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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement only over an unspecified threat in Sonora, Mexico.
Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem
Microplastics are usually consumed through food and water, but more recently, they are making their way into Indonesia’s air and rain. Sui-Lee Wee, our Asia bu…
Barbara Eden, 95, says she’s ‘okay’ after last-minute cancelation of festival appearance
Barbara Eden reassured fans after a "sudden illness" forced her to miss the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, revealing a new medication's side effects.
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Time is now, Clemson Tigers and Dabo Swinney need to call it quits after historic run
Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers suffered a humiliating 51-10 loss to LSU, raising fresh questions abo…
Bronson Reed returns to the ring leaner and meaner and looking like the future of WWE
Bronson Reed made a shocking return at Sunday Night's Main Event, unleashing a brutal chair assault…
Michael Rapaport slams 'clown' Macklemore for anti-Israel performance
Michael Rapaport called Macklemore a "clown" after the rapper chanted "Free Palestine" and performe…
Trick Williams wins US title after Lil Yachty survives Baron Corbin at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
Lil Yachty survived five minutes with Baron Corbin to earn Trick Williams his rematch, then played …
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North America
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami
The plane, which was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet, flew from Puerto Rico to Miami. It …
Indigenous actor and filmmaker Georgina Lightning dies at 63
Lightning was the first Indigenous woman in North America to direct a major feature film with her 2…
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the ru…
One dead after Cape Breton floods prompt state of emergency, cut power for thousands
Body of 46-year-old woman found on Saturday afternoon after she was reported missing, RCMP say
Europe
Live: Victory of Germany's far-right AfD in state election 'very worrying', says Polish FM
Poland's foreign minister on Monday called Germany's far-right AfD party's victory "a very worryi…
Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul
Row centres on stake held by Patarkatsishvili family in bottled water firm it jointly owns with Rus…
Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’
Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister …
US envoys bring ‘more effective’ Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, official says
US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a se…
Asia
IndiGo ordered to pay Rs 67,713 to passenger after denying him boarding
A district commission ordered IndiGo to refund a passenger Rs 12,713. The airline denied boarding d…
Make home ownership a 5-year plan goal, Legco president says
Hong Kong authorities should make raising home ownership a goal of the city’s first five-year plan,…
Air India Express Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight returns after engine oil quantity drops mid-air
An Air India Express flight, which was en route to Abu Dhabi, made a safe return to Cochin after ex…
Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader says
Hong Kong is committed to being a “trusted partner” in driving Central Asia’s emergence as a global…
Africa
Kenya: Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Aburi Urges Parents to Give Teen Mothers a Second Chance in School
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi has urged parents and guardians…
Kenya: Search Underway for 11-Year-Old Girl Feared Drowned in River Yala
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An 11-year-old Grade Six pupil is feared to have drowned in River Yala in S…
Zimbabwe: Forestry Commission Impounds 20 Trucks, Seizes 4 000 Bags of Charcoal in Harare Sweep to Nip Deforestation
[New Zimbabwe] THE Forestry Commission has impounded 20 trucks and seized 4 000 bags of charcoal an…
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Oceania
More than 1 million users affected in Mathspace data breach
Learning provider Mathspace says more than a million people, including students, school staff, and …
Trial begins for five people charged over 850kg cocaine haul near Rottnest
Three men who allegedly set out on a boat to retrieve packages of cocaine off Rottnest Island on a …
Father to stand trial for murder of 10-week-old baby girl
The court heard the infant had injuries that were pre-existing prior to her death early last year.
Future governments told to spend more on medicines and reap big savings
An economic analysis commissioned by Business NZ has found every additional dollar spent on medicin…
South America
La Carretera Austral, la ruta que abre las puertas al fin del mundo: “Es imposible no querer quedarse en la Patagonia chilena”
El indómito territorio del sur de Chile, donde se impulsa un plan para mejorar su infraestructura v…
Un parque solar para evitar apagones en el barrio que vio nacer a Maradona
Más de 130 paneles fotovoltaicos buscan abastecer de energía limpia a Fiorito, una zona donde mucho…
El precio de no ser delgada: cómo los kilos determinan el salario de las mujeres
En la era Ozempic, la discriminación contra las mujeres con sobrepeso y obesidad se traduce también…
Claire Valdez, candidata demócrata al Congreso: “Tenemos que planificar cómo será la vida cuando termine la Administración Trump”
La socialista de Nueva York y aliada del alcalde Zohran Mamdani luchará en el Congreso para subir e…
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Utah
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season - roundtable.io
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season roundtable.io
Ready for a hike? So are the llamas
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City - 247Sports
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City 247Sports
Idaho
Person rescued after getting stuck on a rock in the Boise River, fire department says - Idaho News 6
Person rescued after getting stuck on a rock in the Boise River, fire department says Idaho News 6
Trump comparte un mapa que cambia el nombre de Nuevo México a “Nueva América”
Por Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN El presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump pareció sugerir el domingo q…
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:52PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Special Weather Statement: Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain a…
Wyoming
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 - WyoPreps
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 WyoPreps
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) Oil City News
Natrona County divorce filings (8/24/26–8/31/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County divorce filings (8/24/26–8/31/26) Oil City News
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God Has Entered the AR-15 Debate, Courtesy of James Talarico
Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view major U.S. stake in their reserves as a surrender
A troubled nation's pride took a bruising last week when acting President Delcy Rodríguez agreed to…
Report: Canada Gave Millions in Contracts to Son of Iran’s Former Vice President
Global News reported on Wednesday that the Canadian government awarded over $2 million in contracts…
IDF Wipes Out Hezbollah-IRGC Underground Bunker Complex After Iran’s Latest Empty 'Red Line'
Paul Ryan: 'Our Politics Are Just Fundamentally Unserious Right Now'
Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” former House Speaker Paul Ryan said “our politics are just fundame…
JD Vance Dispenses With Dishonest Leftist Claim Republicans Want to Cut Health Benefits
Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN says in report that maps path back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged tha…
Hong Kong Court Upholds Cardinal Joseph Zen’s Conviction over Protester Relief Fund
A Hong Kong court on Thursday upheld a ruling against retired bishop and democracy advocate Cardina…
