Existing home sales in the US unexpectedly fell 2.4% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, missing expectations for a summer increase....
Zelensky is put on screen at the 2026 Berlinale Festival, which started on July 12th and runs to the 22nd, and receives a standing ovation. The Berlinale is a major...
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The world is a little safer today. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at the age of 71 the day after he visited Ukraine’s drone...
QUESTION: You said the the US is not certain of victory against Iran. Could you explain that view? Sam ANSWER: George Washington did lose more battles than he won...
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ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 813.88 points or 1.20% to 68,557.73 • Shanghai decreased 40.426 points or...
