President Donald Trump escalated the ongoing US-Iran conflict, warning that the US will destroy a bridge or power plant in Iran for every attack on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as US forces completed an 11th night of strikes and oil prices surged above 6-week highs. Iran declared the strait will never return to pre-war conditions.
Daily8News World Desk
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, where lawmakers questioned his independence from President Trump and his handling of the Epstein files. Blanche apologized for what he called 'mistakes' in the Epstein document release and defended his ability to disagree with the president.
Daily8News Politics Desk
President Trump signed three proclamations imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods using a 1930 trade law, citing Canada's alleged discrimination against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is prepared to negotiate but defended his country's trade practices.
Daily8News Business Desk
OpenAI launched Health in ChatGPT on July 23, making it broadly available to all US users. The feature allows users to securely connect medical records through a partnership with b.well and sync wellness apps like Apple Health. OpenAI says the new GPT-5.6 Sol model is its 'strongest yet for health,' capable of explaining lab results and tracking health patterns.
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ETH Zurich researchers used advanced 3D computer simulations to show that Venus's giant rift valleys may be geologically young and still expanding. Published in Nature Geoscience, the study challenges the long-held view of Venus as a dormant world and could guide future NASA and ESA missions to the planet.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles. In the women's final, 21-year-old Czech Linda Noskova beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to claim her first Grand Slam title. Noskova became the first Czech woman to win Wimbledon since 1998.
Daily8News Sports Desk
The American Cancer Society's 2026 report reveals colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under 50, with 158,850 new cases and 55,230 deaths expected this year. Incidence in adults 20-49 is rising 3% annually, driven by distal colon and rectal tumors.
Daily8News Health Desk
Western Europe's June heatwave killed up to 14,000 people across six countries, with France alone reporting 5,764 excess deaths. June 2026 was the hottest June on record for Western Europe, with average temperatures 3.2C above normal. Scientists warn Europe is warming faster than any other continent.
Daily8News Environment Desk