B.C. Begley

Metro teacher dies saving girl caught in rip current along Myrtle Beach

A 47-year-old Georgia teacher died after rescuing a young girl caught in a rip current off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Derrick Moore, of Loganville, entered the water Friday evening and successfully brought the girl to safety before being pulled underwater by the current. His body was found along the shore around 1 p.m. Saturday, and officials confirmed he did not know the girl he rescued. … Continue reading Metro teacher dies saving girl caught in rip current along Myrtle Beach

Man Takes Family to Restaurant After Road-Rage Killing

Albuquerque police arrested 35-year-old Victor Rivera-Jimenez in connection with a road-rage shooting that killed 30-year-old Corsinio Martinez Friday evening. Police say Martinez was shot while driving on Unser Boulevard and crashed into a light pole, where officers found him dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators identified Rivera-Jimenez’s black GMC Sierra using automated license plate readers and later found surveillance footage placing him and his family in … Continue reading Man Takes Family to Restaurant After Road-Rage Killing

Manhunt for suspect ends three days after dad killed, raging house fire set in NY

A man described by police as “armed and dangerous” was arrested Saturday after a three-day manhunt in New York’s Hudson Valley. Police say 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan allegedly killed his 70-year-old father, Robert Ryan, and intentionally set his father’s home near Port Jervis on fire. Authorities located Ryan in Gilboa after receiving multiple tips from people who reported seeing his vehicle in the area. Ryan … Continue reading Manhunt for suspect ends three days after dad killed, raging house fire set in NY

Woman killed, man injured after being shot outside Philadelphia home

A woman was killed and a man was critically injured after they were shot on the porch of a home in Philadelphia late Sunday night. Police found 61-year-old Michelle Wilson and a 67-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds and took them to Temple University Hospital. Investigators believe at least one shooter opened fire on the pair, leaving at least 20 shell casings at the scene. … Continue reading Woman killed, man injured after being shot outside Philadelphia home

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

A boat overturned near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday night, killing a 27-year-old woman and her five-month-old baby. Twelve other people were rescued from the water and were reported to be in stable condition. Police arrested the boat’s 46-year-old operator, Manuel Hernandez, who faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment. The victims were identified by the restaurant where the woman’s husband worked as Sara Sanchez … Continue reading Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

Wildfires burning in British Columbia force 20,000 to evacuate

British Columbia declared a state of emergency after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate communities near Okanagan Lake. More than 100 wildfires were burning across the province, with nearly half considered out of control amid hot, windy weather and prolonged drought. The Bald Range wildfire rapidly expanded to more than 52 square miles, reaching residential areas and forcing … Continue reading Wildfires burning in British Columbia force 20,000 to evacuate

Typhoon Dolphin forces 1M to evacuate in China

China evacuated more than 1 million people from eastern regions, including Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The storm, the strongest to hit China this year, brought torrential rain, flooding and winds reaching 94 mph. Shanghai faces increased vulnerability to coastal storms because of rising sea levels linked to climate change, despite its extensive flood defenses. Extreme weather events are causing greater economic losses worldwide … Continue reading Typhoon Dolphin forces 1M to evacuate in China

Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, saying Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is fully disarmed. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli military withdrawal and an eventual transfer of power to an independent Palestinian committee. Netanyahu’s public rejection represents a rare and increasingly direct clash with President Donald Trump, … Continue reading Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump

Powerful 7.4 earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking parts of Colombia and neighboring Ecuador. The earthquake was centered near San Jose Del Palmar in the Choco region, about 250 miles west of Bogota, at a depth of roughly 66 miles. Officials reported injuries and serious damage to buildings in the regional capital, though the full extent of the damage was not immediately known. … Continue reading Powerful 7.4 earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate

Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian city kills 13

A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Russia, killed 13 people, including a child, and wounded 75 others, according to regional authorities. Ukraine’s military said it targeted the Taneco oil refinery, one of several major oil facilities in the city, though the claims could not be independently verified. Ukraine has increasingly used long-range drones to strike Russian oil facilities, disrupting fuel supplies and reducing refining capacity. … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian city kills 13

Space

SpaceX launches 50th rocket from West Coast this year

SpaceX launched its 50th rocket from California’s West Coast this year on Saturday, carrying 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and all 24 satellites were successfully deployed. The rocket’s reusable first-stage booster later returned to Earth and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The milestone highlights SpaceX’s rapidly increasing launch schedule at Vandenberg … Continue reading SpaceX launches 50th rocket from West Coast this year

Technology

Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US

Samsung says its new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are breaking company pre-order records for foldable phones. U.S. pre-orders are reportedly 30% higher than the previous Z series record, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 accounting for nearly half of all orders. Samsung also says three times as many Flip users are switching to the larger Fold models … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US

Business

U.S. Postal Service reports $2.5 billion quarterly loss

The U.S. Postal Service reported a $2.5 billion net loss for the fiscal third quarter, though the loss was nearly $600 million smaller than the same period last year. Postmaster General David Steiner is urging Congress to take action, warning that without reforms, USPS may need to reduce services, close thousands of unprofitable post offices and raise prices. Steiner said a proposed expansion adding dozens … Continue reading U.S. Postal Service reports $2.5 billion quarterly loss

Business

Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo

Two Mercedes-AMG drivers have filed a class action lawsuit claiming the metallic AMG logo on certain driver’s seats can become hot enough to cause burns. The plaintiffs, Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep “Karina” Bath, allege the raised logo can press against a driver’s back, neck or shoulder and cause thermal injuries. Both drivers reportedly suffered burns that left marks resembling the AMG logo on their skin … Continue reading Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo

Business

Jewel-Osco pulls 2 salsa products from shelves over jalapeño recall

Jewel-Osco is recalling two fresh salsa products over concerns of possible salmonella contamination linked to recalled jalapeño peppers. The affected products are Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and ReadyMeals Fresh Salsa with sell-thru dates from July 31 through Aug. 10. Customers are advised not to eat the recalled salsas and should either throw them away or return them to Jewel-Osco for a full refund. Salmonella can … Continue reading Jewel-Osco pulls 2 salsa products from shelves over jalapeño recall

34,000 texts found on Fauci’s COVID-era phone, Sen. Johnson says

A copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era cellphone has been turned over to a Senate investigative subcommittee seeking records about his handling of COVID-19 and the virus’s origins. Sen. Ron Johnson said the phone contains more than 34,000 text messages and over 500 voicemail messages dating back to 2014. Investigators are reviewing the records for potentially deleted files and private communications that could conflict with … Continue reading 34,000 texts found on Fauci’s COVID-era phone, Sen. Johnson says

Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread

Hunter Biden said Friday that his father, former President Joe Biden, is experiencing worsening cancer that has spread to his bones. He described the condition as very painful and debilitating but said his father remains active despite his illness. Former first lady Jill Biden previously said that Joe Biden’s metastatic prostate cancer would likely be something he lives with for the rest of his life. … Continue reading Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread

Senate passes funding bill to avert October shutdown

The Senate passed a bipartisan $90-6 bill Saturday to fund the federal government through Dec. 11, putting pressure on the House to act before a potential shutdown on Oct. 1. The House and Senate have now passed different funding bills, with the House measure extending funding only through Dec. 4. The Senate bill temporarily blocks the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of … Continue reading Senate passes funding bill to avert October shutdown

Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s latest deadly attacks on Kyiv while visiting Serbia on Saturday. Four people, including a child, were killed in overnight strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region, while Ukrainian forces targeted Russian oil facilities. Zelenskyy met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during his first official visit to Serbia in eight years. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation, as … Continue reading Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 vote early Saturday, with nearly all Republicans supporting him and all Democrats opposing him. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against his confirmation. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Donald Trump, faced concerns over his independence and his involvement in a controversial anti-weaponization fund. Several Republican holdouts ultimately supported … Continue reading Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty

Cornell bans bear butchering after students carved up creature in dorm kitchen

Cornell University has introduced a new rule banning students from processing wild game in community kitchens. The policy was added after two students brought a black bear they had killed into a dorm kitchen in 2025 to butcher it. The incident gained widespread attention after video of the students preparing the bear went viral. One of the students, Aaron Chin, later confirmed his involvement in … Continue reading Cornell bans bear butchering after students carved up creature in dorm kitchen

Firefighting helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah

A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, on Friday morning while operating near the Widemouth 2 Fire. Two people were aboard the aircraft, and both were confirmed dead by the National Interagency Fire Center. Heavy fire activity initially prevented emergency crews from safely reaching the crash site, forcing officials to wait for safer conditions. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating … Continue reading Firefighting helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah

At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

At least one person has died in the Gann Fire in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, which has burned more than 10,000 acres and destroyed seven buildings. Police arrested 65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith, who investigators believe accidentally sparked the blaze while using a chainsaw and other equipment near dry vegetation. Smith, who had previously faced charges for starting another fire, expressed regret and said he never … Continue reading At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home

The remains of 56 people were discovered decomposing in deplorable conditions at a Chicago funeral home, where bodies were allegedly stored in an unrefrigerated area. Illinois officials suspended the funeral director’s license after investigators found evidence of decomposition, maggots and rodent infestation. The funeral home’s owners had previously operated a crematory that was shut down after improperly stored bodies and unreturned cremated remains were discovered. … Continue reading Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home