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The Elephant in the Room: Why Surviving the Pandemic Didn't Save Our Jobs
If you look at your friend group right now, the math probably feels pretty bad. For a lot of us, it seems like at least one out of every five friends is exhaus…
Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding $1.8B fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took a key step towards confirmation after meeting demands to rein in a settlement deal President Donald Trump reached wit…
As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
Headlines
‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them …
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski unloads on Angel Stadium mound after embarrassing Angels loss
Jacob Misiorowski called the Angel Stadium mound 'awful' after Wade Meckler's two-run homer lifted …
Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins close important chapter of their history in colossal SummerSlam main event
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins delivered an instant classic at SummerSlam with spears, stomps, and a…
Brooks Nader sizzles in iconic red swimsuit as she shares behind the scenes snaps from 'Baywatch' reboot set
Brooks Nader shared behind-the-scenes photos in the iconic red swimsuit as filming wrapped on FOX's…
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North America
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at lea…
Everyone loves a puffin. Scientists are stumped about their beaks
Despite decades of research, ornithologists are still trying to solve the mystery of the birds’ uni…
Frustration descends on long weekend travellers as WestJet strike brings flights to a standstill
600 flights were cancelled as of Sunday as workers walked off the job, creating chaos at airports a…
Hundreds protest Meta’s planned data centre in Alberta county
Company announced plans last month to build massive AI data centre in Morinville, Sturgeon County
Europe
Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel
The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary…
Man arrested over death of British woman found in suitcase in Athens
The body of Scottish national Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered last month in a suitcase in a dere…
Ceuta: Most who breached border have left, Spain says
Nearly all of the more than 50,000 migrants who breached the border this week have returned to Moro…
At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes
Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people across Russia on Sunday, while Russian strikes left a…
Asia
Chinese rethink investments, Malaysian PM’s political strategy: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news ac…
Japan, US step in to support yen, Tokyo keeps door open for more action
Japan and the United States intervened in currency markets to address yen volatility. This joint ac…
2 Japan quake victims ordered back into Aeon Mall store to secure cash
Two women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping centre following a powerful earthquake in Ja…
Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in th…
Africa
Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says
The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur…
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hos…
Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for…
Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted hi…
Oceania
'A possible early warning signal' - volcanic activity increases beneath Mt Ruapehu
The constant tremor beneath the volcano having increased from a weak to moderate level
Dead people booked for surgeries in NT public hospitals
Dead people are being booked for operations in the Northern Territory's public hospitals in the lat…
Breaking: Ralph Carr named as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
A suppression order has been lifted on identifying celebrity agent Ralph Carr as the Melbourne busi…
NRLW star in hot water for dangerous lifting tackle
Brisbane Broncos NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw is facing the prospect of a lengthy stint on the sidelin…
South America
Seis meses sin respuestas sobre las dos mujeres que desaparecieron en Veracruz tras el funeral de un periodista
El 10 de enero, tras asistir al entierro del reportero Carlos Ramírez, Wendy Arantxa Portilla Ramos…
El mapa del sargazo en México: las playas del Caribe han recibido 27 veces más toneladas de lo normal
Este verano la llegada del macroalga ha superado el promedio histórico, una crisis ambiental que ha…
Argentina tiene una Corte Suprema de hombres que aleja cada vez más a las mujeres de la Justicia
Desde octubre de 2021, Argentina es el único país de América Latina que no tiene una mujer en su má…
Península de Nicoya: la región de Costa Rica en la que viven más centenarios a pesar de no tener mayor riqueza económica
En la más pobre de las cinco “zonas azules” del mundo se mezclan la genética y una vida sin estrés.…
Local News
Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
What is a reasonable sack total to expect from BYU’s defense?
Royals set franchise record in 5-1 victory over Portland
SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah Royals set a franchise record with five goals to bounce back f…
Idaho
Durante 74 años, los restos no aparecieron. El dolor estuvo en todas partes
Por Ray Sanchez, CNN Después de que el vuelo 526A de Pan Am con destino a Nueva York, apodado el Es…
Saint-Tropez? No thanks. China’s top leaders will be vacationing in this humble seaside town
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — This summer vacation, some of the world’s most influential …
Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran
By Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The request from a senior officer at the US military…
Wyoming
National contest could deliver lifeline for Big Horn Search and Rescue after budget cuts - KTVQ
National contest could deliver lifeline for Big Horn Search and Rescue after budget cuts KTVQ
Casper Planet - facebook.com
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Temperatures expected to cool on Monday & Tuesday | 8/2 PM - wyomingnewsnow.tv
Temperatures expected to cool on Monday & Tuesday | 8/2 PM wyomingnewsnow.tv
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WATCH: Can a spreadsheet help you find love?
ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports on how some singles are using spreadsheets to find the perfect mat…
Rand Paul Managed to Silence Fauci, While Underscoring the Egregious Lies Fauci Spouted
Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, while sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
Oil prices are back to jumping on Wednesday, while sinking technology stocks are dragging Wall Stre…
Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerg…
WATCH: Obstinate Anthony Fauci Pleads the Fifth when Asked if a Red Folder Is in Front of Him
Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth when asked by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) if a red folder was sitting in …
Southern Europe burns as 2 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened to surge again in southwest France …
Kentucky Takes a Step Forward: New Data Center and Energy Initiative to Enhance Energy Affordability
Before COVID, a Chinese army scientist quietly sent this to a U.S. lab
Declassified Senate documents show a Chinese military scientist secretly shipped coronavirus vials …
