Topical, anti-inflammatory news
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources
Sources for this digest
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Consecutive Day as Hormuz Tensions Continue
- Daily Express Us — “Iran launches missile barrage at US targets in dramatic show of force”
- The Guardian — “US military announces another wave of strikes against Iran as Trump says ‘they better behave’ – Middle East crisis live”
- The Guardian — “Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz”
- The New York Times — “Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day”
- The New York Times — “For Israel, the U.S.-Iran Hostilities Have Created an Uneasy Limbo”
- BBC News — “US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'”
- BBC World — “US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'”
- BBC World — “Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war”
2
Ukraine Strikes Russian Ships in Black Sea as Part of Crimea Pressure Campaign
- The New York Times — “Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea”
3
Zelenskyy Dismisses Ukraine's Defence Minister in Government Reshuffle
- The Guardian — “Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister”
4
China's Economy Grew 4.3% in Second Quarter, Slowest Rate Since Late 2022
- NPR News — “China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022”
5
Stripe and Private Equity Firm Make $53 Billion Takeover Offer for PayPal
- The New York Times — “PayPal Receives $53 Billion Takeover Offer Involving Stripe”
6
Wisconsin Elections Panel Finds Musk's $1 Million Voter Payment Likely Violated State Law
- The Guardian — “Wisconsin panel finds Elon Musk’s $1m state supreme court voter giveaway was likely illegal”
7
Todd Blanche Faces Senate Questioning on Subpoenas, Voting Rights, and DOJ Independence
- Fox News Politics — “Hirono ripped for 'deranged' opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: 'What a joke'”
- NPR News — “Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general”
8
House Republicans Attach Voting Restrictions Bill to Spending Legislation
- The Guardian — “House Republicans resurrect Save America Act by adding it to spending bill”
9
House Rejects Measure to Cut Military Aid to Israel; Over 100 Democrats Voted in Favor
- The Guardian — “House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it”
10
New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Center Construction
- Ehn — “New York becomes first state in the nation to pause new hyperscale data centers”
- North Country Now — “Gov. Hochul signs executive order placing one-year moratorium on data center construction”
11
Trump's CDC Nominee Testifies She Will Not Compromise Scientific Standards
- The New York Times — “Trump’s Latest C.D.C. Nominee Vows Not to ‘Betray the Science’”
12
Study Finds Lung Transplants Improve Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
- News-herald — “Study shows transplants boost survival for patients with terminal lung cancer”
- The Morning Sun — “Study shows transplants boost survival for patients with terminal lung cancer”
13
Ontario Wildfires Send Smoke Across Northeastern US, Degrading Air Quality
- BBC News — “Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada”
- Guardian Environment — “Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world”
- PBS NewsHour — “Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the Northeast and Mideast, prompting evacuations”
14
Argentina Defeats England in Stoppage Time to Reach World Cup Final Against Spain
- Fox News — “Argentina stuns England with thrilling comeback to advance to World Cup final against Spain”
15
Report Details Allegations of Abuse at ICE Detention Facility in Texas
- PBS NewsHour — “Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses”
16
Man Dies in ICE Custody in Georgia, the 22nd Death This Year
- The Guardian — “Venezuelan man becomes 22nd person to die in ICE custody this year”