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Iran accuses U.S. of backing Israeli strikes during 12-day conflict
TEHRAN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Iran's top military commander on Tuesday accused the United States of backing Israeli "aggression" during the recent 12-day military confrontation with Iran, vowing that Iran stood firm in the face of what he described...

Brooke Rollins Announces USDA National Farm Security Action Plan to 'Promote Agricultural Prosperity' and 'Strengthen' U.S. Food Supply
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins revealed that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out the National Farm Security Action Plan, which will “promote agricultural prosperity” and “defend the foundations of...

Celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army
In June, we wished our United States Army a happy 250th birthday. It was a significant day for me, having grown up around the world among soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families. The author’s father in his dorm room at the U.S. Military...

Alexi Lalas: U.S. Men's Team Forged New Identity Despite Gold Cup Loss
I think the United States-Mexico rivalry is the best in international soccer. And it sucks to lose against your rivals. We saw that on Sunday when the U.S., missing a bunch of star players, lost to a more experienced Mexico team in the Gold Cup...

EU in talks with U.S. on Russia sanctions, but focused on finalizing its own 18th package – Dombrovskis
The European Union continues consultations with the United States on additional sanctions against Russia, but is currently prioritizing the political approval of its own 18th sanctions package. This was stated by Valdis Dombrovskis, European...

June U.S. import container volume sees sequential gains and annual declines, reports Descartes
The July edition of the Global Shipping Report issued by Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, pointed to a mixed outlook for United States-bound container import volumes. This...

Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks
MGN Passengers at some airports across the U.S. no longer have to remove their shoes during regular TSA security checks, two sources familiar with the change confirmed to CBS News on Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also seemed...

Deaf soccer player Holly Hunter earns gold with U.S. team, eyes USWNT future
PHOENIX – Being deaf has never defined Holly Hunter. She is driven by a fiery intrinsic desire to be an accomplished athlete, a goal she has already fulfilled by winning a gold medal with the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team. “She just always has...

China Urges U.S. to “Stop Meddling” in Tibet
(MENAFN) China sharply condemned the United States on Tuesday, urging Washington to cease its interference in Tibet-related matters. At a Beijing press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning declared that the U.S. is in “no...
Trump strike again as U.S hits Japan and South Korea the hard way
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1, 2025. This decision was communicated through letters posted on Truth Social, addressed to...

Homebuyers Protection Act passes U.S. House
A bill aimed at improving the homebuying process for Americans passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to reduce the number of unwanted calls and messages which follow a mortgage application. U.S. Rep. John Rose (R-TN), representing...

Vietnam ships first green-skinned mangoes to U.S.
Vietnam's mango industry has reached a significant milestone with Tien Giang province exporting its first shipment of green-skinned tuong (elephant) mangoes to the United States. This marks a growing recognition of Vietnamese specialty fruits,...

Nebraska’s Dan Osborn picks a race, launches Senate bid against U.S. Sen Pete Ricketts
LINCOLN — Former Omaha labor leader Dan Osborn is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in the 2026 midterms. After launching an exploratory committee in April, Osborn made it official Tuesday, choosing the Senate race over potential...

In the U.S. Fed’s hunt for a reason to cut rates, surveys and tariffs make answers elusive
WASHINGTON — Recent national and global surveys of business executives have highlighted the U.S. Federal Reserve’s dilemma in determining if slowing growth or inflation is the greater risk to the U.S. economy, with interest rate decisions hinging...

RMX Announces VAST Order From United States Army
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ST. LOUIS, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc. ("RMX" or the "Company") (OTCQB: RMXI ), a leader in advanced video compression technology, today announced it has received an initial order from the U.S. Army's...

The Penny Drops: U.S. to phase out under-appreciated currency
The coin’s official name is ‘cent’ or ‘one cent piece.’ Americans won’t have pennies to kick around anymore. The oft-maligned coinage that’s barely worth a child picking up off the ground these days is on its way out.The U.S. Mint is issuing one...

Trump pushes Israel-Syria deal with U.S. guarantees – Israeli newspaper
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as part of broader efforts to broker a political agreement between Israel and Syria, under...

Moscow Seeks Details on U.S. Arms Strategy After Trump Signals Renewed Ukraine Support
Russia says it will evaluate Washington’s military aid once specifics emerge, following Trump’s pledge to send additional weapons to Kyiv. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Kremlin said Tuesday it would withhold judgment on U.S. arms deliveries to...
Two Wins and Two Losses for Travel in the New U.S. Budget Bill
The July 4 signing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s massive budget bill brought both wins and losses to travel. Here are the new tax and spending provisions impacting travel advisors and the industry at large. Win: Permanent Tax Deductions A...

Brazzers vs TubeGalore: Which Site Truly Delivers for U.S. Viewers in 2025?
As the digital adult entertainment industry continues to evolve in 2025, U.S. viewers are increasingly caught between premium paywalled content and free streaming platforms. The showdown between Brazzers vs TubeGalore reflects a deeper conflict:...