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Dear Abby: After 31 years of marriage, my wife still isn’t interested in my music
Dear Abby advises a husband hurt that his wife has never asked to hear the love songs he's written for her.
Viral Colorado home listing warns buyers they must remove the ‘occupant’ living inside
"This is the last thing that my husband bought for me before he passed."
Justin Herbert reveals exclusive details of proposal to Madison Beer as teammates react to engagement
Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and Derwin James shared heartfelt reactions to the Chargers quarterback's engagement to singer Madison Beer.
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Colorado town abandoned after all public officials resign, drinking water ruled health hazard
A small Colorado town plagued by fraud allegations and violent altercations was deemed abandoned af…
St. John’s stars pass Mets’ Citi Field first-pitch test with flying colors
Ian Jackson couldn’t remember the last time he picked up a baseball. Ruben Prey had never worn a gl…
Smithsonian exec who said DEI ‘must be at the center’ of institutions is raking in eye-popping salary
The high-dollar package could draw fresh scrutiny because federal taxpayers still fund roughly 60% …
Twins lose Cole Sands for season to elbow surgery
Twins reliever Cole Sands will miss the remainder of the season after he underwent arthroscopic elb…
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North America
Jordan Klepper Revisits His ‘Fauci Fever’
“The Daily Show” host defended the doctor’s diary entries about his Covid-era fame: “I literally sa…
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands…
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, wher…
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces …
Europe
‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis
In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat,…
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now rou…
After teargas, protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party. Is this the man who can oust Erdoğan? | Kaya Genç
Under Özgür Özel, the CHP became Turkey’s most popular party. Now his Yeni (New) movement is growin…
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president places military plan in doubt despite positive meetings with Voloymyr Zelenskyy in Was…
Asia
Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to…
July Politburo meeting read-out
This report was translated from Chinese into English using Alibaba’s Qwen3.7-Plus, then checked and…
34 killed as methane explosion tears through coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan
A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten …
官房長官の元秘書官を訓告処分 不適切な出張報道 赤澤経産相
赤澤経済産業大臣は、公費を使って不適切な出張を繰り返していた疑いがあるなどと報じられた、経済産業省…
Africa
S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after …
UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product an…
Netflix drama The Polygamist ignites global debate on marriage & betrayal
In tonight's edition, Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, has not been seen in public for more than 50…
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Commits $500 Million to Transform Higher Education
[allAfrica] As Africa grapples with shrinking international development funding and rising pressure…
Oceania
Teens flout social media ban, report says, citing lack of age checks
More than eight in 10 Australian teenagers are still using social media three months after the gove…
‘Another Stolen Generation’: children's commissioner warns of crisis ahead of Garma address
The NT's contentious new child protection laws, as well as other issues affecting Indigenous young …
Elderly woman dies after two-hour wait for Victorian ambulance
The Ambulance Victoria service says it was under a period of significant demand when it received a …
Court overturns decision to exclude video in trial of ex-Sydney nurses
Video evidence ruled inadmissible will be allowed again in the trial of two former Sydney nurses ac…
South America
Última hora de la entrada de inmigrantes a Ceuta, en directo | Ceuta amanece con cientos de jóvenes durmiendo en la calle mientras continúa el cruce de personas por la frontera
Sánchez viaja a la ciudad autónoma para seguir la crisis migratoria | El PP pide cambiar la Ley de …
Las acciones tecnológicas se recuperan y las Bolsas miran al alza
Se moderan las tensiones en torno a Irán y los precios del petróleo bajan algo más del 1%, hasta lo…
La guía de las mejores gorditas de Ciudad de México
La vida es más feliz gracias a las garnachas y una de nuestras favoritas son las gorditas por eso h…
Una hoja de ruta desde la sociedad civil frente a la transición energética justa
Si no se traza el camino al desmantelamiento de la infraestructura fósil, corremos el riesgo de hac…
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Utah
'If you don’t know what it is, don’t consume it': Experts speak after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah
A Utah man is dead after state officials say he took tablets marketed as “Cat’s Claw”, but lab test…
Man arrested for kidnapping infant, holding the child for ransom
CACHE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping an infant and holding …
Do all Utah summer camps have wildfire evacuation plans? Here is what you should know
As summer camp season dawns in Utah, campers are readying their sleeping bags and hiking boots for …
Idaho
Lonny Perry Obituary - July 21, 2026 - Boise, Idaho - Legacy obituary
Lonny Perry Obituary - July 21, 2026 - Boise, Idaho Legacy obituary
Lonny Perry Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Lonny Perry Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Heat Advisory issued July 31 at 12:49AM MDT until August 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Heat Advisory: Cody Foothills, North Bighorn Basin, Southwest Bighorn Basin and 16 more areas until…
Wyoming
July 30 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today - Casper Star-Tribune
July 30 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today Casper Star-Tribune
U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high - WyomingNews.com
U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high Wy…
Casper native Lauren Taubert takes third at National Championships - Oil City News
Casper native Lauren Taubert takes third at National Championships Oil City News
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5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal hel…
Virginia university didn't know of student's conviction before campus shooting, report says
Law enforcement officials did not inform a Virginia university of the terrorism-related conviction …
Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair
Ruby Rippey writes in Vanity Fair of relationship with then San Francisco mayor and appears to cont…
GOP holds nearly 2-to-1 cash edge over Democrats with 100 days to midterms
Democrats are struggling to catch up to Republicans in the fundraising and ad spending wars with le…
Priceless: Immigrant-Led Business Group Delivers Brutal Message to Mamdani Over His Grocery Games
Minnesota Dems Aren't Sending Their Best
Ken Martin's chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee has failed to inspire confidence. Af…
Australia news live: Jacinta Allan was subjected to ‘vile sexism’ as premier, Julia Gillard says
Former PM says ousted Victorian premier was ‘courageous in combating misogyny’ and was a trailblaze…
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after th…
