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July 23

Wisconsin graduate student Eliotte Heinz found dead in Mississippi River after disappearing from waterfront

Authorities recover the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University graduate student Eliotte Heinz from the Mississippi River after she vanished while walking home from a bar in La Crosse.

July 23

Billy Joel surprises NYC pedicab driver playing his iconic Manhattan anthem

A pedicab driver in New York City got the surprise of his life when Billy Joel stops to say hello after hearing his own song "New York State of Mind" being played for passengers.

July 23

11 backpacks for back-to-school season

From Disney princesses to superheroes to vintage backpacks, this list has an option for kids in every grade.

July 23

ICE detainers in top sanctuary city have skyrocketed under Trump compared to Biden's 4-year term: DHS

Data released by the Department of Homeland Security shows that the Trump administration has surged the number of ICE detainers in New York City compared to former President Joe Biden.

July 23

Tennis great Venus Williams wins DC Open match for first singles victory since 2023

Venus Williams won her first-round match at the D.C. Open in straight sets on Tuesday night. The win marked her first singles victory since 2023.

July 23

Family vacation drama erupts over grandmother's request for dinner with her grown kids only

Experts have weighed in on whether a woman should attend a family dinner that her husband and children aren't invited to, which continues a "whole history" of exclusion in this family circle.

July 23

Rock band frontman blasts music festival for canceling show for 'political reasons'

The "Low Cut Connie" frontman claimed its upcoming performance was canceled for political reasons related to protesting President Trump and support for diversity.

July 23

Riley Gaines silences critics after completing daring 1.25-mile Alcatraz swim while pregnant

Riley Gaines defended her decision to swim from Alcatraz to shore at 31 weeks pregnant, addressing backlash on her podcast after completing the challenge alongside Navy SEALs.

July 23

Iran’s Jews caught in crossfire of regime’s propaganda war

Iran's regime arrested at least 35 Jews after Israeli airstrikes, using its Jewish population as political pawns while projecting an image of religious tolerance.

July 23

Trump's border crackdown brings 'positive shift' to Arizona communities after years of upheaval

Southern Arizona residents report Trump's border policies reduced illegal crossings and created a more positive atmosphere, with many praising the president's work.