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House Democrats Split Over Aid to Israel as Views Shift

July 16, 2026

House lawmakers are at odds over whether the United States should keep sending money to Israel. The debate has pushed two top Democratic leaders into disagreement, showing how divided the party is on this issue. One side wants to stop all U. S. aid to Israel until the current government changes it

politics

Tribes Without Official Status Face Big Hurdles

July 16, 2026

The Chinook people still gather on a small spit of land in Willapa Bay, Washington, to celebrate the first salmon catch. They sing, dance, and offer fish remains to honor ancestors who once performed similar rites there long ago. The setting looks different from 150 years ago, but the spirit of the

politics

Debate Over the CFPB: A Shift in Power and Policy

July 16, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has become the center of a heated debate as its current interim head, Russell Vought, prepares to step down after a year and a half in the role. During his final hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, Vought defended his decision to cut

opinion

Putting the Phone on a Short Break

July 14, 2026

The first part of this experiment was simple: pull the phone out of your pocket and put it on a table. The second part is to keep that table in a place you can see the whole room from, so you don’t fall into the habit of scrolling while eating or watching TV. The author did exactly that, calling it

art

The Art of Choosing Your Own Path

July 14, 2026

A woman from Atlanta made a bold move to Baton Rouge, swapping a steady banking job for a life in painting. She says her faith guided the leap, even though it felt scary at first. After leaving a well‑paid career, she settled in north Baton Rouge with her photographer husband. Their house now dou

sports

McGregor’s Return: More Than a Money Move

July 14, 2026

Dominick Cruz says Conor McGregor’s comeback isn’t just about cash. Cruz thinks the former two‑division champ is trying to get away from the excess that wealth brings. When McGregor cut his knee early at UFC 329, it was the second time a leg injury stopped him in the ring. The first happene

sports

A Royal‑Slam Showdown: Who’s Watching the Czech Final at Wimbledon

July 12, 2026

The Wimbledon final this year is more than a tennis match; it’s a gathering of celebrities, athletes and royalty who all share one seat: the Royal Box. The tournament’s first all‑Czech women’s final pits Karolina Muchova against Linda Noskova, a rare Grand Slam clash between players from the same

sports

Holloway Eyes a Third Fight With McGregor While Planning 2027 Return

July 12, 2026

Max Holloway has made it clear that he is still chasing a third bout with Conor McGregor, even though the Irish fighter may be sidelined for an uncertain period after his recent injury. The two met at UFC 329, where Holloway delivered a swift victory in just over a minute. After the fight, Hol

health

Faith Leaders Share How Churches Can Fight Childhood Obesity in Hispanic Communities

July 11, 2026

A new study looks at how church leaders think about stopping obesity among Hispanic kids. The researchers talked to pastors and other faith figures in Arkansas, asking them how they could help families eat better. They used surveys first and then held longer chats with 30 leaders. The leaders said t

celebrities

Hollywood Stars Light Up Spain‑Belgium World Cup Clash

July 11, 2026

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Los Angeles drew a celebrity crowd that turned the match into a pop‑culture event. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, both Oscar winners, hosted the Spanish team’s star squad from their luxury suite, inviting friends such as Brad Pitt who appeared in a Team USA shir