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'Rubbish': Ontario premier responds to Trump's wildfire tariff threat

'Rubbish': Ontario premier responds to Trump's wildfire tariff threat

  • CBC - World Video

U.S. President Donald Trump raised the possibility of imposing punitive tariffs over Canadian wildfire smoke crossing the border. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Trump's words a 'bunch of rubbish,' and pointed to wildfires burning in the U.S.

Concerned about poor air quality? How to read the AQI.

Concerned about poor air quality? How to read the AQI.

  • USA Today - Vertical

USA TODAY's Julia Gomez explains how to read the Air Quality Index, or AQI, as concerns mount about smoke from Canadian wildfires.

US strikes Iran bridges and collapses a tower at a key port

US strikes Iran bridges and collapses a tower at a key port

  • DW - Vertical

A US strike set a bridge ablaze in Iran’s Bandar Khamir as Washington returned to hitting infrastructure in its war against Tehran. The Pentagon released new footage of jets and cruise missiles launching attacks overnight, while a surveillance tower at Iran’s Chabahar port also appeared to c…

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Two US service members killed, one missing after attack in Jordan

Two US service members killed, one missing after attack in Jordan

  • USA Today - News

Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks struck U.S. and partner forces in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said.

US forces strike Iran for the seventh night in a row

US forces strike Iran for the seventh night in a row

  • New York Post - Vertical

The US military launched strikes against Iran for the seventh night in a row on Friday, July 17th. US Central Command released footage saying forces hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, and weapon storages.

Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks

Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks

  • Aljazeera

US strikes damaged bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran after a seventh straight night of attacks.

Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran

Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities, while Iran launched strikes on n…

Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait

Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities, while Iran launched strikes on n…

U.S., Iran trade fire for seventh consecutive day

U.S., Iran trade fire for seventh consecutive day

  • Africanews - News

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile thread as the war shows no end in sight

A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5

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    Trump reviving election fraud claims to contest midterm results, say Democrats

    Trump reviving election fraud claims to contest midterm results, say Democrats

    • FMM - F24 Video Clips

    Donald Trump is reviving his long-running claims about the security of US elections. In a primetime address, the president accused China of what he called the largest election data breach in history. He also released documents he says reveal foreign interference, despite intelligence officia…

    US media split on airing Trump's speech heavy with unproven claims

    US media split on airing Trump's speech heavy with unproven claims

    • FMM - F24 Video Clips

    Three months ahead of the US midterms, US President Donald Trump gave a half-hour speech laden with unproven claims regarding election fraud, regarding the security of elections in the country and repeating misinformation regarding fraud back in 2020. He also attacked US broadcasters that re…

    Gov. Spanberger urges conservation as drought worsens

    Gov. Spanberger urges conservation as drought worsens

    • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

    Gov. Abigail Spanberger met with state and local leaders at Smith Mountain Lake on Thursday. She encouraged Virginians to conserve water as much of the state is experiencing worsening drought conditions.

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    Beat The Heat This Summer With These 7 Ice Cream Hacks! | Summer Dessert Recipes by So Yummy

    • So Yummy

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    Hokies' Flowers on Reddish

    Hokies' Flowers on Reddish

    • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

    Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers discusses Quentin Reddish's recovery from injury on Thursday at ACC football media days in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Hokies' Copeland on the team's approach to small details

    Hokies' Copeland on the team's approach to small details

    • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

    Virginia Tech defensive tackle Kemari Copeland discusses how the team has approached the small details over the offseason during the ACC football media days on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Brian White discusses James Franklin

    Brian White discusses James Franklin

      UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

      UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

      • SNTV

      UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

      Hegseth announces testosterone screenings for military members over 30

      Hegseth announces testosterone screenings for military members over 30

      • Straight Arrow News

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the military will start testing male service members' testosterone levels every year.

      Ranking the 5 Worst NFL Teams of the Last Decade

      Ranking the 5 Worst NFL Teams of the Last Decade

      • EssentiallySports - Sports

      Which NFL franchises had the toughest decade? From failed quarterback experiments and costly front office mistakes to endless losing seasons, we rank the five worst teams of the last ten years. Featuring the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, and Chicago …

      5 MVP Quarterback Candidates for the 2026 NFL Season

      5 MVP Quarterback Candidates for the 2026 NFL Season

      • EssentiallySports - Sports

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      US Soldiers To Be Screened For Low Testosterone, Pete Hegseth Says

      US Soldiers To Be Screened For Low Testosterone, Pete Hegseth Says

      • unbranded - Newsworthy

      US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Department of Defense will offer testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and older. In a video posted on X, Hegseth said he is rolling out the program to ensure troops "have the right testosterone levels to operate at you…

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      • Yum Without Talking

      Looking for a pasta salad that's both filling and incredibly delicious? This recipe combines juicy chicken, crispy bacon, fresh iceberg lettuce, and a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and Grana Padano cheese.

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