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Netanyahu’s Third White House Visit Brings Higher Stakes
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the White House, the United States issuing new trade threats, and Poland reinstating temporary border controls. Sweetening the Deal Israeli...

WATCH: Karoline Leavitt grilled over Pam Bondi’s broken pledge to release Jeffrey Epstein client list
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt In the wake of a new FBI memo claiming there was no client list of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, despite U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi saying she had it on her “desk right now to review,” the...

INDOT announces road closure for U.S. 50 in Martin/Lawrence counties
MARTIN/LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for U.S. 50 in Martin and Lawrence counties. Beginning on or around Monday, July 14, crews will close U.S. 50 near Shoals and Huron. This closure will occur...

“We’re Not Paying a Cent”: Canada Freezes $40 Million in Aid and Declares War on Tesla’s Controversial Operations
IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Tesla submitted nearly 8,700 subsidy requests in just 72 hours, draining funds meant for electric vehicle incentives. 🛑 The Canadian government froze $43.2 million in payments to Tesla and excluded the company from future subsidy...

'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump confirms additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin
The United States will send "more weapons" to Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on July 7, adding that he is disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We're gonna send some more weapons...

Video shows final moments of Marissa DiNapoli before ex-boyfriend’s murder arrest
The ex-boyfriend of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, has been arrested on suspicion of her murder after being detained while entering the U.S. from Mexico. Martin Mendoza Jr., 20, was the last person seen with DiNapoli before her body was found at a...

Family sues Village of Bedford Park after man steals squad car, USPS truck, hits family of 3
BEDFORD PARK, Il.. (WLS) -- The parents of two children hurt in a March crash are suing the Village of Bedford Park. In March, Miguel Alvarado crashed into the family's car with a stolen U.S. Postal Service truck in Bridgeview, police said. The...

How Trump’s Policies Are Reshaping Immigration Enforcement in Puerto Rico
In Barrio Obrero, a predominantly Dominican neighborhood in Puerto Rico, the chilling effect of unprecedented immigration raids in the U.S. territory has been paralyzing. With homes and businesses desolate, a truck with speakers has been cruising...

Trump's tariff letter to Korea raises both pressure, cautious hope for trade deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's letter on a steep tariff plan for Korea heaped more pressure on Seoul to make concessions in trade talks but raised cautious hope for the Asian country to pursue a breakthrough through an extended...

Guest Column: Our history of American progress marred by GOP’s backward budget
Since our nation’s independence, the American story has been one of hard-won progress. We’ve been fighting to build a country where hard work means you can support your family and build better opportunities for your kids. The Republican budget...

Bixler's last stand in the Korean War
During the Korean War, after losing the Cheonan area to North Korean forces, the U.S. 24th Infantry Division deployed its 21st Regiment along the Jeonui–Jochiwon line on July 9, 1950, launching a delaying operation using the rugged terrain of the...

June U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes head in different directions, reports AAR
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes were mixed in June, according to the new edition of the “Rail Industry Overview (RIO),” which was recently published by the Washington, D.C.-based Association of American Railroads (AAR). This free...
Trump dismisses Musk's threats of new political party amid ongoing feud
WASHINGTON, July 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's threats to form a third political party. "I'm saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN...

The ATA’s waning influence irks Its leader
The American Trucking Associations (ATA), once the pre-eminent voice of the trucking industry, is losing ground. Its president, Chris Spear, is not pleased. Last week, I posted on X a chart from SONAR, based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

MASSIVE CROWD EXPECTED FOR ASHLAND CONCERT THIS WEEKEND; KSP ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Traffic Advisory: Concert to Bring Heavy Congestion to US-60 in Boyd County ASHLAND, Ky. (July 7, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police is advising the public of expected traffic congestion on Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th, due to a...

Trump says US will resume weapon shipments to Ukraine days after pause
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Series Premiere of New Trucking Documentary Now Streaming
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nothing Without Trucking Films launched the first episode of a new documentary series titled DRIVEN that shines a spotlight on the dedicated trucking professionals who keep our nation rolling through...

The Only Japanese Pickup Truck With More Ground Clearance Than A Ram TRX
High-performance pickup trucks have changed the way enthusiasts think about utility vehicles. Once designed strictly for hauling and towing, modern pickups have evolved into off-road machines capable of tackling extreme terrain while offering...

UPDATED: Houthis Attack Commercial Ship in the Red Sea, Israeli Forces Strike Targets in Yemen
Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles The Houthis attacked a commercial ship for the first time in approximately seven months, causing the crew aboard to abandon ship, the Yemen-based group announced via social media Monday. MV Magic Seas, a Greek-operated...

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthis
Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after an attack Sunday targeting a Liberian-flagged...