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Britain’s home secretary resigns after only seven weeks

In latest blow to Truss gov, Suella Braverman steps down after inappropriately using personal email account to send official document.

Biden: 'Our entire country hurts with the people of Florida'

President Biden meets wth FEMA officials to give an update on the damage Hurricane Ian has done to Florida.

Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 75 basis points

US Fed raises benchmark interest rate for 3rd straight month, the most aggressive rate move since 1994.

Scientists finally figure out how many ants live on Earth

Team finds that the total mass of ants on the planet is greater than all birds and mammals combined.

King Charles III may be considering name change

Name change to George may be in the works to distance himself from two kings with controversial reigns, including civil war and debauchery.

EU economy on verge of ‘full stop’ energy crisis

Belgium PM calls for price caps on gas in order to avert a catastrophic economic shutdown that would be difficult to recover from.

Over 40% of Americans believe civil war likely within 10 years

Survey finds pessimism among Americans when it comes to increasing political division and possibility of country descending into civil war.

150,000 tomatoes spill from truck onto California highway

200-foot long pile of tomatoes leads to slippery mess, causing seven car pileup, several injures and closure of Interstate 80.

iPhone 14 features major overhaul, new shimmering colors

Leaks about soon to be released iPhone 14 give a peek at a variety of next level features on Apple's latest smartphone.

NASA delays launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

Liftoff scrubbed after leak detected during fueling and possible crack found.

Feds find Arizona school board failed to stop antisemitic harassment

Investigation by US Department of Education finds antisemitic bullying went on for 5 months with Tempe school district failing to stop it.

Ethical hacker: Twitter risk to US national security

Cybersecurity expert accuses Twitter of failing to make good on its pledge to modernize its security infrastructure to protect user data.

Major Tehran art museum shuttered due to insect infestation

First show of Western art since Islamic Revolution halted after Tehran museum infested with paper eating bugs.

73-year-old interviewer who defended Salman Rushdie on stage reveals injuries

Moderator speaks of painful eye injury received defending Salman Rushdie and how he hopes to one day reschedule interview in defiance.

Saudi Aramco reports 90% surge in quarterly profits

State owned oil company announces $48.4 billion net income during second quarter when gas prices hit record highs.

10 miners remain trapped in flooded Mexican coal mine after 1 week

Group remains trapped deep underground after flooding caused mine to fill with as much as 100 feet of water.

Armed man in police standoff after threatening Ohio FBI building

Area locked down after gunman threatens Cincinnati FBI building and then later exchanges gunfire with law enforcement.

Afghan man charged in New Mexico Muslim killings

Potential serial killer case drew national attention, including tweet from President Biden.

Elon Musk sells $6.9 billion worth of Tesla stock

Tesla CEO explains funds needed in case he is forced to go ahead with deal to purchase Twitter.

Astronomers find most distant galaxy ever observed

Galaxy thought to be from the early years of the universe discovered using James Webb Space Telescope.

Details emerge of Elon Musk’s countersuit against Twitter

Countersuit contains allegations around social media giant's business practices that Musk claims caused him to back out of $44 billion deal.

SUV plows through New Mexico parade

SUV drives the wrong way through parade in Gallup, New Mexico, injuring pedestrians and police officers.

Massive explosion heard before London tower engulfed in flames

Witnesses report ‘loud explosion’ that sounds like a bomb and feels like an earthquake before 8 story apartment building catches fire.

Half of United States dealing with massive drought

Drought conditions impacting states not typically associated with dry weather that are having to worry about conserving water.

China launches 'precision missiles' in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi visit

China fires missiles in Taiwan Strait the day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.

US seeks to confiscate Iranian plane linked to terrorism being held in Argentina

Department of Justice urges Argentina to seize Venezuelan owned Iranian airplane linked to international terrorism.

Missouri primary confusion:

Trump sparks confusion, endorses ‘Eric’ in primary with 3 candidates named Eric

Trump's endorsement of 'Eric' in Missouri primary with three candidates named Eric leads two frontrunners to claim ex-president's support.

Scientists warn Earth spinning faster than usual

Faster spin leading to shorter days could have a devastating impact on technology, especially computer networks.

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Watch: Las Vegas hit with rare thunderstorm, severe flooding

Severe thunderstorm drenches Las Vegas in rain, with casinos and parking garages experiencing flooding.

Trump set to lose Republican legal funding if he runs in 2024

RNC will stop paying Trump’s legal bills if he runs in 2024 to stay neutral in the primaries.

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

With support from the UK, other member states and Ukraine, Johnson is rumored to be the top pick to replace NATO's leader this fall.

IMF: High likelihood of recession in G7 countries

Predicted recession blamed on skyrocketing energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and the war in Ukraine.

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Watch: Nursing seal viciously attacks swimmer at Hawaiian beach

Swimmer suffers serious injuries after enraged mother seal attacks her when she gets too close to her pup.

Travesty of justice:

Rep. Lee Zeldin’s alleged attacker released after only hours in custody

Man who allegedly assaulted Zeldin charged with felony but immediately released, as Jewish Congressman predicted.

Hoover dam ablaze, rocked by large explosion

Large fire and black smoke shoot out of dam near Las Vegas as visitors tour the facility.

Police solve 1980 murder of 25-year old Cleveland Jewish woman

Using publicly available online DNA databases, police track down killer after four decades.

Fifth shark attack in 2 weeks shocks Long Island beachgoers

Long Island beaches experience sudden string of scary shark attacks, with two recent incidents occurring in one day.

Preliminary grain export deal reached between Ukraine and Russia

Deal would see three Ukrainian Black Sea ports reopened to allow millions of tons of grain and cooking oil to be exported.

Ukraine optimistic on deal with Russia to resume grain exports

Deal to reopen Black Sea shipping could be implemented within weeks, according to a Ukrainian official.

Canadian Holocaust survivor and educator Max Eisen dies at 93

Toronto author of award winning 2019 Holocaust memoir “By Chance Alone" passes away.