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US strikes kill at least 7 troops assigned to Iran's 388th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Iranian state television reports 07/15/2026 03:51am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US strikes kill at least 7 troops assigned to Iran's 388th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Iranian state television reports. Could extreme heat, data center demand prompt brownouts across DC region? 07/15/2026 03:46am • As data centers and extreme weather events test the electrical grid, the possibility of a brownout in the D.C. region is unlikely, in part because of energy-saving programs that various utility companies offer, experts said. Brownouts happen when a utility intentionally lowers the voltage on dist 1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island 07/15/2026 03:18am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One person died, three people were missing and 16 were rescued from the waters off San Francisco after a pontoon boat sank Tuesday afternoon while carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service, authorities said. Crews arriving on the scene near Alcatraz Island f Photos show the aftermath of a Bangkok music bar fire 07/15/2026 03:17am • BANGKOK (AP) — A blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar in northern Bangkok was the city’s deadliest fire in 17 years. The fire broke out late Sunday and spread quickly, leaving blown-out windows facing the street and beer bottles still standing on charred tables inside the venue. Police sa More than 30 people killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran in "recent days," Iranian government spokesperson says 07/15/2026 02:53am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — More than 30 people killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran in "recent days," Iranian government spokesperson says. ASML: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/15/2026 02:51am • DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — ASML Holding NV (ASML) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $3.39 billion. On a per-share basis, the Dr Veldhoven, Netherlands-based company said it had profit of $8.81. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. T China's economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the 2nd quarter, slowest since late 2022 07/15/2026 02:44am • HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed sharply to a 4.3% annualized pace of growth in the April-June quarter, the government said Wednesday, the weakest in over three years. The official data fell short of forecasts and was far below the economy's strong 5% pace of growth in January-March, desp Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013 07/15/2026 02:14am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. “I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said. He didn't. And the Bueckers leads Dallas against New York after 22-point showing 07/15/2026 02:09am • New York Liberty (13-11, 8-2 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (16-8, 6-6 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT LINE: Wings -1.5; over/under is 174.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings hosts the New York Liberty after Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the Dallas Wings' 96-91 win over Portland visits Washington after Iriafen's 25-point outing 07/15/2026 02:09am • Portland Fire (10-14, 3-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (12-10, 8-5 Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics hosts the Portland Fire after Kiki Iriafen scored 25 points in the Washington Mystics' 79-62 victory over the Toronto Tempo. The Mystic Over 260 people wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran, Health Ministry official says, without giving fatality figures 07/15/2026 02:06am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over 260 people wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran, Health Ministry official says, without giving fatality figures. All in the family: Cody Bellinger wins All-Star MVP as his dad, former big leaguer Clay, looks on 07/15/2026 01:29am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cody Bellinger had a night for the ages. His young daughters sat next to him and his father watched from the back of the room as he spoke about winning the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player award. “Just being able to hang out and watching him win an award, it’s pretty co The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists 07/15/2026 12:41am • From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 32 as two more die in hospital 07/15/2026 12:35am • BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 32 as two more die in hospital. House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent 07/15/2026 12:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most activ