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Swimmers are suddenly dragged out to sea by powerful waves off Venice Pier in California
A witness said that the currents near the Venice pier were some of the “worst rips” he’d ever seen.
El Sayed clarifies ‘ogre’ remark as Stevens dismisses AIPAC concerns in final debate
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed used the final debate before next week’s primary to defend controversial comments comparing Sen. John Fette…
Liberty’s perimter defense faltering without injured duo
There’s not one player who alone can replace the defensive versatility missing with them out of action.
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Two teacher aides slashed by student, 17, inside NYC high school
The 17-year-old student slashed the two teacher aides with a sharp object inside Howard Taft High S…
Giants make flurry of roster additions on eve of training camp
The Giants hosted some familiar names for a tryout and signed two relative unknowns.
Francisco Alvarez would have the “biggest impact” on jump-starting the Mets’ rebuild | Presented By Your Local Ford Dealers
Jon Heyman discusses his plan to fix the Mets and why trading Francisco Alvarez should be a part of…
California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims a group hurled chairs and beat relatives as young as 17 at the Kaanapali…
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North America
OpenAI Close to Landing $500 Billion Data Center With Backing From Nvidia
The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the p…
Alberta to start allowing some privately paid medical tests this week
Beginning Friday, Albertans who uncover a new cancer diagnosis will be reimbursed for the cost of t…
Calgary's Olympic Oval to get $52-million upgrade
The federal and provincial governments are equally splitting a $52-million contribution to upgradin…
Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. Here's what they tell us
Sen. Rand Paul has released a tranche of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandem…
Europe
What do the heatwaves in Europe and North America tell us about our future? | Fiona Katauskas
The signs are thereSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
Who has the momentum in the Russia-Ukraine war? – video explainer
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the war in Ukraine has changed dramatically. T…
'Unprecedented but unsurprising': Climate change & lack of prevention behind wildfires, extreme heat
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Alexander Held, Senior Expert of the Resilience Programme for Inte…
The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial
At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are b…
Asia
How early screening saved Hong Kong woman from her family’s liver cancer fate
Hongkonger Ms Lam has long known she is carrying a ticking time bomb after her mother and grandmoth…
政府 高木美帆さんに国民栄誉賞授与決定 五輪でメダル10個獲得
政府は、スピードスケート女子でオリンピックの日本の女子選手で最多となる10個のメダルを獲得して現役を…
What Hong Kong can learn from Northern Metropolis’ first land tender
Hong Kong’s first large-scale Northern Metropolis land disposal tender was designed to test a new p…
石川 輪島 門前町仁岸・阿岸の全域496世帯848人に避難指示
石川県輪島市は午前9時45分、門前町仁岸・阿岸の全域の496世帯848人に避難指示を出しました。避難指示は5…
Africa
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is underway
In tonight's edition, Sudan's army says it has broken the siege of El Obeid after regaining control…
Iran: Tehran slams Ukrain over Caspian sea attacks
Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced t…
Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday
Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in…
Africa: What the AIDS Funding Withdrawal Revealed About African Health Law
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For two decades, donor funding helped build one of the world'…
Oceania
Breaking: Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
A County Court jury has found beyond reasonable doubt that the man, who can't be named for legal re…
Mormon church agri-investor buys second kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand
The agricultural investment arm for what's commonly known as the Mormon church now owns two kiwifru…
Tate brothers to remain in jail at least two more weeks
A federal US judge says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail for at…
Former long-time Taupō mayor David Trewavas dies
Tributes to the 63-year-old say he was widely respected and known for his kindness, building relati…
South America
Keiko Fujimori designa a sus ministros clave y diseña un giro diplomático hacia Washington
La presidenta de Perú escoge como canciller a un antiguo trabajador en la Embajada de Estados Unidos
Suri ahora se apellida Noelle: la hija de Tom Cruise y Katie Holmes se borra el apellido paterno
La joven, de 20 años y estudiante universitaria de teatro, ya no usaba el apellido Cruise durante e…
Trump vuelve a burlarse de México en un mitin: “Sheinbaum lo llama ‘Me jii jo”
El presidente estadounidense pronuncia mal el nombre del país mientras aseguraba que iba a “detener…
“Sudaban a chorros y jadeaban por aire”: así fue la travesía de siete inmigrantes que murieron en un tren en Texas
Al menos 11 personas eran parte de una red de tráfico de inmigrantes que había operado en la fronte…
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Utah
Old Bingham Highway reduced to one-way traffic due to water line damage
Old Bingham Highway in West Jordan is being reduced to one-way alternating traffic until Friday due…
World horseshoe pitching champion trading horseshoes for a missionary name tag
Police officer injured after being assaulted by man walking on railroad tracks
KAYSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — A Kaysville Police Officer was reportedly assaulted while responding to re…
Idaho
TSA encuentra balas de cañón robadas en el equipaje de un aeropuerto
Por Aaron Cooper, CNN Los agentes de control de la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TS…
Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed, FAA says
Reuters (Reuters) — The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that seats on hundreds of…
Boise firefighters remove fallen tree blocking Boise River - KBOI
Boise firefighters remove fallen tree blocking Boise River KBOI
Wyoming
Casper PD Incident Report logs (7/24/26-7/27/26) - Oil City News
Casper PD Incident Report logs (7/24/26-7/27/26) Oil City News
From the Pentagon to pancakes: Highest enlisted service member in the Air Force visits CFD - Cap City News
From the Pentagon to pancakes: Highest enlisted service member in the Air Force visits CFD Cap City…
(COMMENTARY) Inside the newsroom: Campaign sign complaints, Wyo House candidate rumors - Oil City News
(COMMENTARY) Inside the newsroom: Campaign sign complaints, Wyo House candidate rumors Oil City News
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Democrat Susie Lee Votes for Trading Ban After Casino Stock Sale Tied to Ex-Husband
Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) voted Wednesday for legislation barring members of Congress from trading indi…
From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past
From podcasts to TikTok, young Liberians are using digital platforms to keep history alive and chal…
Watch: Pete Buttigieg Ramps Up His Renewed Effort to 'Reform' the U.S. Supreme Court
Second Lawsuit Challenging Trump's New Section 301 Tariffs Filed
It was filed by several businesses, including Learning Resources, Inc., which was also involved in …
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an ant…
Sons of immigrant killed by ICE in Texas share grief, demand accountability
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons tell lawmakers their father worked hard 'to protect and provide' for …
Did a Washington Official Send an Email Discussing Noncitizen Voter Registration?
Black-Owned Atlanta Restaurant Faces Boycott Calls for Serving a Republican
