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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…
Liberty’s Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star Game MVP award after double-double
Liberty star Jonquel Jones on Saturday night hoisted the All-Star MVP trophy above her head, prompting the United Center crowd to roar even louder.
Jorge Polanco set for extra chances to fix disappointing Mets season with Juan Soto out
The Mets are planning to get Jorge Polanco plenty of at-bats over the next month in the wake of Juan Soto’s left calf strain.
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North Carolina physical therapist disappears in the Caribbean as husband pleads for ‘safe return’
A North Carolina woman vanished while visiting the Caribbean Island nation of Grenada as her husban…
European star Robert Lewandowski making jump to Chicago Fire has NYCFC, rest of MLS on notice
Robert Lewandowski, the latest big name to come to MLS following the arrival of Lionel Messi in 202…
Cathy Engelbert dodges question about her future as WNBA commissioner with criticism mounting
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert sidestepped a question Saturday regarding her future.
20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 20…
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North America
One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at Berlin Pride event
Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who "is known to police" and has links to "Islami…
One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at LGBTQ+ event in Germany
A search is underway for one or two suspects, according to Berlin police.
France and Spain fires force more than 200,000 to flee homes
At least one person has died in a fire in Spain, according to officials.
Rejection of Billy Bishop expansion prevents environmental destruction, advocates say
Project would disrupt the billions of dollars invested in waterfront rehabilitation over the past c…
Europe
Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea
Zelenskyy says Iran is using Russian satellite images to help direct strikes in Middle East. What w…
Van rams into Berlin Pride crowd, killing one and injuring 15
A van ploughed into crowds at Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations on Saturday, killing one pe…
Live: France evacuates 55,000 more as Bordeaux fires worsen
More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening con…
Berlin Pride march called off after car crashes into crowd of people near route
Christopher Street Day event cancelled after incident that left several people injuredA major incid…
Asia
European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destin…
Southeast Asia must embrace reforms for ‘China plus one’ to succeed
In recent years, Southeast Asian governments have viewed the “China plus one” strategy as their bes…
From marches to memes: why India’s youth turned against Modi
As India picks up the pieces in the aftermath of a youth protest that deposed an education minister…
Typhoon Noul brings travel chaos to southern Chinese tech hubs Shenzhen and Guangzhou
High-speed rail services and flights across Guangdong province were cancelled on Sunday after Typho…
Africa
Africa: Africa's AI Moment - How the Continent Can Quantum Leap into the Future--Today
[allAfrica] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the next industrial revolution. That…
Supergroup humback whale sightings on the increase in South Africa
Together with dolphins, they are one of at least 37 species of marine mammals that can be found in …
Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffes
They are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.
Mali: How Mali's Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures
[Bird Story Agency] Mali's iconic mud-dyed textile, bogolan, is creating new opportunities beyond i…
Oceania
Largest display of Melanesian artefacts in Southern Hemisphere 'put to sleep'
South Australia's Pacific Island community has come together to say goodbye to the largest display …
Why 'The Bee Drover' is doubling down as other beekeepers quit
When Sophia Croker was 18, she took out a $40,000 loan to buy 120 beehives. Now she manages nearly …
Young men in the crosshairs of 'morally disturbed' online crime
Authorities received more than 2,200 complaints of sexual extortion in Australia between July and D…
Live: Dragons and Titans fight out wooden spoon battle
Gold Coast and St George Illawarra will be fighting to avoid the wooden spoon when they meet in Sun…
South America
Venezuela men sue aviation firms who flew them to notorious Salvadorian jail
Exclusive: CSI Aviation and GlobalX accused of violating civil rights as part of Trump immigration …
El norte argentino busca un lugar en el mapa del café
Las primeras cosechas en Tucumán se aprovechan del desplazamiento de los cultivos tropicales al sub…
La transición política queda marcada por las distancias entre Abelardo de la Espriella y Álvaro Uribe Vélez
El uribismo apoya en general al presidente electo, pero una votación y varias críticas demuestran l…
Cadáveres colgados, extorsiones y sospechas: el crimen de Zacatecas expone la infiltración del narco en México
Los 10 hombres asesinados eran empresarios y funcionarios públicos en ciudades pequeñas asfixiadas …
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Utah
Utah’s Ukrainian community hosts Serhiy Prytula at the Capitol - The Daily Utah Chronicle
Utah’s Ukrainian community hosts Serhiy Prytula at the Capitol The Daily Utah Chronicle
Carol Carl-Romagosa Obituary (2026) - Salt Lake City, Utah, NY - Albany Times Union - Legacy | Obituary Search
Carol Carl-Romagosa Obituary (2026) - Salt Lake City, Utah, NY - Albany Times Union Legacy | Obitua…
Missing at-risk hiker found safe after multi-agency search through Big Cottonwood Canyon - ABC4 Utah
Missing at-risk hiker found safe after multi-agency search through Big Cottonwood Canyon ABC4 Utah
Idaho
Idaho Falls Chukars break Pioneer League single-game scoring record
The Idaho Falls Chukars have broken a Pioneer League record that stood untouched for roughly 31 yea…
Idaho Falls Marathon ran through Snake River Landing Saturday morning
The Idaho Falls Marathon recently concluded in Eastern Idaho, offering a full marathon, half marath…
Windy conditions alter Boise Ironman 70.3 in second year return to Treasure Valley - KTVB
Windy conditions alter Boise Ironman 70.3 in second year return to Treasure Valley KTVB
Wyoming
PREP RODEO: Laramie's Trenton Rogers 9th at NHSFR - WyomingNews.com
PREP RODEO: Laramie's Trenton Rogers 9th at NHSFR WyomingNews.com
WYOMING COUNTY/Perry/Three injured after a two-vehicle head on collision - Video News Service
WYOMING COUNTY/Perry/Three injured after a two-vehicle head on collision Video News Service
Ponderosa Fire prompts Level 3 evacuations near Upton, Wyoming - KOTA Territory News
Ponderosa Fire prompts Level 3 evacuations near Upton, Wyoming KOTA Territory News
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Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ president has touted is non-binding as people continue to struggle wi…
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker sentenced to life as her family describes trauma, loss
Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday…
Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison
Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman a…
Long John Silver's lost dozens of locations last year, filing shows
Long John Silver's closed about 30 restaurants across 18 states last year, according to a newly iss…
2 stabbed in broad daylight in New York City
A possible suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed in broad daylight in Manhattan's res…
U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses.
Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption
Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oax…
Exclusive — Rep. Morgan Griffith: Democrat Freak-Outs Over SAVE America Act's ID for Mail-In Voting a 'False Flag'
The leftist freak-outs over the voter ID portion of mail-in voting in the SAVE America Act are noth…
