The Washington Times

13/07/2026

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.

13/07/2026

An off-duty member of the Chilean navy driving a private vehicle crashed into an open-air market in the coastal city of Vina del Mar Sunday, killing several people, the navy said in a statement.

An off-duty member of the Chilean navy driving a private vehicle crashed into an open-air market in the coastal city of Vina del Mar Sunday, killing several people, the navy said in a statement.

13/07/2026

A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.

A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.

13/07/2026

An Afghan refugee charged in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., last fall has been hospitalized. Federal officials stated the defendant is in serious condition after refusing food and water for an extended period behind bars. https://trib.al/oUygeHI

13/07/2026

The U.S. and Iran are offering conflicting accounts on the status of the Strait of Hormuz following intense military exchanges. While President Trump stated the waterway is open after U.S. strikes, Tehran claims it is closed until further notice. https://trib.al/qGGXBN2

The U.S. and Iran on Sunday offered starkly different perspectives on the status of the Strait of Hormuz, as both sides seem poised to continue a cycle of deadly retaliatory attacks over control of the waterway.

12/07/2026

OMB Director Russ Vought told Congress that a formal final report for the Department of Government Efficiency is not necessary following its July 4 shutdown. Critics continue to question the administration's multi billion dollar savings estimates, calling the data unverified. https://trib.al/eEuvFbD

12/07/2026

All 50 states have joined a federal program designed to address the nationwide foster home shortage. The initiative replaces traditional paperwork reviews with direct support for recruiting families.

All 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have joined a federal initiative to balance the ratio of licensed foster homes and children in foster care.

12/07/2026

Meta removed a new AI tool that allowed users to generate images using public photos from other Instagram accounts. The company canceled the feature following swift pushback from creative unions and talent agencies.

Meta has axed a feature in its new AI image generation model that allowed users on Instagram to create images drawing on the publicly available media of other users.

12/07/2026

Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit allows state Democrats to select a replacement candidate before the upcoming July deadline. https://trib.al/kkhRBl0

12/07/2026

FIFA is selling preserved sections of grass from the pitch of the upcoming 2026 World Cup final match for 450 dollars.

FIFA is selling sections of grass from the pitch that will be used for the final match of the 2026 World Cup on July 19 on its website for $450.