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Volume 1 • Issue No. 201 • Updated Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 04:20 AM UTC

Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, accusing the outlet of defaming him in a report about his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Sources: AP News


Car strikes crowd outside Los Angeles venue, injuring 30

A vehicle plowed into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 30 people. The driver was shot and attacked by bystanders before fleeing the scene.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine

A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine while wearing a metallic chain, highlighting the dangers of magnetic fields in medical imaging environments.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Tech CEO resigns after controversy at Coldplay concert

A tech company CEO resigned after a video of him and his HR head avoiding a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert went viral, leading to public scrutiny and an internal investigation.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead

A tourist boat capsized during a storm in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, resulting in 37 deaths and 5 missing, underscoring the dangers of sudden weather changes in popular tourist areas.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump calls for release of Epstein grand jury testimony

Former President Donald Trump has called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing public and political interest in the case.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Crypto industry celebrates major legislative victory

The U.S. crypto industry is celebrating after Congress passed the first major cryptocurrency legislation, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital currencies.

Sources: AP News, NPR


WNBA's growth continues with record attendance and ratings

The WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth, with record attendance and TV ratings, as the league and its players push for a transformative collective bargaining agreement.

Sources: AP News, NPR


988 Lifeline ends specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth

The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its specialized service for LGBTQ+ young people, a move criticized by advocates for vulnerable populations.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Ari Aster's 'Eddington' critiques racial reckoning

Director Ari Aster's latest film, 'Eddington,' offers a cynical take on the 2020 racial reckoning, with critics highlighting its superficial treatment of race and character development.

Sources: AP News, NPR