Scientists Discover Natural “Off Switch” for Inflammation

Scientists identified a built-in “off switch” that quiets inflammation by steering immune cells away from a harmful path in humans.Story HighlightsHuman study shows a lipid pathway lowers pro-inflammatory monocytes and speeds pain relief.Blocking soluble...
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Palestinian Families Trapped in West Bank Siege

United Nations officials say Palestinian families in Qusra were confined in their homes without water and power for days as settlers surrounded them, drawing...
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Homicide Ruling Leads to First Arrest

Police say the state medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune’s death a homicide, and officers have made the first arrest tied to the case.Story SnapshotJackson Police arrested a 51-year-old man in the homicide of Tasia Fortune.The state medical examiner determined Fortune’s death was a homicide, shifting the probe.Police secured search and arrest warrants before taking the suspect into custody.Investigators said additional arrests could follow as evidence is processed.What Police Confirmed About the ArrestJackson Police said they arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging behind a vacant home in early...
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Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Guard Crime Study

A liberal think tank’s study says the D.C. National Guard surge did not reduce violent crime, and President Trump now says a multibillion-dollar lawsuit is coming.Story SnapshotCenter for American Progress says Guard deployments did not cut violent crime across several cities.President Trump denounced the report and threatened legal action over its claims.News outlets report homicides fell while violent crime overall showed mixed signals in D.C..Analysts say some property crimes may have dropped even if violence did not.What the report actually claimsCenter for American Progress published a report on July 13 stating that National Guard deployments in Washington, Los Angeles,...
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Prosecutors Build Death-Penalty Case

Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson admitted killing Charlie Kirk in texts and a note, while officials press for a death-penalty case built on messages, witness...
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Malibu Sinkhole Engulfs Nicolas Cage Estate

A 30-by-30-foot sinkhole swallowed the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu beachfront home, exposing how fragile a costly coastal neighborhood has become.Story SnapshotDriveway collapse on Sea Level Drive created a massive sinkhole, no injuries reported.Officials tied the failure to coastal erosion driven by high surf and tides.Emergency crews first responded to a suspected gas-line incident at about 5:45 a.m..Malibu identifies Sea Level Drive as vulnerable to sea-level rise and erosion.What Happened on Sea Level DriveLos Angeles County fire crews reached the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive around 5:45 a.m. after a report of a possible gas-line issue. They found...
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Guard Crime Claims Spark $5B Threat

President Trump threatened a $5 billion defamation lawsuit after a think tank’s study said his National Guard deployments did not cut violent crime.Story HighlightsTrump threatened to sue the Center for American Progress over a report on crime and Guard deployments.CAP says its analysis found no measurable crime reduction from the deployments across multiple cities.The White House claims violent crime hit historic lows under Trump, fueling the dispute.Legal experts note public figures must prove “actual malice” in defamation cases, a high bar.What Triggered The Legal ThreatOn social media and through counsel, President Trump warned that a lawsuit “is being drawn...
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Violent Outburst Ends With Realty Exit

A first-class passenger’s racist, violent outburst ended with duct tape, a diverted flight, and his swift removal from a major Arizona realty brand.Story SnapshotAmerican...
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Head-of-State Immunity Challenged in U.S. Drug Case

Lawyers for Nicolás Maduro asked a U.S. judge to throw out drug charges by claiming head-of-state immunity, forcing a rare clash between criminal law and international rules.Story SnapshotDefense filings in New York argue heads of state are exempt from foreign criminal cases.Prosecutors are set to answer before scheduled arguments, putting the issue squarely before the court.Commentators say U.S. nonrecognition of Maduro undercuts personal immunity and narrows his options.The ruling could shape how U.S. courts handle foreign leaders accused of non-official crimes.What Maduro Asked the Court to DoDefense counsel filed papers in Manhattan federal court seeking dismissal of drug-trafficking charges...
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Disputed “Vegan” Becomes Texas Senate Weapon

President Trump turned a Texas Senate race into a culture-war skirmish by branding Democrat James Talarico “a vegan,” even as fact-checkers and Talarico say that label is false.Story SnapshotTrump said Talarico “can’t get elected as a vegan in Texas,” pushing a repeatable attack line.Fact-checks say Talarico did not claim to be vegan and has been shown eating meat and dairy.A 2022 clip about a “non-meat campaign” fueled the attack but was not a vegan pledge.The episode shows how simple labels can shape elections more than policy.What Sparked The “Vegan” AttackOn May 20, 2026, President Trump told supporters that James...
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