analysis The lengthy absences of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. raise a congressional double standard Published July 2, 2026 1:30PM (EDT) Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) Here we go again with the extraordinary, taxpayer-funded disappearing acts of Republican politicians. A headline in theContinue Reading
Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal’s World Cup exit., Dakar, Senegal – The silence came before kickoff. Not from fear but anticipation, a nation holding its breath. Across Dakar, radios crackled from open windows. Men gathered shoulder to shoulder in cafes, theirContinue Reading
Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16., Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16. Spain coasted past Austria and into the FIFA World Cup last 16 on Thursday,Continue Reading
If you had to go by the landing page for Freedom250, the mascot for the semiquincentennial celebration of America’s founding is Traitor 47. There is no better symbol. He tough-guys a finger out beneath the announcement, “WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE.” It’s embarrassing to listen to someone talk to themselvesContinue Reading
España derrota a Austria en los dieciseisavos de final y el arquero, Unai Simón rompió el récord de imbatibilidad que ostentaba Iker Casillas. El arquero reconoce la labor colectiva., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative., WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed individual completes quarantine and tests negative. The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak over after the last identified contact of an exposed person linkedContinue Reading
Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan ‘very seriously’ despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole., Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan ‘very seriously’ despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole. The United Kingdom’s likely next prime minister says he will take responsibility to find funds forContinue Reading
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down a Ukrainian “long-range operational-tactical missile”—a designation describing a ballistic weapon, and the first Russian claim of its kind in the full-scale war, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported on 1 July. The admission is the news. A ministry that has spent fourContinue Reading
Ukrainian firms are developing new ballistic missiles It’s possible one of the missiles just struck Moscow for the first time Ballistic missiles are uniquely difficult to intercept, but development may take trial and error Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently called Russia’s ballistic missiles the country’s “last remaining argument in thisContinue Reading
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless., Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless. A man has been rescued from a collapsed building eight days after twin earthquakesContinue Reading
Which host cities and matches face the biggest risks? What is FIFA doing to protect players and how can fans stay safe?, Concerns about extreme July heat have hovered over the 2026 World Cup for months. Now, they’re becoming reality as the tournament collides with one of the hottest weeksContinue Reading
The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country.Continue Reading
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.Continue Reading