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Billionaires Prepare $87 Million Ad Campaign to Block California Wealth Tax

A coalition backed by the Google co-founder Sergey Brin and wealthy tech investors is trying to neutralize a…

Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary

Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now…

Bridges and Water Plants Attacked as Iran War Escalates

Also, U.S. start-up activity is booming. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino

Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.

Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major

Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.

Star speedcubers square off at European championship

More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.

Who Really Has the 2026 Midterms Cash Edge?

The fund-raising race is tighter than it seems.

Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech

Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were…

Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike

Palestinian health and civil defense officials said at least eight people were killed while attending a funeral. Israel's…

On Fire. Again.

There were orange skies in 2023, 2025 and now again in 2026. Over the last few years, one…