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Sanders-founded organization backs Troy Jackson for Maine Senate
Sanders-founded organization backs Troy Jackson for Maine Senate
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:14:41 PMPolitics

Our Revolution, a political organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after his unsuccessful presidential run, is putting its support behind former Maine state lawmaker Troy Jackson to replace the embattled Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee in the race for U.S. Senate. Jackson is a...

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria’s Sharaa
[Al Jazeera] — 7/7/2026, 6:09:03 PMWorld

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa

Family presses for video release in Tennessee National Guard shooting
Family presses for video release in Tennessee National Guard shooting
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:04:40 PMPolitics

The grandfather of a man fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard troops over the weekend is demanding video footage of the incident. “Show me the video,” Evaniel Johnson told The Associated Press. “Please show me that — and then I’m OK. Until you show me that, I’m gonna fight and advocate for my...

Troy Jackson files to potentially replace Platner in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson files to potentially replace Platner in Maine Senate race
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:02:59 PMPolitics

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) took an official step toward entering the state’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday amid a pressure campaign for Democratic candidate Graham Platner to step down following a new allegation of sexual assault. An exploratory committee filed paperwork on...

WAFU B U20 Championship: Ahmed Musa motivates Flying Eagles with cash gift
WAFU B U20 Championship: Ahmed Musa motivates Flying Eagles with cash gift
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 7/7/2026, 6:02:32 PMAfrica

The former Super Eagles captain made the donation through the team's coordinator, Abubakar Abubakar. The post WAFU B U20 Championship: Ahmed Musa motivates Flying Eagles with cash gift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Here's who could replace Platner if he drops out of Maine Senate race
Here's who could replace Platner if he drops out of Maine Senate race
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:01:36 PMPolitics

All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle as Graham Platner, the party’s current Senate nominee, faces growing pressure to withdraw from the marquee race over a sexual assault allegation. Politico reported Monday that Jenny Racicot, who says she dated Platner on...

Watch live: Michigan Senate Democratic primary debate
Watch live: Michigan Senate Democratic primary debate
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:00:00 PMPolitics

The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time coverage around Nexstar Media Inc.'s Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate on Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT. The debate will be moderated by WOOD TV8 political reporter Rick Albin and anchor Amber Krycka from WOOD TV in Grand Rapids, Mich....

HUD is right about recovery, wrong about fentanyl test strips
HUD is right about recovery, wrong about fentanyl test strips
[The Hill] — 7/7/2026, 6:00:00 PMPolitics

Fentanyl test strips, which provide information to drug users about the presence of fentanyl, are being swept up with drug paraphernalia in HUD's new funding notice, despite research showing that they save lives.

China’s Answer to AI Sticker Shock
[The Atlantic] — 7/7/2026, 5:58:00 PMUS

In recent weeks, Silicon Valley has been fawning over an AI model released by a lab in China. The program, called GLM-5.2, has been called a “marvel,” “very good,” and a “step change.” The billionaire venture capitalist Marc Andreessen posted on X that “AI insiders are saying GLM-5.2 is the first...

Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for a potential IRS refund for COVID-related penalties: who qualifies and what is the deadline
[El Pais] — 7/7/2026, 5:56:23 PMInternational

Although the case is still pending in court and a refund is not guaranteed, experts recommend taking action now to avoid losing the right to recover money paid in fines and interest

Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
[Al Jazeera] — 7/7/2026, 5:56:09 PMWorld

Severe rain and winds lash southern Guangxi and central Hubei provinces, with President Xi urging an 'all out' response.

Council of Legal Education prohibits Bar candidates’ use of wig, gown
Council of Legal Education prohibits Bar candidates’ use of wig, gown
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 7/7/2026, 5:50:35 PMAfrica

The council directed candidates who have already shared photographs, videos or other content showing themselves in legal regalia before their Call to the Bar to "forthwith take down all offending posts, photographs, videos and other related content from all social media and online platforms." The...

England players to be told not to jump hoardings
[BBC News] — 7/7/2026, 5:49:34 PMWorld

England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Scientists develop health tracker for high-altitude yaks
[The Hindu] — 7/7/2026, 5:45:28 PMAsia

The Internet of Things-based device is designed to address major challenges of yak management in remote regions and keep tabs on their movement near international borders in the Himalayas

International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games
[NPR] — 7/7/2026, 5:43:12 PMUS

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit
[The Guardian] — 7/7/2026, 5:42:47 PMWorld

President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after it repeatedly pushed back....