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Migrant and seasonal head start at risk as new order threatens immigrant families

The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program, a vital source of early education and support for thousands of U.S. families working in agriculture, faces an uncertain future following a federal order that could restrict immigrant access. The order, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services,......

US embassy in Doha urges citizens to shelter following attack

The United States Embassy in Qatar has urged American citizens in the country to stay indoors following an Israeli attack that reportedly targeted a complex housing Hamas officials in Doha. In a statement posted on X, the embassy said: “We have seen reports of missile strikes in Doha. The US Embassy......

US Supreme court allows anti-immigrant raids

The US Supreme Court temporarily lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, a decision seen as a victory for the Trump administration and a setback for immigrant rights advocates. The ruling, backed by the six conservative justices, overturned a lower court order that had blocked......

Rising temperatures linked to more sodas and ice cream among Americans

Climate change may worsen public health in the United States by increasing the consumption of sugary foods and drinks, according to a new study published Monday. Researchers warn that higher temperatures encourage Americans to consume more sodas, juices, and frozen desserts, especially among lower-income......

IAEA hopes to resume nuclear inspections in Iran soon

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is seeking to restart its full monitoring mission in Iran after months of suspended cooperation. On Monday, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed cautious optimism that an agreement could be reached “in the coming days,” while warning......

US Supreme Court allows racial profiling checks to resume in Los Angeles

The US Supreme Court, dominated by a conservative majority, has temporarily authorized the Trump administration to resume racial profiling checks on individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants in Southern California. The decision, announced Monday, overturns previous rulings by a federal......

United States: Donald Trump ordered to pay $83 Million in defamation case

A New York appellate court on Monday upheld the decision requiring former U.S. President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to author E. Jean Carroll for defamation, following her accusations of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s. In January 2024, a jury found Trump liable in a civil case for defaming......

Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah’s al-Radwan camps in Anti-Lebanon mountains

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on Monday afternoon in northeastern Lebanon, targeting areas in the Anti-Lebanon mountains near the Syrian border. According to the Israeli army, the raids struck training camps belonging to Hezbollah’s elite al-Radwan unit. The strikes caused......

India seeks new buyers for weapons tested in conflict with Pakistan

India is aiming to strengthen its position as an emerging arms exporter after showcasing its latest military equipment during the May clashes with Pakistan. The four-day confrontation, marked by missile launches and drone raids, was the most intense military exchange between the two neighbors in two......

Paddling Innovation: Man crosses 26 miles in a mushroom kayak

In early August, artist and mycologist Sam Shoemaker made history by paddling 26.4 miles from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California, in a kayak made entirely from mushrooms. The journey, which took 12 hours, represents one of the longest open-water trips completed in a mycelium-based vessel. Shoemaker’s......

United States: Father aiming at bird fatally shoots 14-year-old daughter

A tragic hunting accident occurred on July 21 in Illinois, Midwest United States, when 34-year-old David Schultheis aimed at a hawk inside a brick building and accidentally shot his 14-year-old daughter, Emma. She was taken to a hospital in St. Louis but did not survive the injury. According to authorities,......

Trump threatens military action in Chicago

Donald Trump once again threatened military intervention in Chicago on Saturday, the third-largest city in the United States, while Democratic leaders denounced him as a “dictator in the making.” On his Truth Social account, Trump posted a message stating, “Chicago will understand......

88 Countries suspend postal services with the United States

A total of 88 countries have either fully or partially suspended their postal services to the United States, causing a drop of over 80% in mail traffic to the country following the imposition of new tariffs by Washington, the United Nations postal agency announced on Saturday. The Universal Postal Union......

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