Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Judge dismisses Jan. 6 charges against Proud Boys leaders

 

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U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed seditious conspiracy charges against Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, Dominic Pezzola and Joseph Biggs.

— One dead, hundreds rescued in devastating Missouri flooding

 

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More than 350 people were rescued in Iron, Reynolds and Crawford counties in Missouri as floodwaters rapidly took over the area, killing at least one.

— Amazon rainforest deforestation hits lowest level in more than a decade

 

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Satellite data show a 37% deforestation decrease in the world's largest rainforest last year, the lowest level of Amazon destruction since 2014.

— Death toll after Venezuela earthquake rises to 4,333

 

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The June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela devastated the coastal state of La Guaira, killing at least 4,333 people and injuring more than 16,740.

— 15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident

 

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A speedboat capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists aboard.

— Suspect in Widdecombe killing released, search continues

 

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A man arrested in the attack and killing of British former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect.

— Trump threatens to 'decimate and destroy' Iran if they try to kill him

 

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President Donald Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they carried out an assasination attempt on him. He said plans are in place.

— Housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature

 

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A broad housing bill passed by Congress became law at midnight Saturday when President Donald Trump refused to sign it, but didn't veto it.

— On This Day, July 11: Kingpin 'El Chapo' escapes from Mexican prison

 

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On July 11, 2015, Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped from a maximum-security Mexican prison on through a 5,000-foot tunnel.

— Canada, Michigan to open Gordie Howe International Bridge at end of July

 

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Canada and Michigan said that a long-planned bridge linking Ontario and Detroit will open at the end of July, 14 years after construction started.

— Maine Democrats scramble to find Senate replacement for Platner

 

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Maine Democrats are hoping to convene by the end of July to find a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, it was reported on Friday.

— Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of 'trade secrets'

 

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Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and former Apple employees that work their for stealing confidential information for the AI company's use.

— HD Hyundai Marine Solution teams with Japan’s Weathernews

 

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HD Hyundai Marine Solution said that the company has teamed up with Weathernews to commercialize an AI-powered shipping route optimization solution.

— Bipartisan senators reach deal on stalled Russian sanctions bill

 

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First introduced in 2025, the Sanctioning Russia Act would have imposed 500% tariffs on countries purchasing petroleum and natural gas from Russia.

— Trump administration rescinds key rule protecting endangered wildlife

 

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The Trump administration on Friday rescinded a key provision of the Endangered Species Act that protected habitat crucial to imperiled wildlife.

— ICE deports pardoned child rapist 20 years after removal order

 

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ICE on Friday deported a man who was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child and was ordered removed from the country in 2006.

— Special counsel seeks 13 years for Unification Church leader

 

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A special counsel sought 13 years in prison for Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja over political fund and bribery-related allegations.

— Lutnick urges Samsung, SK Hynix to expand U.S. chip output

 

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick urged Samsung and SK Hynix to expand U.S. chip output, intensifying attention on AI memory demand & Korean investment.

— South Korea names new court administration chief

 

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Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae named Roh Kyung-pil to lead court administration, filling a vacancy as Supreme Court justice nominations remain stalled.

— Qcells targets U.S. AI power demand with solar project

 

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Qcells is expanding in the U.S. solar and energy storage market as AI data centers drive demand for reliable power.

— Lee Jun-seok raises media law concerns with prime minister

 

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Lee Jun-seok raised concerns over South Korea's revised media law and urged Prime Minister Han Seong-sook to help ease political disputes.

As of 7/11/26 8:26pm. Last new 7/11/26 7:55pm.