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Republicans Target Democratic Primary in Wisconsin Governor Race

Republicans are trying to influence the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor by promoting state Rep. Francesca Hong, a progressive candidate. The GOP is spending over $2 million on ads that appear to attack her while boosting her appeal to Democratic voters. The primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and fundraising dynamics among the candidates are shifting as some drop out.

Deutsche Welle

Canada Wildfires Affect Air Quality in Major US Cities

Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to impact air quality in major US cities. Former President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for the wildfires and is considering additional tariffs, while FIFA World Cup organizers are monitoring the air quality situation.

BBC — World

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Mexico Coast

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, prompting a tsunami warning from the US Tsunami Warning Center. Waves of 0.3 meters were recorded in Puerto Madero and Chiapas.

New York Times — Tech

Xi Jinping Addresses World AI Conference in Shanghai

On July 17, 2026, Xi Jinping spoke at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, highlighting the significance of openness in the field of artificial intelligence. His remarks come as part of China's broader strategy to influence the future of AI technology.

Guardian — US

DHS Chief Addresses States on Election Integrity Following Trump's Speech

President Trump made claims about election integrity and foreign interference during a speech, which have been disputed by intelligence officials. The DHS chief warned states about potential repercussions for not adhering to election integrity measures, amid Democratic accusations of election manipulation.

Fox News — Latest

CNBC Reporter Criticizes Truth Social's New API for Financial Firms

Steve Liesman, a CNBC senior economics reporter, criticized the Truth API launched by Trump Media & Technology Group for selling faster access to President Trump's posts to financial firms. He argued that this practice could undermine fair distribution of economic information. The API is scheduled to begin serving institutional customers on August 1.