TODAY'S NEWS FLASH:
Ms. Rachel’s $3,000 Donation to Michigan’s Abdul El Sayed Reveals Troubling Pattern
Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for Critical White House Talks on Iran Strategy
New York Mayor Faces Jewish Community Criticism Over Gaza Genocide Remarks
Elder Care Wages Rise as Trump Ends TPS for Haitian Workers
Do NOT order these 4 fish at a restaurant (bad for your heart)
While fresh, wild-caught fish is usually a top-tier choice for heart health, ordering the wrong kind off a restaurant menu can backfire fast.
In fact, four common restaurant fish dishes are packed with hidden toxins, inflammatory oils, or heavy metals that can spell disaster for your cardiovascular system.
If you’re eating out anytime soon, you need to know which ones to avoid before opening the menu.
Political Landscape
Graham Sanctions Bill Gains Momentum with Bipartisan Senate Support
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 has secured 62 co-sponsors, clearing the filibuster threshold. The legislation includes provisions for 100% tariffs on major Russian oil buyers including China and India, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure on Moscow.
House Republicans Face Midterm Anxiety as Summer Recess Begins
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican lawmakers head home for summer recess amid troubling poll numbers and voter skepticism over the Iran conflict. Some GOP members are dreading constituent meetings just months before crucial midterm elections.
Global Impact
US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Middle East Death Toll Climbs
The June ceasefire between Washington and Tehran collapsed on July 8, with regional casualties now estimated between 8,975 and 18,309 killed across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf states. Both sides have resumed military operations after weeks of relative calm.
Taiwan Detains Nvidia Employee in China Chip Smuggling Probe
Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee and searched the company's offices as a widening investigation into AI chip smuggling to China reaches the American chipmaker directly. The case underscores growing tensions over semiconductor export controls.
Economic Pulse
Samsung Lands $200 Billion Broadcom Deal for Next-Gen AI Chips
Samsung has secured one of the largest semiconductor deals ever disclosed—a five-year partnership covering HBM4 memory, 2nm foundry manufacturing, and advanced packaging. The agreement positions Samsung as a major player in the AI chip manufacturing race.
Fed Rate Decision Day: FOMC Meets Amid Inflation Turmoil
The Federal Reserve kicks off its July 28-29 meeting with markets pricing a 30-40 percent chance of a rate hike. Surging oil prices and new tariffs have added fresh uncertainty to the inflation outlook, putting pressure on policymakers.
Quick Takes
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against hackers who allegedly stole unreleased music, photographs, and videos from her collaborators, accusing them of causing irreparable harm.
Model Brooks Nader and actor Taron Egerton have called it quits after four months together, with sources saying Nader is 'living her best single life' and embracing Euro Summer in St. Tropez.
Below Deck Mediterranean's Luke Brumer departed Akira One early after the soiled sheets scandal overshadowed crew dynamics, with Captain Sandy Yawn commending his decision to step aside.
Worth Checking Out
Can't shut your brain off at night? MIT sleep researchers developed a technique called the "sleep signal reset." Do this 20 minutes before bed.
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