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• Terry Savage: New student loan rules

  08-07-2026 22:45 via article.wn.com
  New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more ......
  
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• World Cup 2026 : France and Morocco prepare for quarter-final clash

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  For the second World Cup in a row, France and Morocco...
  
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• US strikes Iran again as Tehran targets Gulf states, putting truce at risk

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  US strikes Iran again as Tehran targets Gulf states, putting truce at risk ......
  
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• US strikes China-Iran rail corridor in Golestan; Tehran bombards American bases

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  US strikes China-Iran rail corridor in Golestan; Tehran bombards American bases ......
  
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• U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United...
  
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• Sri Lanka Easter Bombings: How a Terror Attack Turned Into a Deep-State Political Thriller

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Colombo: Suresh Sallay, a retired Sri Lankan major general and counterterrorism expert, has addressed the Pentagon and the United Nations on subjects including social media’s role in “radicalisation, extremism and terrorism”.But the island’s former spy chief was himself arrested under anti-terrorism laws in February and accused by the government of masterminding the deadliest attack against civilians in Sri Lanka’s history.The so-called Easter bombings on April 21,
  
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• Soccer fans in China are rooting for Norway's Erling Haaland, their ‘Ha Bao'

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  There may not be any Chinese players at this year’s World Cup, but China has found its own soccer hero: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. The 6-foot-4 Manchester City star is a sensation on Chinese social media, where fans affectionately refer to him as “Ha Bao,” which translates to “Baby Ha.” Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE “I never thought I’d end up liking another footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo,” Gum Li, a 34-year-ol
  
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• Russian oil tankers burn as Ukrainian drones unleash another wave of attacks: Watch

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Ukraine's military said on Thursday that it struck 12 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight. It also added that the attack was part of its efforts to disrupt Russia's military supply routes and cut off support to Russian-occupied Crimea.In a statement on Telegram, Ukraine's general staff said, “The vessels...
  
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• Real-life 'Three Musketeers' mystery deepens after excavation blunder destroys key evidence

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Months after archaeologists were abuzz about the possible...
  
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• Pakistan K2 Airways cargo plane’s final 3 minutes reveal a terrifying plunge before it disappeared

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  The K2 Airways Boeing...
  
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• Oman against mandatory transit fees in Strait of Hormuz, backs voluntary arrangements

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Oman does not support imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but is open to exploring voluntary arrangements related to navigational support services, an Omani representative said here on Thursday. Speaking during the 137th session of the...
  
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• New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks don't mean a ......
  
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• Nasa captures stunning view of Super Typhoon Bavi from space

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  For people living across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, early July brought another reminder of how quickly conditions can change in the western Pacific. Super Typhoon Bavi arrived as an exceptionally powerful storm, crossing near the islands with destructive winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal flooding. According to Nasa, the cyclone reached its greatest strength as it passed through the region, becoming the third Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026.Satellite imagery captured during
  
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• Jordan says intercepted 8 missiles launched from Iran

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  AMMAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's air defense systems shot down eight missiles launched from Iran toward Jordanian territory...
  
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• Jeb Bush praises Trump for crippling Iran’s military, but warns of ‘threat’ to US from ...

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush praised President Donald Trump for his efforts...
  
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• Indian-origin US doctor who drove family off cliff in Tesla walks free after therapy

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Indian-origin US doctor who drove family off cliff in Tesla walks free after therapy ......
  
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• Illinois \u2018reviewing\u2019 DOJ\u2019s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Elections said Wednesday it is “reviewing” a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice threatening criminal prosecution of any official who allows noncitizens to cast ballots and requesting information about how the state intends to prevent noncitizens voting. kAm%96 =6EE6C[ 52E65 %F6D52J[ yF=J f[ H2D 255C6DD65 E@ x$qt tI64FE:G6 s:C64E@C q6C?256EE6 |2EE96HD] xE H2D D:>:=2C E@ =6EE6CD C6A@CE65=J D6
  
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• Hormuz Shipping Stalls After US and Iran Fighting Resumes

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have ground to a near-halt after the latest...
  
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• Hawaii released axis deer for recreational hunting in the 1860s, but with few predators, the animals multiplied into tens of thousands, stripping vegetation, damaging farms and accelerating erosion across Maui

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  The introduction of a once-valued game species eventually became a serious invasive-species problem in Hawaii. The axis deer (Axis axis) are native to the Indian subcontinent, and in the 19th century, they were brought to Hawaii for recreational hunting. As the population of axis deer kept growing, this species spread across many islands in Hawaii, including the island of Maui, which offered plenty of food and a comfortable climate without any predators.Today, axis deer are recognised as a major
  
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• Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  U.S. markets are mixed and oil prices rose modestly as Iran and the U.S. launched fresh attacks in the Middle East that threatened a deal intended to help end the war. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.1% before the ......
  
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• DHS secretary touts security operation to protect World Cup fans

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
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• Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on fraud and ...

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Olivia Olander Chicago Tribune A federal grand jury indicted Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons of Urbana on Tuesday on wire fraud and other charges. kAmw6C 9FD32?5[ r92>A2:8? r@F?EJ r=6C< 2?5 #64@C56C p2C@? p>>@?D[ :D 492C865 :? E96 D2>6 :?5:4E>6?E H:E9 4@?DA:C24J E@ @3DECF4E ;FDE:46 2?5 2 D6A2C2E6 4@F?E @7 @3DECF4E:@? @7 ;FDE:46]k^Am kAmr2C@= p>>@?D[ 7:CDE 6=64E65 :? a_`c[ “56G:D65 2 D496>6 E@ 567C2F5” E96 DE2E6 DE2CE:?8 2C@F?5 a_`f[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? :?5:4
  
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• Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers. ......
  
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• California accidentally introduced the olive fruit fly in 1998, and within five years, it had spread across every olive-growing region, forcing growers into permanent pest-control programs that transformed the state's olive industry.

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  While the tiny bug, about the size of a grain of rice, drew little concern when it appeared in Southern California in 1998, few expected it to become such a serious problem. Bactrocera oleae, the olive fruit fly, is an invasive species native to the Mediterranean region that quickly spread to California's olive-growing areas. It posed a serious threat to an agricultural sector that had long avoided its most damaging pest.Unlike some of the pests in agriculture that target multiple products, the
  
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• Bus crashes into building in Maryland, injuring 33: 'Like a war scene'

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  A bus slammed into a building in a crash that involved several other vehicles and sent nearly three dozen people to hospitals in Maryland on July 8, authorities said. The Baltimore County Fire Department received reports of the bus crash shortly before 6 p.m. on July 8, Fire Chief Joseph Dixon told reporters. It happened on the 1500 block...
  
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• Britain's sandy beaches are vanishing faster as storms intensify, but researchers say a network of offshore breakwaters could buy coastlines precious decades by slowing erosion

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Throughout history, Britain’s coastlines have been shaped by tides, waves and winds, but severe storms have made new ways of protecting homes and other buildings increasingly urgent.One affected area is Thorpeness in Suffolk, where officials are developing a long-term plan with new measures. Due to the rapid erosion of the coastline, people started thinking about how to save their houses in the future. In addition to traditional ways of preventing erosion, offshore breakwaters can be used.
  
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• Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' 'Holding Out For A Hero' singer, dies at 75

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache," has died. She was 75. ......
  
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• A wonderful world of wine: Local wineries, vineyards produce large variety of styles

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  Vineyards and wineries are surprising places. They allow us to slow down, breathe and sip wine that is made artfully and with intention. Often, food is offered, there’s music to hear and the weather can be mild or rainy or ......
  
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• A Hezbollah veteran is hunting Jews in US courts — we just named him to ...

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  I have spent 25 years dragging terrorist groups, their leaders and their bankers into courtrooms and taking their money for their victims. I know what a terror operation looks like when it puts on a suit. This week my NGO, the Shurat HaDin Law Center, placed a complaint on the desk of the Attorney General of the United States, and I will say plainly what our petition documents in eight pages of receipts: The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation is a hunting operation. Its prey is Jews. Let the re
  
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• A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a ...

  09-07-2026 15:17 via article.wn.com
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. ......
  
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