WORLDIsraeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister saysAt least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDTargets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shiftThe US has broadened its military campaign in Iran, says Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDBrad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the sameHannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDCooper Flagg signs 1-of-1 numbered rookie debut pa...At least one collector thinks Flagg's latest card could sell for $5 million.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDLeBron at Fanatics Fest is the latest entry in NY'...Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDTrump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US citiesCanadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDSara Rodriguez, Lieutenant Governor, Quits Wisconsin Governor’s RaceOne establishment candidate dropped out and another rejoined the race amid worries from some moderate Democrats that a democratic socialist might win the primary.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDSecond half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persistsForecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDMourning One Tragedy at Sea, a Family Is Devastated by AnotherThe Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDLandslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missingA landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missingAl Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDFirms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction ProjectAmong those connected to companies that worked on 235 East 42nd Street were a man who once bribed city officials and a developer who gave a loan to Bernard Kerik.NY Times·July 18, 2026
WORLDICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with PalantirThe revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.NPR·July 17, 2026
