South Dakota Republicans will hold a runoff election to choose their candidate for governor between Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden. Neither candidate reached the required 35% of votes in the June primary, so the runoff winner will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in the November general election.
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The runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Larry Rhoden is the current governor, having taken over in early 2025.
Toby Doeden is a businessman and the other top candidate in the primary.
Both were the leading vote-getters in the June 2 primary but did not reach 35% of votes.
The winner will represent the Republican Party in the November governor's race.
The Democrat running is former state Senator Dan Ahlers.
South Dakota is a strongly Republican state and has not had a Democratic governor since the 1970s.
Other candidates in the primary included U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and state House Speaker Jon Hansen.
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eBay and some former executives agreed to pay $56 million to a couple who were harassed after criticizing the company online. The harassment included threats and disturbing gifts, leading to criminal guilty pleas from seven former executives and a settlement with eBay.
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David and Ina Steiner ran a website that sometimes criticized eBay.
In 2019, former eBay executives harassed the Steiners with actions like sending a mask covered in pig’s blood and a funeral wreath.
The harassment also included threatening messages on social media and attempts to install a tracking device on their car.
Seven former eBay executives pleaded guilty to crimes related to the harassment between 2022 and 2024.
eBay was criminally charged, entered a deferred prosecution agreement, and agreed to pay a $3 million fine.
eBay and former executives agreed to pay the Steiners $56 million, including donations to nonprofits.
Former eBay CEO Wenig personally paid $1 million to a charity supporting free speech, in the name of Ina Steiner.
The settlement is meant to show that companies and executives cannot engage in harassment without consequences.
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The crypto industry has focused a lot on new technology, but lasting success now depends on strong and careful operations. Companies that serve big business customers must be reliable and consistent, not just innovative.
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Crypto companies have always valued new technology and innovation.
Core crypto technologies are growing mature and widely available.
Open-source software and AI help spread innovations quickly.
Competitive advantage now depends more on reliable and secure operations than on new tech.
Operational skills grow over time through experience and structured management.
Companies serving enterprise clients like banks focus on reliability over flashy features.
Selling to enterprises involves slower trust-building and careful, consistent delivery.
Product development should start by understanding customer problems, not just new tech possibilities.
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Ukraine’s foreign minister spoke with Iran’s top diplomat after Ukraine’s drone attack hit an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea. Both sides said they do not want to escalate the conflict, but Iran demands compensation for the attack that killed one sailor and injured another.
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Ukraine’s drone attack targeted a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iranian-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.
An Iranian commercial ship was hit, resulting in one sailor’s death and another’s injury.
Ukraine says the attack aimed to defend itself from Russia and was not meant to harm civilians.
Iran called the attack unacceptable and said it must be answered, blaming Israel for provoking it.
Ukraine’s foreign minister warned Iran to avoid escalating the situation and to stop supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Iran’s diplomat said Iran does not want escalation but demands restitution for losses.
Israeli and Ukrainian foreign ministers discussed threats posed by Iran and plan to deepen cooperation.
Senior Iranian officials warned that attacks on Iran have costs and mentioned Ukraine might face consequences.
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Henrique Capriles, a Venezuelan opposition leader, says U.S. President Donald Trump's public statements about Venezuela's interim government differ from actual U.S. actions. Capriles credits President Trump’s military operation on January 3, 2026, which captured Nicolás Maduro, as a key event that changed Venezuela’s political situation.
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Henrique Capriles has run twice for Venezuelan president and is a National Assembly member.
President Trump’s public tone toward interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has shifted from threats to praise.
Capriles separates Trump’s statements from the real U.S. policies toward Venezuela.
On January 3, 2026, U.S. Special Forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas during Operation Absolute Resolve.
Venezuelan officials reported 83 people killed and over 112 injured in the operation.
Maduro and his wife were taken to New York to face charges including drug trafficking and terrorism conspiracy.
Maduro’s trial is set for June 1, 2027, but may be rescheduled.
Capriles believes the military operation might not have happened if Maduro had accepted defeat in the 2024 election.
Capriles says President Trump took a big risk with the operation and it succeeded.
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A large oil tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned "shadow fleet" has run aground near Oman and is leaking oil. These poorly maintained vessels, often uninsured, pose a serious risk of environmental disasters that affected countries may have to pay for because the shipowners are hard to identify or may have no insurance.
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The Caroline Bezengi is a large oil tanker about the size of three football fields.
It is part of Russia’s "shadow fleet," a group of vessels operating under sanctions.
The tanker ran aground near the Khuriya Muriya Islands off Oman and is leaking oil.
One tanker can carry up to one million barrels of oil, which could cause massive environmental damage.
Sanctions prevent these ships from being repaired or scrapped, increasing the chance of spills.
Unlike public companies, these "shadow fleet" vessels often lack insurance or transparent ownership.
If a spill occurs, the coastal country affected might have to pay for cleanup and damages.
This situation creates a global risk as many countries with coastlines could be affected.
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Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which allowed them to work legally, causing confusion and job losses for workers and their employers. The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians, and after the Supreme Court upheld this decision, some work permits were not extended, raising fears of deportation amid Haiti’s ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allowed about 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S. since 2010.
The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians as part of stricter immigration policies.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of ending the TPS program on June 25, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) briefly extended some work permits but then stopped renewing them.
Employers, like Bobby Kuchinsky of a restaurant in Key West, had to suspend Haitian workers after their permits expired.
Many Haitians face the risk of losing jobs and possible deportation to Haiti, which is experiencing severe violence and a humanitarian crisis.
The Department of Homeland Security called TPS a temporary program and suggested Haitians apply for financial aid to return home.
Haiti has over 1.5 million displaced people and ongoing gang violence, with thousands killed and injured in 2026.
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A small group of people protested near the White House against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. The protesters showed signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal” during his meeting with President Donald Trump.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for talks.
President Donald Trump met with Netanyahu during the visit.
A small group of protesters gathered near the White House.
Protesters carried signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal.”
The protest happened while Netanyahu was in the city for official meetings.
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A 16-year-old named Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. He killed two teachers and two students and admitted that he wanted to be famous among fans of true crime.
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Colt Gray was 16 years old at the time of sentencing.
The shooting happened in September 2024 at Apalachee High School, Georgia.
Four people died: two teachers and two students.
Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder and aggravated assault.
Prosecutors said Gray wanted “eternal fame” in the True Crime Community.
The judge described Gray’s actions as planned and deliberate.
The defense said Gray had a troubled childhood and lacked proper mental health care.
Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Chad has announced it will leave the International Criminal Court, saying the court treats African countries unfairly. The decision reflects ongoing concerns by some African nations about how the court operates.
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Chad will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The reason given is that Chad believes the ICC is biased against African countries.
The ICC is an international court that tries people for serious crimes like war crimes and genocide.
Other African countries have also criticized or left the ICC for similar reasons.
This move highlights tensions between some African nations and international justice bodies.
The announcement was reported on July 28, 2026.
No further details on the withdrawal process or timeline were provided in the article.
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The Supreme Court ruled to allow the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Syrians, and others in the U.S., limiting courts' ability to challenge these decisions. This means many people who had protection from deportation and work rights now face losing their legal status and may be forced to leave the country.
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TPS is a program started in 1990 that protects people from certain countries experiencing problems like war or disasters, allowing them to stay in the U.S. legally.
The Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited power to review the government's decisions to end TPS, making it harder to fight these terminations.
The Trump administration has ended TPS for people from over a dozen countries, reducing protections for hundreds of thousands since 2017.
About 1.3 million people had TPS at the start of President Trump's term; many have lost their status since then.
Around 80% of TPS holders work in the U.S., so ending TPS could harm the economy and communities.
Legal challenges continue for TPS terminations affecting people from Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia, but future cases face higher legal hurdles.
Some TPS protections, like those for Salvadorans, are set to expire soon, which could affect about 170,000 people.
Advocates warn losing TPS status will have serious effects on families and communities but may increase public opposition to these policies.
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Keiko Fujimori has become Peru’s president after a narrow election win against Roberto Sanchez. She takes office promising to fight crime and restore stability, continuing a political legacy linked to her father, former President Alberto Fujimori.
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Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidency by fewer than 50,000 votes in a June runoff election.
She is Peru’s ninth president in 10 years, following a period of political instability with many leaders not finishing their terms.
Fujimori’s party, Fuerza Popular, is the largest group in Congress and, with allies, controls half the Senate seats.
Her campaign focused on tough crime-fighting measures amid Peru’s serious security problems with gangs and violence.
Proposed crime policies include building a mega-prison, anonymous judges for cases, deporting undocumented migrants, and making prisoners work for food.
Keiko Fujimori is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, president in the 1990s who defeated a Maoist rebellion but was later imprisoned for corruption and human rights abuses.
Her father’s controversial legacy both helped her win and caused fears about possible government abuses under her leadership.
Opposition groups and victims’ families have protested her inauguration, asking for justice and the reopening of investigations into past violence.
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A recent poll found that nearly half of Americans support arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his actions in the war in Gaza. The poll asked if the U.S. should enforce an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Netanyahu, and 49% of respondents agreed.
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49% of Americans said the U.S. should arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The question was about enforcing an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The support is related to Netanyahu’s actions during the Gaza war.
Nearly half of the respondents did not oppose the idea, showing significant backing.
The ICC (International Criminal Court) is a global court that tries cases of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The poll reflects American opinions on international justice concerning a foreign leader.
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The US House of Representatives passed a defense bill proposing $750 million in military aid for Israel in the 2027 fiscal year, which is $65 million more than last year. The aid focuses largely on missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and new technologies, but the bill must still pass the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump before becoming law.
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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes $750 million for Israel-related military programs for fiscal year 2027.
This amount is $65 million higher than the previous year’s funding.
$500 million of the funding is for missile defense systems such as the Iron Dome.
$100 million is earmarked for counter-drone technologies.
Another $100 million will support underground operations including tunnel mapping technologies.
$50 million will fund emerging defense technologies like AI and autonomous systems.
The Senate has previously blocked the bill, so it still needs Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law.
A 10-year US-Israel agreement signed in 2016 includes $33 billion for military financing and $5 billion for missile defense through 2028.
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Oman has offered Iran a Gulf-supported plan to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships passing through. This proposal aims to restore steady shipping after disruptions caused by conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran in the region.
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Oman presented a proposal to Iran backed by Gulf countries to manage the Strait of Hormuz together.
The plan includes voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, similar to a system in the Strait of Malacca.
The proposal seeks to reduce disruptions caused by conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
President Donald Trump paused a US bombing campaign but warned it could resume if negotiations fail.
Iran shut the strait to most ships after US and Israeli attacks began in February 2026.
A previous US-Iran deal partially reopened the strait but collapsed after Iranian attacks on some ships.
Iran wants to charge fees and manage the strait along with Oman, but the US opposes mandatory fees.
Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers discussed ways to protect freedom and safety of shipping in the region.
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Florida executed James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, marking the first of two planned executions in one day. An 80-year-old man was scheduled for a second execution later that day, making Florida the U.S. state with the most executions this year.
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James Aren Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection for a 1987 crime involving rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl while on duty as a police officer.
Duckett was the 11th person Florida executed in 2025 and the first of two executions planned for the same day.
The second execution scheduled for the day was for Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has increased executions at a record pace, with 19 carried out in 2025 alone.
Florida has performed nearly half of all U.S. state executions during 2025.
Both inmates’ last appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court were denied before the executions.
Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection process involving a sedative, paralytic, and a drug to stop the heart.
It has been nearly a decade since a U.S. state carried out two executions on the same day; the previous instances happened in Arkansas (2017) and Texas (2000).
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Beata Siemionkowicz, a Polish-born green card holder, has been held in ICE detention in Kentucky for almost a year due to old shoplifting convictions and allegations of document forgery related to her immigration status. She was arrested in August 2025, and an immigration judge ordered her removal in December 2025, while her family seeks help from Senator Dick Durbin to challenge her detention.
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Beata Siemionkowicz has been a green card holder since 2003 and has lived most of her life in the U.S.
She was arrested on August 2, 2025, in Illinois and transferred to a detention center in Kentucky.
DHS claims she overstayed her original lawful entry in 1996 before receiving her green card.
She faces allegations of forging documents in 2001 to obtain immigration benefits.
Siemionkowicz has two prior retail theft arrests in 2005 and 2011 in Illinois.
An immigration judge issued an order for her removal on December 9, 2025.
Her family is appealing the case and working with Senator Dick Durbin for assistance.
DHS describes possession of a green card as a privilege that can be revoked if immigration laws are broken.
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President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsay Graham at a memorial service held at the Washington National Cathedral. The service included speeches from President Trump, Fox News host Sean Hannity, and was attended by hundreds, including international leaders.
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Senator Lindsay Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died earlier this month at age 71.
President Trump spoke at the memorial service on Tuesday, praising Graham’s long career and influence in politics.
Hundreds of people attended the service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Other speakers included Fox News host Sean Hannity and several members of Congress.
Foreign leaders present included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier that day, Graham was honored in the Capitol Rotunda with tributes from lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance.
The article highlights Graham’s impact on U.S. laws and global affairs over more than 30 years.
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Wildfires near Bordeaux highlight serious challenges for the region's wine industry caused by drought and heatwaves. Without enough water, vines risk shutting down to protect themselves, which could damage grape harvests and wine quality.
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Wildfires are burning near Bordeaux, France’s largest wine area.
The region faces severe drought and repeated heatwaves.
Many vineyards lack enough water to irrigate all their vines.
Vines might shut down to protect themselves if dry conditions continue.
This could cause grapes to shrivel and reduce wine yields and quality.
Some areas allowed irrigation this year, which is usually limited.
Climate change has improved grape ripeness and wine quality in some hot years.
Bordeaux’s wine market has seen price drops and falling demand recently.
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The Justice Department has started using a secret federal immigration court created in 1996 to speed up the removal of suspected noncitizen terrorists. This court handles cases using classified evidence that the accused cannot see, raising new legal questions about rights and national security.
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
It deals with suspected terrorists who cannot be removed through normal legal processes because their evidence is classified.
The accused do not see the classified evidence and cannot challenge how it was gathered.
Only the attorney general can approve removal applications, and one of five special judges decides the case.
The court has never been actively used until the Justice Department filed the first case on July 15, 2024.
The case details are secret, but if allowed, the court must hold a public hearing.
The use of this court supports President Donald Trump’s policies to speed up deportations of suspected terrorists.
The Justice Department says it will use all legal tools to remove alien terrorists from the U.S.
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