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The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, slower than earlier in the year, though consumer spending remained robust at 2.1% growth.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American,” emphasizing his role as leader of a universal church while expressing love for US principles of freedom and opportunity.
Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas
Child pedestrian casualties are nearly five times higher in England’s most deprived areas compared to wealthiest regions, according to Department for Transport analysis of road safety data.
AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries
Six former child soldiers recounted being forcibly conscripted by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and trained by Colombian mercenaries, including being shackled to weapons during combat operations in Khartoum.
Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East
Multiple armed groups across the Middle East are escalating attacks in what analysts describe as an interconnected conflict centered on U.S.-Iran tensions, affecting critical shipping routes and regional stability.
European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
UEFA announced its European members would boycott the men’s and women’s World Cup unless FIFA abandons plans to sell stakes to private investors in a proposal unveiled this week.
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s how it could affect costs
The Trump administration is ending a temporary Medicare drug subsidy program that helped offset prescription costs for millions of seniors, potentially raising monthly premiums in 2027.
The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
The Trump administration is requesting $10 million in additional congressional funding to cover costs from July Fourth celebrations and related anniversary events on the National Mall.
Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
Scouting America has eliminated dedicated diversity spaces at its National Jamboree following pressure from the Pentagon’s Defense Secretary, prompting some scouts to withdraw from the event.
Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine as senior police officials are implicated
Liberian authorities burned approximately $336 million in cocaine following the country’s largest drug seizure, while senior police officials face charges in connection with the trafficking operation.
Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York
Heavy rains spanning two days caused flash flooding across upstate New York, prompting multiple water rescues and destroying a centuries-old grist mill in Castleton-on-Hudson.
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at its latest meeting, though three officials dissented in favor of higher rates amid persistent inflation concerns.
Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry
Wildfires consuming an area four times larger than Paris have displaced 220,000 people and threatened the struggling Bordeaux wine region’s tourism sector, already weakened by declining consumption and international competition.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
A man already serving 25 years for attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie was convicted of providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism in federal court.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
President Trump said his administration is considering implementing controls over artificial intelligence tools following recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI systems.
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove ‘pro-terror’ material
Australia’s eSafety commissioner is taking Telegram to court, alleging the platform failed to remove extremist material including video of the Christchurch shootings, and seeking fines up to A$54.6 million.
Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people across multiple Ukrainian cities Thursday, including six in Kryvyi Rih, after President Zelenskyy warned of an imminent massive attack.
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
President Trump promoted his tariffs at a Michigan rally, claiming they’ve boosted the auto industry, though economic data shows tariffs have cost businesses billions and fueled inflation concerns among supporters.
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