Rep. Ted Lieu promises an investigation into U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's dropped felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage, which was later attributed to poor installation, not vandalism.
In occasione del 43° anniversario della strage di Bologna, i familiari delle vittime chiedono alla premier Giorgia Meloni di riconoscere esplicitamente la matrice "neofascista" dell'attentato, come stabilito dalle sentenze. Mattarella e altri ministri hanno usato l'espressione, mentre Meloni ha parlato di "terrorismo feroce" e "pagine buie".
Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo on Sunday morning. Kaptur, a passenger, was struck by another vehicle whose driver fled the scene. Police are investigating the incident.
Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae won a party-member primary in the country's southeast, bouncing back after a narrow loss to rival Kim Min-seok in the central region. The wins mark a competitive start to the party's leadership race, with the national convention scheduled for August 17 to elect a new leader.
Partidos políticos no Tocantins têm até a próxima quarta-feira (5) para realizar convenções e oficializar candidatos às Eleições 2026. A maioria fará encontros entre 2 e 5 de agosto, com apenas a federação PSOL-Rede tendo definido sua candidatura até o momento.
No Campo Limpo, São Paulo, o restaurante Organicamente Rango, comandado por mãe e filho (Tia Nice e Thiago Vinícius), transformou uma barraca em um negócio de R$ 40 mil mensais. O empreendimento é conhecido por unir comida saudável, preço acessível e impacto social na periferia, atraindo chefs renomados e usando ingredientes orgânicos.
Michigan's Arab American community, deeply affected by events in Lebanon and Palestine, is rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary. El-Sayed, who denounces US support for Israel, faces significant spending from pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, highlighting a growing rift within the Democratic Party.
Alceu Valença se apresentou no Palco João Rock em Ribeirão Preto (SP), unindo rock psicodélico e música nordestina. O show incluiu sucessos como 'Que grilo dá', 'Agalopado', 'Pagode Russo' (em versão rock), 'Girassol', 'La Belle de Jour' e 'Anunciação', com forte interação do público.
Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn expresses concern over a "woeful lack of understanding" of the nation's democratic foundations, including the constitution, among adults. She plans to focus on a wide-ranging civics education to address this "growing catastrophe" undermining democratic participation.
Iranian-affiliated hackers are suspected in cyberattacks on water utilities across 7 US states, while AI labs face security breaches. Google's Chrome browser now receives twice-weekly security updates aided by AI tools, and a study finds AI chatbots effective in pig-butchering scams.
Michigan's open Senate seat primary features two Democratic millennial candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, whose differing platforms on issues like healthcare and foreign policy highlight the party's internal struggle between progressive and moderate wings, with national implications for Senate control.
A PAC largely funded by Ripple Labs and Coinbase, Protect Progress, has doubled its ad spending to over $2 million in Michigan's 13th Congressional District primary, supporting Rep. Shri Thanedar and opposing Donavan McKinney. This spending is part of a broader effort by crypto-aligned PACs to influence US elections and legislation.
FIFA defends its plan to allow private investors to acquire stakes in World Cup tournaments, facing strong opposition and boycott threats from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC. The proposal, aiming to raise $4.2 billion, would provide significant payments to member associations but is criticized for commercializing the sport.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released four years of tax returns, showing annual income of $1.7M-$4.2M. The disclosure comes as he considers a 2028 presidential bid and faces a Justice Department investigation he attributes to Donald Trump.
Young AI founders like Arlan Rakhmetzhanov and Pranjali Awasthi secure millions but face intense pressure from investors and social media for rapid growth. AI tools democratize building, yet the market is merciless, demanding quick success and public performance, fostering anxiety and potential ethical compromises in Silicon Valley.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, accusing Democrats of political delays and warning the US risks losing its digital asset leadership without clear regulation. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for crypto markets.
A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
Democratic senators are demanding information from federal agencies regarding over a dozen critical mineral deals, totaling more than $8.9 billion, that potentially benefit the families of former President Donald Trump or Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, citing investigations by the New York Times and ProPublica.
US President Donald Trump and Republicans are raising alarms about an impending "political apocalypse" and "communism" if Democrats gain control in the November midterm elections. They are linking the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to communism, despite definitional differences, in a strategy reminiscent of the Cold War-era Red Scare.
A political dispute between Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) over funding and oversight threatens the island's plan to acquire 200,000 military drones and unmanned vessels, hindering defense efforts.
A senior US Democrat, Jamie Raskin, threatens a congressional investigation into Fifa's financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family, including a $20bn privatization plan involving Jared Kushner's brother, if Democrats win the House in November.
South Korea's National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, passed a bill revoking the prosecution's direct investigative powers, despite the main opposition People Power Party's (PPP) filibuster. The bill, part of broader prosecution reform, transfers investigative authority to judicial police. Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered his resignation in protest, while the PPP urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto the bill, citing concerns it could aid his own suspended criminal trials.
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
