Trump’s pick to lead CDC faces questions in confirmation hearing
Trump’s pick for attorney general faces tough questions in a hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Follow for live news updates.
Day: July 15, 2026
A ‘forbidden experiment,’ two moonshots and the invasive species ravaging the Great Lakes
Nearly 70 years ago, a moonshot project contained the threat of sea lampreys. Could another moonshot save the Great Lakes from invasive mussels?
Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
New research determined that the mysterious death of a ruler from the powerful Florentine Medici family was due to illness, not murder.
Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
Inflation at the wholesale level cooled last month, helped by a sharp drop in energy prices, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Lab…
Is Kylian Mbappé too good for France?
With France on the cusp of another World Cup Final, Kylian Mbappé’s public battles against racism show that his greatness on the field doesn’t in…
Analysisby Patrick Sung Cuadrado
The similarities between the 2010 and 2026 Spain squads are uncanny. There’s a chance for this World Cup team to match that side’s heights.
Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’
President Donald Trump said that his Thursday night address will focus on “free and fair elections” and include “really big news.”
The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner
County party chairs inundated with calls. An endless stream of Google sign-up forms and spreadsheets. And a disgraced former nominee looming over it a…
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow to suspend traffic through the key water…
US launches new attacks on Iran as battle for control over Hormuz intensifies
The US hit dozens of Iranian targets in a fourth night of strikes, the US military said as it reimposed a naval blockade on Iran ports. Follow along f…
