Third girl dies after sailboat and barge collision in Miami

Miami’s sailing community is mourning the death of a third child following a tragic sailboat and barge collision in Biscayne Bay on July 28. The crash, which occurred between Monument and Hibiscus Islands, involved five girls aged 7 to 13 and a 19-year-old woman, all thrown into the water. Two girls died at the scene, and a 10-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries days later. … Continue reading Third girl dies after sailboat and barge collision in Miami

Men charged in Tennessee case involving 4 dead family members of abandoned infant

Tennessee authorities have charged two men, Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, as accessories in the murders of four family members, whose infant was later found alive and abandoned. The main suspect, 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Drummond is accused of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. The infant … Continue reading Men charged in Tennessee case involving 4 dead family members of abandoned infant

Authorities warn Montana bar shooting suspect could return to area as manhunt continues

Montana authorities are searching for Michael Paul Brown, a suspect accused of fatally shooting four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda on Friday. Brown, described as armed and extremely dangerous, is a local resident and Army veteran with a history of mental health issues. Officials believe he may still be in the area and are urging the public to stay alert. A $7,500 reward … Continue reading Authorities warn Montana bar shooting suspect could return to area as manhunt continues

Record 700,000 bikers descend for Sturgis Rally

Over 700,000 bikers are expected to descend on South Dakota for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, running August 1–10, with pre-parties starting July 28. The world’s largest motorcycle rally is set to break attendance records and generate major economic impact, following a slight dip in turnout last year. Events include concerts by ZZ Top, Gene Simmons, and more, plus stunt shows, races, and rides … Continue reading Record 700,000 bikers descend for Sturgis Rally

Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered

Ukrainian authorities have arrested several officials, including a lawmaker and National Guard members, over a major corruption scheme involving inflated contracts for military drones and signal jamming systems. The arrests come shortly after Ukraine’s parliament restored the independence of its main anti-corruption agencies, following public backlash against President Zelenskyy’s attempt to bring them under his control. Zelenskyy later reversed course, and the move was welcomed … Continue reading Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered

Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment

A 27-year-old woman in New Zealand has been charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus’s luggage compartment during a stop in Kaiwaka. The bus driver discovered the child after noticing the bag moving and alerted authorities. The toddler was hospitalized and found to be overheated but otherwise unharmed. The motive remains unclear, and further charges may … Continue reading Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment

Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire

A Ukrainian drone strike overnight caused a major fire at an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, prompting flight suspensions and a large emergency response. Russia also reported drone strikes in other regions, including one in Voronezh that injured four. Russia claimed to have downed 93 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported a wave of Russian drone and missile attacks that wounded several … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire

Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen

At least 68 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, died after a boat carrying around 157 people sank in rough seas off Yemen’s southern coast near Abyan. Only 12 survivors have been found, with many still missing. The vessel was traveling a dangerous smuggling route commonly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf states. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called for stronger … Continue reading Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen

All five missing miners confirmed dead after Chile copper mine collapse

All five workers trapped in Chile’s El Teniente copper mine after a collapse caused by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake have been found dead, officials confirmed. The collapse, which occurred Thursday, also killed one miner instantly and injured nine others. Rescue teams located the trapped miners using GPS but were unable to reach them in time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tremor and whether … Continue reading All five missing miners confirmed dead after Chile copper mine collapse

The Space Station’s Russian Segment Won’t Stop Leaking Air

A persistent air leak on the International Space Station (ISS) continues despite years of repair efforts. Originally traced in 2019 to the Russian Zvezda module, the leak has gradually worsened, with air loss doubling over six years. Though recent fixes have reduced the leak, it remains unresolved. NASA and Roscosmos still disagree on the root cause. While sealing attempts offered brief hope, long-term data shows … Continue reading The Space Station’s Russian Segment Won’t Stop Leaking Air

Crew-11 launches to ISS

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launched Friday at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a long-duration science expedition. Aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft are NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos’ Oleg Platonov. Docking with the ISS is scheduled for early Saturday morning. The mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew … Continue reading Crew-11 launches to ISS

Hackers threaten to leak ‘top-secret’ data after French navy attack

Hackers claim to have stolen and leaked 30GB of sensitive data from French naval defense giant Naval Group, threatening to release more, including alleged submarine weapon system source code. The data reportedly includes classified information on France’s nuclear submarines. Naval Group, which builds submarines and frigates for the French Navy, denies any breach of its IT systems and calls it a reputational attack. Investigations are … Continue reading Hackers threaten to leak ‘top-secret’ data after French navy attack

Trump fires labor statistics chief hours after data showed jobs growth slowed

President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shortly after weak job growth data was released, sparking accusations of politicizing economic data. Trump claimed that McEntarfer had rigged employment figures to harm his image and help Democrats, calling the numbers “rigged.” Critics accused him of “firing the messenger” and undermining trust in federal statistics. McEntarfer, a respected economist confirmed … Continue reading Trump fires labor statistics chief hours after data showed jobs growth slowed

Fed Governor Kugler is resigning

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation Friday, creating a key vacancy as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Kugler, a Biden appointee, will return to Georgetown University this fall and gave no specific reason for stepping down. Her departure gives Trump a chance to nominate a Fed governor aligned with his pro-rate-cut stance. Kugler’s term was set to run through January 2026, … Continue reading Fed Governor Kugler is resigning

Putin not swayed by Trump’s Ukraine war ultimatum

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to further peace talks with Ukraine but emphasized that Russian forces are advancing along the entire front. His comments followed a deadly missile strike on Kyiv and came amid U.S. threats of new sanctions if a ceasefire isn’t reached soon. Putin reiterated demands Ukraine sees as surrender—neutrality and recognition of occupied territories. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’s ready … Continue reading Putin not swayed by Trump’s Ukraine war ultimatum

Senate unlocks ‘minibus’ deal, prepares to advance three spending bills

The Senate reached an agreement Friday to advance three fiscal 2026 spending bills, ending a days-long stalemate. The deal combines the Military Construction-VA and Agriculture-FDA bills into a package, while a third bill funding Congress will be voted on separately at the request of Sen. John Kennedy. Votes are expected to begin Friday afternoon. Although the full set of 12 annual appropriations bills won’t be … Continue reading Senate unlocks ‘minibus’ deal, prepares to advance three spending bills

South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off his clothes and lying on the floor

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol refused questioning by investigators on Friday by removing his prison uniform and lying on the floor of his cell. Yoon, ousted in April for declaring martial law, is on trial for rebellion and faces further investigations into election-related misconduct involving him and his wife. Despite a court-issued warrant, investigators did not forcibly remove him due to safety … Continue reading South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off his clothes and lying on the floor

Meloni fumes as EU top court makes it harder to reject asylum-seekers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned a ruling by the EU’s top court that tightens rules on how member states can designate countries as “safe” for rejecting asylum seekers. The Court of Justice of the EU said such designations must be justified with public data and apply to all regions and populations of a country. The ruling challenges Italy’s practice of repatriating migrants to countries … Continue reading Meloni fumes as EU top court makes it harder to reject asylum-seekers

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years

El Salvador’s legislature, dominated by President Nayib Bukele’s New Ideas party, approved constitutional changes on Thursday allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending presidential terms from five to six years. The reform also eliminates the second round of voting in presidential elections. Bukele, already reelected despite a prior constitutional ban, has faced growing criticism over his consolidation of power since 2021, when his party removed top … Continue reading El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years

Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains

Utility workers in Lima, Peru uncovered two pre-Incan tombs while expanding underground gas lines, one of which contained 1,000-year-old human remains, clay vessels, and artifacts linked to the Chancay culture. Archaeologist José Aliaga noted the burial style and artifacts suggest a pre-Inca origin. Lima, home to over 400 archaeological sites, frequently reveals ancient remains during civil works. The gas company Cálidda has made over 2,200 … Continue reading Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains

13-year-old drowns after washing into drainage pipe during strong storm in Maryland

A 13-year-old boy drowned in Mt. Airy, Maryland on Thursday after being swept into a drainage pipe during a sudden rainstorm. The child, who lived nearby, was caught in strong floodwaters near an apartment complex and pulled into an overflowing storm drain. Emergency crews recovered his body from the drain, which had rapidly filled due to torrential rain. Neighbors and first responders described the current … Continue reading 13-year-old drowns after washing into drainage pipe during strong storm in Maryland

Two wildfires in US west spur ‘fire clouds’ with erratic weather systems

Two massive wildfires in Arizona and Utah are burning so intensely they’ve formed dangerous “fire clouds” that create their own erratic weather. The Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has become a “megafire,” burning over 164 square miles and destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire has scorched 75 square miles, forced evacuations, and knocked … Continue reading Two wildfires in US west spur ‘fire clouds’ with erratic weather systems

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania

A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania Friday morning, spilling its load across the road and briefly shutting down traffic in both directions. The crash, caused by a mechanical issue, involved a passenger vehicle and left four people with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews used a front-end loader to clean up the scattered hot dogs, which were deemed unsalvageable, ABC News has … Continue reading Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women’s prison in Texas

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, has been transferred from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas. The move comes as she seeks to overturn her conviction and pursues a pardon from President Trump. The reasons for the transfer remain unclear, and victims’ families have criticized it as preferential treatment done without notification, the BBC has reported. … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women’s prison in Texas

Four dead in Montana bar shooting

Four people were killed in a shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana on Friday morning, and the suspect, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, remains at large. Authorities say Brown opened fire around 10:30 a.m. and then fled, prompting a manhunt involving SWAT teams and the FBI. He was last seen driving a white 2007 Ford F-150 and is considered armed and dangerous. Police are … Continue reading Four dead in Montana bar shooting