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7 people shot, 2 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY

Two women were killed and five others injured during a Sunday afternoon barbecue at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. during a celebratory event with hundreds in attendance when multiple shots were fired. Police Chief David Smith identified the deceased as Tyasia Manning, 25, a city employee, and Phylicia Council, 34. Various police agencies, including the Monroe County Sheriff’s … Continue reading 7 people shot, 2 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY

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Iowa’s 6-week abortion restriction takes effect after state court strikes down challenge

A six-week abortion restriction took effect in Iowa on Monday after pro-abortion groups failed to block the law in court. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has been pushing to enforce the law since its passage last year. The ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States, and the Emma Goldman Clinic attempted to block it, but the state Supreme Court allowed it to proceed. … Continue reading Iowa’s 6-week abortion restriction takes effect after state court strikes down challenge

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World News

Russia claims capture of two villages in Donetsk

Russian forces have captured two front-line villages, Vovche and Prohres, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region following relentless assaults. This advance is part of a Kremlin summer push to breach Ukrainian defenses. Ukrainian military officials confirmed the losses, attributing them to poor troop training and inadequate weaponry. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the situation as “extremely challenging.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian attacks in Russia’s Kursk region targeted substations, … Continue reading Russia claims capture of two villages in Donetsk

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Russian commander killed in sandstorm ambush in Mali

A commander in the Russian mercenary group Africa Corps was killed in Mali during an attack by rebel fighters amidst a sandstorm. Mali’s military regime enlisted the Wagner group, now known as Africa Corps, in 2021 to combat jihadist and separatist forces. The group reported joining Mali’s military in fierce battles last week. A significant attack by separatists resulted in 20 to 50 mercenary deaths, … Continue reading Russian commander killed in sandstorm ambush in Mali

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Erdogan Says Turkey’s military Could Enter Israel to Help Palestinians

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Turkey might enter Israel in support of the Palestinians, escalating his rhetoric over the Gaza war. Speaking in Rize, he compared potential action in Israel to Turkey’s military interventions in Karabakh and Libya. Erdogan has vocally supported Hamas and condemned Israeli actions, likening Prime Minister Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler. Despite Turkey’s halted trade with Israel and strained diplomatic … Continue reading Erdogan Says Turkey’s military Could Enter Israel to Help Palestinians

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Mass Stabbing In UK Leaves 2 Kids Dead, 9 Hurt

Two children have died and numerous others have been injured in a stabbing attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Nine children were injured, with six in critical condition. Two adults protecting the children are also critically injured. Paramedics treated 11 casualties. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The attacker entered the Hart Space during the … Continue reading Mass Stabbing In UK Leaves 2 Kids Dead, 9 Hurt

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Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

Protests erupted in multiple Venezuelan cities on Monday after Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of a presidential election by the country’s electoral authority, amid allegations of electoral fraud. In Caracas, security forces used tear gas to disperse a large crowd of protesters, while demonstrators banged pots and pans in frustration over Maduro’s Sunday victory. PROVEA, a Venezuelan human rights group, reported that pro-Maduro … Continue reading Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

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Space

Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle

On July 23, Europe’s Solar Orbiter detected a powerful X14 class solar flare from the far side of the sun. Although not the most intense ever recorded, it was significant enough to potentially cause long-lasting radiation storms and global blackouts if aimed at Earth. X-class flares, the most severe on the classification scale, release energy ten times more than M-class flares. This X14 flare, along … Continue reading Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle

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China’s secretive spaceplane likely testing ‘dual use’ technology

China’s uncrewed reusable spacecraft, which launches atop a rocket and lands at a secretive military airfield, is primarily testing technology but could also be used for satellite manipulation or retrieval, experts suggest. On its third mission in June, the spacecraft was observed releasing and then maneuvering back to an object several kilometers away. While the spacecraft’s military applications, such as inspecting or disabling enemy satellites, … Continue reading China’s secretive spaceplane likely testing ‘dual use’ technology

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SpaceX launches back-to-back Starlink satellite missions

SpaceX has bounced back from an earlier failure by successfully launching two missions on July 28. The company deployed batches of Starlink internet satellites from both coasts using Falcon 9 rockets, with liftoffs less than five hours apart. This followed a Falcon 9 launch on July 27, marking the rocket’s return-to-flight after a failure on July 11. The first launch on July 28, at 1:09 … Continue reading SpaceX launches back-to-back Starlink satellite missions

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Technology

Police use of ‘deeply intrusive’ facial recognition cameras sparks warning over privacy

Plans by Police Scotland to introduce live surveillance cameras for scanning faces have been criticized as “deeply intrusive” and dangerous by a coalition of international privacy groups. The cameras are intended to help catch shoplifters and people violating bail conditions, with images monitored from police vans and checked against a database. Privacy advocates, including Big Brother Watch, Liberty, Privacy International, and others, have urged Justice … Continue reading Police use of ‘deeply intrusive’ facial recognition cameras sparks warning over privacy

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Hackers race to win millions in contest to thwart cyberattacks with AI

This month, a hackathon in Orange County highlighted the battle to protect U.S. critical infrastructure. Over a dozen students from Arizona State University, UC Santa Barbara, and Purdue University worked intensively to develop a program capable of scanning and fixing security flaws in millions of lines of open-source code without human help. Sponsored by DARPA, the contest underscores the government’s view that flaws in open-source … Continue reading Hackers race to win millions in contest to thwart cyberattacks with AI

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New EMP weapon: ‘Even cockroaches won’t survive’

According to Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida, Iran has provided Hezbollah and other proxies with electromagnetic ordnance capable of disabling communication systems and shutting down radars. Rotem Mey-Tal, CEO of Asgard Systems, likened this technology to an extreme power outage that affects all electrical and electronic systems, including critical medical equipment. Mey-Tal speculated that the technology might be used in low-flying UAVs, similar to recent attacks by … Continue reading New EMP weapon: ‘Even cockroaches won’t survive’

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Business

Short seller Andrew Left of Citron charged with fraud by prosecutors, SEC

Federal prosecutors have charged activist short seller and analyst Andrew Left with securities fraud, accusing him of illegally profiting at least $16 million by manipulating stock market activity from 2018 to 2023. Left, a 54-year-old Florida resident known for his appearances on CNBC and other financial news channels, and his hedge fund, Citron Capital, face additional civil fraud charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission. … Continue reading Short seller Andrew Left of Citron charged with fraud by prosecutors, SEC

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A $1 million starter home is now the norm in more than 200 US cities

The number of U.S. cities where first-time homebuyers face a $1 million price tag for an average entry-level home has nearly tripled over the past five years. According to a new Zillow report, 237 cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, up from 84 in 2019. This increase highlights the ongoing affordability crisis in the housing market. Zillow’s senior economist, Orphe … Continue reading A $1 million starter home is now the norm in more than 200 US cities

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Japan stocks rebound to lead gains in Asia as traders assess U.S. inflation data

Asia-Pacific markets rose on Monday, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225, which gained 2.26% after a U.S. inflation report on Friday raised expectations for a potential interest rate cut. The Topix index increased by 2.02%, and the Japanese yen strengthened by 0.18% to 153.44 against the dollar. The U.S. June personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year, matching economists’ estimates. This week, … Continue reading Japan stocks rebound to lead gains in Asia as traders assess U.S. inflation data

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Politics

Trump leads Harris in new WSJ poll

A new Wall Street Journal poll reveals a tightly contested presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with Trump leading Harris 49% to 47% in a two-person matchup, within the margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points. Earlier this month, Trump had a six-point lead over President Biden before exiting the race and endorsing Harris. In a multicandidate scenario including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., … Continue reading Trump leads Harris in new WSJ poll

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Politics

Fetterman diagnosed with COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. He plans to work from home and follow CDC guidelines, though it’s unclear if his diagnosis will impact his participation in the Senate’s final votes before the August recess. The Senate is set to vote on the bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. … Continue reading Fetterman diagnosed with COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

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McCaul says report on Trump assassination attempt could be out by end of year

Rep. Michael McCaul indicated that a report on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump could be completed by the end of the year. Speaking on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” McCaul criticized security failures that allowed the assailant to get dangerously close to Trump and revealed the attacker had a detonation device and two bombs. The House recently voted to establish a task … Continue reading McCaul says report on Trump assassination attempt could be out by end of year

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Mark Meadows asks Supreme Court to move Georgia election case to federal court 

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’s attorneys have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to transfer his Georgia election racketeering case to federal court. They argue that, following a recent Supreme Court decision granting former President Trump some immunity in a federal election case, a federal forum is necessary to address the legal questions surrounding Meadows’s actions in his official capacity. The petition marks … Continue reading Mark Meadows asks Supreme Court to move Georgia election case to federal court 

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Venezuelans vote in election that could oust autocrat

On Sunday, Venezuelans cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election where longtime leader Nicolás Maduro faces one of his toughest political challenges. Long lines formed outside polling centers in Caracas before they opened at 6 a.m. ET, and voting continued until 6 p.m., with the possibility of extended hours for those still waiting. Results are yet to be announced. Voters expressed varied sentiments: some … Continue reading Venezuelans vote in election that could oust autocrat

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JD Vance admitted he ‘hates cops’ & called Trump a ‘morally reprehensible’ in bombshell emails to classmate

JD Vance reportedly expressed strong negative views about the police and Donald Trump in messages to a Yale Law School classmate, Sofia Nelson, between 2014 and 2017. Nelson provided up to 90 messages and emails to the New York Times, revealing Vance’s criticism of Trump as a “morally reprehensible human being” and his disapproval of police conduct following the 2014 Ferguson shooting. Vance allegedly expressed … Continue reading JD Vance admitted he ‘hates cops’ & called Trump a ‘morally reprehensible’ in bombshell emails to classmate

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38,000-acre Borel fire destroys historic Kern County mining town of Havilah

The 38,000-acre Borel fire in Kern County has destroyed the historic mining town of Havilah. The fire, which started in Kern River canyon and spread quickly due to strong winds, ravaged Havilah on Friday night, leaving almost the entire town in ruins. Resident Sean Rains reported that nearly everything in the town was lost, though some buildings, including the town hall, were saved with the … Continue reading 38,000-acre Borel fire destroys historic Kern County mining town of Havilah

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Second rallygoer injured in Trump assassination attempt is released from the hospital

David Dutch and James Copenhaver, the two men injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, were both discharged from the hospital recently. Dutch, 57, was released from Allegheny General Hospital on July 24, while Copenhaver, 74, was discharged on July 26. Copenhaver, who suffered critical injuries at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is reported to be recovering from “life-altering” wounds. His family … Continue reading Second rallygoer injured in Trump assassination attempt is released from the hospital

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Attorney for cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ says client was kidnapped, brought to the US

The lawyer for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader now in U.S. custody, claimed Sunday that Zambada was “forcibly kidnapped” by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, rather than willingly traveling to the U.S. Zambada, who had evaded capture for decades, was arrested on Thursday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, along with Guzmán López. Frank Perez, Zambada’s … Continue reading Attorney for cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ says client was kidnapped, brought to the US

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