A revised bill to expedite the removal of squatters from private property advanced in the North Carolina House after clearing the Rules Committee. The new version reverts to the original language of Senate Bill 55, dropping unrelated provisions that triggered a veto by Democrat Governor Josh Stein earlier this year.
As the Trump administration pressures Mexico to crack down on drug cartels or face severe trade tariffs, a major scandal has erupted linking high-ranking political figures to one of Mexico’s most violent criminal organizations. Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Hernán “Comandante H” Bermúdez Requena, the former Public Security Secretary for the state of Tabasco, who is now accused of leading "La Barredora," an armed wing of the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG)—a group recently labeled by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization.
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, has launched an internal review after it was accused of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in violation of President Trump's order on the subject.
U.S. consumer sentiment climbed more than expected in July, with optimism about future economic and job conditions growing across most demographics, according to data released by the Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 97.2, beating forecasts of 95.8 and marking a steady rebound from June’s revised 95.2.
South Africa’s top foreign policy official is accusing the United States of jeopardizing a trade agreement by demanding reforms to controversial domestic policies. With the August 1 deadline for a deal fast approaching, Director-General Zane Dangor claimed U.S. focus on “non-trade” issues—specifically Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)—is the primary obstacle to reaching an agreement.
President Trump has escalated pressure on Mexican drug cartels by designating them as foreign terrorist organizations, laying the groundwork for potential U.S. military action. This designation has enabled surveillance flights over Mexico and the deployment of Navy warships off its coast. Intelligence and military coordination is increasing as the Trump administration explores targeted strikes to dismantle cartel operations responsible for the fentanyl crisis.
ICE agents arrested 243 illegal aliens across the Denver metro area during a nine-day operation targeting violent criminals and known gang affiliates. The sweep, which ended July 20, netted suspects linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, the Los Zetas cartel, and other transnational criminal organizations. Some of those arrested have serious criminal records, including charges for murder, child sex assault, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Late-night host Seth Meyers voiced concern over his mental health if NBC were to cancel his show, just weeks after CBS announced the end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. Speaking on The Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard, Meyers admitted that losing his show would deeply affect him and force him to reassess his future in comedy.
Vogue's August issue has ignited fierce controversy with the inclusion of an AI-generated model in a two-page Guess advertisement. While the magazine clearly labeled the image as produced “by Seraphinne Vallora on AI,” critics accused the fashion house of pushing unattainable beauty standards and sidelining real human diversity. The AI campaign bypassed traditional fashion roles, eliminating the need for casting, makeup, and post-production.
