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July 12, 2026

World

  • US Strikes 140 Iranian Military Targets Following Escalation – The United States carried out strikes on 140 military targets in Iran over three nights, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. Source
  • Toronto Festival Shooting Leaves Multiple Casualties – A shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival resulted in 2 deaths and 5 injuries, shocking the local community. Source

United States

  • Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at Age 71 – South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness, prompting tributes across the political spectrum. Source
  • Animal Sedative Discovered in Minnesota’s Illegal Fentanyl Supply – Authorities warn of increasing use of a veterinary anesthetic mixed with fentanyl, posing heightened overdose risks. Source
  • US Postal Service Raises Stamp Price to 82 Cents – The cost of a first-class stamp has increased to 82 cents, affecting household budgets and mailing costs. Source
  • Postal Service Raises Stamp Price to 82 Cents – The USPS has updated its price for a standard stamp to 82 cents, impacting everyday mailing expenses. Source

Technology

  • Apple Sues OpenAI Over Poaching of 400+ Employees – Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on July 11, 2026, accusing the AI company of trade secret theft after hiring more than 400 former Apple chip-design and hardware employees. Source
  • AI-Generated Content Flooding Social Media – According to AI detector Pangram, AI-generated posts are proliferating across platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds. Source

Science

  • Galaxy’s Coldest “Stars” Could Be Alien Megastructures – Astronomers found that some of the coldest known stellar objects might be Dyson spheres, suggesting potential signs of advanced extraterrestrial engineering. Source
  • Silicon Chip Now Can Write DNA Sequences – Researchers developed a silicon chip that uses electricity and enzymes to simultaneously write multiple DNA sequences, offering a clean, efficient alternative for synthetic biology. Source

Entertainment

  • New Streaming Releases: ‘Lucky,’ Steve Lacy, and ‘Heartstopper Forever’ – This week’s streaming highlights include the film “Lucky,” the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series, and a new album from Steve Lacy. Source
  • Madison Square Garden Hosts Bon Jovi Concert – Bon Jovi kicks off their Forever Tour in the U.S. with a performance at Madison Square Garden on July 12. Source
  • Prime Video’s ‘House of David’ Renewed for Season 3 – The biblical drama series starring Michael Iskander has been renewed by Prime Video for a third season. Source
  • Famous Birthdays: Brian Grazer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Notable personalities celebrating birthdays on July 12 include producer Brian Grazer (75) and NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28). Source

Recipe of the Day

July 14, 2026

Spicy Korean Kimchi Pancakes

Kimchi Pancakes, known as Kimchi Jeon, are a popular Korean dish. They're crispy, slightly spicy, and full of umami flavors, making them a perfect snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped kimchi (fermented cabbage)
  • 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Soy sauce for dipping

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, water, egg, and gochujang. Mix well to form a batter.
  2. Add the chopped green onions to the batter and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, spreading it out to form a pancake about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges start to crisp and the bottom is golden brown.
  6. Flip the pancake and cook for another 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
  7. Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  9. Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Enjoy these delicious Spicy Korean Kimchi Pancakes as a unique and tasty treat!

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