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- Find great deals on outdoor fun items with ABC Secret Savings
ABC Secret Savings offers exclusive deals on outdoor fun items. The service allows customers to shop for these items with special discounts.
- Buffett says Gates’ ties to Epstein are ‘distasteful’ but not why his fortune is going elsewhere
Warren Buffett stated that his decision to exclude the Gates Foundation from his charitable giving is due to his belief that his children are capable of managing his fortune's distribution, not because of Bill Gates' connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett described the ties to Epstein as 'distasteful' but clarified they are not the reason for the change.
- Person of interest detained after teen fatally stabbed in East Rancho Dominguez
A person of interest was detained after a 19-year-old male was fatally stabbed at 2 a.m. in unincorporated East Rancho Dominguez. The incident occurred on South Butler Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Person killed after boat capsized near Alcatraz identified
A boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in one fatality. The victim was identified as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, from Sutter County, which is located north of Sacramento.
- 'Cowardly' burglar, 40, 'headbutted and killed frail 86-year-old pensioner during nighttime raid on his London home'
A 40-year-old burglar headbutted and killed an 86-year-old pensioner during a nighttime home invasion in London. The attack occurred at the victim's residence, resulting in their death.
- Man stands in front of Metro bus, holds up traffic in Koreatown, video shows
A man blocked a Metro bus in Koreatown, causing traffic delays, as shown in a video. The incident disrupted commuters already facing challenges getting to work on time.
- OpenAI launches a physical keypad for controlling agents
OpenAI has launched a physical keypad for controlling agents through a collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder. The product is now available to order.
- VBPD: Man wounded after shooting on Gardenwood Parkway
A man was wounded following a shooting on Gardenwood Parkway, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred on Tuesday night.
- French parliament adopts assisted dying law supported by Macron
French parliament passed a law establishing a right to medical aid in dying. The vote occurred at the Assemblée Nationale in Paris on July 15, 2026, with members applauding the result.
- Wisconsin DNR buys new equipment with restitution from kayaker who faked his death
The Wisconsin DNR purchased a towfish sonar unit using $9,000 in restitution from Ryan Borgwadt, who faked his death in a 2024 boating incident. The equipment, used in four missions, has already helped locate two missing people and aids in underwater searches, environmental responses, and protecting submerged resources.
- Dozens of Meta employees sue, allege AI use for layoffs affects workers on protected leave
26 Meta employees are suing the company, alleging AI was used to select workers for layoffs, including those on protected leave. Meta denied the claims, stating organizational decisions are made by humans, not AI.
- Trump warned Iran that power plants and bridges are next as U.S. keeps striking
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes against Iran's coastal defense systems on Greater Tunb Island. Trump warned Iran that power plants and bridges are next targets as the U.S. continues its military action.
- Cuisinart grills with pizza ovens are being recalled over shattering glass
Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill, sold at Lowe's and Walmart, is being recalled due to its pizza oven window shattering during use. The issue poses a safety hazard related to glass breakage.
- 2-year-old girl falls from window of South Chicago home: CPD
A 2-year-old girl fell from a second-floor window of a South Side Chicago home on Wednesday morning, as reported by the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
- Anthropic Launches Claude for Teachers to Influence America’s Classrooms
Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, an AI tool designed to help educators create lesson plans and personalize instruction, entering a competitive market with companies like Google and OpenAI. The tool is free for verified U.S. educators and will be piloted in Detroit Public Schools, though concerns about AI in classrooms persist.
- MIT, Hawaiʻi team up to offer AI skills training programs at local community colleges
A collaboration between MIT and Hawai'i has launched the MIT Path program, offering short-term AI education programs at local community colleges. The initiative aims to connect participants with real-world projects and future employment opportunities.
- Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27
Apple is introducing a new CarPlay feature with iOS 27, following Google's announcement of a similar update for Android Auto. The change is described as 'quietly hid' in the title, suggesting a subtle rollout.
- Dems press DNI nominee Jay Clayton on election security questions, but leave dismayed
Democratic senators questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, about election security and whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Clayton avoided confirming Biden’s victory, stating only that Biden was 'certified,' and Democrats expressed frustration with his responses.
- Apple announces he won't seek fifth term as Albany County Sheriff
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple Sr. announced he will not seek reelection. The decision ends his potential bid for a fifth term as sheriff.
- Texas Hill Country camps watching weather closely during flood threats
KXAN contacted over 30 sleepover camps in Texas Hill Country to determine if emergency procedures were used due to rain or flooding. The camps are monitoring weather conditions amid flood threats.
- Infiniti adds new model QX65, a fastback-shaped mid-size SUV
Infiniti has introduced the new QX65, a fastback-shaped mid-size SUV. Automotive News describes it as the most important model in the Japanese brand's lineup.
- Fishers oppose deep-sea fishing by large vessels
Local fishers are opposing deep-sea fishing by large vessels. The opposition suggests concerns over environmental or economic impacts.
- DTE: Underground cable failures cause extended outage for thousands in northwest Detroit
DTE Energy reported that two underground cable failures caused an extended power outage affecting nearly 8,000 northwest Detroit residents. Approximately 5,000 customers remain without power as DTE works on two parallel restoration paths and deploys 15 utility-sized generators. The outage spans multiple neighborhoods, and cooling centers have been established to assist residents during extreme heat.
- Cole heads to Camp David to talk defense funding
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole is heading to Camp David to discuss defense funding as the House GOP budget package of $73 billion falls short of Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal. The meeting includes GOP leaders and White House officials, but Trump was not in attendance.
- YouTube joins appeal for verdict that faulted them for social media addiction
YouTube is appealing a jury verdict in a social media addiction lawsuit that found the company negligent for designing its platform to hook young users, contributing to a 20-year-old woman's mental health struggles. The case, which also named Meta as a defendant, resulted in a $3 million damages award, with both companies denied post-trial motions for a new trial by the judge.
- Former federal agent sentenced 7 years in prison for child sex crimes in Minnesota
Former federal agent Timothy Gregg was sentenced to seven years in prison for producing and transporting child sexual abuse material. He used his government-issued email to book hotel rooms where he encountered an underage victim. Officials from Homeland Security Investigations and FBI confirmed his role in the crimes.
- He'd just told 911 a car had crashed into a gas line. Then the building exploded
Randolph Pattemore called 911 after witnessing a car crash into a gas line at his north Edmonton apartment building, warning of a potential explosion. Moments later, the building exploded.
- Canadian wildfires prompt air quality warnings as far south as New York City
Canadian wildfires are causing air quality warnings as far south as New York City. Smoke from over 100 uncontrolled blazes is spreading across the region.
- 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 during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The victims, neither of whom were initial enforcement targets, sparked calls for investigations and policy changes from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
- Government schools crucial for Telangana’s future: Revanth
Revanth emphasizes the importance of government schools for Telangana’s future.
- The CEO of a startup helping non-techies code still sees a lot of value in engineering degrees
AI is redefining software engineering work and driving growth in new companies. Emergent CEO Mukund Jha discusses his startup's exponential growth, hiring criteria for software engineers, and the impact of vibe coding on the industry.
- Ramsey County sues Homeland Security over refusal to share evidence in ICE arrest
Ramsey County officials are suing the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for refusing to share evidence related to the arrest of U.S. citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao, which is under investigation for potential kidnapping. The lawsuit claims ICE obstructed state investigators by withholding information for months, hindering a criminal prosecution under Minnesota law.
- Why Jim Cramer is shocked by Citi's against-the-grain praise of Microsoft's Copilot
Jim Cramer expressed surprise at Citi's positive assessment of Microsoft's Copilot, contrasting it with his perception of the product's subpar performance. The article notes Cramer's criticism on CNBC.
- Amazon senior cloud executive departs after 18 years
A senior cloud executive at Amazon departs after 18 years. The executive contributed to launching one of AWS' oldest services and managed its compute and machine learning units.
- Shabana Mahmood: the migration hardliner who refused to serve under Corbyn
Shabana Mahmood, described as a migration hardliner, refused to serve under Corbyn. Andy Burnham is expected to be appointed as chancellor but has not detailed his economic policy.
- Rain causes multiple road closures in Hill Country
Heavy overnight rain caused road closures in the Hill Country, with Gillespie County being a primary area affected. The closures were due to heavy showers that occurred during the night.
- Former Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick dies
Paul Riddick, a Norfolk City Councilman, has died. His daughter-in-law confirmed the death on Wednesday.
- Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The victims, neither initially targeted for immigration enforcement, sparked calls for investigations and policy changes from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
- Father accused of shooting son in North Carolina neighborhood arrested
A father was arrested in Durham County, North Carolina, after allegedly shooting his 27-year-old son during a violent argument on July 14. The son was hospitalized with serious injuries but is expected to survive, while the father, Rodney Feaster, faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
- Sanwo-Olu, officials visit flood-hit Lagos communities, reassures residents
Sanwo-Olu and officials visited flood-hit Lagos communities to reassure residents. An environment commissioner stated that recent heavy rains caused excessive water volume exceeding drainage infrastructure capacity.