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Associated Press

2026-04-292026-08-29

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    However, The Associated Press reported this proposal would postpone nuclear negotiations—a condition Reuters suggests Trump finds unacceptable.

    Trump warns Iran ‘better get smart soon’, weighs military options over Strait of Hormuz

Yesterday

  1. Autopsy contradicts Tennessee National Guard account of Memphis shooting

    An autopsy report shows that Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in the back on July 5 in Memphis, contradicting authorities' initial account that he was shot in the chest. Johnson's family is calling for accountability and transparency from officials.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival time

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind pill that blocks a protein fueling tumor growth in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. In a study of 500 patients, those taking the drug lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii with dangerous winds and rain

    Category one Hurricane Lala, with winds of 80mph, is lashing Hawaii's Big Island with torrential rain and could dump up to 25 inches on the island while producing a 3-foot storm surge; hurricane warnings are in effect for Big Island and tropical storm warnings for nearby islands.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post end of month

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is stepping down at the end of the month to spend time with her young children. Trump said she will become one of his top outside advisors, while Leavitt cited the demands of the role alongside her responsibilities as a mother of two as her reason for departing.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. US military casualties from Iran conflict exceed 600 since February

    At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagon's most recent update on 25 July; 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury and 207 to "Overseas Operations". The Pentagon has silently revised casualty figures, moving names between death counts and drawing criticism over lack of transparency.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Couple marries in typhoon floods, photos win international prize

    A couple in the Philippines married in knee-deep floodwaters during Typhoon Wipha on 22 July 2025; photojournalist Aaron Favila's images of the wedding went viral and won a World Press Photo 2026 prize in April 2026.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. ICE agent shoots Colombian national during Maine enforcement operation

    An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, when the person attempted to flee in a vehicle. The incident occurred during monitoring of an address for someone with a final removal order, and the officer said he fired fearing for public safety.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. US to cut African visa-processing embassies from 50 to 20

    The Trump administration plans to reduce U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas from nearly 50 to 20, expected in June, as part of efforts to limit immigration and clamp down on visa overstays.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. US to revoke passports of parents owing child support

    The US State Department will begin revoking passports of Americans with outstanding child support debt exceeding $2,500, targeting those with "significant outstanding" amounts. Those affected must arrange payment to state agencies to prevent revocation; once revoked, passports cannot be replaced until the debt is paid.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Trump issues threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

    President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran over a maritime standoff in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, warning the Islamic Republic to "get smart soon" and signalling an end to patience regarding a blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows collapsed diplomatic tracks and a recent joint military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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