UPI News Agency

07/15/2025

The FBI is seeking info on 3 Iranian intel officers accused in the 2007 abduction of ex-agent Bob Levinson. Up to $25M in rewards offered.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/15/iranian-intelligence-bob-levinson/2251752602627/

The FBI is seeking information on three Iranian intelligence officers accused of abducting retired FBI special agent Robert A. "Bob" Levinson in 2007.

07/15/2025

New data show deforestation is surging in Brazil and Peru, threatening progress made in the Amazon. May alone saw a 51% spike in Brazil.
🔗 https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/07/15/brazil-amazon-rainforest-deforestation/2301752594266/

The Amazon rainforest -- considered one of the world's most important climate regulators - continues to face serious threats in 2025.

07/15/2025

🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in Lebanon, including 5 Hezbollah fighters and 7 Syrian civilians, in Bekaa Valley attack targeting Radwan Forces. Hezbollah calls it a “horrific massacre.”
🔗 https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/07/15/lebanon-lebanon-hezbollah-israel-airstrikes/2011752595648/

07/14/2025

Pickles, pierogies & pickle beer? Yes, please. 🥒
Picklesburgh brings tangy treats and briny flair back to downtown Pittsburgh with live music, a giant Heinz pickle balloon, and the fan-favorite Dill-Cathlon.
📸 15 photos that are kind of a big dill: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/Photos/Picklesburgh-brings-briny-fun-food-flair-to-Pittsburgh/15605/

Picklesburgh returns to downtown Pittsburgh on July 13, 2025, with a tangy twist on summer fun. The event featured pickle pierogies, pickle beer, the massive Heinz pickle balloon, and even a mechanical riding pickle. Live music, local vendors and the ever-competitive Dill-Cathlon make this one truly...

07/14/2025

📉 The VA says layoffs are off the table -- but internal contracts and staff departures say otherwise.

Despite promising no mass layoffs, the Department of Veterans Affairs is quietly cutting up to 30,000 jobs, raising alarms from nurses and unions who fear veteran care will suffer. Legal challenges and congressional confusion only deepen the crisis.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/14/veterans-affairs-layoffs/2031752266989/

Despite an apparent reversal on mass layoffs, the Department of Veterans Affairs is quietly advancing a large-scale workforce reduction, prompting legal challenges, staff unrest and warnings from frontline nurses.

07/11/2025

🩸 Dexter’s not dead... just different.
Michael C. Hall says "Dexter: Resurrection" explores what happens when a killer loses his penance and reclaims his true self. Harrison, Batista and Harry are all back in the mix.
Watch the sequel series now on Showtime & Paramount+.
👉 Read the full UPI interview: https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2025/07/11/michael-c-hall-dexter-resurrection-interview/8531752083353/

Michael C. Hall told UPI the titular serial killer's murder of an innocent man at the end of "New Blood" continues to have dire ramifications in "Dexter: Resurrection," particularly concerning his teen son Harrison.

07/10/2025

Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday
🎉 Moo Deng, the internet’s favorite "bouncy pig," just turned 1! The beloved pygmy hippo was honored with a 44-pound cake, adoring fans, and a four-day party at a Thai zoo. 🦛💖
Her fans call themselves "Mooniacs" and say fame hasn’t changed her one bit.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/10/thailand-Moo-Deng-birthday-Khao-Kheow-Open-Zoo/1481752166459/

Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who took the internet by storm, celebrated her first birthday Thursday at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.

07/10/2025

Amanda Anisimova defeats world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final -- her first Grand Slam final appearance 🇺🇸
https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2025/07/10/england-Amanda-Anisimova-upset-Aryna-Sabalenka-Wimbledon/48717521

A year ago, Amanda Anisimova failed to qualify for Wimbledon's main draw. On Thursday, the American provided a gutsy effort to upset the world's top player at the grass-court major and reach her first Grand Slam final.

07/10/2025

⚽ Paris Saint-Germain dominates Real Madrid 4-0 in a Club World Cup shocker!
Next up: the final showdown with Chelsea.
https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/Photos/FIFA-Club-World-Cup-Paris-Saint-Germain-defeats-Real-Madrid/15589/

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. defeated Real Madrid CF 4-0 during their FIFA Club World Cup semifinal match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 9, 2025. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. will face Chelsea F.C. in the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday.

07/10/2025

The DOJ is suing California over transgender athletes in women’s sports, claiming violations of Title IX. ⚖️🏃‍♀️
Trump’s administration calls it “illegal s*x discrimination.” California says: not so fast.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/09/California-Justice-Department-transgender-student-athlete-sports-Pam-Bondi-Gavin-Newsom/9821752081944/

The Trump administration is suing over alleged Title IX violations after California refused to comply with a federal order banning transgender student-athletes in women's sports.

07/10/2025

Dexter’s back (again) -- and this time, he’s navigating rehab, rideshare life and New York City. 🚖🔪
UPI reviewer Fred Topel says "Resurrection" is stronger than the original’s final seasons, even if it’s not quite a fresh start.
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2025/07/10/Dexter-Resurrection-TV-review/3531751995784/

"Dexter: Resurrection," starring Michael C. Hall and premiering Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime, takes the "Dexter: New Blood" revival in further interesting directions.

07/09/2025

A robot just performed a gallbladder removal with zero human help. 😳
The AI learned by watching surgery videos and followed voice commands in real time.
Welcome to the future of medicine.
🔗 https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/07/09/robotic-surgery-autonomous-gallbladder-removal/8541751908009/

Efforts to train robots to perform certain kinds of surgical procedures without human help have reached a "critical milestone" with a successful gallbladder removal procedure on a pig cadaver, researchers said Wednesday.