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Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

Mike Lindell has refused to concede Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary despite trailing Lisa Demuth by more than 45,000 votes. The Associated Press called the race for Demuth, who received about 43.4% of the vote compared with Lindell’s 32.5%. Lindell questioned the AP’s authority to declare a winner and said he would not give up until all votes were counted. His campaign follows years of promoting … Continue reading Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

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Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary

Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary by the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Leavitt, 28, said she is stepping down to spend more time with her husband and their two young children after recently returning from maternity leave. She became the youngest White House press secretary in history when she took the position in January 2025. Trump … Continue reading Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary

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U.S. News

20-year-old dies after falling from waterfall in Oregon

A 20-year-old Northern Kentucky man died Monday after falling more than 175 feet from a waterfall in Oregon. Oregon State Police said Zachary Mertens fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park after entering a closed area to take photos. Troopers and deputies responded to the park around 6:30 p.m. following reports of the fall. Mertens was a 2025 graduate of … Continue reading 20-year-old dies after falling from waterfall in Oregon

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U.S. News

Woman arrested for allegedly starting Freds Mountain Fire

A 47-year-old Reno woman, Christine Mitchell, has been arrested in connection with the Freds Mountain Fire. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says Mitchell intentionally started multiple fires near Freds Mountain Road. Authorities say she later flagged down firefighters responding to the blaze and admitted that she had started the fire. The fire grew into what became known as the Freds Mountain Fire, KOLO-TV has reported. … Continue reading Woman arrested for allegedly starting Freds Mountain Fire

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Luigi Mangione ‘discussing plea deal’

Plea negotiations are reportedly underway between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors over charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A federal hearing has been scheduled for Friday, though sources caution that the talks are ongoing and may not result in a deal. Mangione faces separate federal and state cases and has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. A federal plea … Continue reading Luigi Mangione ‘discussing plea deal’

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U.S. News

Man accused of killing wife, child at in-home daycare center in Minnesota: Police

A man who co-owned an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, is believed to have killed his wife and 7-year-old daughter before taking his own life. Police found the woman and child fatally stabbed in the basement and the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound upstairs. Six other young children were at the daycare during the incident but were unharmed and reunited with their parents. … Continue reading Man accused of killing wife, child at in-home daycare center in Minnesota: Police

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Two soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire

Two soldiers were killed Wednesday when an Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. Emergency crews responded to the crash around 1:30 p.m., and the soldiers were pronounced dead after being taken to a Fort Hood medical center. The crash sparked a large fire that spread across about 155 acres and led to some evacuations, though no other injuries or structural … Continue reading Two soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire

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World News

1 dead, scores rescued from Indonesian ferry that caught fire in rough seas near Bali

A ferry caught fire in rough seas near Bali early Wednesday while traveling toward the neighboring island of Lombok. Rescuers evacuated 172 people from the vessel and recovered the body of a 19-year-old passenger, while at least two others were hospitalized. Officials initially said 131 people were aboard, but later discovered the ferry was carrying more passengers than listed on its manifest. The vessel was … Continue reading 1 dead, scores rescued from Indonesian ferry that caught fire in rough seas near Bali

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North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, according to Japan and South Korea. The missile reportedly landed in waters off North Korea’s east coast, marking the country’s second weapons launch in less than a week. The launch came just days before South Korea and the United States are scheduled to begin their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. North Korea … Continue reading North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says

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Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation after Western countries seized commercial vessels linked to Russia, calling the actions “piracy” and a violation of international law. He warned that Russia could respond anywhere it considers necessary, potentially including the Pacific. Russia’s Pacific Fleet says it is prepared to inspect and detain commercial ships connected to countries Moscow considers unfriendly. The West has targeted hundreds of … Continue reading Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

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Germany approves lifting curbs on spy agencies in security ‘revolution’

Germany’s government has approved a controversial draft law that would significantly expand the powers of its intelligence agencies following two recent security incidents. The reforms would give agencies greater authority to conduct cyberattacks, collect and analyze data, use AI, and monitor suspected criminals. Officials say the changes are needed to counter growing threats from Russia, China, terrorism, sabotage, and extremist groups. Critics support stronger intelligence … Continue reading Germany approves lifting curbs on spy agencies in security ‘revolution’

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises as frantic search for survivors continues

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia killed at least 265 people and left hundreds, or potentially thousands, missing. More than 25,800 families were affected as buildings collapsed, roads buckled, and vehicles were crushed. Regional aid began arriving Wednesday as rescue teams searched devastated cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdo for survivors. Rescuers continued finding signs of life, including a baby and 32-year-old Daniela … Continue reading Colombia earthquake death toll rises as frantic search for survivors continues

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Space

China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly

China’s Long March 7A rocket failed shortly after launching Monday from the Wenchang spaceport while carrying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite. Officials said an in-flight anomaly caused the mission to fail, with the cause now under investigation. Experts said the rocket was destroyed at a relatively low altitude, meaning neither the satellite nor debris reached orbit. The failure was the Long March 7A’s first since 2020, … Continue reading China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly

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Space

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

SpaceX launched another batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit Tuesday from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket’s reusable first stage successfully landed on a SpaceX droneship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking its 18th flight. The mission was SpaceX’s 93rd Falcon 9 launch of the year, with 72 of those missions dedicated to expanding the Starlink network. Starlink already … Continue reading SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

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Business

Target appoints its first chief AI officer as big retailers bet on AI

Target has appointed Chandhu Nair as its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer as the retailer expands its use of AI. Nair will oversee efforts to coordinate AI across the company, including improving inventory management and speeding up business decisions. Target also named Purvi Shah as its senior vice president of user experience. The company has already invested in AI tools such as Target Trend Brain … Continue reading Target appoints its first chief AI officer as big retailers bet on AI

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GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles

General Motors has established a multibillion-dollar parts purchasing deal to protect its cash reserves and reduce the risk of future supply chain disruptions. The agreement, worth up to $4.5 billion, involves Procura Auto Parts and financing from a group of banks led by JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander. The arrangement allows Procura to prepay suppliers for critical parts, while GM agrees to repay the costs … Continue reading GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles

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Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals

Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles worldwide because a display problem can cause safety indicators and warnings to fail during startup. More than 508,000 of the affected vehicles are 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids sold in the United States. The problem can disable turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders and other warnings, potentially increasing the risk of crashes. Toyota will notify affected owners beginning September … Continue reading Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals

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GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballot

North Carolina Republicans have selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as their nominee for a House seat after Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from the race following sexual harassment allegations. Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager, who won his party’s primary in March. She has less than three months to campaign before Election Day, with absentee ballots scheduled to be mailed in early September. Edwards, who denies … Continue reading GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballot

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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican as running mate in re-election bid

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate for her 2026 re-election campaign. Giles, who became an independent earlier this year, said he left the Republican Party because he believes political extremists are preventing progress. The election will mark the first time Arizona voters choose a lieutenant governor, following approval of a ballot measure creating the … Continue reading Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican as running mate in re-election bid

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Trump demands Iran compensate Americans and protesters after Tehran seeks war reparations

President Donald Trump said Iran should compensate Americans killed or seriously injured in attacks, as well as families of Iranian protesters killed by the regime. Trump said he has instructed U.S. representatives to make compensation demands part of any future negotiations with Tehran. His comments came after Iranian officials demanded compensation for war damage as a condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has … Continue reading Trump demands Iran compensate Americans and protesters after Tehran seeks war reparations

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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad, his brother Maher Assad and his cousin Atef Najib to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. The verdicts are the first sentences against Assad or members of his inner circle since his family’s five-decade rule ended in December 2024. The court accused Bashar Assad of using state agencies … Continue reading Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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Count Binface runs against Reform Party’s Farage in UK election

Far-right politician Nigel Farage faces an unusual challenger in this week’s parliamentary election in Clacton-on-Sea: spoof candidate Count Binface, who wears a garbage can on his head. Farage, the incumbent, is still expected to win despite an investigation into his campaign finances. Polls suggest Count Binface could receive around 20% of the vote. His support has been viewed by some as a sign of growing … Continue reading Count Binface runs against Reform Party’s Farage in UK election

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U.S. News

Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

California climber Jacob “Jake” Whisenant, 30, died after falling while climbing in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness on August 3. Whisenant was known in the climbing community for setting speed records in Yosemite National Park, including a 2024 ascent of El Capitan in under three hours. He had also completed the famed Nose route on El Capitan twice in a single day earlier this … Continue reading Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

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Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

Evacuations have been ordered along California’s Big Sur coast as the Timber Fire grows in the rugged mountains of Monterey County. The fire expanded to about 2,000 acres by Tuesday, with nearly 500 firefighters working to contain the blaze. Several popular tourist destinations, state parks and part of the Pacific Coast Highway have been closed, while officials urged visitors to avoid the area. The fire … Continue reading Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

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Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son is arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and released on $10,000 bond. The charges stem from a 2024 video allegedly involving Boebert and a 17-year-old girl that was later posted on Instagram. Authorities said Boebert was 18 and 11 months older than the girl at the time the video was recorded. He faces … Continue reading Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son is arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

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