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A woman was hospitalized after an accidental grease cooking fire in a Virginia Beach apartment on 33rd Street early Wednesday morning, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

Warren Buffett discussed his decision to stop donating to the Gates Foundation, citing Bill Gates' past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett stated the foundation is well-funded and he trusts his children to manage his wealth.

Wholesale prices fell by 0.3% in June, driven by a significant decline in gasoline prices. The drop was unexpected and marked a reversal from previous trends.

Minnesota Live has launched KidCast, a weekly segment with Children’s Minnesota where young guests join meteorologist Ken Barlow to deliver the forecast. Clara Carlin, a 10-year-old who received fetal surgery for spina bifida at Children’s Minnesota, is the first KidCaster and remains active in adaptive sports and the arts under ongoing care from the hospital’s experts.

ESPN analyst Matt Miller's car crash, which resulted in an arm amputation, has led to a Missouri attorney general investigation into allegations of financial misconduct related to his fantasy football leagues. A GoFundMe campaign for Miller was paused after reaching $51,000 amid the investigation.

Chicago local leaders and small business advocates are proposing a 'Small Business Bill of Rights' to reduce regulatory burdens, including limiting fines, streamlining inspections, and addressing compliance challenges. Business owners shared examples of difficulties with city processes, such as unpaid water bills delaying expansions and failed inspections.

Wholesale prices fell in June for the first time in 10 months, primarily due to lower gas prices. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of the inflation slowdown amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities.

A dispute over temple land in Karur has escalated, with activist T.R. Ramesh accusing the TVK government and HR & CE of transferring land valued at ₹25,000 crore to encroachers during CM Vijay's visit on July 10.

Southern California is experiencing its hottest day under an extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to reach 100-110 degrees in valleys, lower mountain elevations, and far interior regions. The National Weather Service warned residents to prepare for the peak heat conditions.

A pet crematorium is under investigation for 'squalid' conditions after authorities discovered bags of rotting carcasses and piles of bones and ash. The findings have raised concerns about the facility's compliance with regulations.

The Treasury Department has appointed Frank Bisignano, the IRS chief, to lead the expansion of Trump accounts. The program aims to enroll millions of families.

A survey reveals that only 30% of workplace retirement plan investors believe they will accumulate $1 million before retiring, despite Americans citing $1.2 million as needed for a comfortable retirement. Many expect to fall short of their savings goals.

A Tennessee judge has temporarily blocked the state Department of Health from sharing specific immigration information related to children in a health program. The order comes from a Davidson County Chancery Court and is described as an agreed temporary injunction.

The article discusses how AI adoption in businesses, particularly in content creation, has increased productivity but not necessarily accelerated overall business speed due to operational inefficiencies. Key issues include fragmented workflows, excessive stakeholder involvement, and lack of integrated systems, as highlighted by the Typeface Signal Report, which shows 92% of marketing campaigns require 10+ stakeholders and 88% face C-suite approval delays.

President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, calling him a 'Patriot' and highlighting his election denial views. Trump criticized outgoing Gov. Tim Walz for alleged fraud in childcare spending and targeted Minnesota’s Somali immigrant population with racist rhetoric, which Walz disputes.

The article discusses how the current administration's fossil-fuel-focused energy policy has reduced support for solar and wind energy while promoting oil and gas drilling. It highlights Michigan's recent legislative decision to eliminate clean energy standards and argues for investing in renewables due to economic opportunities, energy affordability, and security, citing the growing global renewable energy market and Michigan's potential to lead in this sector.

OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman has indicated the company is prepared to slash the price of its latest AI models amid intensifying competition with US rival Anthropic and cheaper Chinese alternatives. OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol is already half the price of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, with potential further price cuts.

René Obermann, chair of the board of directors of Airbus, calls for ending industrial nationalism in defense. The statement was made during a visit to the Airbus site in Manching, Bavaria.

A study by Knox County Schools in Tennessee found that aligning intervention tutoring with classroom instructional materials improved literacy growth in struggling students. Students receiving aligned tutoring showed gains of 0.12 standard deviations, with those in the lower half of the group seeing 0.18 standard deviations in growth. Trained paraprofessionals delivering aligned interventions were as effective as licensed teachers, according to the research.

Californians may gain a new legal avenue to sue companies for stifling competition under Assembly Bill 1776, which expands antitrust laws. The bill faces opposition from business and tech groups, who argue it could lead to predatory lawsuits, while proponents, including labor unions and trial lawyers, claim it would protect consumers and small businesses.

Ibrahim Alshafe, Abdulla Ahmadi, and Karin Al-Danasurt, identified as asylum seekers, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a woman on Brighton beach. The incident is documented with a photograph credited to Sussex Police.

The article discusses a personal experience with The Alloy Market's jewelry appraisal service and warns against trusting other gimmicky websites. It emphasizes skepticism toward competing online platforms.

New York Democrats are attempting to remove the terms 'mother' and 'father' from official use, arguing these roles are not biologically fixed. The article highlights the debate over whether these terms are rooted in biology or social constructs, with no explicit mention of Governor Hochul's stance.

Venezuela’s interim government is pursuing a strategic shift to win Israel’s favor through closer ties, motivated by convenience rather than conviction.

France’s arms package for Ukraine includes Rafale jets, SAMP/T air defenses, SCALP cruise missiles, AASM Hammer bombs, and support for Ukrainian licensed production of key systems. The package is funded through French stocks, production, EU mechanisms, and revenues from frozen Russian assets.

Portillo's is set to open a new restaurant in Wrigleyville at 3519 North Clark Street, near Wrigley Field. The location is scheduled to open next year.

The Centre has extended the service of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Sai Kumar by six months. He was due to retire in August 2026 as a 1990-batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer.

Ebola cases in Congo have exceeded 2,000 with 754 deaths, marking the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital struck over unpaid compensation, compounding challenges like funding gaps, conflict, and undetected transmission chains.

Two Florida school principals, Jimenez and Alcalde, were arrested for DUI hours apart after being stopped in the same Jeep. Both have pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and refusing DUI testing.

Pennsylvania regulators plan to approve Amazon's installation of 280 natural gas-fired and three diesel-fired backup generators at its Bucks County data center. Residents like Seema Kazmi express concerns about increased pollution, while the project is part of Amazon's $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania, expected to create 1,250 permanent jobs. Emissions will be capped at 25 tons annually for volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.

Hot and dry weather persists across Southern Colorado and the Interstate 25 corridor due to a high-pressure ridge, while mountain areas experience monsoon moisture. The eastern plains remain dry, with the exception of mountain showers.

President Trump stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue using traffic stops, calling the tactic 'important and effective' for crime-fighting. He praised ICE's efforts on Truth Social, highlighting their role in combating crime.

Crypto markets surged following a favorable CPI report. Circle experienced a challenging day, Pump.fun saw its first major token unlock, and Robinhood Chain recorded its first significant token rotation.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang mediates internal competition for limited AI chips as demand from data centers grows. The company's automotive division, a strategic priority, competes for GPU resources alongside other teams, with Huang occasionally resolving disputes. Resource allocation balances immediate business needs and long-term goals like autonomous driving.

A U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by President Trump to end hostilities has been widely violated, with both sides continuing military actions in the Strait of Hormuz and reestablishing a U.S. blockade. Key terms, such as ceasing military operations and withdrawing forces, have been ignored, leaving the conflict unresolved despite ongoing but stalled negotiations.

New York City libraries are distributing masks as wildfire smoke reduces air quality. The smoky conditions coincide with extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures near 100 degrees expected in the five boroughs.

A late-night shooting in a Fort Worth parking lot resulted in one man's death, and multiple people were detained for questioning, according to authorities. Detectives are currently investigating the incident.

Circle suspended Heka Funds over suspected market manipulation after learning Tether had invested $800 million in the arbitrage fund. Arbitration filings reveal the suspension was due to concerns about market manipulation.

Community Trust Bancorp Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $29.6 million, or $1.64 per share, exceeding Wall Street's $1.52 per share estimate. The company also generated $108.8 million in revenue, with net interest expense revenue of $78.5 million, surpassing forecasts of $76.3 million.

MBDA will replace its CEO with an Airbus executive. Éric Béranger oversaw the company's major industrial ramp-up during his tenure.