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Freddie Mac reported that the average rate on a 30-year mortgage increased to 6.49% this week, matching the rate from two weeks prior.

Migrants deported from the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea report being housed in a hotel also used to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient. The facility, owned by Equatorial Guinea's president, holds 17 detainees from multiple countries under a Trump administration deportation agreement, with no protective measures provided despite the potential health risk.

US jobless aid filings decreased to 215,000 last week. Layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America. The results were announced by the Associated Press.

Sirens sounded for a third time in Bahrain as Iran retaliates against US airstrikes. The event was reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates by the Associated Press.

The US military has ended its latest round of airstrikes targeting Iran, having struck approximately 90 targets. The announcement was made from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to the Associated Press.

Bahrain sounded missile alert sirens again as Iran retaliates against US airstrikes targeting it. The incident occurred in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Associated Press.

Kuwait activated missile alert sirens, warning of a potential Iranian attack. Similar sirens were reported in Bahrain and Qatar. The alert was reported by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Missile alerts were issued in Bahrain and Qatar following a new round of U.S. airstrikes against Iran. The Associated Press reported the incident from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

President Donald Trump referred to Iran as 'cuckoo' and stated the U.S. is preparing for additional strikes against the country. He claimed the ceasefire with Iran was over after attacks on American military sites and threatened to target civilian infrastructure, including power and desalination plants, as retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump called Iran 'cuckoo' and warned the US is preparing for additional strikes. He stated the ceasefire was over after Iran attacked American military sites and threatened to target civilian infrastructure and seize Kharg Island as retaliation for attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump referred to Iran as 'cuckoo' and stated the U.S. is preparing for additional strikes against the country. He claimed the ceasefire was over after Iran attacked American military sites and threatened to target civilian infrastructure, including power and desalination plants, as well as Kharg Island.

Insurers in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) program propose a median 14% premium increase for 2027, citing rising healthcare costs, regulatory changes, and expired pandemic subsidies. Middle-class enrollees without subsidies will face significant cost increases, adding to a 20% median rise in 2026.

Two girls were seriously injured in an incident at Welfen high school in Schongau, southern Germany. A 16-year-old boy was arrested as a suspect, but Bavarian police did not specify the weapon used. The incident occurred in a town southwest of Munich with over 12,000 inhabitants.

Trump announced that the US will provide a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems overseas for Ukraine to counter Russia. The statement was reported from Ankara, Turkey by the Associated Press.

Victor Marx holds a narrow 2,000-vote lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in the Colorado Republican governor primary, but the race remains uncalled due to pending ballot cures for signature issues. With 518,000 ballots counted, Marx has 39.8% to Kirkmeyer's 39.5%, while Scott Bottoms trails with 20.7%.

Rahm Emanuel will deliver a speech in Tel Aviv criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for significant changes in the U.S.-Israel relationship. The speech highlights a shift in Democratic sentiment, with 58% of Democrats now believing the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel, and includes proposals for sanctions against Israeli entities and ending U.S. defense subsidies.

Rahm Emanuel will criticize Benjamin Netanyahu in a Tel Aviv speech, urging significant changes in the U.S.-Israel relationship. He proposes sanctions on Israelis attacking Palestinians and ending U.S. subsidies to Israel's defense budget. The speech reflects a shift in Democratic support, with 58% of Democrats believing the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.

A woman claimed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner assaulted her in 2021 while he was drunk, leading to withdrawn endorsements and Democratic Party leaders urging him to step down. Platner denied the allegation but said he would consider his campaign's next steps as the race faces turmoil.

Iranian state television reported an attack on a liquified natural gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after it ignored warnings, according to an Associated Press (AP) report from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The British military reported that a tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The incident was reported by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

New federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act enrollments across many U.S. states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees over the past year. The data represents the first complete 50-state breakdown of enrollment changes following January 2023.

Democrats are withdrawing their endorsements of Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, following a sexual assault allegation. The development is reported by the Associated Press.

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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces accusations of sexual assault from a former partner, Jenny Racicot, who claims he forced her to have sex while drunk in 2021. Platner denies the allegations and is reflecting on his campaign's next steps, having canceled town halls. Maine Democrats may replace him by July 27 if he withdraws by July 13.

A woman accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, claiming he forced her after she told him to stop. Platner denied the allegation and paused his campaign, canceling town halls in Maine.

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized during the Senate's session break with no details released about his condition. His office states he is 'continuing his recovery' but has not confirmed his return to the Capitol or provided specifics about his health. The senator has a history of hospitalizations in recent years, including a concussion in 2023 and a wrist injury last year.

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs globally, including 1,600 at its Xbox division, as part of a reorganization to 'reset' its gaming business amid heightened competition and a 'hardware crisis.' Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated the division operates at significantly lower margins compared to similar platform and publishing businesses.

Iran begins a procession in its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event is reported by the Associated Press.

Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper under the Department of Defense, faces restrictions on editorial independence under the Trump administration. Pentagon officials have imposed content bans and expressed intent to eliminate 'woke distractions,' raising concerns about the paper becoming a propaganda tool.

A performer at the funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a large crowd in Tehran. Mohammad Rasouli, a poet, made the remarks during the ceremony, which also included calls for 'Death to America!' and 'Death to Israel!' The event could strengthen Iran’s theocracy and its new leadership amid ongoing war-related negotiations.

Thousands gathered for the funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran.

Iran's dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace, and daily life in Tehran. His body will be transported to cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq as mourners commemorate his life.

Iran’s dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace, and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate his leadership. Khamenei led Iran for decades with an iron fist while confronting the West.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and second-round draft picks in 2031 and 2032. The Wizards, who recently added Trae Young and Anthony Davis, now have Ayton as a rim protector alongside Davis and Alex Sarr. The Lakers are also acquiring Walker Kessler from Utah as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving first-round picks and swaps.

The Charlotte Hornets acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets in a trade pending league approval. The move provides Houston with roster flexibility and a $13 million trade exception, while Charlotte now holds 20 second-round picks over seven years. Finney-Smith, 33, averaged 3.3 points per game last season.

A Maine couple used their pickup truck to rescue a moose calf from a charging bear during a fishing trip, allowing the calf to reunite with its mother. Todd Malcolm drove the truck between the predator and the calf to prevent the bear from catching it, while his wife captured photos from inside the vehicle.

A last-minute software issue delayed NASA's satellite rescue mission, but the problem was resolved, allowing another launch attempt. The mission, led by Northrop Grumman and Katalyst Space Technologies, aims to save the Swift Observatory from crashing by October. NASA paused the telescope's operations to preserve its orbit, and the salvage operation is valued at $30 million.

The FBI has ordered 260 staff members to Georgia to assist in its 2020 election investigation in Fulton County. A memo requests a surge of analysts and specialists, emphasizing the investigation as a priority. Agents previously seized hundreds of ballot boxes in January.