Entity Index

Was

1 direct match plus 1494 related mentions across topic references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.

politics

NTSB: Tesla Driver Overrode Full Self-Driving System in Fatal Texas Crash

A 2025 Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, crashed into a residence while in Full Self Driving mode, resulting in one fatality and minor injuries to the driver.

Jul 16, 2026, 8:38 PM The Hill

Stories Related To Was

Showing 985-1,008 of 1,495 articles.

All stories

world

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Envelops New York New Jersey Stadium Before World Cup Final

Canadian wildfire smoke shrouded the stadium hosting the 2026 World Cup final just before kickoff on Sunday, July 16th.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 8:36 PM

general

GOP Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Bolster First Amendment Rights for Street Preachers

House Republicans filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist distributing literature in Louisiana.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 8:35 PM

world

Yemen's Houthis Threaten Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities Amid Escalating Strikes

Following an exchange of strikes targeting airports, Yemen's Houthis warn of targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure if conflict intensifies.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 PM

world

Mary Jo Campbell, Mother of Kris Jenner, Dies at 91

Mary Jo Campbell, known for her appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, passed away, as announced by her daughter Kris Jenner.

BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 8:03 PM

general

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Backlash After Evictions Called 'Violence' at Press Conference

A housing advocate’s statement labeling evictions as a form of violence during a press event with Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked swift criticism from conservatives and commentators online.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 8:01 PM

KTLA Reporter Unfazed as Giant Cockroach Interrupts Live Heat Report in California

Rachel Menitoff maintained composure during a live broadcast in Sherman Oaks despite a large cockroach landing on her, drawing praise from colleagues and viewers.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 7:53 PM

politics

Todd Blanche Defends Trump IRS Settlement as 'Typical' Despite Unprecedented Immunity

During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PM

business

UBS Expands Debt Underwriting Operations in Japan with Strategic Hiring

UBS is strengthening its presence in Japan's debt underwriting market through a recent recruitment move, signaling increased focus on the region.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 7:44 PM

world

Iran Condemns US Strike Near Children’s Cancer Hospital as ‘Barbaric’

Iran accuses the United States of committing a war crime after a blast near a cancer treatment center forced evacuation of 211 children undergoing chemotherapy.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 7:34 PM

general

FDA Approves Merck’s Lipfendra, First Daily Pill to Drastically Lower Cholesterol

The FDA has authorized a novel oral medication that significantly reduces LDL cholesterol in high-risk patients, offering an alternative to costly injectable treatments.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:31 PM

world

White House Teleprompter Operator Investigated for $100K Bets on Trump Speeches

Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, is accused of using insider knowledge to place nearly $100,000 in bets on President Donald Trump's speech content via prediction market platform Kalshi.

BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 7:02 PM

politics

Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

world

In Syria’s Jobar, Locals Face Challenges Rebuilding Homes After Years of Conflict

Once a vibrant neighborhood in East Damascus, Jobar now lies in ruins after years of war, with residents returning to rebuild amid the devastation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 6:55 PM

politics

White House Suspends Teleprompter Operator Accused of Betting on Trump Speeches

The teleprompter operator implicated in placing bets on President Trump’s speeches has been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing Commodity Futures Trading Commission inquiry.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 6:53 PM

politics

Senator Jon Ossoff Challenges Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Acknowledgment During DNI Confirmation

During his confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton faced intense questioning from Senator Jon Ossoff regarding the acknowledgment of established facts, including the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 6:50 PM

world

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Faster Than Ever Recorded

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the rapid spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting it is faster than any previous outbreak.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 6:44 PM

politics

Georgia Court Allows Defamation Lawsuit Over Alleged Misidentification in Columbia Protest Coverage

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a defamation lawsuit filed by the Giusti family against Accuracy in Media can proceed, centering on claims of misidentification related to a pro-Hamas violence sign at a Columbia University protest.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 6:40 PM

world

US Defends AI Export Controls Amid Competition with China

Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, explains Washington’s strategy to maintain AI leadership and safeguard critical infrastructure through the Pax Silica initiative.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 6:22 PM

world

At Least One Dead as Floods Ravage Central Texas, Hitting Same Area as Last Year's Deadly Camp Mystic Floods

Severe flooding from the Guadalupe River has struck central Texas, causing at least one death and prompting evacuations in the region previously devastated by deadly floods last summer.

BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 6:19 PM

world

Atmosphere Detected on Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, Raising Hopes for Habitability

Astronomers have discovered an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years away, with models suggesting it may be a water world within its star's habitable zone.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

general

Marcello Hernandez’s Raunchy DJ Khaled Joke Airs Uncensored at 2026 ESPYs on ABC

Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez slipped an oral sex joke about DJ Khaled past Disney’s standards and practices during the ESPYs, marking a rare uncensored moment on the network.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:43 PM

general

Elderly Florida Woman Goes Viral Over Crude-Looking License Plate

Nancy Dello Stritto, a nearly 77-year-old resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, received a new license plate with a message she found inappropriate, sparking viral attention and mixed reactions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:42 PM

world

Tim Merlier Secures Third Tour de France Stage Win Amid Crash-Filled Sprint

Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory in the 113th Tour de France, overcoming a chaotic finish disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 5:32 PM