Iran Fires Missiles at US Troops but Every Single One Is Shot Down
A Barrage Intercepted, a Ceasefire Shattered Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations. The attack was bold — and, ultimately, a failure….
FIFA Plans to Sell the World Cup to Private Investors and Europe Is Furious
Soccer’s Global Governing Body Makes a Stunning Financial Pivot Just days after staging the most lucrative World Cup in history, FIFA has unveiled a new — and instantly controversial — plan to raise more money: selling stakes in its marquee event to private investors for…
Apple Launches Klarna-Backed Leasing Program as It Briefly Hits $5 Trillion
A New Way to Own an Apple Device Apple made two major headlines on Tuesday, July 28 — and both tell the same underlying story. The company unveiled a sweeping new leasing program called Apple Upgrade, and on that same day, its stock briefly crossed…
Last Fugitive in Víctor Jara Murder Finally Jailed More Than 50 Years Later
Chilean police have arrested Nelson Haase Mazzei, 80, the last fugitive convicted of murdering folk singer and activist Victor Jara in 1973. Haase Mazzei fled in 2023 after being convicted in absentia alongside six other former soldiers. Jara, a prominent figure in Chile’s New Song movement, was killed five days after Pinochet’s military coup overthrew the elected socialist government.
D-Day Beaches, Mount Olympus Join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
UNESCO has added several new World Heritage Sites this week, including the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy and Greece’s Mount Olympus. The designation recognizes sites of universal natural or cultural value and helps drive tourism and conservation funding. The program dates to the 1970s and requires nominated sites to meet at least one of ten established criteria.
Over 340,000 Haitians and Syrians Lose Legal Status as TPS Protections Expire
More than 300,000 Haitians and roughly 4,000 Syrians have lost their legal right to live and work in the United States after their Temporary Protected Status expired. The lapse follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end the program. Together, the two groups contribute an estimated $5.9 billion to the US economy annually.
After Years of Delays and Political Drama, a New Bridge Finally Links Detroit and Canada
A Long Time Coming After more than two decades of planning, years of construction, a global pandemic, and a very public political standoff, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic on July 27, 2026. Every day, hundreds of millions of dollars in trade cross…
Massive Wildfires Displace Over 330,000 Across France and Spain
Wildfires raging across France and Spain have forced over 330,000 people to evacuate, making it one of France’s largest peacetime evacuations ever. The fires near Bordeaux have burned an area four times the size of Paris, while a new blaze near Valencia, Spain has displaced at least 15,000 more. An incoming heat wave is expected to worsen conditions significantly.
Islamist Terror Attack at Berlin Pride Kills One, Wounds 29 Before Suspect Is Shot Dead
A Celebration Turned to Terror On the evening of July 25, a van was driven into a crowd of pedestrians during Berlin’s Christopher Street Day, a Pride celebration in the Tiergarten in central Berlin. One woman was killed and 29 people were injured, several critically….
NASA’s Boldest Summer Yet Rovers Mars Milestones and Moon Mission Momentum
NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aerospace research. Founded in 1958, NASA has led historic missions including the Apollo moon landings, the Space Shuttle program, and ongoing exploration of Mars and beyond. The agency continues to develop new technologies and missions to advance human understanding of space and Earth.
