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Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.
A real college football team is letting one fan call plays in an actual game this season
The Akron Zips will let one fan call plays during their first offensive series against Robert Morris, and season ticket holders are automatically entered.
Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
Headlines
Archaeologists uncover sprawling Roman estate buried for centuries beneath farmland
The fourth-century Roman villa in Devon, in the U.K., yielded a striking mosaic, a copper-alloy bra…
Ariana Grande sets record straight after announcing break from spotlight
PR expert says Ariana Grande's strategic absence after her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" could build anti…
Record-Breaking Heat Wave in South Korea Leads to Canceled Baseball Games
The country has been gripped by a record-setting heat wave that endangered both players and spectat…
PGA Tour 2026: Wyndham Championship best bets, 'horses for the course' for the Sedgefield Country Club
Tom Kim leads the 2026 Wyndham Championship betting card at Sedgefield Country Club, where accuracy…
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North America
Most Canadians unaware that travel insurance could be voided because of federal advisories
Changes to risk level Ottawa attributes to specific destinations can change the validity of travel …
U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech
The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is dwindling and could take years to replenish. And, the Food and…
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that c…
Suspected grenade found at Quebec campground, police say
Item appeared to be a grenade and looked old, but police officers weren’t able to confirm it was au…
Europe
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object col…
Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside…
Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40C…
Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collides with object mid-air
Investigators looking into whether incidents at Leipzig are linked after DHL plane forced to make e…
Asia
Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US
Shares of China’s leading optical-module makers clawed back early losses on Wednesday after analyst…
'No need to apologise': Rahul meets student protesters, slams PM Modi, Shah
Netanyahu says Israel didn’t agree to US-backed Gaza plan as far-right pressure grows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, eve…
Trump's immigration crackdown hits US military families; over 50 spouses, parents detained
Dozens of parents and spouses of US service members face detention and deportation. This marks a si…
Africa
Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa
A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel…
Africa: Has Uganda Changed the Ebola Rulebook?
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda says modern outbreak science has changed what investigators can know…
East Africa: Interpol Flags Kenya Among East Africa's Most Targeted Digital Economies
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's expanding digital economy is increasingly under threat from organis…
Oceania
Artists from remote Australia among winners at prestigious fashion awards
A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women's centre and an art studio in India …
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…
South America
Bolivia anuncia presencia policial brasileña en su territorio tras cinco homicidios en la frontera
El Gobierno boliviano atribuye la escalada de violencia en el país a una guerra entre los carteles …
Ferran Torres se convertirá en imagen y embajador de la Comunidad Valenciana
El jugador de fútbol será recibido el viernes por el presidente de la Generalitat antes de recibir …
El candidato progresista en las primarias demócratas de Míchigan, Abdul El-Sayed, se perfila como ganador
Muy crítico con Israel y defensor de la sanidad pública universal, acaricia la victoria en una vota…
Ellar Coltrane, el niño de ‘Boyhood’, ahora es bombero y se forma como técnico de emergencias médicas
12 años después de la película que fue grabada durante 12 años, su protagonista ya no aspira a ser …
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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…
Millard County updates evacuation status due to Wide Mouth 2 Fire
Millard County Sheriff's Office released an update to the evacuation areas affected by the Wide Mou…
Utah Weather: Hazy conditions, poor air qualities persist with hot temperatures
The bottom line? Another day of dense smoke and hazy skies will lead to reduced air qualities acros…
Idaho
Agentes de IA utilizan identidades falsas y atacan a personas reales en un nuevo incidente de seguridad
Por John Liu y Hadas Gold, CNN El modelo de inteligencia artificial más avanzado de Anthropic utili…
Tracking more heat with dry conditions into the weekend
A ridge of high pressure will build in the west coast and be over Idaho by Friday with more hot tem…
Disney and TikTok strike deal to let creators make videos with its famous characters
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Mickey Mouse could soon be performing the next big TikTok …
Wyoming
Your Wednesday, Aug. 5 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City - Oil City News
Your Wednesday, Aug. 5 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City Oil City News
GALLERIES: The Faces, places and moments that defined last week in Casper - Casper Star-Tribune
GALLERIES: The Faces, places and moments that defined last week in Casper Casper Star-Tribune
Cheyenne cools after historic July heat ahead of next round of hot temps - Cap City News
Cheyenne cools after historic July heat ahead of next round of hot temps Cap City News
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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…
Is Involvement In The War With Iran In America’s Best Interest? A Daily Caller News Foundation Debate
Blaise Misztal and Curt Mills engage in a heated debate on the Iran War
WATCH: 'Jumanji,' BTS and wedding drama top the pop culture buzz
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, from the new 'Jumanji' trailer…
U.S. Army begins shift to new AI-enabled command and control comms system
U.S. Army leaders on Wednesday announced the successful demonstration of a more than $3 billion Nex…
Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI
Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive ef…
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not a…
