Local & Global News Near Me | MindTheDesk (Mind The Desk)
NCAA Division I board has no plans to change age-based eligibility rule being challenged in court
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court.
Staggering number of ballots rejected in California primary as slow pace cripples count
California’s promise of easier voting is showing its faults after nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in June — the highest number in recent statewide…
Florida fugitive wanted for heinous murder has large scorpion tattoo that cops hope will help ID her
Authorities believe they are closing in on the disguise-wearing Florida fugitive currently being hunted for the heinous murder of a dad found zip-tied in a sha…
Headlines
Rams unveil new alternate uniforms that honor franchise’s storied history
Moving into the future sometimes means holding onto a piece of the past.
Former Fever player responds to Sophie Cunningham by alleging Indiana harassment cover-up
Brianna Turner claims the Indiana Fever fired a male staff member for sexual harassment, challengin…
A-list actor is nearly unrecognizable at Comic-Con promoting new movie
The actor was previously spotted on the set of the gothic holiday film in February.
Vendor rejects Mikie Sherrill’s claim ‘software error’ behind NJ voter registration
The identity verification vendor for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission disputed Gov. Mikie Sh…
Global News — by Continent
Top 4 news providers per continent
North America
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone …
Pro-Palestinian protester facing terror charge was a focal point of past controversy
Before his arrest on Tuesday, Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad had sued a Jewish group and two politicians in …
As wildfires close in on Kimberley, B.C., residents brace for evacuation order
Despite a relatively quiet start to the summer, continued lightning and high winds could bring a wi…
A Fallen Soldier’s Angst, Love and Longing to Return Home From the Iran War
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost thei…
Europe
Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing t…
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess
EU unveils largest package in four years of measures against Russian individuals and interests; Lau…
New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live …
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 …
Asia
Vatican and Beijing agree on new China bishop as ordination fills 20-year vacancy
Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained bishop of Chifeng in China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous r…
Japanese militant who took part in 1972 Israel airport attack dies in Beirut
Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv’s airport more tha…
Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to step up a crackdown on transnational online scam netw…
Nobel economist on anti-China, anti-science US, AI’s risks
Simon Johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
Africa
Sudan: ICC Trial Chamber Terminates Case for Sudan War Crimes Against Former JEM Commander Abdallah Banda 'Without Prejudice'
[Dabanga] The Hague -- Trial Chamber IV of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the…
Sudan: 80 Sudanese Leave Uganda On Voluntary Return Flight
[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Kampala -- The 11th voluntary return flight carrying Sudanese refugees from U…
Sudan: 'U.S. Congress Should Pass New Bills On Sudan' - Human Rights Watch
[Dabanga] Washington -- The US Congress is currently considering two bills on Sudan: the Preventing…
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…
Oceania
Radical groups have a shared hatred of Jews, royal commission hears
The chief executive of a foundation combating antisemitism says extremist groups from across the po…
Searching for clues to the appeal of China's scripted murder-mystery games
Chinese scripted role-playing games are drawing a following in Auckland as participants look to bui…
Body found in West Auckland's Swanson believed to be missing woman Wolvnie Ding
Police had been appealing for information about the 20-year-old since she disappeared last week.
Cat stuck inside Wellington Uber driver's car bonnet for several trips
Norton the burmese cat travelled all the way from Hataitai to Johnsonville hidden inside the unsusp…
South America
El juez envía al Mayo Zambada a un centro médico para cumplir su cadena perpetua
El exlíder histórico del Cartel de Sinaloa, condenado en Estados Unidos por narcotráfico, evita así…
UN leadership candidates outline visions ahead of secretary-general race
Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organi…
Los seis candidatos a liderar la ONU protagonizan un debate de guante blanco sin un vencedor claro
Las cuatro mujeres y dos hombres que aspiran a sustituir a Guterres en 2027 explican sus ideas para…
Fields medal honours four mathematicians as AI reshapes the profession
The International Mathematical Union awarded the prestigious Fields Medal to four mathematicians on…
Local News
Utah
9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary - KSL.com
9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary KSL.com
'My message is one of hope': Newly appointed Great Salt Lake Commissioner talks challenges and priorities
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — On Wednesday, Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed a new Great Salt Lake Commi…
'It's not an easy thing to go through': SUU Community honors U.S. soldier and local student killed in action
SOUTHERN UTAH (ABC4) — Students and faculty gathered tonight to mourn and honor fellow classmate an…
Idaho
Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 23
Area American Legion baseball state tournament scores for thursday, July 23.
Idaho deputies arrest man at Boise park on child sex, kidnapping charges - KBOI
Idaho deputies arrest man at Boise park on child sex, kidnapping charges KBOI
Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026: fechas, figuras y deportes a seguir
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español La 25° edición de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe comie…
Wyoming
Indian honor dance for service members in celebration of Military Monday - Cap City News
Indian honor dance for service members in celebration of Military Monday Cap City News
Bareback riding steals show at first CFD semifinal - WyomingNews.com
Bareback riding steals show at first CFD semifinal WyomingNews.com
July 23 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today - Casper Star-Tribune
July 23 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today Casper Star-Tribune
More News
Portland ballot initiative to increase police staffing accused of misleading voters
A Portland, Oregon, ballot initiative intended to divert surplus climate funds to boost police hiri…
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americ…
Ed Harris says he nearly quit 'Dutton Ranch' over cut scene
ED HARRIS says he came close to quitting "Dutton Ranch" after a scene was cut: "Get me the f--- out…
Rabbi Barclay's Update: Politicians, Iran, and Jew-Hatred
New: Jasmine Crockett Tops Her World Cup Comments With Absurd Remarks on ICE and 'Indigenous People'
DHS Should Be Threatening Employers Of Illegal Aliens, Not Buttering Them Up
DHS should not be working with businesses to preserve a cycle that undermines American workers and …
Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering
Midfielder signs a one-year deal with extension optionLeague investigation centers on the transferI…
National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed o…
