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LeBron James disappoints with free-agency update during Fanatics Fest appearance
Countless members of the basketball community were hoping that LeBron James would announce which team he’d be signing with in free agency during his live tapin…
Trump-backed Arizona House candidate hit with sex scandal allegations
Mark Lamb, a former Arizona sheriff running for Congress with President Donald Trump‘s backing, is facing accusations of a yearslong sex scandal and using his …
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor Josh Grisetti’s cause of death revealed
The actor's friend announced the news of his tragic passing via Instagram on Sunday.
Headlines
‘Today’ show speaks out after maniac breaks into studio, confronts Craig Melvin
Melvin did not address the frightening incident during Thursday's "Today" broadcast.
House GOP leadership pulls VA bill amid House floor turmoil
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was forced to pull a veterans bill from the House floor on Thursd…
Best lakes near Los Angeles to beat the summer heat
Angelenos are known to beat the heat with ocean visits or pool parties, but LA also offers some hid…
DHS puts limits on international students’ visa lengths in new rule
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy to cap the duration of international stu…
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North America
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths, including those at Cam…
Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including …
Gordie Howe bridge toll revenue may be ‘negative to modest’ in early years, Carney expects
Canada will share proceeds with U.S. for first 15 years of operation under terms of deal that pacif…
Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash
Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic viol…
Europe
How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov
The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government re…
Recalling the joys of learning languages | Letters
Readers respond to an article by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett and note that a willingness to ‘act the goa…
Former boss of Italian motorways sentenced to 12 years over Genoa bridge tragedy
Giovanni Castellucci among 32 people convicted over the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse, which killed …
Monaco assassination plot takes a new turn
A woman suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has been fou…
Asia
Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Sonam Wangchuk fast enters third week
Central government hospitals will now conduct twice-daily health checks for hunger strikers. Dr Ram…
NTA declares NEET UG 2026 results; over 11.21 lakh qualify
1 dead, several vehicles crushed after crane collapses from high-rise in Mumbai
A 21-year-old man died and another was seriously injured after a large tower crane collapsed. The i…
'No sensitive data leaked': Govt refutes reports of Kudankulam nuclear plant breach
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed reports of sensitive Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant files b…
Africa
Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people
Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11,…
South Africa: Shop Closures Spark Debate Over Locals and Foreigners
[Scrolla] Several businesses in Nkowankowa township outside Tzaneen remain closed almost two weeks …
Namibia: Namibians Escape SA On Knife's Edge ... 'Our Lives Were in Danger'
[New Era] These were the words of 37-year-old Wilpartina Namukanda, one of the 72 Namibians who wer…
Southern Africa: Malawi Signs SADC Protocol On the Facilitation of Movement of Persons
[SADC] The Republic of Malawi has signed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol…
Oceania
'Best place to look for life': Atmosphere discovered on Earth-like planet
The search for life beyond Earth has marked a new discovery — evidence of an atmosphere on an Earth…
Live: Daylight will allow damage assessment after strong Te Anau quake
A tsunami advisory was cancelled late on Thursday night, following a strong earthquake in Southland.
First details of Wellington supercity emerging
Wellington's mayors are considering a model of a merged Wellington-Wairarapa council, with one regi…
Unimog in a ditch prompts changes - but police have little to say about them
When RNZ asked police for their debrief on a Defence Unimog getting stuck, first they said there wa…
South America
Estados Unidos bombardea el norte de Irán y estrecha el cerco sobre Ormuz
El ejército estadounidense intensifica los ataques mientras Teherán responde con represalias en Kuw…
La polémica reforma electoral de Meloni supera el primer examen entre tensiones con sus socios
La Cámara de los Diputados aprueba el proyecto, que pasará al Senado, tras una tramitación marcada …
El cerrojazo inútil de Thomas Tuchel con Inglaterra: seis defensas juntos para nada
El técnico, que se remite a su contrato hasta 2028, cae en el conservadurismo que tanto se criticó …
Telefónica y Pontegadea ponen a la venta Telxius por 1.200 millones
Los accionistas contratan a Guggenheim y JPMorgan para acometer la desinversión en la filial de cab…
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Utah
Stookey fire remains at 5% containment, additional road closures in effect
VERNON, Utah (ABC4) — The Stookey fire burning in Tooele County continues to remain at around 10,33…
America’s piggy banks are about to look a lot more silver
Key dates in 2026-27 for Utah Mammoth fans
Idaho
Mountain America Center to Host Second Annual Summer Market Days This Weekend
Wild West Hat Bar, Thor's Chocolate, Castaway Ceramics, Turtle Island Turquoise and dozens of other…
Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC court chief. He denies the allegations
By Christiane Amanpour, Lauren Kent, Ben Kirby, Claire Calzonetti, CNN London (CNN) — The Internati…
You Asked: Why has construction on a Boise apartment project stalled? - BoiseDev
You Asked: Why has construction on a Boise apartment project stalled? BoiseDev
Wyoming
Vintage Lambretta scooter to fetch $62,000 at auction - WyomingNews.com
Vintage Lambretta scooter to fetch $62,000 at auction WyomingNews.com
Vintage Lambretta scooter to fetch $62,000 at auction
The 1965 Li 150 Special "Stanley Road" model features designs based on those by celebrated artist P…
Casper PD Incident Report logs (7/15/26–7/16/26) - Oil City News
Casper PD Incident Report logs (7/15/26–7/16/26) Oil City News
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US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
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'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear…
Millionaires Are Fleeing New York - Kathy Hochul’s Answer Is to Blame Trump and COVID
U.S. weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs re…
No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says
South Africa's nuclear regulator said Thursday that no radioactive material leaked into the environ…
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran has put three small islands that sit at the confl…
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Euro…
US hosts global meet on ‘far-left terror’: Who’s attending, why it matters
More than 65 countries expected to address 'renewed threats' from 'far-left political violence and …
