Toronto Festival Shooting, Sen. Graham Dies, US Strikes Iran — July 12, 2026
Charles King walks through a heavy news day with biblical clarity — from tragedy in Toronto to the sudden death of a US senator, to escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Every headline points to the same question: who is actually in charge?
Stories Covered
• Gunfire at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair Festival leaves 2 dead, 4 wounded
• Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a "brief and sudden" illness
• US launches third round of retaliatory strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure
• Argentina edges Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semifinals
• Kansas woman convicted of…
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