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Little-known California destination Lake Anza rivals Lake Tahoe — without the crowds
Lake Anza, which is about 200 miles away in San Francisco's East Bay region, has become a popular destination to swim and enjoy a relaxing environment filled w…
New Jersey noncitizen-voting mess is tip of an iceberg Mikie Sherrill hopes you won’t notice
It look like Mikie Sherrill’s scapegoating, stonewalling and sidestepping is about trying to protect Democrats, not her constituents.
Elon Musk drops wild 5-year prediction about AI and humanity
“There really won’t be anything AI won’t be able to do better than humans, apart from being human, perhaps."
Headlines
DSA co-chair reaffirms calls to abolish the Senate, ICE, and borders in interview
Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer reaffirmed the party’s calls to abolish the S…
We need more police before the Olympics — no more excuses
The Olympics are coming — and LA doesn’t have enough police. That was already clear to anyone who l…
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several t…
Brewers quickly dump Lance McCullers Jr. after Astros trade
Buyer's remorse hit quickly for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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North America
Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that c…
The Indian Diaspora in New York Joins the ‘Cockroach Party’ Protests
Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the …
Quebec paramedics reach tentative labour agreement after years without contract
Agreement reached after six days of negotiations, will be presented to members soon, union says
An eroding Winnipeg neighbourhood works on new foundations
The head of a neighbourhood association in Winnipeg’s north end says a pilot project is aiming to h…
Europe
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelensky…
Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin: What we know so far
On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin Pride celebrations in what is being regarded …
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western …
Ella Baron on the wildfires in France and Spain – cartoon
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Asia
Nobel laureate Simon Johnson on the AI race and China’s ‘over-automation’ problem
Simon Johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
J&K: Amid NH closure, Railways operates special trains to help stranded pilgrims
UK’s Burnham to welcome Ukraine’s Zelensky in first foreign leader visit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as h…
India saw more than 5,000 child adoptions last year, highest in a decade
India saw a record 5,022 children adopted between April 2025 and March 2026. Domestic adoptions acc…
Africa
Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
[allAfrica] When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and g…
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations
The former UN under-secretary-general, who served as a special representative for children and arme…
Football: WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with record 16-nation line-up
Thando Sibiya, Sports Presenter and Journalist, is our guest.
Climate experts say super El Niño will negatively impact African economies
The African Development bank says is will likely inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit …
Oceania
Tree planting project creates jobs for the future in Tennant Creek
Indigenous residents in Tennant Creek have been planting trees as part of a project to rehabilitate…
Why there aren't more mortgagee sales as prices fall and interest rates rise
House prices have fallen and interest rates are rising again but mortgagee sales are well down on 2…
High-profile sportsperson bitten by police dog, faces series of charges
The man is to appear in Wellington District Court today facing charges including assault with inten…
More action needed to protect female tradies from 'nasty sexism', experts say
Record numbers of Queensland women are starting apprenticeships in male-dominated industries, but e…
South America
Milei celebra su gestión ante los productores rurales de Argentina con promesas y sin anuncios concretos
El presidente ultra asegura que continuará bajando los aranceles a las exportaciones cuando la situ…
México se enamora de la hazaña de Isaac del Toro
El ciclista mexicano finaliza tercero en la clasificación general del Tour de Francia, se afianza c…
Juan Orlando Hernández regresa a Honduras tras ser indultado por Trump de su condena por narcotráfico
El político deberá comparecer el próximo 3 de agosto en audiencia inicial por acusaciones locales d…
Los incendios de Madrid, Ávila y Toledo obligan a evacuar o confinar a 90.000 personas
El incendio de Ávila es ya el mayor de la historia de España con 50.000 hectáreas afectadas. El Gob…
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Utah
The Tour de France just ended. How did Americans do?
Longboarder killed in late-night collision in Millcreek
A longboard rider was fatally struck by a car in Millcreek late Saturday night, Unified Police said.
Three paddleboarders rescued on Utah Lake after windstorm pushed them away from shore - kjzz.com
Three paddleboarders rescued on Utah Lake after windstorm pushed them away from shore kjzz.com
Idaho
Slightly cooler temps, but still hot, to start the week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The heat advisory will expire Sunday evening and will not be extended fo…
Anti-death penalty advocates decry Florida’s increased pace of executions as state plans to put 2 men to death in one day
By Nicki Brown, Randi Kaye, CNN (CNN) — Two Florida death row inmates are scheduled to be executed …
Scorp Fire threatens homes near Murphy as evacuation advisories remain in place, officials say - KTVB
Scorp Fire threatens homes near Murphy as evacuation advisories remain in place, officials say KTVB
Wyoming
RS Council approves AI policy for housing authority - WyomingNews.com
RS Council approves AI policy for housing authority WyomingNews.com
Casper Fly-Fishing Guides Reel In Top University Of Wyoming Athletes For NIL Deal - Cowboy State Daily
Casper Fly-Fishing Guides Reel In Top University Of Wyoming Athletes For NIL Deal Cowboy State Daily
Moran rancher Frank Chapman drops out of U.S. House race - WyomingNews.com
Moran rancher Frank Chapman drops out of U.S. House race WyomingNews.com
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What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries
Tariffs ranging from 10%-12.5%, taking effect on Friday, are US president’s latest effort to circum…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US…
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy …
The Road to a 9-0 Tennessee Delegation Runs Through Memphis
GOP Sen. Capito: Hegseth 'Vague' on Iran Funds, Endgame, We 'Exceeded' 'Promised Shorter Endgame'
During an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Sen. Shelley Moore Ca…
Obama Center subcontractor ceases operations over $4M in unpaid work
Weeks after the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, a subcontract…
CENTCOM Completes 13 Straight Nights of Striking Iran
Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing
Ted Lieu challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz after playing Al Jazeera footage of Iranian strikes in…
