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Sochi Oil Depot Hit as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone and Missile Attacks
A fire erupted overnight at an oil depot near the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike, intensifying a...
Trump Moves Nuclear Submarines Amid Growing Strains With Moscow
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to reposition in response to statements by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former...
Massive 8.8 Quake Off Kamchatka Triggers Pacific‑Wide Tsunami Alerts
On July 29, 2025, a massive 8.8‑magnitude earthquake struck offshore from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, about 85 miles east of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky. The quake was shallow,...
The Passing of Hulk Hogan: Wrestling Legend Dies at 71
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, age 71, passed away on July 24, 2025, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home. Emergency crews...
US–EU Trade Deal Announced Amid Unease Over Tariffs and Commitments
The United States and the European Union have announced a major trade framework following talks in Scotland, with both sides touting the agreement as...
Martian Meteorite Sells for $5.3 Million at Sotheby’s Auction
A rare Martian meteorite, the largest of its kind ever discovered on Earth, sold for $5.3 million at Sotheby’s New York auction on July...
FDA Authorizes Limited Return of Juul E-Cigarettes After Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Juul Labs to legally market five of its e-cigarette products, including its main vaping device...
France to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Drawing Global Reactions
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in September. The decision, made...
CBS to End The Late Show With Stephen Colbert After 11 Seasons
CBS has announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026, marking the end of a long-running presence in late-night...
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Alert Across New York
Smoke drifting from ongoing Canadian wildfires has prompted an air quality alert across New York State, with health officials warning that conditions this weekend...
