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June 2026
1 JunJoy Online
… The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. …
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
May 2026
8 MayJoy Online
… The department did not state when the policy would start to be enforced but the Associated Press reported it would begin on Friday. …
US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt
April 2026
29 AprJoy 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

Politics

US Justice Department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage boycott

The News

The US Department of Justice is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News to determine whether they violated federal competition laws when they suspended pool coverage of Donald Trump in response to the Trump administration withdrawing credentials from CNN, MS Now and Politico. The DoJ said the boycott could violate the Sherman Act, which bars monopolistic business practices.

12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

US Justice Department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage boycott
The US Department of Justice is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News to determine whether they violated federal competition laws when they suspended pool coverage of Donald Trump in response to the Trump administration withdrawing credentials from CNN, MS Now and Politico. The DoJ said the boycott could violate the Sherman Act, which bars monopolistic business practices.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Woman arrested after third Poland school knife attack this week
A 21-year-old woman was arrested after injuring three people with a dangerous object at a school in Warsaw on Saturday, marking the third knife attack at Polish schools in a week. The incident followed two earlier stabbings that killed a female caretaker and prompted a police operation visiting schools nationwide.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Trump announces ban on CNN and Politico from White House
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration without providing examples. CNN and Politico have both rejected the move as an illegal assault on press freedom, and it remains unclear how the ban would be enforced or whether it will withstand legal challenges.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

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.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →