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Today: July 18, 2026
Today: July 18, 2026

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Expert explains possible side effects of powerful earthquake in southern Mexico

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. Seismologist Maureen Long explains the potential aftermath.

Expert explains possible side effects of powerful earthquake in southern Mexico
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of US troops

The U.S. military says it has launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization

US military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of US troops
Environment|Food|Health

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan

The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

CFM wins approval for jet engine durability boost

Jet engine maker CFM International said it had won U.S. and European approvals for an upgrade that would improve durability of engines used on Boeing 737 MAX

CFM wins approval for jet engine durability boost
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
Environment|Europe|World

Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes

Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes

Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Environment|Science|World

Signs of El Niño are already appearing in the Atlantic Ocean

Signs of El Niño are already appearing in the Atlantic Ocean

Signs of El Niño are already appearing in the Atlantic Ocean
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|Sports

Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies

Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies

Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

US data center protests go national as backlash grows 

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the

US data center protests go national as backlash grows 
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy

Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Rescue crews are racing against the clock to find survivors after a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

2 federal workers were held hostage at gunpoint for hours in a California forest. A father and son are the accused kidnappers

2 federal workers were held hostage at gunpoint for hours in a California forest. A father and son are the accused kidnappers

2 federal workers were held hostage at gunpoint for hours in a California forest. A father and son are the accused kidnappers
Environment|Health|Science

What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke

What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke

What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|US

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
Environment|Health|Science|World

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster