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Trump Says China May Sentence Fentanyl Traffickers to Death

Trump bets on China's death penalty to curb fentanyl crisis! Will China's crackdown on fentanyl manufacturers ease the US opioid epidemic, or is it just a diplomatic game amid trade wars? Explore the high-stakes standoff between Washington and Beijing and the fragile hope for cooperation.

US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall; Job Growth Appears Steady in July

Jobless claims unexpectedly DROP, signaling continued economic strength, but trade war fears and seasonal factory shutdowns muddy the waters! Find out why the labor market remains a puzzle despite low layoffs and what it means for your job security.

Mamdani Charms Dems, but Some Not Buying It

NYC Mayoral Hopeful Zohran Mamdani Charms Some Dems, But Intifada Stance Stalls Key Endorsements: Can AOC bridge the gap? Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani wows progressives with his charisma and innovative campaign, but his refusal to condemn globalize the intifada sparks controversy, leaving Schumer and Jeffries on the fence. Will Fetterman's warnings and economic policy questions derail Mamdani's mayoral bid, or can AOC and Jayapal rally the party behind this dynamic, if divisive, candidate?

Pope: Deeply Saddened for Victims of Gaza Catholic Church Strike

Pope Leo expresses deep sorrow after an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic Church kills two, offering prayers and spiritual solidarity to the affected parish. While not directly condemning the attack, the Pope urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire, dialog, and lasting peace, urging the international community to intensify efforts for regional stability and humanitarian support.

10 GOP Senators Urge Trump to Reverse School Funding Freeze

GOP Senators Rebel! Ten Republicans, including heavyweights like McConnell, publicly defy Trump, demanding the release of $6.8B in frozen education funds. With states suing and programs for vulnerable kids at risk, is this a crack in the party line or a fight for local control against Trump's culture war agenda?

Report: EU Stalls Probe Into Musk’s X Amid US Trade Talks

EU puts Elon Musk's X investigation on hold amid US trade talks! Is digital regulation taking a backseat to economics? Find out why the EU Commission delayed its probe into X's alleged breaches of digital transparency rules and what this means for the future of online regulation and potential penalties for non-compliance.

China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Gets Stake

China threatens to block a $23 billion port sale to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company unless its shipping giant Cosco gets a piece, sparking a global trade power play involving the US and ports spanning 23 countries.

’Pretty Little Baby’ Singer Connie Francis Dead at 87

Remembering Connie Francis: Pop music icon Connie Francis, known for hits like Who's Sorry Now? and Don't Break the Heart That Loves You, has died at 87. From teen idol status after a break on American Bandstand to international fame singing in multiple languages, we look back at her stellar career and the personal tragedies she faced, including a violent assault and the murder of her brother, that marked her life.

LA County Transfers First Jail Inmates to ICE Since 2020

L.A. County Sheriff quietly restarts ICE transfers after 2020 halt! Twenty inmates, including a convicted manslaughter felon, handed over in May and June, sparking debate over sanctuary policies and legal warrants. Is this a shift in L.A.'s stance on immigration enforcement?

Bristol Myers, Pfizer to Sell Blood Thinner Eliquis Directly to Patients

Big Pharma shake-up: Bristol Myers and Pfizer slash Eliquis price by 40% for cash-paying customers! Find out how this groundbreaking move could revolutionize access to life-saving medication and what it means for the future of affordable healthcare. Is this the start of a new era for patients over profit?