Local & Global News Near Me | MindTheDesk (Mind The Desk)
Trump admin announces between 10% and 12.5% tariffs on 60 countries over forced labor imports
"It encourages stronger labor rights enforcement abroad," an official said of the so-called Section 301 levies.
GOP rallies around Thune after White House says Trump’s patience is ‘running out’
The White House’s latest dustup with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) landed with a thud Thursday among his GOP colleagues. Republican senators, includ…
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Star Anson Mount Was Okay Skipping the Season 4 Premiere Away Mission With All Those Dinosaurs: “My Friend, I’m 53 with Two Young Children”
"I'll take a break whenever I can get it."
Headlines
Joe Mixon has told friends NFL career is over after mysterious absence
After being ruled out for the first four weeks last year, he ended up missing the entire season wit…
Yosemite’s new lavish AI system aims to make your visit less chaotic
Yosemite could get AI-powered real-time parking information thanks to a new grant from the National…
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items inflated as shoppers now see higher oil prices surface
With oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, Americans are facing higher costs for groceries and gas…
Teacher who served as GOP state lawmaker allegedly used Roblox to lure student into sexual relationship
David Pritt allegedly used Roblox and Snapchat to groom a student before engaging in sexual acts at…
Global News — by Continent
Top 4 news providers per continent
North America
US announces fresh raft of tariffs on overseas goods
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labou…
Gerry Pond, New Brunswick technology pioneer, never stopped dreaming of ‘another big one’
Onetime CEO of NBTel connected his province and inspired next generation of digital entrepreneurs
Hundreds of volunteers search for missing Calgary boy
A volunteer army continues to search for a missing Calgary boy who disappeared a week ago. Parker, …
Hundreds volunteer to look for missing 11-year-old Calgary boy
Police have asked searchers not to approach Parker if they see him, but to keep him in sight
Europe
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger in Paris: 'There's no single blueprint for Democratic Party'
A rising star among Democratic Party moderates, Virginia’s first woman governor Abigail Spanberger …
Man fatally wounded in knife attack in German bank
A 20-year-old man is arrested after a knife attack at a bank in Bavaria that left a man fatally wou…
Reinstating Fedorov 'only right decision Zelensky can make', MP says
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would accept no other gover…
Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals reliance
Sweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. T…
Asia
As the West finds common cause, China prepares for the worst
Mid-July should have been a moment of quiet satisfaction in Beijing. Fresh data showed China’s favo…
2,500 detained, homes of 2 LeT terrorists razed in Kashmir after cop killing
Security forces demolished two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist homes overnight in Kashmir. Over two thous…
日中外相が接触 中国側の出方を慎重に見極めへ 日本政府
茂木外務大臣は訪問先のフィリピンで日中関係が悪化して以降初めて王毅外相とことばを交わしました。日本…
国会 あす会期末 「副首都」法案の採決めぐりギリギリの調整
25日の国会の会期末を前に、24日、与党側は残る「副首都」構想の関連法案を採決し、成立させたい考えです…
Africa
Zimbabwe: Hybrid Seed Leading Revival of Cotton Farming in Zimbabwe
[Bird Story Agency] A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reas…
Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings
They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.
Ghana needs laws to protect victims of witchcraft accusations
In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 4…
South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria
Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign m…
Oceania
Live: ASX set to fall as oil tops $US100
Australian shares are set to fall as oil prices surge above $US100 a barrel and Wall Street's tech …
Divers map underwater caves that weave under city streets
Cave divers have swapped measuring tapes and pencils for 3D modelling to map a patchwork of underwa…
Family 'devastated' after alleged indecent assault of disabled child at school
A Northern Territory family has accused the Department of Education of failing in its duty of care …
Live: Gambling the focus at second day of Labor National Conference
A push to strengthen the government's action to reduce gambling harm will be the focus on the secon…
South America
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries on Thursd…
Estados Unidos sanciona a nueve entidades y dos funcionarios cubanos, entre ellos el ministro de Salud, por “evasión y represión”
Entre las entidades señaladas figuran tres vinculadas al sector energético. Washington también sanc…
Sheinbaum, tras su reunión con Greer: “Avanzamos en la revisión del TMEC y en acuerdos bilaterales”
El encuentro entre los gobiernos de México y EE UU forma parte de la primera revisión anual del tra…
El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos y la Hacienda mexicana asestan su mayor golpe al Cartel Jalisco, incluido el hijastro del Mencho
Juan Carlos González encabeza una lista de más de 50 integrantes de la organización criminal y de e…
Local News
Utah
Louise Stowe Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Mesquite, NV - The Salt Lake Tribune - Legacy | Obituary Search
Louise Stowe Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Mesquite, NV - The Salt Lake Tribune Legacy | Obituary Search
Veterinary sedative identified in Utah illicit street drugs
A veterinary sedative has been detected in Utah's illicit drug supply.
Opinion: Honoring pioneers of all stripes
Idaho
Man Dead Following Police Shooting in Boise - 1035kissfmboise.com
Man Dead Following Police Shooting in Boise 1035kissfmboise.com
US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
WASHINGTON — One day after President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of the remains of…
US Senate Judiciary holds over vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Senate tasked with advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’…
Wyoming
Weston County school district considers bonuses to help fill three vacancies - WyomingNews.com
Weston County school district considers bonuses to help fill three vacancies WyomingNews.com
Uinta County Commission approves man camp permit - WyomingNews.com
Uinta County Commission approves man camp permit WyomingNews.com
Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers - Buffalo Bulletin
Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers Buffalo Bulletin
More News
REPORT: Leftist Californians Protest Giants at the Ticket Booth Following Bible Verse Display on Pride Night
LGBTQ sports outlet Outports reported Tuesday that attendance at Oracle Park has fallen since four …
Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, won the…
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso's military government and Musli…
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company
“We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sai…
Ukrainian Musical Chairs: Zelensky Changes Military Leadership, Again
The top-level changes late Tuesday were intended to draw a line under an unwelcome spasm of politic…
'Absolute Moron', 'Poisonous': Once Again, An Anti-Trump British Government Will Have to Eat Its Words
The new Burnham govt in London means there is once again a front bench of ministers with years of a…
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data …
Newsom Retained Hunter Biden's Attorney in Alleged Federal Criminal Investigation
