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Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.
Wisconsin police officer fatally shoots man resisting arrest near state Capitol in Madison, sparking protests
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, the city’s police chief said Wednesday.
Isaiah Whitehead soaks up Seton Hall homecoming as he strives for all-Pirates alum TBT team: ‘Still a family’
It was good to be home in South Orange, N.J. — and for him, Seton Hall will always be home — even if the result was disappointing.
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Prosecutor drops felony intimidation case against Louisiana attorney general
A Louisiana special prosecutor on Wednesday dropped criminal charges against the state’s attorney g…
Ex-Dem lawmaker slapped with federal child porn charges for disturbing trove of pics organized by age
“Jesse White has two minor male children,” an FBI investigator noted in the complaint, after author…
New video shows bird fight that left Big Bear bald eagle Jackie in critical condition
The beloved eagle is currently getting care from a team of medical professionals.
Mike Francesa taking show back to Jersey Shore for first time since WFAN exit
Welcome back to the Jersey Shore, Mike Francesa. For the first time since leaving WFAN’s afternoon …
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North America
Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.
In a video message, the mayor of New York City said he could not legally arrest Israel’s prime mini…
The U.S. Signs a Nuclear Pact With Saudi Arabia
Also, Trump threatens to retaliate against civilian targets in Iran.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth acr…
Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop …
Europe
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
Ukraine's soldiers and civilians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief…
France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heatwave last month, the pu…
'Mykhailo Fedorov was fired for his successes in fighting corruption in the defense sector'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Daria Kaleniuk, Executive Director of the Anti-corruption Act…
'Mykhailo Fedorov was fired for his successes in fighting corruption in the defense sector'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Daria Kaleniuk, Executive Director of the Anti-corruption Act…
Asia
Chinese investors rush into private funds, pouring US$1.2 trillion into securities
China’s private securities investment funds surpassed 8 trillion yuan (US$1.2 trillion) for the fir…
South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’ after guilty verdict
A South Korean court’s conviction of Seoul’s mayor for illegal polling payments threatens to put an…
Kalyan Banerjee suspended from Lok Sabha as rebel MPs complain of foul language
Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists to counter China
US President Donald Trump’s administration will redirect billions of dollars in federal research fu…
Africa
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more …
Man sought in killings of family in UK remains in custody in South Africa
Ndodana Tshuma, who is in custody on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters, did not…
Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepe…
Africa: Egypt's Reme-D Gets $1.45m to Scale Molecular Diagnostics in Africa
[Daba Finance] Egyptian healthtech startup Reme-D has raised $1.45 million in a Pre-Series A fundin…
Oceania
Cam made up stories about his family, a historical journal revealed the truth
For most of his life, Cam Sojan knew nothing of his family history until he stumbled upon a histori…
Tourism body slams 'disgusting price gouging' for beef expo beds
Beef Australia is exploring new ways to get visitors to travel to Rockhampton, amid a scarcity of h…
Pauline Hanson’s comments about domestic violence are more than vile. They are dangerous for women | Nicole Yade
A woman in Australia is killed by someone she trusted every 11 days and misinformation about family…
Final search for Jeremy Robertson, sought over his mother's death, completed
Jeremy Robertson is the sole person of interest in relation to the police investigation into the de…
South America
EL PAÍS US llega a la conferencia anual de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos en Nueva Orleans
El diector de EL PAÍS Jan Martínez Ahrens, encabezó la conferencia ‘Conferencia Nuestro Periodismo …
Jan Martínez Ahrens: “Pocas veces el periodismo libre ha estado tan amenazado”
El director de EL PAÍS recalca la apuesta del diario por Estados Unidos en la conferencia anual de …
Un periodismo más cercano a las comunidades, la estrategia para enfrentar a Donald Trump
En la mayor conferencia de periodismo hispano, EL PAÍS celebra una conversación sobre los ataques q…
Tesla gana casi 980 millones de euros en el segundo trimestre, pero reduce sus ganancias un 5%
La compañía bate récords de ventas y acelera en robotaxis y almacenamiento energético, pero el aume…
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Utah
Junction, Marysvale in 'READY' status as flash flood threat increases, community prepares for second wave
On Tuesday night, a flash flood rushed off of the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, breaching a berm and s…
Check out housing prices by zip code along the Wasatch Front - KSL.com
Check out housing prices by zip code along the Wasatch Front KSL.com
WATCH: Bodycam footage shows arrest of man who allegedly started Timp Fire
The Utah County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage showing the arrest of the suspect who all…
Idaho
Hundreds of volunteers work behind the scenes to make the Albertsons Boise Open happen - Idaho News 6
Hundreds of volunteers work behind the scenes to make the Albertsons Boise Open happen Idaho News 6
Donations requested to make care packages for overseas heroes
Serengeti Care is collecting donations through September 10 to create care packages for military pe…
New Idaho law promotes AI literacy as Micron helps prepare teachers and students - Idaho News 6
New Idaho law promotes AI literacy as Micron helps prepare teachers and students Idaho News 6
Wyoming
Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - Cowboy State Daily
Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Cowboy State Daily
Matthew Hurt looks to bring a young perspective, fresh mind to council’s Ward 3 seat - WyomingNews.com
Matthew Hurt looks to bring a young perspective, fresh mind to council’s Ward 3 seat WyomingNews.com
Bien pleased to accept Wyoming GOP endorsement for governor - WyomingNews.com
Bien pleased to accept Wyoming GOP endorsement for governor WyomingNews.com
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Andy Burnham implores cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will c…
Why Do California Cities Keep Raising Taxes Instead of Cutting Waste?
State Department says Cuba backing radical U.S. leftists
A State Department report said Cuba's intelligence service continues to have "scores of still-unide…
New State Department report details decades of Cuban espionage against U.S.
A State Department report said Cuba's intelligence service continues to have "scores of still-unide…
Chris Stigall’s GOP Rival Hit With Explosive Complaints Over $165K Campaign Cash Trail
RFK Jr.: CMS pausing $1B in Medicaid payments to Minn. and Calif. over suspected fraud, noncompliance
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Medi…
US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation whi…
New Jersey's Democrat Governor Just Proved Trump Right About Non-Citizen Voting
