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The White House announced a defense deployment to Israel amid ongoing threats. Officials say the deployment likely involves U.S. troops. AP Images

White House discloses effort to protect Israel likely involves US troops

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly informed G-7 leaders that Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel soon. AP Images

US tells G7 world leaders Iran could attack Israel in next 24 hours: Report

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially name her running mate for the 2024 election within hours. Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours

An Olympian's food review at the Olympic Village is making chocolate muffins go viral on social media, becoming the star of the Paris Games. Coup de Pattes

‘Olympic Muffin Man’ making chocolate muffins the star of Paris Games

The U.S. has officially recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's election. Getty Images

US recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuela’s election

Reporter Even Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan are back in the U.S. after the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War. Getty Images

Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia

The EU's AI Act went into effect on Thursday, Aug. 1, as governments try to catch up on regulating the growing sector. Straight Arrow News

First-of-its-kind AI law goes into effect in EU; US companies in the crosshairs

In the largest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union, a prominent American journalist and former Marine are heading home. AP Images

US, Russia secure largest prisoner swap deal since fall of Soviet Union

A new study found social media can harm minors' identity development, as the U.S. Congress pushes to pass social media bills protecting kids. Getty Images

Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study

According to internal data, border apprehensions fell to their lowest level since September 2020, during the Trump administration. Getty Images

Border apprehensions at lowest level since September 2020

Destroyed buildings and vehicles following an Israeli airstrike in the Mawasi area of the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on July 13. Getty Images

Israel claims to have killed Hamas military leader in strike

Russia has freed Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap, reports say. AP Images

Russia frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan in major prisoner swap: Reports

Iran's supreme leader has ordered a strike on Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Getty Images

Iran’s supreme leader issues order for Iran to strike Israel: Report

The alleged 9/11 mastermind behind the 2001 terror attacks has reached a plea deal with the U.S. to avoid the death penalty. Getty Images

Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was in Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president. A short time later, he was dead. Getty Images

Israel ‘reshuffles the cards’ in killing of Hamas leader

Dozens are killed and hundreds arrested as protests continue following the presidential election, demanding transparency in vote counting. Getty Images

Riots over Venezuela’s presidential election continue

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense." Getty Images

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

The U.S. is the closest is has been to facing an adversary in years, but the military is the weakest its been since the end of the Cold War. DVIDS

US military isn’t prepared for global conflict

Two boxers who were disqualified from world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in the Olympics. Getty Images

Boxers who failed gender tests last year cleared to compete in Paris

Israel Defense Forces confirmed that they struck a target in Beirut in retaliation against a Hezbollah commander. AP Images

Israel reveals it’s behind strike in Beirut, targeted Hezbollah commander

The World Health Organization said that over 103,000 cases of lice and scabies, and 65,000 cases of skin rashes have been reported in Gaza. AP Images

Skin diseases spread in Gaza tent camps as sanitation crisis worsens

U.S. will arm Ukrainian F-16s with advanced weaponry, including air-to-ground munitions and precision-guided bombs to help with air defense. Getty Images

US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities

Animal rights activists are protesting a bill passed in Turkey allowing for the culling of millions of stray dogs across the country. Reuters

Turkey’s government wants to cull millions of stray dogs despite protests

The girls were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class when an intruder entered the studio wielding a knife. Getty Images

Taylor Swift reacts to girls stabbed to death in UK at Swift-themed dance class