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New York Postpolitics3 hrs ago
More Than 400 Arrested After Large July 4 Crowd Gathers in Newport Beach
New York Post reported over 400 arrests after a large gathering in Newport Beach on July 4, 2025. A local resident described injuries sustained during the incident and warned of a planned follow-up event.
world4 hrs ago
Floods inundate towns in Guangxi province after reservoir dams fail
Record rainfall caused dams at local reservoirs to fail in Hengzhou on Monday, flooding towns and villages. Hundreds of snakes escaped from a breeding farm during the flooding.
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Yonhapfinance8 hrs ago
South Korean Stocks Open Higher but SK Hynix Declines After U.S. Advances
The KOSPI rose 2.41 percent to 7,467.91 by 9:15 a.m. local time on July 10. Gains followed overnight increases in U.S. indexes driven by semiconductor shares.
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thequint.comworld8 hrs ago
UNIDO Launches Namibia Green Hydrogen Project in Windhoek
The GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project began operations on July 8 to build local industries and jobs. Officials said the effort will align with national strategies and draw on more than US$23 million in funding.
The Independentworld2 hrs agoUpdated
China recovers Long March-10B first stage on sea platform after Friday launch
The 63-metre rocket lifted off from Wenchang space launch site at 12:15 p.m. local time on Friday. Its first stage separated after liftoff and landed on the Linghangzhe sea platform using a net-capture system.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 hrs ago
Northern Quebec wildfires prompt road closures near Cree communities
More than 200 wildfires have triggered safety operations and intermittent road closures in several Cree communities in northern Quebec. Two fires remain out of control as crews from three provinces assist local teams.
freepressjournal.inscience1 day ago
Study Examines T Cells in Lupus Nephritis Patients
A study of T cells from patients with lupus nephritis found these cells are activated by local cytokines and may contribute to kidney injury. Some T cells showed reactivity to Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.
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nbcnews.comworld4 hrs agoUpdated
Fire at Shoe Factory in Jinjiang Kills at Least 28, Over 200 Evacuated
A blaze at the Huiteng Footwear factory in southeastern China killed at least 28 people on Thursday. More than 500 rescue personnel responded after the fire broke out around noon local time.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Suspected ISWAP fighters attack military base in Borno State
Suspected fighters attacked a Forward Operating Base in Ngala Local Government Area late Tuesday night, killing one soldier and damaging equipment. Attackers later burned a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms in the community.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
Zo In-sung Discusses Accepting Role in Sci-Fi Film 'Hope'
Zo In-sung said he chose the lead role in the Korean sci-fi film after considering whether to challenge himself. The 156-minute movie, directed by Na Hong-jin, competed at Cannes and opens locally next week.
Newsweekai1 day ago
Protests Against Data Centers Planned for July 18 in More Than 50 U.S. Locations
A conservative advocacy group has organized demonstrations in more than 50 U.S. locations to oppose data center construction for artificial intelligence. The events target concerns over utility costs, water use and local decision-making.
Euronewsbusiness1 day ago
Meta to Build First Canadian AI Data Center in Alberta, Powered by New Natural Gas Plant
Meta will build its largest data center outside the United States in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project includes a dedicated natural gas power plant and local infrastructure spending. Euronews reported the announcement Wednesday.
The Japan Timesworld1 day ago
Cambodia Approves Tiger Reintroduction Plan from India Starting 2027 Despite Local Concerns
The environment ministry endorsed a plan to bring tigers to Cardamom National Park after a decade of local extinction. The project carries a budget of nearly $43 million through 2030 and faces questions over prey and local input.
focustaiwan.twworld1 day ago
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Discusses Iron Dome Production Line in India
The Israeli defense firm is in talks with Indian companies to establish a local production line for Iron Dome interceptors. The system is currently manufactured in northern Israel and at a U.S. facility operated with Raytheon.
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finance1 day ago
Drone strikes target Russian supply routes as fuel shortages persist in Crimea and Moscow
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit highways used to supply Crimea, contributing to fuel shortages reported by local officials. Lines formed at Moscow petrol stations in recent days while the head of Crimea said supplies remain tense.
portlandmercury.comworld1 day ago
Florida Voters to Decide on Property Tax Cuts in November
Florida residents will vote in November on a measure to reduce property taxes. Local governments are preparing for possible changes to funding for public services.
sports2 days ago
Zverev Advances to First Wimbledon Quarterfinal After Resumed Match
No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (6) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The match resumed Tuesday after suspension Monday night due to the local curfew.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Massachusetts observatory records first ripe blueberry of season
The nation's oldest continuously operated weather observatory in Milton, Massachusetts, recorded the season's first ripe blueberry on July 8, 2026. Staff use the date as one indicator of local climate conditions.
abcnews.go.comai2 days ago
Mark Cuban Says Lovable’s Add-On Services May Help It Compete With AI Labs
Mark Cuban and Lovable CEO Anton Osika spoke at a Paris conference on Wednesday. Cuban, a Lovable investor, said the company's localized data and services could shield it from replacement by major AI labs.
Yonhapfinance2 days ago
South Korean Won Strengthens Sharply to Strongest Level Since May 14
The won closed at 1,498.5 per dollar on July 8 after foreign investors bought a net 300 billion won in local stocks. The move ended a 13-session selling streak and coincided with SK hynix's planned Nasdaq ADR offering.
theblaze.compolitics3 days ago
Man With Prior Deportations Charged With Rape and Abduction in Virginia
Juan Arevalo Mendez was arrested last week in Prince William County on charges stemming from an alleged September 2025 attack in Fairfax County. DHS called on state and local officials to transfer him to ICE custody rather than release him.
nymag.comworld3 days ago
Catnip lotion matches Deet effectiveness in Uganda mosquito trials
Field tests in eastern Uganda found lotions containing 6 percent catnip oil performed as well as a 15 percent Deet product at preventing mosquito landings. Researchers also confirmed the repellent can be produced locally at low cost.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics3 days ago
Fusion Centers Issue Bulletins on Left-Wing Groups After Executive Order
Local fusion centers in Florida and Texas distributed intelligence reports that treat antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and urge expanded monitoring of protests and legal observers. The documents draw language from a federal executive order and Justice Department filing…
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nypost.comsports3 days agoUpdated
Forward agrees to two-year, $28 million deal with Los Angeles team
A forward reached a two-year, $28 million agreement early in free agency. The deal keeps the player in Los Angeles after sign-and-trade talks with another local team did not advance.
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computerweekly.comtechnology3 days ago
Virginia Datacentre Project Halted by Court Ruling and Backer Withdrawal
The 2,000-acre Prince William Digital Gateway site in Virginia was stopped after a local court ruling and the exit of a key backer. The project joins other large-scale datacentre plans cancelled or delayed worldwide due to energy and local opposition issues.
Engadgettechnology3 days ago
Four States Seek Up to $1.4 Trillion from Meta in Social-Media Design Lawsuits
Four states seek penalties near Meta's market value in suits alleging misleading claims about Facebook and Instagram safety. Additional cases from 43 states target data practices and local laws.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea unveils UAV engine prototypes still in ground testing
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration displayed two engine prototypes on July 7. Both have finished assembly and entered ground testing. The projects aim to localize technology for unmanned aircraft.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
Naver Launches Npay Startup Platform to Link Investors with Ventures
Naver Corp. introduced Npay Startup on July 7 to connect brokerages and venture capital firms with local startups. The project was developed jointly with South Korean regulators and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
interestingengineering.comfinance3 days ago
U.S. Discusses European Co-Production of AMRAAM Missiles
The United States is holding talks with Germany and other European nations on setting up local manufacturing of Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and a maintenance facility for Patriot missiles.
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Al Jazeeraworld3 days agoUpdated
Monsoon Landslides Kill Nine in Bangladesh Camps, Including Eight Refugees
Heavy rains triggered hillside collapses at four sites in Cox’s Bazar overnight Sunday into Monday. At least eight Rohingya refugees and one local resident died, with authorities relocating residents from vulnerable slopes.
politics3 days ago
Paris Appeal Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Conviction
A Paris appeal court will issue its verdict at 13:30 local time on whether to uphold Marine Le Pen's 2025 embezzlement conviction and five-year ban from public office. The ruling will determine whether the National Rally leader can stand in the April 2027 presidential election.
foxnews.comworld3 days ago
Landslide in Northwestern China Buries 33, 17 Rescued
A landslide struck Nanhe township in Gansu province shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday, burying 33 people. State media reported that about half have been rescued, with local authorities relocating residents during operations.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld4 days ago
Cookbook Highlights Regional Dishes from Southern Lebanon
A new recipe collection focuses on dishes from villages in southern Lebanon. The book connects local food traditions to the area's recent history of conflict.
politics4 days ago
Transportation Secretary's Son-in-Law Seeks Open Wisconsin House Seat
A 26-year-old candidate is running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The race features multiple candidates and endorsements from national and local figures.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Republican Primary Tests Trump Endorsement in Wisconsin District
A 26-year-old candidate seeks his father-in-law's former House seat in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The August 11 primary will determine whether the endorsement and family ties can overcome local Republican concerns about experience.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Supreme Court to review rifle possession bans from Illinois and Connecticut
The Supreme Court agreed on June 30 to hear challenges to local and state laws restricting certain semi-automatic rifles. The consolidated cases will examine whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect possession of AR-15-platform firearms. Oral arguments are scheduled f…
cnet.compolitics4 days ago
FCC Requires Early License Renewal Review for ABC Stations After Conservative Petitions
The Guardian reported that several conservative organizations petitioned the FCC to deny renewal of ABC's eight local television station licenses. The filings cite alleged political bias, racial and gender discrimination, and other concerns. The FCC advanced the renewal timeline…
ai4 days ago
Humans First Plans Protests Against Data Centers in 22 States on July 18
Amy Kremer chairs Humans First, which will hold demonstrations in 22 states. The group opposes hyperscale data centers and seeks local community input on AI infrastructure projects.
Japan Timesworld4 days ago
Chugoku Region Marks Eighth Anniversary of 2018 Rain Disaster
Residents across western Japan held flower-offering ceremonies and moments of silence on July 6, 2026, to honor more than 300 victims of the 2018 torrential rain disaster. Local mayors and survivors stressed the need to pass on lessons from the event that struck 14 prefectures.
Yonhapfinance4 days ago
Seoul Shares Close 0.46 Percent Lower as Local Investors Offset Most Foreign Selling
The KOSPI fell 37.01 points to 8,051.33 on July 6 after opening higher. Foreign and institutional investors sold 2.7 trillion won in stocks ahead of second-quarter earnings, while the won weakened against the dollar.
Yonhappolitics4 days ago
Police Book Three Over Alleged Fake News on June Local Elections
South Korean police have booked three people for allegedly spreading false information about ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. Investigations continue into 67 additional accounts and separate cases involving oil shipment rumors and 1980 Gwangju movement claims.
nypost.comfinance4 days ago
Federal government hands over N10 billion in hospital equipment and ambulances to Bauchi State
Nigeria's federal government delivered hospital equipment, consumables and commodities worth more than N10 billion to Bauchi State on July 5. The distribution targets primary healthcare centers in 15 local government areas under the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn C…
forexlive.compolitics5 days ago
Dallas Fed Paper Links Unauthorized Immigration to Higher Home Prices, Rents, and Local Employment
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper found that each 1% increase in unauthorized workers relative to a local labor force was associated with a 2.2% rise in home prices and a 1.4% increase in rents. The study covered the period from March 2021 to March 2024.
world4 days agoUpdated
Super Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall on Rota; Warnings Issued for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
The storm's eye passed directly over the island Monday morning with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. Local officials reported major damage while neighboring islands remained under typhoon warnings.
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news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Released grooming-gang offender cannot be deported due to 1971 immigration law
A survivor identified as Ruby met one of her abusers in a local supermarket and locked herself in a changing room. GB News reported the incident and related statements from whistleblower Maggie Oliver and survivor Sarah Wilson.
New York Postpolitics5 days ago
Mayor’s wife travels to Spain for retreat during U.S. anniversary events
The wife of New York City’s mayor traveled to Mallorca this week for a paid retreat instead of attending local observances marking the country’s 250th anniversary. She is scheduled to host a second event in France next week.
The Guardianpolitics6 days ago
Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin
A recreational motor boat carrying 10 people sank during a sudden storm on Geneva Lake on Friday afternoon. Seven passengers were rescued and three children were recovered and pronounced dead. Officials declared a local state of emergency after the storm also caused widespread da…
dohanews.coworld6 days ago
Yemeni Hospitals Rely on Foreign Doctors as Local Staff Shortages Continue
Ahmed Nagi and Taha Nabil in Taiz governorate face barriers to treatment for liver and eye conditions. Broader data show widespread gaps in Yemen's medical system and recruitment of foreign doctors.
sana.syworld6 days ago
Israeli Forces Wound Three Palestinians in West Bank Village
Israeli forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets at residents of Umm Safa, wounding three people after settlers entered the village and took four sheep. Local sources said the confrontation followed the theft and prompted the arrival of Israeli forces.
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france24.comworld6 days ago
Armed Groups Attack Five Towns Across Mali
Gunmen struck military positions and a prison in five locations on Saturday, including a northern town held by government and Russian forces. The army said fighting began around 5 a.m. local time.
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english.elpais.comworld6 days ago
Beijing family without local residency to send son to school in registered province starting in September
Wang Ming's 12-year-old son will relocate for school because the family lacks Beijing hukou registration after more than 20 years in the capital. The case reflects limits on public services for hundreds of thousands of similar residents.
sbs.com.auworld7 days ago
Israeli Settlers Damage Power Line and Seize Spring in West Bank
On 3 July 2026 settlers cut electricity to al-Maniya village and took control of Ein Rawabi spring, the only water source for local Bedouin shepherds and 1,300 sheep. Additional attacks damaged greenhouses near Tulkarem and seized property in Jalud village.
globalnews.caworld7 days ago
Three Provinces Send Firefighters to Help Quebec Battle Wildfires
British Columbia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are dispatching 101 wildland firefighters to Quebec this week. The reinforcements will support 640 local personnel already fighting 200 active fires, many burning underground.
world7 days ago
Elephant seal returns to Tasmania streets after six months at sea
An elephant seal known as Neil has returned to Tasmania after nearly six months away. Local reports describe the animal moving through streets and drawing attention from residents.
politics7 days ago
Local Police Issued 102 Radio Warnings Before Butler Rally Shooting
Local police transmitted 102 radio warnings about a suspicious person before the July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. None reached the Secret Service. A counter-drone system that might have detected a nine-minute drone flight remained inoperable.
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espn.comsports7 days ago
MLB Teams to Wear Stars-and-Stripes Uniforms and Caps on July 4
All 30 Major League Baseball clubs will wear special themed uniforms and caps during games on July 4, 2026. The league also plans four drive-in theaters to broadcast local matchups.
world7 days ago
Congress Weighs Permanent Local Food Purchase Program in Farm Bill
Senators introduced legislation modeled on two pandemic-era programs that ended in March 2025. The proposals would let states and tribes buy food from local producers for schools and food banks, with 10 percent of funds reserved for tribes.
jns.orgpolitics7 days ago
Louisiana Grand Jury Indicts Attorney General on 16 Counts
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on July 2 on 16 counts including intimidation and malfeasance. The charges stem from warnings she issued to local officials over a law eliminating an elected court clerk position. Bond was set at $400,000.
nypost.compolitics7 days ago
DHS Report Details Secret Service Failures at 2024 Butler Rally
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report released July 2 outlines communication breakdowns and other lapses by the Secret Service at the July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 64-page document describes how local warnings about Thomas Crooks never reac…
Fox Newsworld8 days ago
Indonesian Couple Receives 21 Lashes Each for Kissing on TikTok Livestream
A 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were publicly caned in Banda Aceh on Thursday after being convicted of violating local morality laws. The punishment followed their March arrest for filming the act inside a car.