Biggs wins Arizona GOP primary for governor
July 21, 2026 |
Politics and US
Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump-endorsed conservative and former House Freedom Caucus chair, won Arizona’s Republican primary for governor. He will face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a closely watched battleground-state race.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost US $37.5 billion
July 21, 2026 |
Politics and US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and warned that military training could be cut without urgent funding. Democrats challenged the size and process of the Pentagon’s request as fighting continued in the Middle East.
Hegseth defends Iran war funding before Senate panel
July 21, 2026 |
Politics and US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine urged senators to approve billions in new funding for the Iran war and military readiness. The hearing came after three U.S. service members died over the weekend and lawmakers in both parties raised questions about the conflict’s cost and direction.

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Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

By News Masher on July 1, 2026

Actor Danny Glover, 79, said in an NBC “Today” interview that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. He and his family said they hope speaking publicly will help reduce stigma around the disease.

Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting File $500 Million Lawsuit Against Paramount Pictures Alleging Sexual Exploitation and Distribution of Nude Images of Adolescent Children.

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Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting File $500 Million Lawsuit Against Paramount Pictures Alleging Sexual Exploitation and Distribution of Nude Images of Adolescent Children.

By News Masher on January 4, 2023

Two stars of the 1968 movie “Romeo and Juliet,” Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, have filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for more than $500…

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
July 21, 2026 |
Politics, Tech and World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief after days of protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi was named the new army chief.
US HIV funding cuts disrupt global care, report finds
July 21, 2026 |
Health and World
A new amfAR report says U.S. cuts to PEPFAR have closed more than 1,700 HIV service sites and cost more than 16,000 jobs across 46 countries. The State Department disputes the findings, saying the program has grown stronger under clearer direction.
Israeli strike kills family of six in Gaza City
July 21, 2026 |
Crime and World
Local medics said at least 12 Palestinians were killed in three Israeli strikes in Gaza, including a family of six in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative in the family’s home strike and was reviewing the results.