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Today's coverage leans right of center. 307 stories in the last 48 hours across 506 outlet reports.
Georgia father who gave son rifle for school shooting awaits sentencing
Colin Gray, who supplied the gun used in the Appalachee High School shooting, will be sentenced after convictions for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Senator Lindsey Graham's State Funeral Draws Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to Washington
Two days of memorial services for the late South Carolina senator will start in Washington, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending and meeting Donald Trump at the White House.
Record-Breaking Wildfires Ravage Southern France and Madrid Region, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
Massive blazes in France’s Gironde area and the mountains around Madrid have forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes, marking the worst fire season in decades for both countries.
Two Crete firefighters die as wildfire engulfs village amid strong winds
Two Greek firefighters were killed while battling a fast-moving blaze near the village of Krya Vrisi on Crete.
Los Angeles homelessness rises 3.5% as Mayor Bass blames federal and state cuts
New data show a 3.5% increase in homelessness in Los Angeles, reversing two years of decline, while Mayor Karen Bass attributes the setback to cuts from the Trump administration and the state.
Teachers and Native Community Oppose Humanoid Robot Pilot at New York High School
A pilot program installing a humanoid robot and AI teaching aide at Salamanca High School has drawn sharp criticism from teachers and local Native residents, who label the move inappropriate.
Death toll rises to 41 after landslide devastates Pengshui district in Chongqing
Rescue teams have identified 30 additional victims, bringing the death count from the Pengshui landslide to 41, with 20 people still unaccounted for.
Texas homeowner discovers live Civil War-era Parrot round in his house
A man in Atascosa County called deputies after a military friend warned that a Civil War-era ordnance he owned was active, and officials confirmed it was a live Parrot round.
Punjab provinces face rising flood risk as Ravi and Chenab rivers surge
Heavy monsoon rains have flooded large parts of Punjab, killing seven people, including two children, and injuring 20 others.
Methane explosion kills six miners and leaves dozens trapped near Quetta
A methane blast in a coal mine on Quetta's outskirts killed at least six workers and trapped 42 others underground.
Urban League says Trump policies push Black Americans farther from the American Dream
The National Urban League’s latest State of Black America report warns that actions by the Trump administration have set back economic and political progress for Black Americans.
Back-to-school costs surge as Trump-era policies raise prices for families
A new study shows school supply and lunch prices are up 8% to 11% this fall, blaming Trump’s trade and tax measures and recent SNAP changes.
Teen disappears on Mississippi island after drinking; mystery surrounds his death
Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells vanished on Horn Island during a Fourth of July outing after heavy drinking, and his body was recovered two days later.
Sydney Mom Leverages ChatGPT as Virtual Babysitter to Streamline Parenting Tasks
Sweaney has programmed ChatGPT to handle grocery lists, budget-friendly meal planning and generate recipes, keeping expenses within a five-dollar margin. The tool also creates a personalized math-practice system that lifted her middle child from a struggling level to consistent performance in a year. For her pre-teen daughter, the AI serves as a confidant, helping her process friendship drama while the mother reviews the transcripts afterward. She stresses strict safeguards, instructing the bot to avoid sensitive topics and to alert a parent if they arise.
Wildfire forces 70-mile shutdown of Oregon's I-84 corridor
A fast-moving blaze dubbed the Fox Fire has shut down a 70-mile stretch of Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon, prompting evacuations and halting traffic.
ER nurse crawls 10 miles down Montana's highest peak after pole impales him
Emergency-room nurse David Cifaldi slipped on Granite Peak, impaled himself on a trekking pole and trekked over 10 miles to reach help.
Report finds university unaware of convicted student's past before campus shooting
An investigation revealed Old Dominion University did not learn of Mohamed Bailor Jalloh's terrorism conviction before he reopened a classroom shooting that killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Boy dies rescuing sister in Passaic River as search continues for missing friend
A 10-year-old boy drowned while trying to pull his 11-year-old sister to safety in New Jersey’s Passaic River, and divers are still looking for their 10-year-old companion.
Stab victim leaves NYC for Florida, blames mayor's anti-Israel stance
Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, a 50-year-old Jewish man stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, has moved to Surfside, Florida, citing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s perceived anti-Israel stance.
DOJ suffers setback in NJ voter roll lawsuit despite illegal registrants scandal
The Justice Department suffered its 18th straight loss on Wednesday in its nationwide campaign to obtain unredacted state voter rolls, as a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration‘s lawsuit against New Jersey despite the state’s recent disclosure that thousands of noncitizens were illegally registered to vote.
NTSB blames overweight flights and lax FAA oversight for Alaska crash that killed 10
The NTSB found that Bering Air repeatedly flew overloaded planes and that FAA supervision was insufficient, contributing to the February 2025 commuter crash that killed all ten aboard.
Trump showcases newly gilded Arts of War horse statues in Washington
Donald Trump posted photos of the restored gold-finished Arts of War sculptures as scaffolding was removed, revealing the monuments near the Lincoln Memorial.
Illinois man charged after high-speed boat crash kills woman on Fox River
A 45-year-old Illinois boater was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after his pontoon struck a smaller boat at about 80 mph, killing a 48-year-old woman and injuring her husband.
Report reveals decades-long sexual abuse at Michigan arts school beyond Epstein
A law firm hired by the Interlochen Center for the Arts released a report showing that dozens of alumni were abused by teachers, staff, trustees and other affiliates from the 1950s through the 2010s.
Fans organize pre-game rally in Seattle supporting Fever guard Sophie Cunningham
A group of local athletes is planning a rally outside Climate Pledge Arena before the Indiana Fever face the Seattle Storm, showing support for guard Sophie Cunningham after her comments on trans participation in women's sports.
Democratic senators press SSA chief for details on field office shutdowns
Senate Democrats have asked Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to explain why dozens of field offices are closed or offering limited service despite his promise to keep them open.
Two previously unknown Augustine sermons authenticated from a 12th-century manuscript
A medieval codex examined by Latin scholar Christian Tornau has yielded two sermons attributed to St. Augustine, marking the first such discovery in 1,600 years.
Report alleges police abuse of child detainees and urges overhaul of Victoria's youth crime policy
A parliamentary report says children aged 10-14 have been punched, choked and threatened by police, and calls for a shift away from Victoria's tough-on-crime stance.
Rising Grocery Costs Push Millions of Americans into Credit Debt
A recent Urban Institute survey shows that nearly two-thirds of working-age adults rely on credit cards or buy-now-pay-later plans to afford groceries, with many struggling to meet payments.
Kansas Ballot Measure Could Shift Supreme Court Judges to Partisan Elections
A proposed amendment on the August 4 ballot would replace Kansas’s current judicial appointment system with direct elections, a move critics say aims to undermine abortion protections.
Bronx 12-year-old killed as city hits 50 youth gun-crime victims in 2026
A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot in the Bronx, bringing the number of youth victims of gun violence in New York City to 50 for the year.
North Carolina woman's husband says investigators see no foul play in Grenada disappearance
Cailen Waddell says authorities believe his wife Elizabeth's disappearance on Grenada's Grand Anse Beach was not the result of foul play.
Assam flood devastates Hiloni Nepali Khuti village, death toll climbs to 78
The village of Hiloni Nepali Khuti in Assam was swept away by the Dikhow River after heavy rains, while the state death toll rose to 78.
Early-morning blast destroys Canton house, two badly burned survivors found miles apart
A powerful explosion ripped through a Canton, Ohio home at 4 a.m., hurling two occupants into the air; both were later rescued with severe burns.
Nscale has raised billions to power Europe’s AI ambitions. Now the startup must prove the hype can survive reality
Sheryl Sandberg has a habit of joining tech firms before they become household names.
Colorado school to pilot drone system for active shooter response, sparking parental concerns
John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch will be the first Colorado school to deploy a drone-based active-shooter suppression system, while some parents question the technology and its funding.
Limited-edition Trump passports to be sold at U.S. passport offices nationwide
The State Department will expand sales of a special 250th-anniversary passport featuring Donald Trump’s portrait to passport agencies across the country.
Why a Mart Cobra Fire Blanket Should Be in Every Home Kitchen
A Mart Cobra emergency fire blanket, made of fiberglass and able to withstand temperatures up to 1076 °F, is promoted as a lightweight, residue-free alternative to fire extinguishers for kitchen and household fires.
Suffolk Coast Wildfire Escalates Into Major Incident, Hundreds of Firefighters Mobilized
A wind-driven blaze on Suffolk’s coastal heath has been declared a major incident, with about 90 firefighters battling the flames.
Florida’s $85 Million ‘Villa Skyfall’ Redefines Ultra-Luxury Living
A new $85 million estate called Villa Skyfall, styled after James Bond, has hit the market in the gated Stone Creek Ranch community near Delray Beach, Florida.
Mother Uses Gas Pump to Repel Armed Intruder Threatening Child at Georgia Station
A mother at a Marietta Shell station grabbed a gas pump to push away a shirtless, gun-bearing man who tried to seize her child, allowing the child to re-enter the car.
Texas Senate panel reviews university compliance with new education oversight law
A Texas Senate committee will hear testimony from university leaders about implementing Senate Bill 37, which expands regents' control over curricula and campus governance.
Bronx mother blames lenient policies after 12-year-old killed by stray bullet
Migdalia Martinez says New York’s softened criminal justice system enabled the stray-bullet killing of her 12-year-old son, Jacob Freytes, in the Bronx.
How Kelly Ortberg is rebuilding Boeing from the inside out
Before Boeing named Kelly Ortberg as CEO in August of 2024, the airplane-maker was an enterprise in crisis, and faith was fading that arguably the most iconic of American manufacturers would ever regain its lost luster.
US Agriculture Agency probes Southern California halal ranch after graphic slaughter video surfaces
Animal Outlook released footage of alleged cruelty at Shahnawaz Ranch in Riverside County, prompting a USDA investigation into violations of federal meat-inspection and humane-slaughter laws.
Operation Iron Justice nets 27 alleged sex buyers during San Diego Comic-Con
A three-day sting during San Diego’s Comic-Con led to 27 arrests for solicitation and the rescue of nine victims, including two minors.
Chicago homeowner files federal suit over warrantless CBP raid on his property
Leo Feler is suing Customs and Border Protection agents who entered his Chicago home without a warrant, alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights.
Iowa school police linked to harsher discipline and racial disparities, ACLU report finds
A new ACLU of Iowa study says school resource officers are handling minor infractions, leading to tougher punishments and disproportionate referrals of Black and disabled students.
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Sky-high housing prices widen wealth divide between renters and homeowners
Record housing costs are expanding the financial gap between renters and owners, benefitting homeowners while many potential buyers are priced out.
Ten Cheltenham High football players and coaches charged in severe hazing case
Ten members of a Pennsylvania high school football team, including four coaches, have been charged after a sophomore was stomped with cleats and prodded with a broomstick.
Renowned Black Art Pioneer Betye Saar Dies at Age 99 in Los Angeles
Betye Saar, a leading figure of the 1960s Black Art Movement known for her assemblage works, passed away in Los Angeles at 99.
King Charles to Begin Search for New Principal Private Secretary
Sir Clive Alderton will leave his role as the monarch's principal private secretary in 2027, prompting a hunt for his successor.
Deadly windstorm slams Rio and São Paulo, killing five and crippling transport
Power outages and halted transit followed gusts of up to 111 km/h in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo state, leaving five people dead.
Tim Hortons faces LGBTQ+ criticism over Harry Potter tie-in with J.K. Rowling
Tim Hortons' new Harry Potter menu sparked swift condemnation from LGBTQ+ groups who say partnering with author J.K. Rowling conflicts with Canadian inclusivity.
9/11 Victims' Families Petition to Exclude Mayor Mamdani from Anniversary Ceremony
Families of September 11 victims have launched a petition urging the memorial’s organizers to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th-anniversary ceremony, citing his past statements and associations they view as hostile.
Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike
Google’s Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, all but confirmed in an interview with 9to5 Google that its next Pixel phone would cost more than the Pixel 10.
Meta glasses are killing the vibe
The comical charm of Meta’s new AI-enhanced, smart glasses is that they’re seemingly made for someone unimpressed, perhaps thoroughly, with the way they’re experiencing life.
Live Eagle Nest Sparks $10 Million Drive to Safeguard Big Bear Forest
A livestream of bald eagle parents Jackie and Shadow and their new chicks has drawn global viewers, while the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley races to raise $10 million by July 31 to buy nearby forest land threatened by development.
Teen Lifeguard Rescues 10-Year-Old from Rough Waves, Praised by President
Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams saved a 10-year-old boy from strong surf at Santa Cruz’s Seabright Beach, earning national praise including a commendation from Donald Trump.