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Warsaw archbishop asks Vatican to defrock Polish priest charged with the killing of a homeless man

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/27/2025 12:18 PM

A Warsaw archbishop has asked the Vatican to defrock a priest charged with brutally murdering a homeless man with an ax and fire following a dispute over housing. ... Read full Story

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Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza to allow aid to starving

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/27/2025 11:09 AM

Israel announced Sunday it would take a "tactical pause" in fighting to allow aid delivery to Gaza after countries issued a statement: war "must end now." ... Read full Story

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IDF announces improved aid delivery, denies famine reports in Gaza

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 8:38 PM

Israel Defense Forces are taking new steps to improve the delivery of aid to Gazans, who the IDF says are not subject to famine despite contrary reports. ... Read full Story

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Canada condemns Hong Kong for issuing warrants to arrest some Canadians

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 5:15 PM

The Canadian government is condemning actions by Hong Kong authorities, which issued worldwide arrest warrants for pro-democracy activists, including some Canadians. ... Read full Story

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Five dead in Ukraine-Russian drone duels; Zelensky optimistic

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 5:00 PM

Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks, with five people dead in the strikes, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was optimistic about military progress. ... Read full Story

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Philippine Supreme Court blocks Duterte impeachment effort

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 4:04 PM

An impeachment proceeding against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte can't proceed due to a constitutional limit on the annual number of impeachments. ... Read full Story

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Wildfire sweeps northern Athens suburb, residents ordered to evacuate

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 2:53 PM

Wildfire hits Athen's suburb Kryoneri where residents have been advised to evacuate. High heat and winds fuel flames, with homes damaged and several injured. ... Read full Story

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9 dead, 22 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack in Iran

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 2:50 PM

Nine were killed and 22 injured during a Saturday morning attack on a courthouse in Zahedan, Iran, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced. ... Read full Story

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Britain, France, Germany call for end to Gaza war as death toll climbs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 2:01 PM

Britain, France and Germany are calling for an immediate end Israel's war in Gaza after dozens of people were killed over a 24-hour period in the territory. ... Read full Story

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The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 1:53 PM

A baby in Gaza who died, reportedly weighed less than when she was born, at over 3 kilograms at birth, and less than 2 kilograms when she passed away. ... Read full Story

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Scotland streets fill with protestors as Trump arrives to play golf

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 1:30 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Scotland Saturday to play golf, and is expected to hold trade talks with the UK Prime Minister Starmer and EU Commission President von der Leyen. ... Read full Story

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Military clash between Thailand, Cambodia escalates at border

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2025 1:28 PM

Cambodia and Thailand forces fought each other for the third day over contested territory as the death toll rose to at least 32 as both sought a cease-fire. ... Read full Story

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Dozens killed as border clashes enter third day between Thailand and Cambodia

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 12:37 PM

Armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand continued for a third day Saturday as border clashes have killed dozens and displaced more than 168,000 people. ... Read full Story

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Israeli gunfire and strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza as many of the dead sought aid

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 10:20 AM

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 25 in Gaza as famine worsens and ceasefire talks stall. Children are now dying from starvation, say UN officials. ... Read full Story

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4 people killed, multiple others injured in Russia and Ukraine aerial attacks

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/26/2025 10:14 AM

Russia and Ukraine traded drone and missile strikes overnight, killing four and wounding many, as both sides escalate attacks deep into each other’s territory. ... Read full Story

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U.S. Central Command says it killed senior ISIS leader, two adult sons

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2025 3:25 PM

The U.S. Central Command announced Friday that it had and killed a senior ISIS leader and his two adult sons in Aleppo, Syria. It said the sons were in ISIS. ... Read full Story

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Volkswagen cites U.S. tariffs for decrease in operating profit

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2025 3:03 PM

Volkswagen said Friday year-over-year operating profit fell by $1.84 billion in the second quarter as the German automaker navigates the effects of U.S. tariffs ... Read full Story

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Israel to allow aid to be dropped into Gaza

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2025 2:39 PM

Israel will allow the United Arab Emirates and Jordan to resume dropping aid to Gaza, as they did in 2024. Aid groups warned Gaza is on the brink of starvation. ... Read full Story

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Analysis: Syria’s path to reconciliation faces new sectarian violence

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2025 12:56 PM

Syria under President Ahmad Sharaa remains far from achieving genuine national reconciliation, a meaningful political settlement and unity, analysts say. ... Read full Story

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New memorial project brings Britain’s bloodiest Korean War battle to life

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2025 12:53 PM

A pioneering hybrid online/offline tour was launched Friday to commemorate the British army's stand at the Battle of the Imjin River during the Korean War. ... Read full Story

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Some killer whales hunt in pairs to maximize their bounty

by Science News | Jul 28 2025

art

The Aeolipile at Theta

by Contemporary Art Daily | Jul 29 2025

entertainment

'Gals on the Go' Podcast Hosts Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan on How They Handle Haters and Stay Authentic

by ET Online | Jul 30 2025

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What's The Best Liquid For Canning Meat?

by The Daily Meal | Jul 30 2025

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Disney Lorcana TCG Palace Heist Solo And Co-Op Game Is Steeply Discounted

by GameSpot | Jul 30 2025

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War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

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Think a Home Gym Is Cheaper Than a Gym Membership? We Did the Math to Find Out

by CNET | Jul 30 2025

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Museum visitor, 34, jumps to his death at the Whitney

by New York Post | Jul 31 2025

nation

Man, 28, arrested in deaths of couple hiking in Arkansas State Park

by upi.com | Jul 31 2025

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Why Sydney Sweeney's "Great Jeans" ad sparks stock boom, White House praise

by marca.com | Jul 30 2025

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Latham & Watkins law firm latest to sign lease at Sixth Avenue juggernaut

by NY Post | Jul 30 2025

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2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jul 30 2025

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This Sporty Automatic Dive Watch Packs Two Crucial, Frequently Excluded Features

by Gear Patrol | Jul 30 2025

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Local boys help rescue eagle caught in fishing line

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 30 2025

wellness

What Is a Chronotype, and Why Does It Matter for Sleep and Productivity?

by Self.com | Jul 30 2025

Word of the Day

petulant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 31, 2025 is:

petulant • \PET-chuh-lunt\ • adjective

Petulant describes a person who is angry and annoyed, or an attitude or behavior showing the emotions of such a person.

// I didn't appreciate being accused of acting like a petulant toddler.

// Her tone became petulant when she realized that the items on sale were no longer available.

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Examples:

“When Moira reached her mother on the phone, it was hard to take in any information other than that she was being sent away. ‘Babysitting and secretarial work?’ Moira said without saying hello. ‘Organizing lessons?’ ‘Hello, Moira,’ Nina said. ‘Let’s drop this petulant teenager routine.’ ‘I am a petulant teenager.’” — Keziah Weir, The Mythmakers: A Novel, 2023

Did you know?

Petulant may have changed its meaning over the years, but it has retained its status as “word most people would not use to describe themselves in a job interview.” Hailing from Middle French and Latin, petulant began its English tenure in the late 16th century with the meaning recorded in our unabridged dictionary as “wanton or immodest in speech or behavior”—in other words, “lewd” or “obscene.” The word eventually softened, at least somewhat, from describing those who are forward in—shall we say—prurient ways, to those who are forward by being merely rude and angrily bold. Today the word is most commonly used to describe someone acting snippy and snippety, snappish and snappy, displaying an often childish ill or short temper of the kind that tends to arise from annoyance at not getting one’s way.

Warsaw archbishop asks Vatican to defrock Polish priest charged with the killing of a homeless man

Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza to allow aid to starving

IDF announces improved aid delivery, denies famine reports in Gaza

Canada condemns Hong Kong for issuing warrants to arrest some Canadians

Five dead in Ukraine-Russian drone duels; Zelensky optimistic

Philippine Supreme Court blocks Duterte impeachment effort

Wildfire sweeps northern Athens suburb, residents ordered to evacuate

9 dead, 22 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack in Iran

Britain, France, Germany call for end to Gaza war as death toll climbs

The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born

Scotland streets fill with protestors as Trump arrives to play golf

Military clash between Thailand, Cambodia escalates at border

Dozens killed as border clashes enter third day between Thailand and Cambodia

Israeli gunfire and strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza as many of the dead sought aid

4 people killed, multiple others injured in Russia and Ukraine aerial attacks

U.S. Central Command says it killed senior ISIS leader, two adult sons

Volkswagen cites U.S. tariffs for decrease in operating profit

Israel to allow aid to be dropped into Gaza

Analysis: Syria’s path to reconciliation faces new sectarian violence

New memorial project brings Britain’s bloodiest Korean War battle to life

United Nations

Google Earth

Some killer whales hunt in pairs to maximize their bounty

The Aeolipile at Theta

'Gals on the Go' Podcast Hosts Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan on How They Handle Haters and Stay Authentic

What's The Best Liquid For Canning Meat?

Disney Lorcana TCG Palace Heist Solo And Co-Op Game Is Steeply Discounted

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

Think a Home Gym Is Cheaper Than a Gym Membership? We Did the Math to Find Out

Museum visitor, 34, jumps to his death at the Whitney

Man, 28, arrested in deaths of couple hiking in Arkansas State Park

Why Sydney Sweeney's "Great Jeans" ad sparks stock boom, White House praise

Latham & Watkins law firm latest to sign lease at Sixth Avenue juggernaut

2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia

This Sporty Automatic Dive Watch Packs Two Crucial, Frequently Excluded Features

Local boys help rescue eagle caught in fishing line

What Is a Chronotype, and Why Does It Matter for Sleep and Productivity?

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