• Grid operator in US central states warns of potential rolling blackouts
    By Tim McLaughlin July 20 (Reuters) – The regional U.S. grid operator for 14 central states warned on Monday evening that it could order rolling blackouts because the power system was on the brink of an electricity shortfall due to record demand. Several power plants unexpectedly tripped offline, leaving reserve margins razor thin amid a […]
  • Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week
    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees. The panel that sets the party’s voting order could make that determination as early as Friday when it […]
  • Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students
    The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school. Justice Department officials announced the new review Monday, saying Harvard’s foreign funding disclosures “raised concerns” about […]
  • US military says it’s carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed bombings followed the death of another American service member, and came after Iran launched attacks on American allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, home […]
  • Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
    By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin, Simon Lewis and David Brunnstrom GENEVA/WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) –  The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a campaign by diplomats and U.N. officials to persuade the United States to maintain support, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.  Eight […]