h…
(2026-07-17). Chris Hedges Report: Rebuilding 'Home' In The 21st Century. popularresistance.org Forced to leave her home country due to political and economic repression under the dictatorship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish author Ece Temelkuran sought an understanding of how a population can be led down the path to fascism. Whether it is under Narendra Modi in India, Erdogan in Turkey or Donald Trump in the United States, she found that the stages are very similar and so are the mistakes people make along the way. Temelkuran strives to provide readers with an understanding of the roots of the fascist new world order and the language necessary to change direction.
(2026-07-17). Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearing. wsws.org During nearly five hours of questioning, Democrats remained virtually silent on ICE murders, National Guard deployments and the prosecution of left-wing opponents of the Trump administration.
(2026-07-17). 9 rescued after landslide hits SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn A total of 9 people have been rescued from a landslide that hit Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing on Friday, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-17). Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tanesha Oglesby lives in a red brick twin home on Master Street in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, with a gray awning shading the front porch. Much of the housing stock in the neighborhood dates back to the early 1900s. | The three-story home has been in the family for several generations, a place where children were raised, birthdays were celebrated and loved ones were cared for. | But over time, wear and tear on the home led to serious issues: leaks in the r…
(2026-07-17). After NYC elections, Jacobin offers services of DSA to Democratic establishment, union bureaucracy. wsws.org Jacobincites recent DSA election victories to argue, in the form of friendly advice, that the Democratic Party establishment and trade union bureaucracy should not be distracted by the supposed "socialism" of the DSA. For their own good, they must instead embrace the DSA and accept the organization's offer to lend them a "left" cover.
(2026-07-17). Three-year-old child drowns in pond. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam. aljazeera.com The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
(2026-07-17). Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister. geo.tv 
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. — Reuters'King of the North' to be elected Labour leader.Election final step before becoming prime minister.Labour lawmakers want to know…
(2026-07-17). Politicians Should Stop Hiding Behind the "Two-State Solution" Fantasy. indybay.org Far-fetched, evasive, delusional…
(2026-07-17). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-17). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-17). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-17). Daily Memo: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Adelanto ICE Processing Center Lawsuit. lataco.com Plus, four ICE-related deaths in four states and ICE activity in Ojai, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other regions as ICE attempts to meet a daily quote of 2000 arrests per day nationwide.
(2026-07-17). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-17). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-17). Brazilian football legend Pele's World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m. aljazeera.com The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
(2026-07-17). Protesters speak out against ICE murders in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to protesters in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine this week, the sites of two daylight murders of workers on their way to work by ICE gestapo agents.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-17). Welfare, Electoral Politics and The Cost of Fiscal Priorities. ummid.com The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) latest audit of Maharashtra's finances has raised serious questions about the fiscal management and implementation of the BJP-led government's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-17). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Imperialism and the moral decay of the West. mronline.org 
The irreversible decline of the U.S. empire's global hegemony is not merely an economic or technological issue.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts. tribune.com.pk 
Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets. | The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said. | The feed is designed for organisations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the compa…
(2026-07-17). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-17). China to launch third national survey of people with disabilities in 2027. ecns.cn China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking and public services, officials announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Australian government cynically tries to distance itself from war on Iran. wsws.org Labor is presenting itself as a bystander to an illegal war that it has enthusiastically supported and actively participated in, including through the deployment of troops and military hardware.
(2026-07-17). Brazil triggers reciprocity law after Trump imposes new tariffs. mronline.org 
Brazil's government announced Thursday it will immediately initiate procedures under its reciprocity law in response to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on certain Brazilian products, while attributing the dispute to the family of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-07-17). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-17). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-17). Toxic pesticide stitch-up is a death sentence for wildlife. thecanary.co 
A disgusting leak has exposed the hijacking of our democratic system by Europe's most powerful corporate lobbying group. It's killing vital wildlife protections. Plotting behind closed doors, billionaire agricultural business interests have systematically swapped the safety of our planet, our wildlife and our communities for cash. The war on wildlife The European Union planned to […] | By
(2026-07-17). Kennard: New book places America at the centre of global wars and fascism. thecanary.co 
In an interview with the Canary, author Matt Kennard has said that to understand geopolitics the US must be understood as the global centre of war and fascism. And he dates the current wildness of the world's biggest terror state to the so-called 'war on terror'. The Bush administration removed barriers that had prevented right-wing […] | By
(2026-07-17). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup. portside.org Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup |
(2026-07-17). Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival. tribune.com.pk 
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, members of the US administration, lawmakers and their staffers, diplomats, the think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. | According to a press release issued on Friday by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, guests experienced Pakistani culture and cuisine, with the aroma of ripe mangoes featured as a central part of the celebration. | The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The embassy said the mangoes were serv…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-17). China-Tunisia team completes excavation at Ben Arous Forest archaeological site. ecns.cn A joint Chinese-Tunisian archaeological team has completed excavations at Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site, the archaeological research center under China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and Tunisia's National Heritage Institute announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-17). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official. aljazeera.com The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
(2026-07-17). Shut down plants and workplaces amidst spreading toxic air! wsws.org Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has given Detroit the worst air quality in the world. The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for workers to take independent action to protect their health and lives.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell fastest access to Trump's posts for traders. geo.tv 
The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. — Reuters Truth Social launches paid Truth API for banks and trading firms.Service offers faster access…
(2026-07-17). 'South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award' a political farce masqueraded as a legal process: spokesperson. ecns.cn The "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award" is a political farce masqueraded as a legal process from beginning to end, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction. tribune.com.pk 
Traffic on both carriageways of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway will remain temporarily closed from 7am to 7pm on July 18 and 19 due to development and construction work related to the under-construction Malir Expressway project, according to a press release issued on Friday by Karachi Traffic Police. | The press release said the closure would be in effect within the jurisdiction of the Malir City Traffic Section to facilitate the safe, effective and timely completion of the development work. | According to the traffic police, motorists travelling from Quaidabad should take a U-turn on Shaheed Z…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-17). Israel's Herzog pushes normalisation with Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Saudi officials have repeatedly said they will not recognise Israel without a path to an independent Palestinian state, which Israel's governments oppose. | Israeli President Isaac Herzog pushed for progress on normalisation between his country and "It is my dream to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. I have great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman," Herzog told the state-owned broadcaster, referring…
(2026-07-17). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-17). In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet. theintercept.com
(2026-07-17). Vietnam plans average 7.8% minimum wage hike for 2027. ecns.cn Vietnam's government announced on Thursday that the National Wage Council will put forward a proposal to lift the country's regional minimum wages by an average of 7.8% in 2027. If approved, the new pay scale will apply across Vietnam's four administrative wage regions.
(2026-07-17). Main structure of Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge completed>. ecns.cn Located in the Wumeng Canyon in Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, the Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge bridge stretches? 2,289.5 meters, with the highest main pier reaching 171 meters.
(2026-07-17). Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners? aljazeera.com Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
(2026-07-17). Intangible heritage co-creation exhibition opens in Ningxia. ecns.cn The "Mountain and Sea Craftsmanship – Intangible Heritage Co-Creation Exhibition" opened at the Ningxia Art Museum in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Telangana TET June 2026 Result Today: Time and Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana School Education Department is releasing on its official website 'tgtet.aptonline.in' the result of the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET June 2026) today i.e. Monday July 13, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-17). Guangdong's foreign trade exceeds 5 trln yuan for first time in H1. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province saw its total goods trade exceed 5 trillion yuan ($736 billion) for the first time in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-17). 'Graveyards are greener than our living spaces': Tipu Sharif on Karachi's vanishing trees. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Tipu Sharif urged Karachiites to plant more trees as rapid urban development continues to reduce the city's green cover, claiming that many graveyards are greener than the city's living spaces. | Sharif shared an Instagram video distributing plantation supplies while encouraging residents to take part in tree-planting efforts across the city. "Graveyards are greener than many of our living spaces. Let's make our living spaces as green as — or even greener than — our graveyards," he captioned…
(2026-07-17). Wrong, USA Today, There's No Evidence that Climate Change Will Cause Higher Water Bills. wattsupwiththat.com USA Today's readers deserve better than speculative headlines built on hypothetical futures. They deserve reporting grounded in observed data, historical context, and the recognition that climate models are tools for exploring possibilities, not crystal balls predicting tomorrow's water bill.
(2026-07-17). 'We're people too': Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When he was 11 years old, Alain Jean-Baptiste fled Haiti with his mother and two brothers after
(2026-07-17). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Cup final: What to know ahead of Spain-Argentina clash. tribune.com.pk 
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final brings together two of international football's most successful nations, Spain and Argentina, whose rivalry has been remarkably even over the decades. | Spain are seeking their second World Cup title, while defending champions Argentina are bidding for a fourth crown and a second consecutive triumph. | If successful, Argentina would become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup and only the third team to win back-to-back titles after Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). | Here is a look at both teams' route to the final and their head-to-head record.
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-17). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-17). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-17). 10 injured in cylinder explosion. tribune.com.pk 
At least 10 people suffered severe burn injuries when a gas cylinder exploded at a sweets and fast food shop near Chungi No. 5 in Burewala, triggering panic in the area. | According to officials, Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot, provided first aid to the victims and shifted them to the Burewala Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital. | The force of the blast shattered the glass windows of nearby shops, drawing a large crowd to the location. | Police cordoned off the site, collected evidence and launched an investigation. | Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder, though the pol…
(2026-07-17). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-17). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-17). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-17). Remand extended in foreign women's case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). The Cost of Politics Is Showing Up on Your Electric Bill. wattsupwiththat.com Why has Janelle Stelson aligned herself with failed federal policies that have been proven to make energy more expensive? The choice is simple: Pennsylvania can build on what works, or face higher utility bills, steeper prices for everyday goods, and less reliable power.
(2026-07-17). Goa's forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens. aljazeera.com Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
(2026-07-17). Man held for shooting friend. tribune.com.pk 
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and injuring his friend in Mughalpura. | According to the police, the suspect, Ali Akbar, allegedly took his friend, Tayyab, away from his home before shooting him. The victim's family was informed by a hospital that he had been admitted with a gunshot wound. The police said the bullet entered through Tayyab's back and exited through his abdomen. | Doctors declared him out of danger. The Mughalpura police arrested the suspect in a raid and seized the pistol allegedly used in the attack. The police said Akbar had previous criminal record.
(2026-07-17). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-17). Rubio, Miller host fascist conference at State Department. wsws.org The most chilling remarks came from Stephen Miller, who presented a Nazi-style characterization of the "left" as a biological deformity that had to be eliminated.
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-17). The Winning Mindset for Gamers: What Actually Separates Good Players from Great Ones. ummid.com The esports industry is projected to reach 924.9 million users by 2030 and the competition is getting fiercer, but the players who build their mental game alongside their mechanical skills are the ones who keep climbing when everyone else plateaus.
(2026-07-17). Trump 'pissed off' by Netanyahu's criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Türkiye: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump was "pissed off" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of a proposed US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, the Axios news site reported Thursday. | Citing two White House officials, the news outlet said no meeting had been scheduled despite reports in Israeli media that Trump would host Netanyahu on Monday. | One official reportedly said that Trump was angered by Netanyahu's remarks during a Fox News interview shortly before the US president traveled to Ankara for the July 7-8 NATO summit. | A second official said Trump believed Netanyahu had "no righ…
(2026-07-17). Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org A
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-17). America's Imperial Wars, from Korea to Iran. juancole.com ( Okay, okay, I take back that "only" and admit it. It's not good to joke about the nightmare of gas prices these days. But in truth, that may indeed still prove to be the good news, since Donald Trump remains at war (or perhaps at chaos) with Iran, a country a mere 6,300 miles or so from Washington, D.C., and so cruc…
(2026-07-17). Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria issued an urgent order Thursday recalling personnel across 45 provinces as the country battled more than 100 wildfires amid an intense heat wave. | The Civil Protection Directorate said all personnel in the 45 provinces, along with members of the National Training and Intervention Unit, were required to report immediately to their duty stations to raise preparedness and reinforce firefighting operations. | The order followed a warning from the National Meteorological Office that temperatures could reach 48C (118.4F) or higher in some areas through at least Sunday. | According to the latest official tal…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-17). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-17). Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Berlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.
(2026-07-17). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-17). With two Messi assisted goals, Argentina advances to 2026 FIFA WC Final. ummid.com Defending Champions, Argentina, Thursday July 16, 2026, defeated England with the help of two goals assisted by Lionel Messi to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
(2026-07-17). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-17). Johnson says Pentagon needs more money for 'fighting communism on our own shores'. mronline.org 
Trump has threatened to deploy the military against the "enemy within" and has recently promoted the idea that "democratic socialism must be criminalized."
(2026-07-17). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Friday July 17, 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-17). Transport monetisation for judicial officers initiated. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rolled out a Transport Monetisation Policy enabling judicial officers serving in the district judiciary across Punjab to purchase their officially allotted vehicles at depreciated rates. | As part of the new arrangement, judicial officers will no longer be entitled to official fuel, maintenance or driver facilities for personal use. The policy has been enforced with retrospective effect from July 1 this year. | In place of these benefits, they will receive a monthly transport allowance, the amount of which will be fixed by the competent authority and revised from time to time in…
(2026-07-17). Contemporary challenges for the Malaysian left. links.org.au 
Jeyakumar Devaraj provides a brief overview of Malaysia's history and political and economic development to help us understand the current situation in the country.
(2026-07-17). South Australian nurses to vote on sellout union-Labor government agreement. wsws.org In June, limited 24-hour strikes at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre demonstrated nurses' determination to fight, even as the union leadership worked to keep these actions isolated and under tight bureaucratic control.
(2026-07-17). Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state. aljazeera.com At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
(2026-07-17). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-17). Woeful HMRC's 90% error rate on north of Ireland child benefit grab. thecanary.co 
Inept HMRC officials got it wrong nine times out of ten when attempting to heartlessly claw back child benefit payments from north of Ireland claimants. That's according to a new report from the Detail. They reveal that out of the 826 families the bean counters thought were on the take: …at least 742 of these […] | By
(2026-07-17). Dar concludes Shanghai visit after signing WAICO agreement, holding talks with Wang Yi. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, concluded his two-day visit to Shanghai on Friday after becoming a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), attending the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), and holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. | Dar was in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technolo…
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-17). ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels. tribune.com.pk 
Two of the three major United States television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary platforms, drawing a rebuke from a president who has placed unprecedented pressure on American media. | The speech focused on election security, four months before the critical midterm elections. | During his speech, Trump said that networks that did not air his speech were engaged in a "plot" and should have their licenses revoked. "In a rare move NBC and ABC fake news have both said they would not cover this speech," he said, adding, "Fraud like this s…
(2026-07-17). How Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law was manipulated to rob Nexteer workers of 32 vacation hours. wsws.org When 1,700 workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Michigan opened their first paychecks after the UAW narrowly rammed through a fourth contract, they found that 32 hours of vacation time had disappeared.
(2026-07-17). Nowhere to belong: After the USSR collapsed, I became stateless in Estonia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-17). Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans. fpif.org Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most recent, developing countries' debt levels are alarmingly high and continuing to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the world is inter-connected through international trade and financial markets, these developing country debts boomerang back to harm ordinary people in the United States and other advanced economies as well. | To effectively address this growing crisis, we need to recognize that the debt landscape is very different…
(2026-07-17). World mayors discuss biodiversity and greener cities in Xishuangbanna. ecns.cn Mayors and representatives from several countries, including China, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal and Sri Lanka, gathered Thursday in Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue to discuss how biodiversity conservation can support greener urban development.
(2026-07-17). Lindsey Graham Was The Face Of The Duopoly. popularresistance.org Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's republican senior senator, passed away suddenly on the evening of July 11, 2026. Earlier that day he had returned from Ukraine, where for years he made the case for funding the anti-Russia proxy war and proclaimed that Ukrainians would fight, "to the last person." There are many dead Ukrainians who acted as Graham predicted while others who are less willing are being snatched off the street and sent to the front despite their protestations. | Graham was consumed with the imperialist, white supremacist mind set and went to great lengths to defend Israel and claimed that the state h…
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/15: Panel: "What's Happening At Pacifica & The Fight For Democratic Control" indybay.org To Join The Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/84954958968…
(2026-07-17). Podcast host's bail plea dismissed. tribune.com.pk 
A magisterial court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of a podcast host arrested in a case registered under the blasphemy law and Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). | The court held that the defence had failed to establish the absence of connection of the accused with the allegations included in the FIR. | Judicial Magistrate Muhmmad Naeem Wattoo ordered that "without expressing any opinion on the ultimate merits of the case, I am of the tentative view that no case for extraordinary concession of post-arrest bail is made out. Consequently, the instant bail petition is dismissed."
(2026-07-17). United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers announce new deal at Dana, rush contract votes. wsws.org Voting is set to begin Friday on the deal, which increases top pay to $30 an hour by 2030 for current workers but expands the tier system and offers no job protections as parts suppliers slash costs through AI and automation.
(2026-07-17). Milwaukee: NO WAR ON IRAN! Banner Drop July 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Bridge at N Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lagoon Drive | Milwaukee 7: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-17). Ukraine's defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw. responsiblestatecraft.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a larger government shakeup, setting the stage for an ugly political fight from which Zelensky will likely emerge victorious but not unbruised. Of all the things that have been
(2026-07-17). Two disease outbreaks in New York City highlight a prioritization of profit over health. wsws.org The spread of two diseases in New York City, Legionnaires' disease and Cyclosporiasis, highlights the failure of the capitalist system to mount effective measures to control known threats to human health and life.
(2026-07-17). MHT CET FE 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the last date of application for online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-17). Thousands Take to the Streets in Maine: 'A Man Was Lynched Here!' Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. wibailoutpeople.org 
Demonstrators outside of an ICE field office in Scarborough, Maine, on July 14. | JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP/Getty Images…
(2026-07-17). Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of 27 October elections. newarab.com 
Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects. | The
(2026-07-17). How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations. whyy.org Investigators have long relied on science to help solve crimes, from fingerprint and blood splatter analysis to the psychology of criminal minds. But not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground. On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations, and what happens when these methods aren't as reliable as we might think. | In this Friday, March 2, 2012 photo, Allyson Goble, a forensic scientist at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, N.Y., screens a pair of blue jeans for biological evidence. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)…
(2026-07-17). Democracy summit marks America's 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia marks the nation's 250th anniversary, civic leaders, elected officials, judges, journalists and scholars gathered for two days to debate one question: What does American democracy need to survive its next 250 years? | Hosted by the Committee of Seventy, "The Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Ahead" brought together experts on elections, media, government and civic engagement. | Here are the major takeaways from the summit. | 1. Democracy isn't…
(2026-07-17). Russia's 'Banderol' low-cost cruise missile officially breaks cover. longwarjournal.org Moscow has now officially acknowledged the existence of its new Banderol low-cost cruise missile, which has seen growing action in Ukraine in recent months.
(2026-07-17). Malaysia rules out immediate 2% wealth tax for top-tier rich. ecns.cn Malaysia's Finance Ministry (MoF) has confirmed that the government currently has no plans to implement a 2% wealth tax on wealthy individuals to fund national expenditure.
(2026-07-17). Why is Pakistan's Sindh province facing a major child HIV outbreak? aljazeera.com The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.
(2026-07-17). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-17). German intelligence service removes Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from extremist watchlist. wsws.org Germany's domestic intelligence agency has removed the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from its list of so-called "left-wing extremist" organisations following a years-long legal and political campaign, after the courts had previously upheld its surveillance on the basis that Marxist ideas themselves were deemed anti-constitutional.
(2026-07-17). K-P outlines security, political roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, alongside Provincial Minister for Au-qaf Adnan Qadri, addressed a press conference Thursday to outline the provincial government's legisla-tive agenda, security strategy, and political roadmap, while also weighing in on recent controversial statements by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. | Shafi Jan stated that martyrs belong to everyone and are a source of pride for the nation, urging Maula-na Fazlur Rehman to refrain from issuing statements of a particular nature. However, he emphasized that no one could question the JUI-F chief'
(2026-07-17). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-17). Trump scared of midterm elections goes back to 2020 fraud, far-left extremism claims. thecanary.co 
On Thursday, Donald Trump stood before the cameras in the White House and delivered a prime-time address claiming that the 2020 election had been stolen. Wall Street Journal defined it as: In his prime-time address, Trump alleged that the U.S. election system had been compromised, ramping up efforts to sow doubts about his 2020 election […] | By
(2026-07-17). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026.
(2026-07-17). New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) launched updated guidelines on dementia prevention on Wednesday, confirming that up to 45% of dementia risks are modifiable, enabling effective prevention and delay of the disease.
(2026-07-17). India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push. tribune.com.pk 
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels. | The project is part of a broader push to modernise one of the world's largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions. | The 10-coach train runs along an 89-kilometre (55-mile) route between Jind and Sonipat in India's northern state of Haryana, powered by a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. | Officials described the system as the world's most powerful for a train. | Hydrogen trains use…
(2026-07-17). China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and delivers performance approaching United States giant Anthropic's frontier Fable model. | The launch, which comes a month after Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models were abruptly withdrawn by the US government due to security concerns, underscores how quickly China's open AI ecosystem is narrowing the gap with the most advanced US systems. | Companies including Moonshot, Z.ai and MiniMax are releasing increasingly powerful models at sharply lower cost, challenging l…
(2026-07-17). Help Build the 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party (August 29, 2026)! Donate Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mukwa We are honored this year to collect the funds for the annual 6th Blake Family Block Party held in Kenosha Wisconsin August 29, 2026. Help us uplift this community building event by donating here! Check can be sent to Mukwa with on the check memo 'Mutual Aid' or 'Blake Family Block Party'.8333 Bemidji Ave. …
(2026-07-17). Workers and Community Members Take the Streets Across Wisconsin to Demand: Stop ICE! Justice Now! (Photos and protest Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-17). 'Trump Accounts' are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap. aljazeera.com The wealth gap is wider than it's been in three decades.
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-17). Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air. geo.tv 
The Statue of Liberty in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the One World Trade Centre tower in New York City are seen through a cover of wildfire smoke from New York Harbour, US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters'This is climate change that people breathe,' says expert.Elderly, medically vulnerable…
(2026-07-17). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-17). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-17). China's Xi calls for 'secure, controllable' AI as competition with US grows. tribune.com.pk 
China's President Xi Jinping on Friday called for developing "secure and controllable" artificial intelligence (AI) amid the growing competition in high tech with the US. | Xi made the remarks televised live at the World AI Conference in China's financial hub Shanghai. | At the event, he announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, comprising 29 nations and which will be headquartered in Shanghai. | The world has entered an "unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation" in AI technologies, bringing great opportunities as well as governance challenges, he said. | X…
(2026-07-17). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-17). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Coffee and a Mike: Russia is losing the war with Ukraine. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-17). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-17). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/23: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Irán exige reconocer su marco jurídico para reabrir estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá cerrado mientras Estados Unidos no reconozca el marco jurídico establecido por Irán para regular esa vía marítima estratégica, afirmó la víspera el portavoz militar iraní, Mohammad Akramini. | Citado por la agencia oficial IRNA, Akramini aseguró que el control del estrecho se convirtió en un "imperativo nacional" y subrayó que las Fuerzas Armadas mantendrán la defensa de los derechos del pueblo iraní | "Si Estados Unidos no acepta el marco jurídico iraní sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, este permanecerá cerrado", advirtió. | El portavoz afirmó que Teherán continuará resistiendo y busca…
(2026-07-17). La cooperazione tecnologica russo-cinese e il programma Rassvet. strategic-culture.su La Russia e la Cina stanno ampliando la loro cooperazione in tutti i settori, nonostante le minacce di sanzioni da parte dell'Occidente | Segue nostro Quando la Russia ha iniziato l'Operazione Militare Speciale in Ucraina nel 2022, non pensava di dover affrontare un lungo conflitto ad alta intensità e il suo arsenale spaziale era inadeguato. I principali sistemi di comunicazione militare di Mosca…
(2026-07-16). Acting AG Todd Blanche Struggles On Epstein, DOJ Slush Fund, And Trump Loyalty During Confirmation Hearing. newsone.com 
(2026-07-16). She walked toward Israeli gunfire to bring her son's body home. Her story is one of thousands. mondoweiss.net 
For nine days, Fatima Abu Khammash searched for her missing son across Gaza's Israeli-controlled zone. When they refused to hand over his body, she crossed the line herself, finding a mother's uneasy peace in what she carried back.
(2026-07-16). House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | On Tuesday, the House voted to pass legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. |
(2026-07-16). Philly's George Washington Slavery Exhibit Replaced With Whitewashed Rendition Of Black History. newsone.com 
(2026-07-16). Nolan Wells' Family Met With DA, Agree To Investigate Phone Together. newsone.com 
Source: Wells Family GoFundMe / Screenshot | On Wednesday, Nolan Wells' family met with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath and agreed to inspect his phone together. |
(2026-07-16). Happy Birthday, Assata Shakur: We Still Carry It On In Your Name. newsone.com 
Source: Laylah Barrayn / Assata Shakur Archives Project | Today would have been Assata Shakur's 79th birthday. Although the legendary freedom fighter joined the ancestors on Sept. 25, 2025, her memory, legacy, and impact are still here to remind us that the work is not done and that we have so much more to accomplish. | If you had been in the room at the Riverside Church in New York on May 30 as we celebrated the life of Assata the mother, Assata the grandmother, Assata the activist, Assata the freedom fighter, Assata the author, Assata the Black Panther, and Assata the political target, you would understand t…
(2026-07-16). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10: 40 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-07-16). Trump Expected To Discuss 2020 Election Fraud During Primetime Address, Republicans Prepare For Embarrassment. newsone.com 
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty | President Donald Trump has scheduled a primetime address to the nation for Thursday at 9 p.m. ET., and he has signaled that his speech will be primarily focused on "really big news" on election security regarding the 2020 election. This means anyone tuning in will most likely be subject to a long-winded, rambling, barely coherent, completely delusional rant full of lies about the election fraud that caused his loss to former President Joe Biden. | Trump will probably talk — and by talk, I mean lie — about other things as well. The man isn't known for his ability to stick…
(2026-07-16). Medgar Evers Historic Speech Still Missing 6 Decades Later. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | In 1963, Medgar Evers made history as the first Black Mississippian to make a speech on local television when he spoke out. This should be a storied piece of Black History that's displayed in museums, right? Well, unfortunately, that's not the case, as it's been six decades since the speech, and no one knows whether any recordings of it exist. |
(2026-07-16). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Mandatory Testosterone Testing, Medical Experts Shake Their Heads. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | Welp, for someone who was dead set on Also, Hegseth continues to appear d…