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Pentagon Blocks Release of GAO Report on F-35 Program

The Pentagon has prevented the publication of a government watchdog report on the costly and troubled F-35 fighter jet program.

Jul 15, 2026, 5:13 PM The Hill

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New Study on Drug Decriminalization in Oregon and Washington Sparks Continued Debate

A recent analysis challenges claims that drug decriminalization directly caused overdose deaths, highlighting mixed evidence amid rising fatalities and significant drops in arrests.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 4:49 PM

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Palestinian Healthcare System Faces Collapse Amid Funding Cuts and Violence

Withholding of funds by Israel and ongoing violence have critically weakened healthcare services in the West Bank and Gaza.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:54 PM

Tripling US Union Membership Could Shift $1.2 Trillion to Workers Annually, Report Finds

A new Economic Policy Institute report reveals that increasing union density to mid-20th century levels would raise median wages by 14.5%, narrow racial pay gaps, and reverse a third of inequality growth since 1979.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 PM

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Head of Fake Nigerian Government Agency Arrested After Weeks on the Run

Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who led a bogus agency operating from Nigeria's presidency office, was detained following a court-issued warrant.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 3:34 PM

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Dozens of Protests Against AI Data Centers Planned Across the U.S. This Weekend

Activists nationwide are organizing multiple demonstrations to voice concerns over AI data centers.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:23 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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The 1938 Evian Conference: A Global Failure to Aid Jewish Refugees

In July 1938, representatives from 32 countries met in Evian, France, to address the plight of Jews fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria, but most nations refused to offer refuge.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 2:42 PM

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Utah Man Arrested for Stabbing Muslim Man Multiple Times, Citing Religious Motive

Peter Michael Larsen faces charges after allegedly attacking a Muslim kiosk worker at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:06 PM

US Trial May Uncover Who Hired Hackers Targeting Exxon Climate Activists

Climate activists await court revelations on a hacking operation that targeted their communications amid ExxonMobil’s climate deception investigations.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 11:57 AM

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John Marshall Publishes Defense of McCulloch v. Maryland on July 15, 1819

On July 15, 1819, Chief Justice John Marshall authored a defense of the landmark Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, publishing it in the Alexandria Gazette under the pseudonym "A Friend of the Constitution."

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 11:56 AM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Amid Diverse National Headlines

Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Amid Rising ICE Controversies

Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AM

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US Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoffs Targeting Those on Protected Leave

Twenty-six Meta employees have filed a lawsuit alleging the company’s AI systems disproportionately selected workers on medical, parental, or family leave for layoffs.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:58 AM

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Al Jazeera Chairman Pays Tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani honors the late Father Emir for founding Al Jazeera and advancing Qatar’s media landscape.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:52 AM

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Philippines Launches Active Shooter Drills Following Deadly Tacloban School Attack

In response to a rare school shooting in Tacloban City, the Philippines has initiated nationwide active shooter drills to enhance school safety.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:48 AM

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Kenya High Court Rejects Rastafarians' Bid to Legalise Cannabis for Religious Use

The court ruled against the Rastafarian community's claim that cannabis prohibition violates their constitutional rights but called for a nationwide discussion on cannabis policy.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:46 AM

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India Leverages AI to Enhance Eye Disease Detection and Healthcare Access

Hospitals in Mumbai are using AI-powered smartphone retinal scans to identify early eye diseases, addressing radiologist shortages and expanding care to underserved communities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 AM

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Hong Kong to Expedite Huanggang Port Upgrades as Legislature Moves to Approve Bill

Hong Kong authorities aim to fast-track renovations and testing at Huanggang Port border checkpoint, pending legislative approval of a key bill by July 31.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 AM

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Global Authorities Restrict Data Centre Construction Amid AI Boom

Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Reason Magazine Hosts Open Thread for Political Discussion

Reason magazine invites readers to share their thoughts and engage in political discourse through its open thread feature.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 7:24 AM

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New Zealand Confirms First Case of H5 Bird Flu in Migratory Seabird

A brown skua found on Petone beach in Wellington tested positive for H5 bird flu, prompting authorities to urge vigilance among New Zealanders.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:19 AM

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China Detains US Scientist Chen Youlin on Espionage Charges

Chen Youlin, a US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests, has been held in China since November 2024, with his family alleging wrongful detention.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM

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Vietnam Investigates International Diamond Smuggling Ring Linked to PNJ

Vietnamese authorities probe a syndicate trafficking 28,000 diamonds worth nearly US$11 million, implicating the country’s largest jeweller, PNJ.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:15 AM