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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…
The Democratic establishment fights back against the socialists
The Democratic establishment is finally fighting back against the socialist takeover of the party that has been the biggest takeaway from this year’s primaries…
John Cornyn settles into ‘liberating’ leverage role on his way to retirement
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) appears to be living his best life. That is, at least for someone who will soon be out of a job. The fourth-term GOP senator is making …
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California votes to double down on bad, left-wing policy outcomes
California has spent years telling the rest of the country what good governance looks like. Now it …
Economic democracy: The DSA’s plan to punish the productive and reward the lazy
When I was younger, I began a search to find my political beliefs. I read philosophy, history, and …
Washington is making you wait 3 1/2 years for an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
America is entering a new era in the fight against Alzheimer’s. For the first time, we have tools t…
Michigan father alleges bomb threat to home after daughter spoke up about facing trans athlete without knowing
Sean Lechner says his family received an alleged bomb threat to their home after his daughter Brile…
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India’s Education Minister Steps Down, Handing Win to Protesters
With Dharmendra Pradhan offering his resignation, the student protest movement achieved a major vic…
Landing place: Meteorite sacred to generations of Indigenous peoples to be returned after routing through museums
Of the 1,300 witnessed meteorite falls in human history, only 60 have been iron meteorites larger t…
Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks’ Win Was Bigger Than Basketball
New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and h…
What Does Summer Taste Like?
The answer is something specific, personal, instantly familiar.
Europe
Revealed: history of Spain’s fearless 1970s trans-rights political collective
Pioneering activists risked arrest and imprisonment amid lingering persecution after Franco dictato…
Climatologist warms of heatwaves, wildfires and rising risks in Europe
Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele, Professor of Climatology and Environnemental Sciencs at UCLouvain, is our…
France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
Officials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on SaturdayTell us: have you been affected by wild…
'It smells of burning': Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage around Madrid
FRANCE 24's Madrid correspondent Sarah Morris shares the latest updates about firefighters' efforts…
Asia
How China is using film diplomacy to project a better image across Africa
Beijing’s soft power drive to win African hearts through cinema was on display recently in Bujumbur…
Two scientists, one deadly destination: NASA thinks it can be done
For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun's glare to the moon's surfac…
Hong Kong mandates fire escape hoods in hotels and guest houses to boost safety
Hong Kong hotels and guest houses are required to provide fire escape hoods to ensure customer safe…
Smart ways to reuse aluminium foil, from polishing silver to keeping garden pests away
Africa
Six ancient medinas in Comoros join UNESCO's World Heritage list
Some of the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares, and narrow streets date back to the…
Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup
Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niam…
African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity
Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change att…
Tunisia records 900 fires in 72-hour window during intense heatwave
Officials say most of the blazes have been extinguished but two major ones are still raging.
Oceania
Indian education minister resigns after protests
Protesters have been calling for Dharmandra Pradhan's resignation amid ongoing exam paper leaks, wh…
Houthis and Saudi Arabia trade fire amid Red Sea blockade
Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on Saudia Arabia's southern city of Jazan, after Riyadh…
'Very volatile stock': A caution to Tesla investors as Musk doubles down on AI
While Musk argues Tesla's large spending is essential for future growth, it could take some time be…
Section of Southern Motorway closed after serious crash
Police said they were called to the scene of the serious crash near the East Tamaki off-ramp on Sat…
South America
Trump lashes out at 'fake news' and jokes about 2028 presidential run in press gala do-over
US President Donald Trump delivered an at-times rambling speech at the rescheduled White House Corr…
El sector petrolero espera con ansias el cambio de Gobierno en Colombia
Abelardo de la Espriella recibe la exploración frenada y la producción de petróleo más baja de los …
Competir con una sensación de 40°C: el desafío climático de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
El calor extremo y la humedad caribeña se perfilan como los rivales invisibles de unos 6.000 atleta…
La Fortuna de Costa Rica: cuando la comunidad toma su parte en la industria del turismo
Una catarataen medio de la selva, a cargo de una asociación comunal, se cuela entre los sitios turí…
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Utah
Former BYU runners enjoy strong outings during Day 2 of USA track championships
WATCH: First ever fireworks show at Utah Lake takes to the sky after severe weather delay
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — For the first time ever, Utah Lake will send a fireworks display into the sky i…
PHOTOS: SLC celebrates Pioneer Day with drone show, featuring Utah’s most iconic places and people - ABC4 Utah
PHOTOS: SLC celebrates Pioneer Day with drone show, featuring Utah’s most iconic places and people …
Idaho
If Emmett Till had lived, what might he have seen?
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Eighty-five years ago today, Emmett Till was born in Chicago and liv…
The world’s longest flight is put to the test
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: the world’s most powerful passports, how e…
What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Hopkins, Minnesota (CNN) — It’s a breezy, 80-degree sunny day on Mainstreet …
Wyoming
They’ve trained for this moment. Casper can Help make it one they’ll never forget - Casper Star-Tribune
They’ve trained for this moment. Casper can Help make it one they’ll never forget Casper Star-Tribu…
Editorial: Educating yourself about candidates is up to you - WyomingNews.com
Editorial: Educating yourself about candidates is up to you WyomingNews.com
THE Black Tie overcame a career-threatening injury to become one of the greatest saddle bronc horses of all time - WyomingNews.com
THE Black Tie overcame a career-threatening injury to become one of the greatest saddle bronc horse…
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This Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Make Your Google Search Results Less Useful
Regulating search results when AI is upending the industry is a fool’s errand.
Comic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and ‘Spaceballs’ sequel hype begins
The Avengers appear set to return to Hall H as Marvel Studios uses Comic-Con International to build…
Democrats' primary shake-up becomes GOP ammunition in New Hampshire Senate race
Democrats' push to reorder the presidential primary calendar by sidelining New Hampshire's first-in…
Severe flooding inundates West Virginia – video
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. A…
Shredded lettuce may not be the only culprit in the cyclosporiasis outbreaks
Shredded iceberg lettuce is most likely not the only source behind this summer's cyclosporiasis out…
Trump Says Houthis and Tehran Masters Face ‘Major Military Punishment’
Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions
In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blam…
Trump Admin Confirms 'Decades-Long, Multi-Billion-Dollar' Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
The Department of Energy confirmed on Wednesday, following reports in several media outlets, that t…
