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Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of northern Hinsdale County due to the 574.4-acre Elk Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land. Firefighters are using indirect suppression tactics because of the fire's remote location, and Forest Service Road 868 is closed to the public.

Gen. Chance Saltzman, on the eve of retirement, emphasized the military’s role as a 'ballast' for democracy, stating the military is now essential to democratic stability rather than a supplementary element.

Detroit police are searching for 13-year-old Mariah Williams, who went missing on June 28 after leaving her residence on the 20500 block of Salem. She was last seen wearing a black wig, black hooded sweatshirt, and white shorts. The Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precinct is urging anyone with information to contact them.

The air quality in New York City has been labeled 'unhealthy,' with a breakdown of the air quality index provided to explain the implications.

A proposal to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin, known as BIP-110, has divided prominent developers, miners, and industry leaders ahead of a key activation deadline. The debate is reopening one of Bitcoin's largest governance disputes since the Blocksize Wars.

Detroit police are seeking information about 35-year-old Dana Guy, who went missing after leaving her residence on the 20000 block of Hickory on June 3. She was last seen wearing a brown hijab, long brown dress, and sandals, and her mother reported she has bipolar disorder and may be in Ohio. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct.

The U.S. Mint is producing a $1 coin with President Donald Trump’s face to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. The coin, featuring a gold finish, was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and is set for release this fall. A legal challenge questions whether a living person’s image can appear on currency, citing Title 31 of the U.S. Code.

Elissa Slotkin endorses Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Maasdam, a retired Navy SEAL and former White House aide, faces Bridget Brink and Will Lawrence in the August 4 primary. Slotkin highlights his military service and commitment to fighting for working people.

A lottery grant has been announced in Brooklyn Park to address the ash borer issue. The initiative was reported by KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

France's parliament adopted an assisted dying law, a reform championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The law, promised during Macron's 2022 re-election, could join the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in legalizing assisted dying if approved by France's constitutional authority.

Meteorologists at Colorado State University have reduced their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast from six hurricanes and two major hurricanes to four hurricanes and one major hurricane, citing a developing El Niño. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two low-probability tropical development areas: a weak low-pressure system near the Northeast Gulf and Southeast coast (20% chance) and a tropical wave off Africa (10% chance).

Google has disabled user reviews for most ICE detention centers, leaving only four facilities with enabled reviews. A researcher is questioning the reasons behind this change.

Palestine advocacy groups Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (Taag) sued the Trump administration in a New York federal court to block sanctions against entities and individuals linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit challenges Executive Order 14203, which authorizes sanctions on those supporting ICC investigations into alleged US and Israeli war crimes, citing risks to advocacy groups engaging with the court.

A child was critically injured in a south suburban Lansing apartment fire on Monday night and later died, according to officials.

A fawn was rescued by the Department of Environmental Conservation in June after it became stuck in a well in Dutchess County.

Joseph Patrick O'Conner, a 57-year-old man from Ashe County, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with allegedly posting private images of a woman online. The Ashe County Sheriff's Office reported that a resident contacted detectives in June about the incident.

The article argues that New Delhi must stop delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. It emphasizes the need to fulfill promises regarding the region's statehood status.

Christopher Abeyta, a seven-month-old infant, disappeared from his crib in Colorado Springs on July 15, 1986. His family continues to seek the truth four decades after his disappearance.

Portillo’s is opening its first Wrigleyville location, a block from Wrigley Field, as its fifth Chicago restaurant. The new site will feature a walk-up window and small dining area, with an expected 2027 opening. The announcement coincided with National Hot Dog Day and includes a pop-up celebration event.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has returned seized assets, including a house, SUV, and luxury items, to an Australian victim of a romance scam. The recovered property includes a Lexus RX350 SUV, a one-storey apartment building in Lagos, and personal valuables like a gold wedding ring and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The body of a mystery teen passenger was exhumed 50 years after a fatal crash. The driver, the only survivor, told investigators he had met one of the passengers only the day before.

Elon Musk donated $5 million to a super PAC supporting Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign in Ohio after their split from DOGE. Ramaswamy, who won the Republican nomination, is running against Democratic candidate Amy Acton in a close race.

David A. Deptula, dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, criticizes a recent Breaking Defense op-ed discussing the 'air littoral' in the Iran conflict. The article challenges the strategic framing of altitude-related military concepts in the context of Iran.

The Tamarack Mining Project is mentioned in a news article from KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. The article provides no additional details beyond the project's name and source.

The EU and Ukraine have signed a 'drone deal' to boost joint production of battlefield technology. Ukraine has also signed similar agreements with individual EU countries and Gulf nations, leveraging its expertise developed during its war with Russia.

Washington state will receive $547,000 from a 23andMe data breach settlement. The funds will be allocated by the state attorney general’s office to enforce consumer protection law and cover attorney fees.

Emergent CEO Mukund Jha emphasizes the growing value of developers in the AI era, seeking candidates who are curious, problem-solving oriented, and adaptable. He predicts exponential software demand and highlights AI as a tool to enhance developer capabilities rather than replace them. Emergent, an AI-app building platform, recently raised $130 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.

Revolut received in-principle approval from UAE authorities for crypto services. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approved the company for broker-dealer, management and investment, and exchange services in the UAE.

Retreatment with the MEK inhibitor selumetinib (Koselugo) shows promise for children with recurrent low-grade glioma, according to prospective evidence presented at the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO).

Todd Blanche, US President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, faced bipartisan questioning from a US Senate panel regarding the release of Epstein files and a settlement that granted Trump tax immunity. The settlement involved a $1.8 billion fund created by the Justice Department, which was later abandoned.

The Pentagon plans to offer testosterone treatment to US troops. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth's initiative is connected to attention on low sperm count and virility within the American right.

Protesters surrounded the Nova Scotia premier's car and smashed the glass following a speech.

Court filings reveal ongoing communication between ICE and Iran regarding deportations. An Iranian official cited in the filings claimed the Trump administration aimed to deport all Iranians in U.S. immigration detention.

The Franklin Police Department reports an increase in mail thefts targeting residential checks and advises residents to use safer alternatives like electronic payments, post office drop-offs, and secure USPS collection boxes. They urge monitoring bank accounts for unauthorized activity and reporting suspicious incidents to authorities.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump administration's nominee to lead the CDC, pledged to protect the agency from political interference but faced questions about aligning with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions. The CDC has lost over 3,000 employees and faces leadership instability under Trump's return, while Kennedy, a former anti-vaccine advocate, has attempted to revise childhood vaccination policies.

The Minnesota State Fair is offering employment opportunities. The post was published on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

Firefighters have contained wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. Five individuals, including a volunteer firefighter, were arrested for suspected arson, and a second suspect admitted to accidentally starting a fire with a cigarette.

Two Assembly candidates declared victory after manual recounts in Manhattan and Queens races. David Siffert led by 15 votes in Manhattan’s 66th District, and Patrick Martinez in Queens’ 30th. Jeannine Kiely conceded after a recount, and Siffert would be the first openly nonbinary person elected to New York state government.

Johnson & Johnson's quarterly performance beat and raised estimates, though the stock price fell. Analysts cite sufficient positive factors to justify maintaining stock ownership and raising the price target.

More than 100 homes and retail space are planned for a former hospital property in James City County. County supervisors are divided over housing needs and environmental concerns related to the development.