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Two Cities With a Tangled History
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest …
GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a GOP U.S. House primary.
Century-old Italian ice recipe is creating childhood memories for a whole new generation
A 111-year-old New Jersey family business is now offering franchise opportunities to expand its hand-squeezed lemon ice nationwide.
Headlines
Luigi Mangione's livestream stunt aims to get influencers to 'pressure' jurors: former prosecutor
A former federal prosecutor says Luigi Mangione's push to livestream his murder trial is designed t…
Mamdani faces questions over ties to outlet accused of antisemitic tropes
The ADL says Uncivilized Media pushes antisemitic conspiracy theories, raising questions about Zohr…
How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. B…
Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting f…
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North America
Morning Update: Trade talks hit the road
Also in today’s edition: Alberta’s recovery centres and a major bitcoin hack
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 4…
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night f…
A Growing Data Center Pollution Threat, and the Last of the Jan. 6 Cases
Plus, why veterinarians are learning to handle honeybees.
Europe
'Terrifying': deadly Russian attack on Kyiv overwhelms Ukraine's air defence
At least 17 people died in a brutal Russian attack on #Kyiv and its region, including eight at a ra…
Ukrainian capital lit up by massive overnight Russian strikes, killing 17
At least two people were killed and a dozen more wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv overnight. For…
Nato confirms drone sighting near Ukrainian plane at German airport after ‘security incident’ – Europe live
German police had earlier said they were investigating ‘unidentified flying object’ disrupting flig…
Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared…
Asia
China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman Sachs
Rising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax ha…
US-Japan trade thaw driven by shared yen for stronger currency
A rare joint intervention to stabilise the yen has given US-Japan relations a near-term lift, accor…
PLA scientists say submarine cables carrying 99% of global data could be ‘easy target’
The underwater cables that play a vital role supporting the international digital economy are incre…
Man arrested for dangerous driving as woman jumps clear of swerving van
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video went viral sho…
Africa
Ceuta on edge and trying to recover after deadly mass migrant crossings
Calm is slowly returning to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants cro…
Rwanda's big screen moment: Historic Cannes win sparks creative boom
Rwandan cinema has never enjoyed such a spotlight. Last May at the Cannes Film Festival, Ben'Imana …
DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility
The DR Congo is set to open its largest Ebola treatment facility. Construction is nearing completio…
Cameroon's president reshuffles military as speculation on whereabouts persists
Cameroon's President Paul Biya reshuffled senior military staff, promoting the head of the Presid…
Oceania
WA's NAPLAN results trigger 'concern' for year 3s
Western Australia's NAPLAN results show 40 per cent of year 3 students are struggling with numeracy…
Murder accused to remain in custody as lawyers struggle to find suitable bail location
A 20-year-old man charged with murder will remain in custody for at least another month after the N…
Kids' outdoor program halted as council raises safety concerns
The Mount Barker District Council has ordered Forest School SA to immediately cease activities citi…
'Gone down like a lead balloon': Ex-FA boss on FIFA's World Cup backflip
David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from th…
South America
Guatemala volcano eruption forces hundreds to flee ash, gas and lava
In Guatemala, authorities have declared a red alert – the most severe danger warning – in areas aff…
High-stakes Michigan Democratic primary pits progressive against moderates
It's a fight between two Democrats over who will be the party's choice to try and win Michigan's Se…
Donald Trump says oil execs have made too much money since blockade of Hormuz Strait
As a consequence of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have soared. …
US: Progressive El-Sayed slightly ahead in high-stakes Michigan Democrats primary
What had been billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party's direction turned into an electio…
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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…
Cat survives Utah apartment fire by sheltering in closet for three days - The Guardian
Cat survives Utah apartment fire by sheltering in closet for three days The Guardian
Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide - KSL.com
Utah-based lab helps track cyclospora outbreak as cases rise nationwide KSL.com
Idaho
From Idaho pockets to progress: Introducing Gem State’s Housing Network Call - bigcountrynewsconnection.com
From Idaho pockets to progress: Introducing Gem State’s Housing Network Call bigcountrynewsconnecti…
Risch v. Achilles may be Idaho’s most active US Senate race in years. Here’s where they stand.
Idaho Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, 83, has been in his position for nearly 20 years. In reliably…
Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful…
Wyoming
Wyoming property tax cuts ripple down to childcare - WyoFile
Wyoming property tax cuts ripple down to childcare WyoFile
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 5 from WyomingNewsNow - WyomingNews.com
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 5 from WyomingNewsNow WyomingNews.com
Cooler temperatures brief relief after Cheyenne ties Aug. 2 heat record - WyomingNews.com
Cooler temperatures brief relief after Cheyenne ties Aug. 2 heat record WyomingNews.com
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Elon Musk's company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state's first-in-the-nation law that bans "nudi…
Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
What to know about TSA Gold+, the Trump administration's new push to privatize airport security
Travelers flying out of three airports across the U.S. may see changes at security lines next year,…
Howard University president says more than 200 students readmitted after mass unenrollment
The interim president of Howard University said over 200 of the more than 500 first-year incoming s…
American found shot dead in execution-style killing while camping on Puerto Rico beach: reports
Tyler Wilkin sent eerie texts about a mysterious howler outside his tent before he was found dead a…
Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham
Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarin…
Anthony Fauci Refuses to Answer Rand Paul's Questions After Diary Disclosures Go Viral
Robby Soave and Amber Duke talk about Fauci's appearance before Congress, where he pleaded the Fift…
Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elec…
