Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil refused to condemn Hamas during a CNN interview on Tuesday, despite repeated questioning from anchor Pamela Brown. Khalil, previously detained by the Trump administration for pro-Hamas-aligned protests, dismissed the inquiry as “disingenuous” and accused Israel of targeting civilians.
A Georgia grandmother and U.S. Army veteran is being hailed as a hero after stopping a passenger from storming the cockpit on a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Tucson. The incident took place on July 16, just 20 minutes into the flight.
Ten children were rescued from a storm bunker in Bibb County, Alabama, in connection with a disturbing child trafficking operation, according to local authorities. Seven individuals have been arrested and charged with a range of serious crimes including human trafficking and child abuse.
President Donald Trump clarified his stance on Elon Musk and his companies, stating publicly that he does not intend to dismantle Musk’s enterprises despite their recent clash over government subsidies and legislation. Posting on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his support for American business success, writing, “I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!”
New Hampshire authorities have charged a non-U.S. citizen with voting in three separate elections, a direct violation of both state and federal election laws. Attorney General John Formella’s office announced that Naseef Bryan, 34, now faces three felony counts of wrongful voting.
A high-stakes Senate battle is brewing in North Carolina as Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper prepare to face off for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Both men are expected to formally enter the race within days, though neither has made an official announcement.
Illegal border crossings have plummeted to historic lows under President Trump, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The June 2025 Southwest Land Border Encounters Report confirms a dramatic drop in apprehensions, including a record-setting single-day low of just 128 migrant encounters on June 28.
Qatar has officially expressed its intention to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, building on its significant investment in sports infrastructure during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, president of the Qatar Olympic Committee, highlighted the country's readiness and its commitment to "inclusivity, sustainability and international collaboration."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday, strongly urging the European Union to avoid diversifying supply chains away from China. In remarks carried by the state-controlled Xinhua agency, Xi insisted Europe should not “build walls or barriers” to shield itself from Chinese dominance, warning that decoupling would only lead to “self-isolation.”
Although the number of births in the United States increased in 2024 compared to 2023, the overall fertility rate declined, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
