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Jackson Suber takes first-round British Open lead despite limited links golf experience
Surely you had Jackson Suber on your betting card as the first-round leader of the 154th British Open on Thursday at Royal Birkdale.
Savvy ice cream shop owner makes 43% of monthly rent betting on weather: ‘If it rains, we still win’
A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Ange…
What caused Jude Bellingham’s confrontation with Lionel Messi
Jude Bellingham reveals what his argument with Lionel Messi was about.
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Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency, new report reveals
A Walt Disney World guest died three months ago after suffering a cardiac arrest while riding one o…
Eric Swalwell drops another $50K on celebrity lawyer — as investigators circle
Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell is getting a firsthand lesson in how hard it is to track his…
Paul Pelosi’s unhinged driving history laid bare — as friends reveal frightening reason for dangerous road record
Over more than a decade, Pelosi has had at least eight driving violations in the Bay Area, includin…
All-Star break offers no reprieve from long-running sports con jobs
All-Stars again found reasons to avoid “The Midsummer Classic” for vague reasons.
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North America
Wildfire threatens Pemberton, B.C.
A wildfire is threatening the community of about 3,400 residents in Pemberton, B.C.
Why wildfire smoke is difficult to forecast and damaging to our health
Experts unpack the consequences of blazes raging across Ontario and other parts of Canada
GTA summer camps cancelled, moved indoors due to poor air quality
Many families have been left scrambling as recreational activities have been cancelled or postponed…
Rubio calls for global crackdown on far-left extremism
Democrats said the focus on left-wing groups was "politically partisan" and could target political …
Europe
Zelensky's dismissal of Ukraine's defence chief sparks political crisis
Rare protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday over the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedoro…
Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Ukraine's ousted defence minister directed stunning public criticism at the army's top commander on…
Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends
More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 p…
Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between minist…
Asia
システム障害のニチレイ 一部の倉庫・工場の業務再開
サイバー攻撃によるシステム障害が続く冷凍食品大手の「ニチレイ」は、17日午前、安全が確認された一部の…
Trump to address nation as Iran crisis, China tensions and election fight intensify
US President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time “Speech to the Nation” on Thursday at 9pm Easte…
Rohit Sharma no more automatic selection after Lord's ODI
The Indian team management and selectors had initially considered giving Yashasvi Jaiswal a full se…
Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?
Taxi trade leader Chau Kwok-keung says he has never felt as much fear as he does now after transpor…
Africa
Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to …
Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in t…
Report reveals extent of Kenyan deaths on Russian frontline
In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading faster in the DRC than in any previous outbreak, the WHO s…
Algerian prime minister visits survivors after deadly fire at orphanage
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb speaks with survivors after a fire burning at an orphanage in t…
Oceania
UK urges FIFA to act after Argentine players hold up Falklands banner
The British government urges FIFA to investigate after Argentine players held up a banner declaring…
Queensland hospital settles dispute with psychiatrist over gender care
Dr Jillian Spencer has ended her employment with Queensland Children's Hospital after reaching a co…
Australian distillers battle to bottle evaporating cooper trade
This ancient trade of coopering is fast evaporating as distillers look abroad to help keep their fl…
'Smell of cannabis' reveals alleged Dunedin dealer's drug stash
A Dunedin man is facing charges after police found drugs and cash in his car during a traffic stop …
South America
Cientos de incendios en Canadá llenan de humo ciudades como Nueva York, Chicago, Detroit y Toronto
Las autoridades recomiendan a los residentes no salir de casa al constatar el hundimiento de la cal…
El Gobierno de Milei protesta ante el Reino Unido por la presencia de un buque militar británico en el mar argentino
Después del triunfo del seleccionado albiceleste ante Inglaterra en el Mundial de Fútbol, la Casa R…
Trump tightens US visa rules, limits stay for foreign students and journalists
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how…
Trump despide a su operador de teleprompter, acusado de apostar ilegalmente en Kalshi sobre sus discursos
El técnico, que trabajaba en la Casa Blanca, se embolsó casi 100.000 dólares por sus apuestas sobre…
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Utah
Syracuse Police increase presence amid social media 'teen takeover' plan
A local police department is increasing officer presence and warning parents amidst a "teen takeove…
Sergi Solans continues breakout rookie season
SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - It was a truly special night for Real Salt Lake rookie Sergi Solans. In…
Live updates: Two deaths confirmed as Flash Flood Emergency continues in Central Texas
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported e…
Idaho
DOE leadership visits Idaho Cleanup Project, highlights cleanup work supporting nuclear research
U.S. Department of Energy leaders visited the Idaho Cleanup Project last week to review cleanup wor…
Steve Hunter named interim CEO of Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
Steve Hunter has been appointed interim CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. This ap…
Frontier Credit Union donates $800K to Blackfoot nonprofits for buildings
Frontier Credit Union donated $800,000 to The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry and The Village to he…
Wyoming
Niemiec, Brady face off in House District 60 rematch - WyomingNews.com
Niemiec, Brady face off in House District 60 rematch WyomingNews.com
WATCH: Washington candidates clash over Trump endorsement for House - WyomingNews.com
WATCH: Washington candidates clash over Trump endorsement for House WyomingNews.com
As data centers flood Wyoming, water pollution fouls good faith - WyomingNews.com
As data centers flood Wyoming, water pollution fouls good faith WyomingNews.com
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Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister
Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence min…
Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords
Appointment by the outgoing prime minister potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham …
Drugs Keep Winning in the Global War on Drugs
The United Nations’ latest World Drug Report makes that very clear.
Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjustifiable, vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
The Brazilian government has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it …
WATCH: Democrat Senator Whitehouse Dismisses First Graham Platner Accuser Because She Was Conservative
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has continued to dismiss the allegations against Maine's disgraced D…
WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing
"Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful th…
Ava DuVernay to make Netflix documentary 14th on birthright citizenship
The film-maker behind Selma and 13th will focus on the 14th amendment for a new film out later this…
Frisco man gets 20 years for sex exploitation at furry convention
A Frisco man was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across …
