President Donald Trump stated on July 8, 2026, that the “Islamic Republic of Japan” fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln “a few months ago.” Trump made these remarks while appearing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The president claimed the missiles were fired over the course of … Read more
Apolipoprotein B (apoB) testing may offer a more precise assessment of heart attack and stroke risk than standard cholesterol panels, according to research from Northwestern Medicine published in JAMA. While millions of Americans currently track LDL and non-HDL cholesterol, experts suggest apoB provides a clearer picture of the particles that contribute to arterial buildup. Why … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, that states possess the authority to prohibit transgender girls and women from participating on female sports teams. While the decision allows such bans, the court stopped short of mandating them, leaving the question of whether states are required to implement these exclusions for future legal consideration. … Read more
Music producer Jermaine Dupri and his label, So So Def Recordings, filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment on July 6, 2026, in New York federal court. The complaint seeks $18 million in damages, alleging that Sony intentionally withheld royalty payments and underreported earnings from decades of hit records, according to documents … Read more
Bryan Johnson, a former tech CEO known for his biohacking pursuits, recently disclosed a diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis, a condition where the body attacks its own stomach lining. What is autoimmune gastritis? Autoimmune gastritis (AIG) is an inflammatory condition that targets the stomach lining. According to the Mayo Clinic, the immune system mistakenly attacks the … Read more
The Innovation Law Lab, an Oregon-based organization, is currently challenging federal immigration enforcement practices through litigation and public awareness campaigns, including the documentary The Fight Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown. Data from the Deportation Data Project shows that at least 1,818 people were arrested in Oregon in 2025, with an additional 151 arrests recorded in January … Read more
HIV advocacy groups are increasingly emphasizing the critical importance of early testing and status transparency after cases like that of Cody Pharis, 33, highlight the dangers of delayed diagnosis. Pharis, who lived with undiagnosed AIDS for years, now advocates for regular screening and open communication with sexual partners to combat the stigma that often leads … Read more
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill passed by Congress, is set to become law regardless of President Donald Trump’s signature, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. While the president has yet to sign the measure, Johnson stated that a veto is not expected, meaning the legislation will either be signed by … Read more
Lizzo’s latest album, Bitch, sold 2,649 copies in its opening week, failing to chart on the Billboard 200, according to Rolling Stone. This performance marks a significant decline from her 2022 album Special, which debuted with 39,000 copies and reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts. During a June 28 interview with the “Swiftologist,” the … Read more
Kylie Jenner faces a third lawsuit from a former employee, with a private chef alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, and pregnancy-related mistreatment in a complaint filed June 22, 2025, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The legal action, which includes claims of emotional distress and failure to pay wages, follows two previous lawsuits filed in April 2025 … Read more