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Seriously - A Wayward SpaceX Rocket Just Slammed Into the Moon
By MindTheDesk Staff | August 5, 2026 In a rare astronomical event, a discarded piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon early Wednesday morning…
C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures amon…
Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier
A second drone may have collided with a plane in the air over the airport, damaging the aircraft slightly, the authorities say.
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Illegal immigrants among 70 arrested in Mississippi child exploitation crackdown: Feds
Operation Muddy Waters netted 70 arrests across Mississippi, targeting child exploitation offenders…
Miranda Kerr's ultra-specific diet includes venison for breakfast, no eggs or seed oils
Miranda Kerr revealed her strict diet, including venison for breakfast, no eggs and zero seed oils …
Search for Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane reignites with ambitious new expedition
The Taraia Object Expedition departs on Oct. 7 for Nikumaroro Island to investigate a satellite-ima…
Spokane fire survivor finds 'joy' through Jesus after alleged arson destroys home and belongings
Christopher Guyton says losing his home in the Spokane wildfire strengthened his Christian faith an…
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North America
Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration
A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under …
More than 200 foreign firefighters headed to B.C. to battle wildfires
Some Canadian firefighters question the need to bring in international assistance
NATO intern accused of spying reported working a range of Canadian government jobs
Biwei Zhang said in court filings that she had done stints at the National Research Council, Statis…
Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’
Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no lon…
Europe
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez is a progressive outlier in Europe – and over Ceuta, he is being made to pay for it | Eoghan Gilmartin
The Spanish PM has been one of few European leaders to stand up to Trump. He now faces coercive dip…
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the pre…
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, bu…
'Escalatory spiral of attrition: Drone technology allowing Ukraine to resist Russia asymmetrically'
Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. …
Asia
New UK foreign minister dodges questions on his past Trump remarks
The UK’s new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, was confronted with his past criticism of “racist” Don…
Customer gets Rs 15,000 relief after ATM debits Rs 10,000 without dispensing cash
A consumer commission found Union Bank of India deficient in service. The bank failed to refund a c…
25 arrested as Hong Kong police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rate
Hong Kong police have arrested 25 people, some as young as 13, in a crackdown on a loan shark syndi…
Jos Buttler scripts history, breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record
Jos Buttler achieved a significant cricket milestone on Wednesday. He surpassed Kieron Pollard to b…
Africa
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint securit…
Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation
Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 vil…
UN warns drone strikes worsen in Sudan
First, more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan over the start of this year were due to drone atta…
Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agree…
Oceania
Woman who saved teen from bow and arrow attack given royal bravery award
A man wielding a bow and arrow attempted to kill a teenage girl at a supermarket. Nicole Law stood …
'Overly litigious, combative' CIT chief referred for public sector probe
Margot McNeill's appointment as CEO was brought into question earlier this year after revelations s…
Dockers not treating trip to MCG any differently as AFL finals loom
Fremantle are flag favourites and make a rare trip this weekend to the home of the grand final — bu…
'Fighting just for a fair go': Elite sport failing on racism, Olympian says
The first Aboriginal woman to represent Australia in Olympic boxing has told a federal racism inqui…
South America
La lucha de familias indígenas contra uno de los empresarios más ricos de Argentina
Hace veinte años que las comunidades rurales del pueblo Qom de Chaco denuncian afecciones a la salu…
El día después para Petro: un expresidente con problemas legales y el liderazgo de la oposición
El político de izquierda busca que Washington lo elimine de la lista OFAC mientras llama a una huel…
Así gobernó Petro: reducción de la pobreza, reforma agraria a medias y fracaso de la paz total
El Ejecutivo de izquierda logró cumplir al menos tres de sus principales promesas de campaña, mient…
Así gobernó Petro: tuitero compulsivo, un gabinete inestable y un legado de ternas agridulce
El presidente saliente de Colombia nombró más de 60 ministros en sus cuatro años de mandato, más qu…
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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…
Lucky timing mitigates damage from fully engulfed trailer fire in Parowan
Lucky timing prevented a fully engulfed trailer fire from spreading and doing even more damage in P…
Man charged after threatening to kill wife and kids, shooting family dogs
A man has been charged after allegedly abusing his wife and children and killing multiple dogs.
Idaho
Tyler Wyatt extends hitting streak to 25 games, Chukars lose 9-6
The Boise Hawks defeated the Idaho Falls Chukars 9-6 at Melaleuca Field, overcoming a mid-game rall…
Unpaid wages and deadly risk: Why health workers are threatening to abandon the Ebola response
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Every morning, Micheline Kayimpa pulls on layers of protective gear…
Senate subcommittee obtains Fauci’s phone ahead of contempt vote
By Ellis Kim, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — A Senate subcommittee investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci has o…
Wyoming
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state - Cap City News
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state Cap Ci…
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state - Oil City News
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state Oil Ci…
LEGION BASEBALL: Sixers go hitless in Northwest Regional opener - WyomingNews.com
LEGION BASEBALL: Sixers go hitless in Northwest Regional opener WyomingNews.com
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Apple announces users can now lease iPhones following new Klarna partnership
Apple customers in the United States will soon be able to lease iPhones for up to two years through…
News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increase
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials …
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Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit
Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing th…
WATCH: Howard University president on enrollment scandal
Interim president Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses what happened and what’s next after more than 500 i…
Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash
In the U.S., 20 million single women own homes, almost three million more than single men. Economic…
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern …
Man gets 6-month sentence for ramming car into Jewish group's N.Y. world headquarters
A man was sentenced Wednesday to six months and a week behind bars for ramming his car into the Cha…
