Latin America Emerges as Testing Ground for Tech-Driven Political Control
The region sees a convergence of corporate deregulation, biometric surveillance, and far-right political influence amid recent elections and technological initiatives.
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The region sees a convergence of corporate deregulation, biometric surveillance, and far-right political influence amid recent elections and technological initiatives.
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The agreement is part of a peace plan aimed at ending active fighting in Gaza and establishing a new Palestinian government.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 3:53 AM
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Solo living, travel, and dining are increasingly popular as many adults in the U.S. choose to remain single and forgo dating.
NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:08 AM
politics
Privacy advocate Mason Grimmett challenges Wichita’s Automated License Plate Reader system, alleging constitutional violations.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 11:14 PM
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ABC News claims the FCC is using threats of license revocation to pressure media critical of President Donald Trump amid an unprecedented early license review.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:20 PM
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Following a $150 million congressional allocation for the nation's 250th birthday events, the Trump-backed organizers of the state fair and fireworks request extra funds.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 6:33 PM
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Myra Crosby, dismissed juror known as the 'egg juror,' filed a FOIA request to unseal records on the investigation of former court clerk Becky Hill's alleged jury interference.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 3:50 PM
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Independent UN experts call for urgent aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh following reports of boat capsizes off Myanmar’s coast and highlight violations against Bahá’ís in Iran.
UN News | Jul 30, 2026, 2:54 PM
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The U.S. military targeted dozens of Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps sites, raising war risks, while GOP Senator Rick Scott faced protests from CodePink activists linked to a pro-CCP funding network.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 9:39 AM
world
The agreement aims to ease Malaysia’s refugee system strain but raises fears over the voluntary nature and safety of the Rohingya’s return to conflict-ridden Myanmar.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 9:33 AM
politics
A legal dispute involving the African People's Education and Defense Fund alleges viewpoint discrimination linked to COVID relief funding decisions in Pinellas County.
Reason | Jul 30, 2026, 8:57 AM
world
Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM
world
Canada reaffirmed its opposition to Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, prompting a sharp response from Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:53 AM
world
Recent drone strikes in the Caspian Sea highlight a new front where the conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran converge, raising strategic stakes for Russia and its allies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 7:25 PM
politics
A teen lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from dangerous waves in Santa Cruz, California, will be awarded the highest civilian honor, President Trump announced.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 10:06 PM
politics
Emails obtained by Do No Harm suggest the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine continues diversity efforts under a new name, while the Department of Education probes racial discrimination in medical school admissions nationwide.
Daily Caller | Jul 28, 2026, 4:42 PM
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Newly released documents reveal claims of a coordinated effort by scientists, intelligence officials, and Dr. Anthony Fauci to suppress evidence supporting a possible lab origin of COVID-19.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 3:12 PM
politics
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never used until now, faces scrutiny as the Department of Justice files a case against an unnamed suspected terrorist.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 PM
world
US President Donald Trump signals optimism over negotiations with Iran following a pause in military strikes, while regional conflicts and maritime disputes continue to escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
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Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-supported proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore stable shipping after disruptions caused by the US-Israeli conflict.
France 24 English | Jul 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
world
The challenge targets Queensland legislation banning phrases deemed antisemitic, raising questions about political communication rights.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 1:27 PM
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As Todd Blanche nears confirmation as U.S. attorney general, survivors and legal experts express concern over potential setbacks in Epstein-related investigations.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 10:56 AM
world
A van was driven into a crowd at the Christopher Street Day event in Berlin, with authorities labeling it a likely Islamist terror attack.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 4:38 AM
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Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was shot and killed by police after a van attack and stabbing near Berlin’s Pride festival left one dead and 29 injured.
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