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- Boy, 14, charged with terror offence over 'plot to target mosques'
A 14-year-old boy in the UK was charged with a terror offence related to a plot to target mosques. The incident involves Metropolitan Police in the UK.
- SC Democratic primary voters barred from GOP Senate primary
South Carolina voters who participated in the Democratic primary in June are prohibited from voting in the Republican U.S. Senate primary on August 11. The South Carolina Election Commission based this decision on state law, which restricts participation to voters who either cast a Republican ballot in June or did not vote in the previous primary.
- Agnikul ropes in former ISRO chairman Somanath ahead of Mission 02
Agnikul has hired Somanath, the former ISRO chairman, for Mission 02. The mission will use a two-stage Agnibaan rocket configuration, with the first-stage booster aiming for controlled descent and ocean recovery.
- MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz opens up after reversing his decision to leave the university
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz reversed his decision to leave the university, citing unresolved issues with the board of trustees. He had previously announced plans to join Clemson University, but that offer was rescinded. Guskiewicz criticized the board for divisive behavior and a focus on past conflicts rather than future progress.
- Heat causing pavement to buckle in Boulder County
High temperatures are causing pavement to buckle on some paths in Boulder County. The heat-related damage is affecting infrastructure in the area.
- Army reveals new details on autonomous launcher, high energy laser program
The Army plans to award its first CAML program contracts next month and is in final negotiations with AV for the E-HEL initiative, as stated by Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano.
- Over 10,000 students from government schools across Chennai take part in cleanliness campaign
Over 10,000 students from government schools across Chennai participated in a cleanliness campaign. The initiative highlights community involvement in environmental efforts.
- Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Amtrak to revive passenger rail service between Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading. Formed by Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties in 2022, SRPRA aims to reconnect communities to the Northeast Corridor, with Amtrak committed to cost estimates and next-phase planning.
- French Parliament approves assisted dying bill after yearslong debate
France’s National Assembly approved a bill legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses under specific conditions, including a doctor’s approval. The law allows eligible individuals to request lethal medication but excludes those with cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s and does not permit advance directives.
- A vehicle was stolen in Nashville with a 1-year-old in the backseat. Now Nashville police are looking for the suspect
A vehicle was stolen in Nashville with a 1-year-old child in the backseat. Police later found the abandoned vehicle and confirmed the child was unharmed. The suspect, described as wearing a blue and white striped shirt, remains unidentified.
- Rescuers keep searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, killing 1
A boat named Volare sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, killing one person and leaving three missing. Sixteen others were rescued after the 50-foot pleasure craft capsized in rough seas. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading a search and rescue operation using thermal imaging and other tools.
- Nick Reiner ‘rapidly deteriorating’ in prison: ‘No one would recognize him’
Nick Reiner is rapidly deteriorating in prison, with his appearance described as unrecognizable. He was arrested in December 2025 after his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death.
- Nick Reiner ‘rapidly deteriorating’ in prison: ‘No one would recognize him’
Nick Reiner is rapidly deteriorating in prison, to the point where no one would recognize him. He was arrested in December 2025 after his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death.
- Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh avoided Senate questions on AI's impact on inflation, his contacts with President Donald Trump, and the Fed's method for assessing inflation persistence.
- Finally, a car seat parents don’t fight with — Nuna RAVA is $150 off in the Nordstrom Sale
The Nuna RAVA car seat is available at a $150 discount during the Nordstrom Sale. Parents can benefit from significant savings on this product.
- New Braunfels temporarily closes access to Comal River due to inclement weather
The city of New Braunfels has temporarily closed access to the Comal River for all recreational activities due to hazardous conditions caused by continued rainfall. The closure is effective immediately.
- Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh avoided detailed answers during Senate testimony on AI's impact on inflation, contact with President Donald Trump, and methods for assessing inflation persistence. He emphasized the Fed's independence from political pressure and highlighted a task force to evaluate inflation data sources.
- Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh avoided detailed answers during Senate testimony on AI's impact on inflation, his communication with President Donald Trump, and the Fed's approach to assessing inflation persistence. He emphasized independence from political pressure and downplayed recent positive inflation data, citing imperfect measures and a task force to evaluate data sources.
- Molly says a plume of heavy smoke is on its way to the metro while the extreme heat continues
Molly reports that heavy smoke from northern Minnesota wildfires is moving toward the metro area, combining with extreme heat that has issued a 5-day alert through Friday. The heat, with 'feels like' temperatures near 100°F, poses health risks including heat exhaustion and stroke, especially for vulnerable groups. Poor air quality is expected to persist, with cooling centers available in several counties.
- Roads Ministry issues public consultation guidelines for highway projects after Public Accounts Committee makes recommendations
The Roads Ministry has issued public consultation guidelines for highway projects following recommendations from the Public Accounts Committee. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will register larger sub-contractors, while MPs have highlighted concerns about toll plaza facilities, traffic underreporting, and commuter issues.
- Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had ordered a pause in vehicle-related enforcement after the July 7 and July 8 killings, but Trump reversed the decision, calling traffic stops 'one of I.C.E.’s most important and effective' tools.
- Suspect charged after fatal shooting in Northampton County
A suspect was charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Northampton County's Birdnest area that left two people dead and three injured. Trevor Henriques, 45, of Nassawadox, was charged by the Northampton County Sheriff's Office.
- High temperatures causing pavement buckling on US 36 Bikeway, Boulder County government says
High temperatures in Colorado have caused pavement buckling on the US 36 Bikeway, prompting repairs and advisories for cyclists to slow down. The City of Boulder government warns of ongoing pavement heaving and urges residents to report issues via a non-emergency dispatch line as heat persists through early next week.
- Bengaluru: Apartment residents seek builder accountability, parking norms in new Bill
Residents in Bengaluru are demanding builder accountability and adherence to parking norms through a new Bill. A stakeholder emphasized the need for the Bill to establish clear timelines for association elections and define the tenure of office-bearers.
- Iceland has been named the world's most peaceful country for 19 years. Here's what sets it apart.
Iceland has been named the world's most peaceful country for 19 consecutive years in the 2026 Global Peace Index, surpassing New Zealand and Switzerland. The country lacks a traditional military, relying on NATO and a defense arrangement with the United States, and has no history of conventional wars.
- St. Martin Parish authorities search for Baton Rouge man
St. Martin Parish authorities are seeking the public's help to locate Ryan Ates, a 43-year-old Baton Rouge man wanted on a warrant for aggravated crime against nature.
- Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced a plan to screen soldiers over age 30 for testosterone deficiency to ensure they maintain optimal performance levels. The initiative will be implemented by the Department of Defense and was shared via a video posted to X.
- Employees sue medical giant over excessive healthcare costs
Abbott Laboratories employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging the company offered two health insurance plans with identical coverage but significantly higher costs for the Traditional PPO option. The lawsuit claims Abbott violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by failing to meet its duty of prudence and objectivity in selecting health plans, as the more expensive option consistently imposed greater costs on employees without providing additional benefits.
- Neighbors near the Lineage fire are dealing with odors and pests. The next challenge: extreme heat
Residents near the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights are dealing with odors from spoiled food and pest infestations, compounded by an upcoming extreme heat warning. Local officials have established cooling centers and pest control measures, while businesses like a taco stand have been displaced due to the fire's impact.
- Booker challenges Blanche on claims he can’t meet with Epstein victims
Sen. Cory Booker challenged Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, over his claim of being prohibited from meeting with Epstein victims, contrasting it with Blanche's prior meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, denied Booker's ability to control his responses and defended his interactions during the confirmation hearing.
- Traders Took $8.2 Million From Polymarket’s Five-Minute Bitcoin Bets, Study Found
A study found that Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin contracts were manipulated by traders who siphoned $8.2 million from retail bettors. The manipulation exploited a Chainlink oracle averaging Bitcoin’s price across exchanges, allowing traders to influence closing prices in the final seconds of each contract cycle.
- Dallas Zoo economic impact study shows billions generated for city as budget cuts loom
An independent economic impact study reveals the Dallas Zoo will generate $3.2 billion for the city over the next 12 years, countering proposed 3% budget cuts as Dallas faces a financial shortfall.
- MDSO: Man critical, woman arrested, 1 at large after stabbing near Hialeah Tri-Rail station
A woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man during a confrontation near the Hialeah Tri-Rail station. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds and injuries from a fight, while the woman's boyfriend fled and remains at large. Surveillance video corroborated the victim's account of the incident.
- Pair accused of stealing more than $2,000 in merchandise from Target in Union County
A man and woman were accused of stealing over $2,000 in merchandise from a Target store in Union County, North Carolina, by scanning items at self-checkout while intentionally skipping others. Both individuals, Jermaine Rayel Rivera and Susan Jaquez, were later arrested after failing to pay and were linked to multiple prior theft incidents totaling over $8,000 in stolen goods. They were charged with felony larceny and drug offenses.
- Woman accused of not seeking help for child who ingested bleach at campground, instead binding her with dog leash
Lisa Miller, 60, is accused of failing to seek medical help for an 8-year-old girl who ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground, instead binding the child with a dog leash and transporting her to Pennsylvania. Police intercepted Miller’s vehicle, finding the girl unresponsive and in a seizure, and she faces charges of child endangerment and reckless endangerment.
- Woman accused of not seeking help for child who ingested bleach at campground, instead binding her with dog leash
An 8-year-old girl ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground and began vomiting blood, but Lisa Miller, 60, allegedly did not seek medical help. Instead, Miller reportedly bound the child with a dog leash and tried to take her home before Pennsylvania State Police intercepted the vehicle and found the girl unresponsive and seizing. The girl remains in critical condition, and Miller faces charges of endangering the child.
- Woman accused of not seeking help for child who ingested bleach at campground, instead binding her with dog leash
An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after ingesting bleach at a West Virginia campground, with Lisa Miller accused of failing to seek medical help and instead restraining the child with a dog leash. A witness reported seeing the girl vomiting blood and bound with a leash, leading to her interception by Pennsylvania State Police in a vehicle where she was unresponsive and seizing.
- Monroe council formalizes support for I-77 toll lane project
Monroe city council voted to restore support for the I-77 South Express Lanes project, despite opposition from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. The decision reaffirms the council's backing for the toll lane initiative.
- Zambia’s Guy Scott, who was Africa’s first white head of state in decades, has died at 82
Guy Scott, the Zambian politician who briefly served as acting president to become Africa’s first white head of state in more than two decades, has died. He was 82 years old.
- Camp Mystic moves flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy
Camp Mystic has moved its flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy. This action introduces further uncertainty to five lawsuits from families accusing the camp's operators of failing to protect children during last year's flooding in the Texas Hill Country.