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Faith, Freedom, and Fun: Bountiful Prepares for the 76th Annual Handcart Days
Bountiful’s biggest summer tradition returns this weekend! The 76th annual Handcart Days kicks off on Friday, July 24, and runs through Saturday, July 25, brin…
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner allegedly attacks German cops outside supermarket
The convicted sex offender considered to be the chief suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann allegedly attacked cops outside a German supermarket aft…
Hundreds of Howard University freshmen unenrolled over unpaid bills weeks before fall semester
Hundreds of incoming Howard University students from across the country were blindsided just weeks before the start of school after receiving an email informin…
Headlines
Obama Presidential Center subcontractor shuts down, lays off 25 after claiming it’s owed $4M
The company is one of several subcontractors to report financial trouble after working on the cente…
Witnesses recount 'scary' NYC stabbing after suspect allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during attacks
A suspect allegedly yelled "Allahu Akbar" before stabbing two men on Manhattan's Upper West Side, w…
NY cops not ruling out another suspect may have been involved in murder-suicide that left grandma, her daughter, 4 grandkids dead
New York cops investigating a murder-suicide that left a grandmother, her daughter, and her four gr…
University of Chicago campus shooting leaves two dead inside car: report
Both victims had a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.
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North America
Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On
Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising b…
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth…
Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that Presi…
Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Trump’s ‘Pinky Herman’
“You got to give Trump credit: He misspeaks in ways nobody ever thought possible,” Fallon said of t…
Europe
Spain: Thousands evacuate as heatwave fuels blazes near Madrid
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of F…
France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live
Evacuees have been told to leave the area before 10am, using hundreds of mobilised boats or the onl…
Thousands forced to flee as deadly wildfires rage in parts of France, Italy and Spain
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of F…
France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had co…
Asia
鹿児島 霧島 川から見つかった遺体 不明の5歳男児と確認
今月17日、鹿児島県霧島市の川から見つかった遺体について、警察が詳しく調べたところ、先月、近くの温泉…
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nati…
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the m…
栃木強盗殺人 “実行役”事件当時高校生の16歳少年起訴
栃木県上三川町の住宅で親子3人が強盗に襲われ死傷した事件で、実行役として逮捕された、事件当時高校生だ…
Africa
South Africa: South Africa Dismisses Ghanaian Petition to ICC Over Migrant Violence
[allAfrica] South Africa has dismissed as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Cri…
Africa: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results
[allAfrica] Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection…
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 24, 2026
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Malian government rejects US role in anti-JNIM fight
The Malian government has rejected reports of US intervention in the fight against the jihadist gro…
Oceania
Live: First medals up for grabs on day one of Commonwealth Games
It's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Game…
University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission
Inquiry’s focus is this week on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissi…
Friends turned millionaires take tech company shares battle to court
The millionaire co-founder of an Australian video tech company behind some of Hollywood’s biggest b…
Respected public servant Dame Helene Quilter dies
Dame Helene was honoured for her work in the public service over 45 years.
South America
US hits partners with new tariffs over forcer labour claims
Starting this Friday, the United States will impose new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners…
Gregorio Casamayor: “Daría cualquier cosa por entender la teoría de cuerdas”
En ‘Rafa quiere que tengamos un hijo’, el escritor construye tres historias a partir del desencaden…
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing coul…
One month after earthquakes, Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers
As families continue to look for missing loved ones, there is growing anger and resentment at the a…
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Utah
Cafe Rio launches its ‘most Utah product yet’
Utah recreation officials, Medical Examiner urge Utahns to wear life jackets following increase in drowning deaths - Gephardt Daily News
Utah recreation officials, Medical Examiner urge Utahns to wear life jackets following increase in …
How runners with BYU ties fared during Day 1 at U.S. track and field championships
Idaho
Francia evacua la península de Cap Ferret en barco mientras los incendios forestales arrasan la zona
Reuters Las autoridades francesas ordenaron el viernes la evacuación total de la península de Cap F…
Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
By Ivan Watson, Rebecca Wright, Dan Hodge and Yasmin Coles, CNN (CNN) — Chinese ships fired water c…
Rescatan a 11 personas tras estrellarse un hidroavión frente a la costa de Washington
Por Martin Goillandeau, CNN Varias personas fueron rescatadas después de que un hidroavión con 11 p…
Wyoming
Laramie Boomerang Events - River Shook (Duo) Supporting Old 97's @ Washington's - WyomingNews.com
Laramie Boomerang Events - River Shook (Duo) Supporting Old 97's @ Washington's WyomingNews.com
Indian honor dance for service members in celebration of Military Monday - Cap City News
Indian honor dance for service members in celebration of Military Monday Cap City News
Bareback riding steals show at first CFD semifinal - WyomingNews.com
Bareback riding steals show at first CFD semifinal WyomingNews.com
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Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
Rescuers say flooding and toxic gas in the collapsed tunnel make it unlikely any remaining trapped …
Why the US may stop collecting workplace race and gender data
A newly proposed change would eliminate annual workplace demographic reporting used to monitor disc…
French modeling scout tied to Epstein found dead in his home
A French modeling scout with close ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was foun…
Nicaragua's parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega's order, fueling criticisms
Nicaragua's lawmakers said they will carry out a plan by President Daniel Ortega to abolish electio…
Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister
Campaigners in Ukraine pledge to continue nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov gets his job b…
The Exact Moment the Gates of Hell Opened for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tim Tebow Emerges from ESPN Bloodbath with New Contract
While many current and former employees at ESPN are saying their goodbyes, one longtime personality…
Prosecutor focuses on who knew about singer D4vd's relationship with teen girl before her killing
A money manager for D4vd testified Wednesday that he had heard only the first name of Celeste Rivas…
