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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…
Tony Romo’s arrest came after rough golf round — that earned him $60
Tony Romo’s arrest for operating while under the influence occurred the same day as the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship tournament.
This stroller-to-suitcase invention turned down every Shark Tank offer and still won big
TernX left the Sharks behind. Then, it won a major design award.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Saccharine’ on Shudder, a Thoroughly Icky Horror Flick About the Fad Diet From Hell
Who knew that consuming incinerated human remains to lose weight might be hazardous to your health?
ICC’s chief prosecutor removed from position for ‘serious misconduct’ over allegations with female aide
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was voted out of his position, but his removal won't affect the arrest wa…
Trump’s odd response to the great Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate
President Donald Trump picked Michael Jordan over LeBron James on Friday when asked to weigh in on …
Frantic warning as ridiculous TikTok trend plagues LA-area homes
Just when you thought the internet had finally run out of terrible ideas, TikTok appears to have de…
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North America
Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing B…
Alberta petition looking to force a secession referendum verified
Petition still can’t proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.
B.C. Nurses’ Union agrees to halt job action to review mediation proposal
Nurses had been conducting strike action since the start of July after union members voted to rejec…
ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, …
Europe
Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French fir…
Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel form…
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in respon…
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor…
Asia
China tests Central Asian land corridors to bypass maritime chokepoints
Beijing is doubling down on overland trade routes across Central Asia as continued disruptions in t…
Nvidia, Palantir, Meta warn against ‘premature restrictions’ of open-weight models
A group of American tech giants, including Nvidia, Palantir and Meta, signed a public letter on Fri…
Bill moots 10 years in prison, fine of Rs 10 crore for paper leaks
Fast-Track Courts To Dispose Of Cases In 3 Mths
CWG: Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal; day 2 brings mixed results in Glasgow
Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account by winning bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlift…
Africa
ICC asked to look into xenophobic violence in South Africa
In tonight's show, Ghanaian nationals submit request to the ICC calling for an investigation into m…
World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy
IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. P…
ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomati…
Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?
[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is b…
Oceania
Country Life: "Why not llamas?"
It was the 1990s when many farms were looking to diversify. 'Why not llamas?', thought Southland sp…
Country Life: Celery, butterflies and Travis the goat
For 120 years, the Franklin family has farmed celery. Now it also has sunflower patches, butterfly …
Pogačar claims stunning victory in stage 19 of the Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar claims one of his most spectacular stages yet at the Tour de France, as history becko…
Country Life: What NZ can learn from a US farmer who coped with H5N1
A US poultry farmer and educator shares her experience of an H5N1 outbreak, the loss of 148,000 bir…
South America
Costa Rica atrapa a su mayor capo en un feroz tiroteo que dejó cinco policías heridos
Alejandro Arias Monge, alias ‘Diablo’ y por quien EE UU ofrecía medio millón de dólares, fue deteni…
Venezuela anuncia su salida de la Corte Penal Internacional
El Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez considera que el tribunal de La Haya “perpetúa la persecución contra…
Trump bromea con poner aranceles a México por la lechuga y el caso de la diarrea y a Canadá por los incendios
Las autoridades mexicanas ya han negado que el lote de la verdura estuviera contaminado y fuera el …
Dimiten el presidente y el CEO de Plus Ultra, investigados por el rescate de la aerolínea en 2021
El accionista minoritario Hugo Castaño toma las riendas a la espera de ser ratificado como nuevo pr…
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Utah
TRAFFIC ALERT: Flooding leads to closures on SR-24 in Sevier County
State Route 24 has been closed in both directions due to the weather.
'Potentially harmful' algal bloom discovered in Panguitch Lake
PANGUITCH LAKE, Utah (ABC4) — A potentially harmful algal bloom has been discovered in the Panguitc…
'Utah Pioneer or not, you were welcome': Daughters of Utah Pioneers explain how the 24th of July became a holiday
In a very special episode of This Day in the Beehive State, we sat down with the Daughters of Utah …
Idaho
IDHW to update Medicaid expansion requirements - KBOI
IDHW to update Medicaid expansion requirements KBOI
Ada County coroner identifies man killed by Boise police on Thursday - Idaho Statesman
Ada County coroner identifies man killed by Boise police on Thursday Idaho Statesman
The Chosen One chooses Philly
By Dana O’Neil, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — There aren’t many days that Angelo Cataldi wishes he still…
Wyoming
Wild colts and fillies get a second chance at BLM auction outside Frontier Days - Cap City News
Wild colts and fillies get a second chance at BLM auction outside Frontier Days Cap City News
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to reopen after closing for repairs - Oil City News
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to reopen after closing for repairs Oil City News
Barlow, Degenfelder discuss energy, public lands and brain drain at gubernatorial candidate forum - Oil City News
Barlow, Degenfelder discuss energy, public lands and brain drain at gubernatorial candidate forum O…
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After a truce, the US has returned to war with Iran. Alex Gatopoulos looks at what’s different this…
WATCH: Alert on AI fake influencers selling supplements and cloths
ABC News' Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on the AI generated ads allegedl…
Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the Iran war
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea early Thu…
Iraq PM heads to Iran: Can Baghdad redefine its relationship with Tehran?
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President …
U.S. is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help e…
Jack Smith Hunted Trump - Now Jim Jordan Wants DOJ to Prosecute Him
Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment
Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battlegroun…
