A majority of people in Germany support recognizing a Palestinian state, a move the federal government there rejects, according to a new poll, Haaretz reported. The survey by the Forsa Institute for the foreign policy journal Internationale Politik found 54% of respondents favored recognition, while 31% opposed it. The poll...
Californians by the Millions Could Lose Medicaid Under Work Requirement
Millions of Californians may lose health coverage due to a new federal Medicaid work requirement, the first imposed nationwide in the program’s 60-year history, the LA Times reported. Backed by President Donald Trump and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, the rule requires adults to prove they are working, in school,...
Israeli Settlers Attacked Gaza-Bound Aid Convoy, Jordan Says
Jordan accused Israeli settlers of attacking a Gaza-bound aid convoy Wednesday, delaying its arrival in violation of signed agreements, according to The Jerusalem Post. Government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani told Reuters that 30 humanitarian aid trucks were obstructed, calling on Israel to take firm action against those responsible. It was the...
Slovenia Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Weapons Trade with Israel
Slovenia announced it will ban all weapons trade with Israel over the war in Gaza, becoming the first European Union country to impose such a measure, The Times of Israel reported. The Slovenian government said the move was necessary as “people... are dying because humanitarian aid is systematically denied them,”...
Moody’s Chief Economist: Trump Policies Pushing US Toward Recession
A leading economist warned that the United States is nearing a recession, citing tariffs and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump, Mediaite reported. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said recent data signals a weakening economy, with consumer spending stagnant, construction and manufacturing contracting, and job losses looming. “The...
Record Number of Senate Democrats Vote to Block Israel Weapons Sales
A record number of U.S. Senate Democrats, more than half the caucus, voted last week to block U.S. military sales to Israel amid growing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, The Hill reported. Two resolutions, introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), failed largely along party lines. One aimed to...
High Noon Recalls Mislabeled Vodka Seltzers Shipped in Celsius Cans, NBC Reports
High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzers after discovering they were mistakenly labeled as Celsius Astro Vibe energy drinks. The company made the announcement in a post to the FDA's website, NBC reported. The affected cans, containing alcohol, were included in High Noon Beach Variety packs but bear...
Tariff Revenues Hit Record $150 Billion Amid Trump’s Trade Talks, Fox Business Reports
U.S. tariff revenues have surged to a record $150 billion this year, the Treasury Department says, as President Donald Trump nears a self-imposed global trade deadline, Fox Business reported. July alone brought in nearly $28 billion in customs duties, surpassing June’s $27 billion record. In January, tariff revenue was just...
US Approval of Israel’s Gaza Offensive Drops to 32%, Poll Shows
American approval of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has dropped to 32%, the lowest level since Gallup began tracking the issue in 2023, according to a new poll. Disapproval now stands at 60%, reflecting a sharp 10-point decline in approval since September. The July 7–21 survey shows deepening partisan divides....
Venezuelan Little League Team Denied Entry to US Over Travel Ban
A Venezuelan Little League team has been blocked from competing in the Senior League Baseball World Series after being denied U.S. travel visas under President Donald Trump’s travel ban, according to the Daily Beast. The Cacique Mara Little League team from Maracaibo had traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, two weeks early...