Topical, anti-inflammatory news

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · AM Edition · Sources

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1
US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Dispute Escalates
  • Idahostatejournal — “US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz”
  • Goskagit — “US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz”
  • Biztoc — “Hegseth: Iran made a poor choice, now they pay”
  • The Guardian — “Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live”
  • The Guardian — “US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed”
  • The New York Times — “Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America”
  • Fox News World — “Israel signals readiness for another Iran strike as Trump declares ceasefire over”
  • BBC News — “US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz”
  • BBC World — “US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats”
2
Analysts Warn 'Super' El Niño Could Drive Global Food Price Increases Through 2028
  • The Guardian — “‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say”
  • Guardian Environment — “‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say”
3
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
  • The Guardian — “Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says”
  • Fox News Politics — “Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says”
  • BBC News — “US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'”
  • BBC World — “US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'”
  • NPR News — “U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief, unexpected illness, his office says”
4
Trump Administration Removes Key Endangered Species Act Habitat Protection
  • The New York Times — “Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining”
  • Guardian Environment — “‘Death sentence’: Trump administration to open habitats of endangered species to logging and mining”
5
Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Reporting
  • BBC World — “Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting”
  • PBS NewsHour — “New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns”
6
Federal Gun Violence Prevention Programs Reduced, Reports Removed From Government Websites
  • The New York Times — “Trump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports”
7
Guggenheim Museum Among New York Buildings Testing Positive for Legionella Bacteria
  • Fox News — “Popular NYC museum tests positive for Legionnaires' disease bacteria amid outbreak”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires' amid disease outbreak”
8
Scientists Raise Concern That New World Screwworm Could Spread Into the United States
  • The Guardian — “Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay”
  • Guardian Environment — “Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay”
9
Apple Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Alleging Trade Secret Theft
  • The Guardian — “Apple sues OpenAI, alleging artificial intelligence company stole trade secrets”
  • The New York Times — “Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets”
10
Research Finds Terrorist Groups Using AI Tools to Plan Attacks and Build Weapons
  • The New York Times — “How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle”
11
Typhoon Bavi Strikes Eastern China, Triggering Mass Evacuations and Widespread Disruption
  • The New York Times — “Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China”
  • BBC World — “China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated”
12
Flooding in Missouri and Kentucky Prompts Water Rescues Including Summer Camp Evacuation
  • NPR News — “200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky”
13
Argentina Advances to World Cup Semifinals With Extra-Time Win Over Switzerland
  • NPR News — “Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals”
  • NPR News — “Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals”
14
England Beats Norway 2-1 in Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semifinals
  • Usnews — “Erling Haaland Neutralized by England and Subbed off Late as Norway's World Cup Run Ends”
  • Kens5.com — “England advances to World Cup semifinals, beating Norway 2-1 on Jude Bellingham's extra time goal”
  • The Guardian — “World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £500m sales boost for UK economy”
  • BBC News — “Tuchel angry at 'lucky' England - but Bellingham defends players”
  • BBC News — “'Argentina get ready': Fans react to England win”
  • BBC News — “'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry”
15
Two Killed and Four Wounded in Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival
  • The Guardian — “Toronto shooting: two dead and four injured at Salsa on St Clair street festival”
  • Fox News World — “Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and multiple wounded”
  • BBC World — “At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting”
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Idaho Woman Indicted on Murder Charges in Deaths of Twin Children She Named in Vaccine Lawsuit
  • The New York Times — “Plaintiff for Anti-Vaccine Group’s Suit Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins”
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