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Trump lets a major housing bill become law without his signature, sparking backlash as Democrats accuse him of prioritizing election security over affordability, even though the bipartisan legislation aims to tackle the nation’s 10 million home shortage by cutting red tape and limiting corporate home ownership. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

Trump refuses to sign a major bipartisan housing bill aimed at tackling soaring costs, citing Senate’s failure to pass his voter ID law as a protest. The housing bill, packed with 40 measures to boost affordability and curb investor speculation, passed both chambers in June and will become law automatically unless vetoed — but Trump’s delay is a political stunt. Meanwhile, his voter ID bill faces...

English-speaking U.S. fans are ditching English broadcasts for Spanish-language World Cup games—hooked by the electric announcers, the iconic “goooooooal” chant, and zero commercial interruptions. They’re tuning in not just for the action, but for the raw emotion and rhythm of the game, picking up on cues from announcers’ tones even without understanding Spanish. Comedian Trevor Noah praised the s...

A record-breaking, multi-week heat wave is barreling across the U.S., with temperatures soaring 15-25°F above normal—even at night, making it dangerously intense. A massive high-pressure dome could blanket two-thirds of the country, pushing triple-digit highs and shattering overnight records. Scientists call it “remarkable” for its scale, duration, and intensity, linking it directly to climate cha...

A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, reversing a lower court’s ruling and sending a major legal and political shockwave through the gun debate. The decision, rooted in historical precedent and public safety concerns, finds the law doesn’t violate the Second Amendment and directly counters claims that assault weapons aren’t the core issue in mass shootings. Gov...

Legionnaires’ disease is hitting the Upper East Side hard—with 46 confirmed cases tied to contaminated cooling towers. The bacteria, Legionella, causes deadly pneumonia, especially for vulnerable populations. Officials acted fast, inspecting over 160 towers and enforcing a new rule: clean and disinfect immediately upon any positive test, not waiting for more evidence. Residents are taking precauti...

A leaked video shows Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini verbally abusing one of his wives, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, accusing her of infidelity and demanding she leave — while she remains silent. The king’s office later apologized, calling the outburst embarrassing and painful, and claimed the footage is outdated and doesn’t reflect current royal dynamics. But the incident exposes deeper tensions: as a ce...

An 18-year-old college football star, Wells, vanished after a July 4th boating trip to remote Horn Island—his body found two days later. Authorities say foul play is unlikely but are urgently seeking witnesses, unedited footage, or any clues from that day. His family, supported by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, distrusts the official narrative, citing conflicting witness accounts and pushing for...

A wildfire of unprecedented scale in Andalusia has killed twelve, left twenty-three missing, and forced three days of mourning — with fears it may have been sparked by an electrical cable. The blaze, centered in Los Gallardos and devastating the village of Bedar, has consumed over 7,900 acres and left many residents, including a significant number of British expats, fleeing through smoke and flame...

A Houston construction worker, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by ICE agents while driving to his job—despite not being the intended target. With no body cameras on duty, the incident has ignited protests, congressional calls for an investigation, and Mexico’s threat to file criminal charges over multiple deaths of its citizens in U.S. custody. Salgado, a 52-year veteran with no criminal...

Maine’s Democratic Senate race just flipped on its head after nominee Graham Platner dropped out amid a sexual assault allegation he denies—forcing the party to scramble to find a replacement before July 27. With Maine a key swing state and incumbent Susan Collins a seasoned veteran, the Democrats face a steep climb. The party’s convention will pick a new candidate from a crowded field including T...

House Republicans demand action after alleging repeated physical abuse of Caitlin Clark, citing incidents including hip-checks, eye pokes, and throat strikes, and calling for DOJ investigation into potential discrimination. Clark’s team says they were unaware of the letter, while Alyssa Thomas, who was suspended for a throat contact, calls it an accident and says she’s receiving death threats. Cla...

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney makes history as the first Canadian leader to visit Saudi Arabia in 26 years, forging a new era of economic diplomacy despite global criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Carney’s bold approach—prioritizing direct engagement over moral condemnation—aims to unlock billions in trade and investment, reversing past diplomatic rifts and positioning Canada...

A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki nearly turned into a horror movie when a 60-something Serbian passenger was almost sucked out of a broken window mid-air—passengers had to pull him back in. The plane, an 18-year-old Malta Air aircraft, returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to the emergency. Oxygen masks dropped, screams echoed, and debris may have caused the window failure. One passe...

As the U.S. concluded its strikes on Iran, a fresh wave of mysterious airstrikes hit southern Iran—just days before Iran’s late Supreme Leader was to be laid to rest. While Tehran hasn’t named a culprit, a lawmaker blamed the UAE for aiding the U.S. campaign. The U.S. had previously hit 90 targets, and shortly after, Iranian media reported explosions across multiple provinces. The U.S. Central Com...

Typhoon Bavi, a monster storm stretching over 1,000 kilometers wide, is barreling toward Taiwan and China, bringing torrential rain, flight cancellations, and school closures in its wake. Taiwan braces for up to a meter of rain, deploying 29,000 troops and warning farmers and fishermen to prepare—despite calm skies that could be deceiving. China faces a major impact, with the storm possibly making...

A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has claimed 11 lives, with early reports pointing to four British victims trapped in a car with a right-hand drive steering wheel. The blaze, near Los Gallardos in Almería, erupted in a wooded area fueled by scorching 40°C temperatures and is believed to have started from a downed power line. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the fast-moving, complex fire as...

A deadly wildfire in southern Spain’s Almeria region has claimed at least eleven lives, with victims found trapped in their cars and nineteen still missing. Sparked possibly by a downed power line, the blaze raced through dry forests near the Sierra de Los Filabres, forcing emergency crews and soldiers to respond. Among the dead, authorities suspect four British nationals. Prime Minister condemns...

A U.S. homebuilder with decades of legal residency was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston—despite having no criminal record. Authorities say the agent acted in self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly rammed their vehicle, though federal officials admit they were targeting someone else. The lack of body cameras on the agents, blamed on funding shortfalls, has fueled outrage as local prosec...

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 230-foot-long wool masterpiece chronicling the 1066 Norman invasion, has made a secret, high-stakes journey from France to the British Museum—travelling through the Channel Tunnel in a climate-controlled cradle, escorted by police, and arriving under wraps for security. Commissioned by William the Conqueror’s half-brother and likely stitched by English nuns, this vivid visua...

China just nailed its first successful vertical landing of a reusable rocket booster — a huge leap that could slash space launch costs and rival SpaceX’s achievements. The Long March 10B rocket, launched from Hainan, returned its booster to a floating platform six minutes after liftoff, marking a major milestone in reusable space tech. Unlike traditional rockets that get scrapped after one use, th...

Israeli scientists are pioneering a groundbreaking mission to hunt down and remove decades-old explosives from the Mediterranean off Rishon LeZion, unlocking vital coastline for beaches, nature reserves, and homes. With the sea growing busier for shipping and energy, safely clearing underwater hazards is now a global priority. Though the task is as tough as finding a needle in a haystack — and ham...

Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon dream nearly came true—until a missed forehand drop shot in the deciding tiebreaker handed Karolina Muchova a stunning semifinal win. Gauff, who had match point, admitted she panicked as the ball bounced unexpectedly, while Muchova, battling through heat and fatigue, dug deep to seize the moment. The Czech star, now set to face fellow countrywoman Linda Noskova in the final,...

Christopher Nolan’s epic new take on The Odyssey hits theaters July 17th, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, with a stellar cast including Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, and John Leguizamo. Nolan strips away the ancient Greek jargon to make this myth accessible, focusing on the emotional core: a king’s 20-year jou...

A bolt of lightning didn’t just join the fireworks over NYC—it stole the show. Photographer Seth Wenig, capturing both the dazzling display and stormy skies, lucked into a rare shot where lightning illuminated the skyline, silhouetting iconic landmarks in a breathtaking moment of nature’s raw power. This isn’t just a photo—it’s a reminder that even the most planned events can be transformed by the...