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US House passes USD 1.15 trillion defence bill

Washington DC The US House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed a sweeping USD 1.15 trillion defence policy bill, largely along party lines, handing a political win to US President Donald Trump while deepening partisan divisions over his …

Corruption, Media and More 

Corruption It doesn’t surprise me, but it does disappoint me, that the “good ol’ gal” lumber heiress bought off folks who have local power and influence (county commissioners and would-be commissioner) to wipe her sins clean.  The proof of her sins is …

Letter to the Editor: America’s problem

When 9/11 was used as an excuse to do what we had repeatedly said we would not do in the Middle East, trust was broken. We will never have the America we had before then. And, we will never see the world order that built that America either. The world …

Bipartisan tradition shattered: NDAA debate marred by conspiracy theories over Israel tech deal

The National Defense Authorization Act has long been one of the few pieces of legislation that rise above politics, typically culminating in a bipartisan show of support for our military and national defense. Each year, Congress comes together to fund our …

Avangrid Foundation Supports The Henry Ford’s 2026 Invention Convention

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2026-- The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, sponsored The Henry Ford’s nationally recognized 2026 Invention Convention U.S. …

Johnson & Johnson Receives FDA Market Authorization in the U.S. for its OTTAVA™ Robotic Surgical System

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2026-- Johnson & Johnson today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted De Novo authorization for the OTTAVA™ Robotic Surgical System, the world’s first table-integrated soft …

Maine’s vetting reckoning

With help from Eli Okun and Ali Bianco Good Saturday morning! This is Irie Sentner, looking forward to a weekend full of good friends, good food and good dogs. How are you spending your Saturday? Get in touch. DRIVING THE DAY Graham Platner weathered …

Actor Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine

Now Playing Actor Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine 02:45 UP NEXT Democrat running to replace Platner says latest allegations crossed his ‘bright red line’ 09:14 Iran hit by round of U.S. strikes after Trump gives ‘mixed messaging’ on …

Week in Politics: Trump's housing bill protest fails; Trump and NATO; Maine's Democrats

Trump faces questions on conflict with Iran during NATO summit press conference

Now Playing Trump faces questions on conflict with Iran during NATO summit press conference 07:20 UP NEXT Trump holds bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy at NATO summit 03:55 Sanders, Warren Drop Endorsements of Maine's Graham Platner 02:10 Platner faces …

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new ...

Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, calling sexual assault allegations 'all false'In a video statement posted online Wednesday night, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate from Maine, said that he was dropping out of …

Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner: What to know about Senate race

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The Maine Democratic Party on Wednesday voted to hold a convention now that Democratic Graham Platner has announced he’ll drop out of the state’s U.S. Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner, …

Trump to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy at NATO Summit in Turkey

Nolan Wells’ Family Hires Prominent Lawyer to Investigate Death 00:38 Has Binging TV Shows Come to an End? Inside ‘Season 2 Fatigue’ 03:05 Watch: Hero Husky Takes on Bear to Protect Child 00:41 Sanders, Warren Drop Endorsements of Maine's Graham …

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new ...

Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, calling sexual assault allegations 'all false'In a video statement posted online Wednesday night, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate from Maine, said that he was dropping out of …

U.S. attacks Iran for a second day and Maine Democrats race to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: The U.S. and Iran trade strikes in new round of attacks. Democrats race to pick a replacement candidate for Graham Platner. And the surprising snubs from this year’s Emmy nominations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get …

Trump Returns From NATO on Old Air Force One Amid Iran Threat

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Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – as it happened

Summary: Graham Platner's embattled campaign and allegations against him Calls for resignation continue to mount for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a day after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in an exclusive story published by …

Platner says he will suspend his Senate campaign in Maine

Judge orders release of $5.8 million payment Trump owes E. Jean Carroll 02:08 Now Playing Platner says he will suspend his Senate campaign in Maine 21:53 UP NEXT Actor Patrick Dempsey says he won’t run for Senate in Maine 02:45 Democrat running to replace …

Bernie Sanders joins Democrats’ calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him ...

Bernie Sanders on Graham Platner: 'I have recommended that he step aside'Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont who has been a staunch supporter of Graham Platner, is now urging the embattled Democratic candidate to withdraw from the …

Penta Security announces the availability of an AWS Marketplace Storefront

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a leading cybersecurity company, announced the availability of an AWS Marketplace Storefront. Customers can now discover, evaluate, and purchase Penta Security’s Cloudbric …

SIPRONE Announces Sovereign AI Infrastructure Framework for Board-Level Control

Framework helps organizations evaluate AI infrastructure through legal ownership, jurisdictional control, and board-verifiable governance. THE HAGUE, ZUID-HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SIPRONE today announced its …

Humanity's Team Launches New Entry-Level Membership, Making Transformational Education Accessible to All at Low Cost

The 23-year-old nonprofit's $199/year tier puts hundreds of teaching hours from the world's leading consciousness teachers within reach of a global audience. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity…

Pakistani Religious Freedom Advocate Kashif Mirza Receives America 250 IRF Courage Award in Washington

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Muhammad Kashif Mirza, Director of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable Pakistan and a leading advocate for religious freedom and minority rights, has been …

Ctrl+Grow Offers SMEs a Free Alternative to Costly HR Software — Leave, Onboarding, and Training with No Per-Seat Fees

As HR software costs climb for growing teams, Ctrl+Grow makes online HR tools available free — for the whole company, with no card required. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For small and medium-sized businesses, the …

International Expansion Continues with Launch of Queue Associates Worldwide Solutions Africa Ltd

NAIROBI, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Queue Associates, a leading global Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in enterprise applications, cloud technologies, and intelligent business solutions, today announced the …

TeleMate Leads the Way in Data Sovereignty for UC Observability

As data sovereignty becomes a strategic priority, TeleMate enables organizations to achieve complete UC observability without sacrificing control of their data. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data sovereignty has become …

Guru Nanak Khalsa Academy Expands Global Gurmat Sangeet Education Following Leadership Visit to Kukrawala, Punjab

Dr. Satpreet Singh visits Guru Nanak Khalsa Academy as SIKHHE outlines a long-term vision for internationally recognized Gurmat Sangeet education. AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, INDIA, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sikh Institute of Higher Education and …

BoardRoom Outlines How AI Is Changing Corporate Services in Singapore and Why Human Oversight Still Matters

BoardRoom Asia leaders detail where AI improves accounting, payroll and corporate secretarial work in Singapore, and why human oversight remains essential. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is …

Zero Compromise on Safety, Conquer N R151 (BASIS) & R159 (MOIS) in One Step

ONE SYSTEM. TOTAL CONTROL. ABSOLUTE SAFETY. NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, TAIWAN, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the European Union’s new General Safety Regulation (GSR) deadline coming up, many heavy trucks and commercial vehicles require a quick …

Digital Motion Selects Krown Network for Institutional Token and Vault Standards Deployment

Planned Q3 2026 deployment will bring Digital Motion Corporation’s proprietary token and vault standards to Krown Network. MONROE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Krown Technologies, Inc., developer of the Krown Network, …

Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds

A new report by SAMAJ reveals why many survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access financial compensation despite legal guarantees. MUMBIA, INDIA, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond the devastating psychological and …

Univerus Acquires Microsoft Solutions Partner TrellisPoint, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction

TrellisPoint, a Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and Azure consultancy, has been acquired by Univerus. IT ExchangeNet advised TrellisPoint. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IT ExchangeNet, a …

Communiqué of the 113th Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) convened its One Hundred and Thirteenth (113th) Meeting on 10 July 2026. BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Monetary Council of the …

SPI Research Launches Third Annual Study of AI’s Impact on Professional Services Performance

The trusted benchmark for AI adoption and its effect on PSO performance returns for 2026. Take 10 mins to participate today. KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SPI Research today opened participation in the third …

I News Australia Launches with Independent Journalism from Australia to the World

New independent Australian outlet enters the media landscape with international reporting credentials and an audience-first editorial mission. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent journalist and former …

Datalogz Spotlights BI360, the Executive View Into Analytics Health, Cost, and Risk Across the Enterprise

One live dashboard turns Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Sigma, Spotfire, SharePoint, and Databricks activity into decisions executives can act on. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Datalogz, the Control Tower for the AI …

Nanjing Presents Participatory Heritage Conservation Practices at 48th World Heritage Committee Session

A case presentation and digital exhibition highlight community-led conservation, digital reconstruction and neighborhood renewal on Nanjing's Ming City Wall BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu …

ECCB Unveils Designs of New EC Banknotes Featuring National Heroes and Regional Icons

The Eastern Caribbean (EC) banknotes have been redesigned to honour the people, heritage and achievements of the eight member countries of the ECCU. BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eastern Caribbean (EC …

Saab Giraffe 8A Radar Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company's Saab Giraffe 8A Radar Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Saab Giraffe 8A radar market …