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Monday, July 13, 2026 · AM Edition · Sources

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1
US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Hormuz Traffic Falls and Oil Prices Rise
  • The Guardian — “Traffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes – Middle East crisis live”
  • The Guardian — “US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’”
  • The Guardian — “Oil price jumps 3% and UK pump prices rise as the US and Iran trade attacks – business live”
  • The Guardian — “Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz”
  • The Guardian — “First Thing: US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open”
  • The New York Times — “Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Ramp Up Threats After New Strikes”
2
Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko Resigns in Government Reshuffle
  • Fox News — “Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up”
  • Fox News World — “Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up”
3
European Commission Moves Toward EU-Wide Social Media Restrictions for Children
  • The Guardian — “Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children”
  • The New York Times — “Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children”
4
Japan Establishes Centralized Intelligence Agency for First Time Since World War II
  • The New York Times — “Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II”
5
Economists 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”
6
Senator Lindsey Graham Died of Aortic Dissection at Age 71
  • The New York Times — “What Is an Aortic Dissection?”
  • Fox News Politics — “Medical examiner releases preliminary findings in Lindsey Graham's death as death certificate remains pending”
  • BBC World — “Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says”
  • Fox News — “Graham reportedly refused medical help before scheduled TV appearance”
  • Fox News Politics — “Graham reportedly refused medical help before scheduled TV appearance”
7
Senate Returns to Legislative Backlog as Graham's Death Narrows Republican Margin
  • Fox News Politics — “Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham's death shrinks GOP margin”
8
Senator Lindsey Graham Remembered as Legislative Dealmaker and Foreign Policy Voice
  • The Guardian — “Beloved or not, Lindsey Graham was a critical dealmaker in Congress”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that's fading in Washington”
  • PBS NewsHour — “From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump”
9
McConnell Discloses Post-Polio Syndrome Caused Hospitalization
  • Fox News Politics — “Mitch McConnell breaks silence on mystery hospitalization after Graham's death”
  • PBS NewsHour — “McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition”
10
Keystone Pipeline Operator to Pay $26.9 Million Penalty for 2022 Kansas Oil Spill
  • PBS NewsHour — “Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay $26.9M penalty over major Kansas oil spill”
  • Guardian Environment — “Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill”
11
Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78
  • BBC News — “Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park”
  • BBC World — “'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78”
12
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Theft of Company Secrets
13
Meta Removes AI Image Feature from Instagram Following Privacy and Copyright Concerns
  • The New York Times — “Meta Removes A.I. Feature on Instagram After Days of Backlash”
14
Nearly 200 Economists and Tech Figures Call for Policy Response to AI's Economic Risks
  • The New York Times — “Nearly 200 Economists and Tech Leaders Warn of A.I. Threats”
15
Flash Flooding in Missouri Kills One Person and Prompts Rescue of 200 Campers
  • Guardian Environment — “Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued”
16
Fire at Bangkok Venue Kills at Least 28 and Critically Injures Dozens
  • Fox News World — “Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue”
  • BBC News — “Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar”
  • BBC World — “At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar”
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