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Troy Jackson Faces Scrutiny Over Second Cousin Relationship
Democratic Maine U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is facing political scrutiny and debate after reports revealed he and his longtime partner, Lana…
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Nirmal Purja and Nine Climbers Die in Pakistan Avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine expedition members died following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range on Thursday, July…
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FIFA Senior Adviser Carlos Cordeiro Resigns Over $20 Billion Plan
Senior ca.sports.yahoo.com adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest against a controversial private equity plan to spin off the governing body's commercial...
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Trump Says China Stole Voter Data of 220 Million Americans
President Trump announced that the People's Republic of China illicitly acquired 220 million U.S. voter files starting in the 2020 cycle, while…
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Beauty Experts Favor Five Multi-Use Makeup Products for Travel
Makeup application methods have shifted from bulky kits to compact, multi-use products designed to streamline travel and daily routines. According to reporting...
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US Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump Iran War Powers
The US Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on July 30, 2026, falling short in a 50-to-49 vote to limit President…
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Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million for Charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Ben Affleck and Jeopardy champion Jamie Ding won the $1 million top prize on ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, directing…
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US Stocks Diverge as Global Tariffs and Tech Sell-Off Hit Major Indexes
US stocks diverged on Friday as investors weighed a new wave of global tariffs against persistent artificial intelligence spending jitters, rising oil…
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Egypt Confirms Drone Strike Caused Fire on Two Vessels at Damietta Port
Egyptian officials confirmed that a drone strike caused a fire on two vessels at Damietta Port on July 29, 2026. Maritime security…
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Todd Blanche Nomination in Jeopardy as Sen. John Cornyn Demands IRS Answers
Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general faced severe jeopardy Wednesday as key Republican senator John Cornyn cancelled a scheduled meeting and...
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Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary Opens With Early Voting and Debate
Early in-person voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic primary for governor, featuring five candidates and an electorate divided over insurgent...
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US Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Joins Saudi Forces in Iraq Strikes
The United States military successfully intercepted a surprise ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran against U.S. forces in the Middle East on…