DeSantis Defies Florida Legislature, Vetoes Two Bills That Passed Without a Single 'No' Vote
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed two unanimously approved bipartisan bills that would have imposed new safety rules for electric bicycles and scooters while expanding opportunities for high school students to volunteer at polling places.
Latin Times 4 min read
Why Venezuela’s ‘doublet’ earthquakes were so devastating
The tremors that hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening have killed nearly 600 people and injured thousands. The disaster consisted of a rare phenomenon called a “doublet”, meaning a quick succession of two major “twin” earthquakes.
France 24 5 min read
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Sephora introduces major change to present a ‘calmer shopping environment’
Most neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says
The Independent UK 3 min read
Doomsday Preachers Warn Global Tectonic Chaos, Including 90-Year Record California Quake, Signals 'End of Days'
A rapid succession of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, California, Japan and beyond has fuelled fresh Doomsday warnings from fringe Christian groups, even as seismologists insist the events are unconnected.
International Business Times UK 6 min read
Miami Marlins track down viral ‘very good boy’ who watched as rival pup enjoyed on a hot dog at a game
‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
The Independent UK 2 min read
Republican Missouri Treasurer Resigns After Allegedly Using Grindr to Contact Underage Teen
Benton County Treasurer Richard Renno resigned after facing felony charges related to using Grindr to communicate with a minor. The Attorney General sought his removal, citing public trust concerns.
International Business Times UK 4 min read
Elon Musk Leads Individual Billionaire Donors as $1.3B Poured Into 2026 US Midterm Elections Cycle
Billionaire donations like Elon Musk's for the 2026 midterms raise concerns over influence, as Bernie Sanders calls for banning super PACs to protect democracy.
International Business Times UK 4 min read
Where is Lionel Richie Now? Fans Pray for Singer After Devastating Onstage Medical Emergency Forces Tour Halt
Lionel Richie postpones Chicago and Columbus shows after a dizzy spell in St Paul forces him offstage, leaving fans asking where he is now and sending waves of support online.
International Business Times UK 6 min read
SI:AM | USMNT Still in Good Shape for Knockout Stage After Loss to Türkiye
The team that lost the group stage finale isn’t the same one that will take the field next week in the round of 32.
Sports Illustrated 5 min read
Two SSI payments in July, none in August? Find your July 2026 Social Security and SSI payment date and see when your SSA benefits will arrive
Social Security July 2026 payment schedule: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is usually paid on the first day of each month. In 2026, July 1 falls on a Wednesday, so recipients will receive their July payment as scheduled. But because August 1 falls on a Saturday, the SSA will send August's…
The Economic Times 6 min read