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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Provokes Outrage Over Artistic Tableau

The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have issued an apology following the backlash from religious conservatives worldwide due to a tableau in the opening ceremony that resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”...

Devastating Wildfires Ravage Jasper National Park and Town

A catastrophic wildfire has severely impacted Jasper, Alberta, and its renowned Jasper National Park, with reports indicating that up to half of the town has been destroyed. The fires, fueled by intense tropical-storm-force winds,...

Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok Settles Privacy Claims with Justice Department for $1.2 Million

Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok has reached a $1.2 million settlement with the Justice Department over claims that his privacy rights were violated when the department released text messages he exchanged with former...

Trump Slams FBI Director Over Comments on Pennsylvania Rally Incident

Former President Donald Trump criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray for doubting whether he was struck by a bullet during a Pennsylvania rally on July 13. Trump, using his social media platform Truth Social, called...

Obama Endorses Kamala Harris for President as Biden Withdraws from Race

In a significant shift in the 2024 US presidential race, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency. In a social media post, Obama expressed...

Kamala Harris Condemns Flag Burning by Anti-Israel Protesters in Washington

Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the burning of the American flag by anti-Israel protesters during demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the nation. In a strongly worded statement posted on X,...

Missouri Supreme Court Halts Release of Innocent Man, Causing Chaos

The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release of Christopher Dunn, 52, on Wednesday, despite a St. Louis Circuit Court ruling that overturned his murder conviction. Dunn, who was on the brink of freedom,...

Trump Shifts to Indoor Rallies Following Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt

Former President Donald Trump is shifting his campaign strategy in response to a recent assassination attempt during an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in the death of a rallygoer and injuries to...

Netanyahu to Address Joint Meeting of Congress Amid U.S. Political Turmoil

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress at 2 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, marking his fourth such address. Netanyahu’s speech comes as he seeks to bolster support...

Marketa Vondrousova and Hubert Hurkacz Withdraw from Paris Olympics Due to Injuries

Tokyo Olympics tennis silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to a hand injury. Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, announced her decision on social media, stating that her...