Leonne's Daily Post
Monday, July 13, 2026
Monday, July 13
​​US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; medical examiner releases preliminary findings

Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, died from a ruptured aorta according to preliminary medical examiner findings, marking a significant loss for the Republican party.

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Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with uncertain agenda

Senate Republicans face an uncertain legislative agenda following Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death and Mitch McConnell's continued medical absence, raising questions about GOP coordination and leadership.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell releases photo from hospital, breaking silence on health condition

Senator Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence by revealing his hospitalization was due to a fall, offering the first public explanation for his prolonged absence.

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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

Senator Mitch McConnell revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, finally clarifying weeks of speculation about the Kentucky Republican's mysterious health absence.

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

Senator Mitch McConnell disclosed that his extended absence was due to a fall and pneumonia, indicating he won't return to work in the immediate future.

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US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71 following what appears to have been a cardiac event, marking the loss of one of the Senate's most vocal and influential figures.

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Former Senator Jeff Flake remembers his colleague and friend Lindsay Graham

Former Senator Jeff Flake offers a personal remembrance of his longtime colleague Lindsey Graham, describing their relationship as one of genuine friendship despite periodic disagreements.

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Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham's biography traces his improbable rise from humble South Carolina roots to becoming one of Washington's most influential foreign policy voices.

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Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

A BBC correspondent reflects on Lindsey Graham's political career as a testament to adaptability—the rare senator who could reinvent himself to remain relevant through dramatic shifts in American politics.

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The Honorable Gentleman for Ukraine

Senator Lindsey Graham was Ukraine's most devoted advocate in Washington; his sudden death leaves Ukrainian leadership searching for someone with his rare ability to persuade both Zelensky and Trump.

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What Lindsey Graham Wanted

A reflection on Lindsey Graham's singular talent for inserting himself at the center of Washington's most important conversations—a skill that defined his political identity.

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Trump Loses His Wingman

Trump and Lindsey Graham's relationship, forged through conflict and refined over a decade of frequent phone calls, represents one of the most consequential political partnerships of recent years.

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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a dangerous contest for control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with both sides conducting attacks and escalating military posturing.

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US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

The U.S. maintains that the Strait of Hormuz remains open even as it exchanges military strikes with Iran, both powers making competing claims about control of this critical waterway.

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At least 27 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar

A devastating fire at a Bangkok nightclub has killed at least 27 people and critically injured 25 others, with survivors describing a harrowing escape through flames.

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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

South Africa has deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals as part of a crackdown on undocumented migration, following a wave of anti-immigration protests.

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Wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, says minister

A wildfire south of Paris may have been deliberately set, according to French officials, marking an unusual fire emergency for the region that required firefighting resources from the south.

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British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

A British couple returns to their village in Spain's Almería province, which was ravaged by a deadly wildfire that claimed at least 13 lives, including several other Britons.

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How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start

An NPR and Marshall Project investigation reveals that prisoners filing complaints about mistreatment often face retaliation, effectively suppressing legal accountability in federal prisons.

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He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him

A 25-year-old experiencing a mental health crisis was shot by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May, part of a troubling pattern of deadly encounters involving the task force.

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Former member of federal Election Assistance Commission speaks out after dismissal

Benjamin Hovland, a former member of the Election Assistance Commission, speaks out after his abrupt dismissal by the Trump administration, raising concerns about election integrity oversight.

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Congress returns to Washington this week

Congress returns from recess facing an unusually crowded agenda, including the shock of losing a sitting senator and limited time to address major legislative priorities.

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Maine Democrats scramble to select replacement for Platner in Senate race

Maine Democrats scramble to replace their Senate candidate after his dramatic withdrawal, navigating both procedural and political challenges as voters process the surprise.

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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on her bid to replace Platner in Senate race

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows discusses her decision to run as Graham Platner's replacement in the Senate race, signaling a shift in the state's political landscape.

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GPO launches public access to 1.2 million historic government records dating back to 1895

The U.S. Government Publishing Office has made over 1.2 million historic government documents from 1895–1976 freely accessible, removing a significant barrier to historical research.

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Clarivate announces sale of Life Sciences & Healthcare segment for $600 million

Clarivate is divesting its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris for $600 million, repositioning itself as a subscription-focused intelligence provider for research and innovation.

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LibraryIQ expands diversity tools with significant platform updates

LibraryIQ has significantly expanded its diversity tools, enabling libraries to better understand and promote their collections representing underrepresented communities and perspectives.

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Digital Science announces Dimensions Research Strategy: AI analytics for research strategy on demand

Digital Science's forthcoming Dimensions Research Strategy platform uses AI to help research institutions answer complex strategic questions with the sophistication of domain experts.

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Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease

Pythons' remarkable biological adaptability—including the ability to shrink their hearts and survive months without food—may offer valuable insights for treating human disease.

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EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution

The economics of EV battery recycling create a perverse incentive where recycling costs exceed material value, a problem Colorado is attempting to solve through new legislation.

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Climate-impacted communities across Asia are taking their fight to court

Communities across Asia devastated by climate-driven typhoons are turning to courts for justice, seeking accountability from corporations and governments that contributed to their suffering.

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The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears

The Pentagon is blocking over 150 wind projects citing drone and radar interference concerns, creating a tension between renewable energy goals and military modernization.

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Corpus Christi Residents and Businesses Subsidized Industrial Water Bills for Years, Officials Say

An $80 million dispute over Corpus Christi's water rates reveals that industrial users may have been subsidized at the expense of residential customers for years.

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Colorado Voters Will Decide Whether a ‘Right to Natural Gas’ is Added to the State Constitution

Colorado voters will decide whether to enshrine a 'right to natural gas' in the state constitution—a move that could undermine electrification efforts and slow fossil fuel transition.

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No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.

With no federal heat safety standards, NYC workers like UPS driver Dave Carew are building their own protections and educating colleagues about staying safe during extreme heat.

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As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN

Indigenous leaders at the UN are confronting overlapping climate and conflict crises, as their lands face unprecedented storms while their peoples remain vulnerable to violence.

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The rise of evidence-based medicine and the ‘mavericks’ who championed it

Nature publishes a detailed account of how evidence-based medicine emerged through the pioneering work of clinical trial advocates, fundamentally reshaping health policy.

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Epigenetic editing makes its mark

Recent advances in epigenetic editing allow researchers to rewrite the chemical tags on DNA, offering new possibilities for tuning gene expression without altering the genetic code itself.

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Tall and small trees are equally vulnerable to drought

Research published in Nature reveals that tropical tree giants called dipterocarps have evolved sophisticated water-transport systems to resist drought, a finding relevant to understanding climate vulnerability.

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Party Machines Weren’t So Bad After All

A recent Supreme Court decision struck down federal limits on coordinated party spending, a development that paradoxically represents a win for democratic institutions by restoring party power.

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Sunday, July 12
How longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham went from critic to ally of President Trump

Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, exemplified a rare political arc—transforming from Trump critic to devoted ally and becoming a defining voice on foreign policy and military affairs.

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Politics chat: Lindsey Graham dies at 71, Congress back in session, U.S. strikes Iran

The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 has sent shockwaves through Washington, a moment that captures his singular ability to bridge Republican factions and shape national debate.

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The Quintessential Politician of This Era

Lindsey Graham embodied the quintessential politician of our era—a figure whose patriotic convictions adapted fluidly to the demands and opportunities of a fractured political moment.

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China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall

China has evacuated nearly two million people as a powerful typhoon makes landfall in Zhejiang province, forcing widespread suspension of schools, work, and transportation.

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At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

At least two people were killed in a shooting at a Toronto street festival involving an exchange of gunfire between two individuals, with police recovering two firearms from the scene.

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In Gambia, Salt Water Intrusion Is the Leading Edge of Climate Change

In Gambia, rising sea levels are pushing salt water far inland up the Gambia River, triggering an agricultural crisis as farmers watch their rice fields slowly perish.

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NATO Is Going Strong, Actually

Despite Trump's sustained attacks on NATO, the alliance remains resilient and stronger than headlines suggest, adapting to geopolitical change while maintaining strategic coherence.

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The Most Famous AI Writing Tic Is Also the Most Mysterious

An exploration of the 'anaphora' rhetorical device—repetition of words at the start of successive clauses—as both a timeless literary technique and a suspicious marker of AI-generated text.

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The Unintended Consequences of Genetic Tests

A personal essay examining how genetic testing can reveal unexpected family medical histories, forcing individuals to reckon with inherited risk and mortality in new ways.

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