Obama and Harris rally energize DNC in Chicago arena
The night featured Kamala Harris courting a diverse coalition with a Wisconsin rally and two arena events in Chicago. Barack and Michelle Obama energized the crowd as Harris urged a people powered campaign and a bold vision for America's future. Trump criticized Harris from the campaign trail as the convention highlighted unity and partisan stakes.
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Blinken Presses Urgency With Gaza Cease-Fire Push
Secretary of State Antony Blinken finished his ninth Middle East visit without a breakthrough and warned time is of the essence to secure a cease-fire and hostage deal. He cited a bridging proposal by the US Egypt and Qatar while Hamas and Israel navigate remaining gaps and potential regional spillovers. He urged getting Hamas on board and noted Israeli withdrawals from Gaza. The trip followed Hamas and Hezbollah leader killings blamed on Israel and fears of widening conflict.
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Ukraine damages all three Seym River bridges in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have destroyed or damaged all three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk, Russia, according to Russian sources as Kyiv's incursion enters its third week. Satellite imagery and Russian investigators confirm damage to bridge facilities, potentially trapping Russian forces and slowing responses while battles shift toward Pokrovsk.
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Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Illinois will become the fifth state to ban corporal punishment in all schools as Gov. Pritzker signs the measure. The law prohibits paddling and similar discipline in private schools and preserves a 30 year prohibition in public schools, effective January. The move follows an American Academy of Pediatrics call to end the practice, with concerns over disproportionate impact on Black males and students with disabilities.
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