Topical, anti-inflammatory news

Monday, July 13, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources

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U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran as Naval Blockade Resumes and Hormuz Toll Announced
  • The Guardian — “US launches new strikes on Iran following Trump’s threat amid fresh clashes over strait of Hormuz – Middle East crisis live”
  • The Guardian — “Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz”
  • The Guardian — “Oil prices leap and stocks fall as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade on Iranian shipping”
  • The Guardian — “Oil price jumps 3% and UK pump prices rise as the US and Iran trade attacks – as it happened”
  • The New York Times — “Live Updates: U.S. Forces Begin New Round of Strikes on Iran”
  • The New York Times — “China’s Next Move May Decide Whether Oil Prices Soar”
  • Fox News World — “Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike”
  • BBC News — “Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz”
  • BBC World — “Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz”
  • NPR News — “The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz”
  • NPR News — “The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week”
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European Nations and Ukraine Agree to Build Joint Ballistic Missile Defense System
  • The Guardian — “Leaders give press conference after ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting in Paris – as it happened”
  • The Guardian — “‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme”
3
EU and UK Sanction Russian Intelligence Officers Over Major Cyberspying Campaign
  • PBS NewsHour — “EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign”
4
Twelve States Sue to Block Paramount's Proposed Acquisition of Warner Bros.
  • The New York Times — “States Sue to Block Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.”
  • NPR News — “States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger”
  • PBS NewsHour — “12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'”
5
Volkswagen Plans to Cut Up to 100,000 Jobs Globally Amid Profit Decline
  • BBC News — “Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally”
6
Federal Reserve Governor Signals Rates Could Stay Higher if Inflation Remains Elevated
  • The New York Times — “Fed Official Warns of Higher Rates if Inflation Stays Elevated”
7
Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Fill His Senate Seat After Senator's Death
  • The New York Times — “What Is an Aortic Dissection?”
  • Fox News Politics — “'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat”
  • Fox News Politics — “Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority”
  • Fox News Politics — “Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick”
  • BBC World — “Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death”
  • NPR News — “South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims”
8
HHS Will Not Finalize Rule Threatening Medicare and Medicaid Funding Over Gender-Affirming Care
  • NPR News — “Trump's HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care”
9
Puerto Rico Residents Face Weeks of Water Shortages Following Pipeline Rupture
  • Guardian Environment — “‘As if a hurricane had passed’: Puerto Ricans at breaking point after weeks without water”
10
Keystone Pipeline Operator Agrees to $26.9 Million Penalty Over 2022 Kansas Oil Spill
  • Guardian Environment — “Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill”
11
Federal Judge Voids Trump Administration's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement, Refers Attorney for Discipline
  • BBC News — “US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits”
12
Parasitic Illness Outbreak Reaches Over 2,800 Cases in Michigan and Ohio
  • The Guardian — “US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases”
13
Researchers Develop Vaccine Candidate Designed to Block Fentanyl and Its Variants
14
Scientists Warn Current Measures May Not Contain New World Screwworm Spreading Toward U.S.
  • Guardian Environment — “Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay”
15
Federal Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Linking Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and ADHD
  • The New York Times — “Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.”
16
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Theft of Company Secrets
17
Fire at Bangkok Nightlife Venue Kills at Least 27, Injures Dozens
  • Rutland Herald — “What to know about the Bangkok bar fire that killed 27”
  • Fox News World — “Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue”
  • BBC World — “At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar”
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ICE Uses Deadly Force Twice in One Week; Federal Evidence Released in Earlier Minnesota Shootings
  • The Guardian — “ICE fatally shoots 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine during immigration operation – live”
  • The Guardian — “Minnesota prosecutors get evidence on ICE killings from federal authorities”
  • PBS NewsHour — “ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force”
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Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Investigation into Death of Former British MP Ann Widdecombe
  • The Guardian — “Tice finally gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe”
  • The Guardian — “Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death”
  • The Guardian — “Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – as it happened”
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