Topical, anti-inflammatory news

Friday, July 24, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources

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US and Iran Continue Exchanging Strikes Across Region as Trump Weighs Escalation
  • The Guardian — “US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes”
  • The Guardian — “Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region”
  • The Guardian — “How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases”
  • The Guardian — “‘I’m not in a hurry’: Trump bats down concerns of Iran war affecting midterms – US politics live”
  • The Guardian — “Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report”
  • The New York Times — “Iran War Live Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes”
  • BBC World — “US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount”
  • NPR News — “Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs”
  • NPR News — “Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran after 13 straight nights of strikes”
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China Places Export Controls on 14 EU Entities in Response to Russia-Related Sanctions
  • The-messenger — “China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions”
  • Owensboro Messenger And Inquirer — “China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions”
  • Wthr — “China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions”
  • Usnews — “China Slaps Export Controls on 14 EU Entities in Retaliation for Russia-Related Sanctions”
3
ICC Member States Vote to Remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Misconduct Allegations
  • Fox News World — “ICC prosecutor whose Netanyahu warrant fueled Mamdani arrest threat is fired over sexual misconduct”
  • Fox News World — “Israeli UN envoy blasts Mamdani as 'clown' over call to arrest Netanyahu: 'It's a stunt'”
  • BBC News — “ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations”
  • BBC World — “ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations”
  • NPR News — “ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan”
  • PBS NewsHour — “ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations”
4
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Missile and Drone Strikes, Including Attack on Kyiv
  • The New York Times — “Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones”
5
US Imposes New Round of Tariffs on Dozens of Countries, Citing Forced Labor
  • BBC World — “US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs”
  • NPR News — “U.S. allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump's forced labor allegations”
6
Tesla Stock Falls Roughly 13 Percent in One of Its Largest Single-Day Declines
  • The Guardian — “Tesla stock suffers double-digit drop on carmaker’s worst day in years”
7
Federal Officials Acknowledge Canceling Clean Energy Grants to States That Voted Against Trump
  • The Guardian — “Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states”
  • The New York Times — “Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him”
8
Federal Judge Orders FDA to Reconsider Restrictions on Abortion Medication Mifepristone
  • The Guardian — “Judge rules FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious”
9
Democrats Set South Carolina as First State in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
  • Fox News Politics — “DNC panel picks first 2028 primary state after battle over key voting blocs”
  • NPR News — “Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest”
10
Small Businesses File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Latest Tariffs
  • The Guardian — “Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs”
  • The New York Times — “Small Businesses Sue Just Hours After Trump’s Latest Tariffs”
11
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Lifting Restrictions on Several Peptides Over Scientists' Objections
  • The New York Times — “F.D.A. Panel Supports Lifting Restrictions on Four Peptides, Despite Scientists’ Objections”
  • The New York Times — “The F.D.A. Could Clear These Peptides. Here’s What the Research on Them Shows.”
12
Merck Moves to Expand Access to New HIV Prevention Pill Through Generic Licensing
  • The New York Times — “With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access”
13
Study Links Early Exposure to PFAS Chemicals to Gut Inflammation in Children
  • The Guardian — “‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure”
14
EU Fines Google €890 Million for Violations of Digital Markets Act
  • The Guardian — “EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps”
15
Wildfires Force More Than 180,000 to Evacuate in France and Spain
  • The Guardian — “More than 180,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain”
  • The Guardian — “France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula as Spanish wildfires merge near Madrid – as it happened”
  • BBC News — “Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain”
  • BBC World — “Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain”
  • Guardian Environment — “More than 180,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain”
  • Guardian Environment — “France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula as Spanish wildfires merge near Madrid – as it happened”
  • Guardian Environment — “How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?”
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More Than 900 Wildfires Burning Across Canada, Scorching Roughly 3 Million Hectares
  • The Guardian — “Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada”
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