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Musk’s America PAC plans major Republican turnout push

Elon Musk’s political organization, America PAC, is preparing a major campaign aimed at increasing Republican voter turnout in the 2026 U.S. congressional elections, according to reporting by The New York Times. The

July 31, 2026

Politics

UEFA threatens boycott over FIFA private equity plan

UEFA has voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cup, unless FIFA abandons its controversial proposal to sell a minority stake in its competitions to private

July 31, 2026

Sport

Trump Moves to Block E-Waste Exports in Push for Critical Minerals

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to give federal officials greater authority to restrict exports of electronic waste containing critical minerals. The move is designed to encourage more recycling

July 31, 2026

Politics

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times as Paul Threatens Contempt Vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during a contentious Senate hearing, declining to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing ended with

July 31, 2026

Politics

Senate Advances Serco Executive to Lead TSA as Privatization Debate Intensifies

The U.S. Senate has advanced the nomination of David Cummins, a senior executive at British outsourcing company Serco, to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The move comes as President Donald Trump

July 31, 2026

Politics

Iran Linked Hackers Suspected in Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems

More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack in late July, raising fresh concerns about the security of critical U.S. infrastructure. The attacks reportedly disrupted computerized

July 31, 2026

Whats New

Lawmakers Demand Answers From Kennedy Over Gardasil Settlement

U.S. lawmakers are pressing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers over a potential conflict of interest involving litigation against Merck and its Gardasil HPV vaccine. Four Democratic senators, including Elizabeth

July 30, 2026

Politics

Celje Goes Electric as City Unveils Major Public Transport Upgrade

Celje is set to significantly expand and modernize its public transportation system as the city introduces its first electric buses and several new routes on August 1. The upgrade represents the biggest

July 30, 2026

Slovenia

Luka Dončić Brings the Lakers to Slovenia for a Unique Team Camp

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is taking his leadership role to another level by bringing his teammates to Slovenia for a four day minicamp in August. The gathering will combine basketball

July 30, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

UFC Arrives in Serbia as Belgrade Prepares for Historic Fight Night

Belgrade is preparing for a major weekend in international combat sports as the UFC makes its historic debut in Serbia on August 1. The event at Belgrade Arena will bring a full

July 30, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Tomaš Đurović Secures European Championship Spot in Birmingham

Montenegrin shot put record holder Tomaš Đurović has secured his place at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, earning one of the final qualifying positions in a closely contested European ranking.

July 30, 2026

Montenegro

Pljevlja Invests in Greener Public Spaces With €60,000 Project

Pljevlja is set to invest more than €60,000 in improving and expanding its green areas after the municipality and Montenegro’s Eco Fund signed an agreement supporting a new environmental protection project. The

July 30, 2026

Montenegro