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Sean McCann is cheered on by proud parents Kate and Gerry as he swims in Commonwealth 400m freestyle final two decades after older sister Madeleine vanished

2026-07-25

His parents Kate and Gerry and twin sister Amelie looked on proudly as they cheered on the 21-year-old. Kate donned a shirt emblazoned with the song title ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’.

Who is Troy Jackson? Maine’s swap-in for Graham Platner in Senate race

2026-07-25

Democrats are betting Jackson’s rural roots, labor background and populist message can connect with voters as Republicans say he is a longtime lawmaker with a blustery past.

Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released

2026-07-25

Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir.

NYC 5-alarm fire injures at least 17 firefighters, others as blaze damages multiple apartment buildings

2026-07-25

5-alarm fire damages multiple buildings in Queens, injuring 17 firefighters and displacing families as 250 FDNY personnel battled the blaze.

At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria

2026-07-25

At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria

'Youth & students more important than any post': Amit Shah on Pradhan's resignation

2026-07-26

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the country and students are more important than any position. He reaffirmed the Modi government’s commitment to reforms against paper leaks. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak.…

Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War

2026-07-25

The change in the number to 14 from 18 this week has prompted scrutiny over the Defense Department’s accounting and reporting practices.

Eight found dead in Michigan home following fire, some with gunshot wounds

2026-07-25

Deputies are investigating a house fire in Michigan as arson in the aftermath of a possible murder-suicide after eight were found dead, some of them having been shot.

From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation

2026-07-25

Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it’s become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.