Road Closures at System Interchange in Pocatello
Pocatello, ID- Starting Wednesday July 17, the north-to-west ramp of the System Interchange at Pocatello will be periodically closed to allow for…
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DNC moves forward with Biden virtual roll call despite furious backlash from some Democrats
By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with its controversial plan to virtually nominate…
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Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Cabinet has approved legislation that would impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters.…
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‘Of all the places’: Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the streets of Butler, Pennsylvania, in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former…
Continue Reading Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A new lawsuit says extending the six-year terms of Georgia’s elected public service commissioners violates…
Continue Reading Ex-Philadelphia detective convicted of perjury in coerced murder confession case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former Philadelphia homicide detective accused of beating a murder suspect to obtain a confession and then lying about it in…
Continue Reading Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat to protest a suicide attack that killed 8 soldiers in the northwest
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat to strongly protest a deadly militant attack that left eight soldiers dead in the…
Continue Reading Flood emergency hits Arkansas after months of rain falls in a few hours
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Dangerous flash flooding in Arkansas and Missouri forced evacuations and washed out at least one…
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Adele’s ‘tank is quite empty at the minute.’ She’s planning a ‘big break’ from music
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Just when you thought this summer couldn’t get any worse, Adele has gone and broken our hearts. The…
Continue Reading Turkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It’s raising fears of a mass culling
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish parliamentary commission has begun debating a contentious bill to manage the country’s…
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One of the world’s biggest booze makers is ditching wine brands as the world drinks less
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Pernod Ricard is selling most of its wine brands, as wine consumption is falling globally, and will…
Continue Reading Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto. New York community is devastated by tornado
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP story on dangerous heat threats to greenhouse workers
Associated Press MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Many farms, from buzzy vertical farming startups to traditional specialty crop growers, are marketing…
Continue Reading The “greenhouse effect”: How an oft-touted climate solution threatens agricultural workers
Associated Press MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — To harvest tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, to clip herbs, to prune and propagate succulents, people work in…
Continue Reading Movie armorer seeks dismissal of her conviction or new trial in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial…
Continue Reading Archaeologists identify Roman wall built to hold back rebel slave Spartacus and his army
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists working in southern Italy have identified a Roman fortification built to contain the slave revolt…
Continue Reading ‘Treated like a convict’: NFL legend Terrell Davis describes getting handcuffed on a plane near his kids after asking for ice
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Terrell Davis and his family were looking forward to vacationing in California when the NFL Hall of Famer was…
Continue Reading Can a lottery winner run an effective foundation? Meet Roy Cockrum
Chronicle of Philanthropy In the early 1980s, soon after graduating from college, Roy Cockrum was trying to make it as an actor in New York. He was…
Continue Reading Korea’s KHNP selected to build at least 2 new nuclear reactors in Czech Republic
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government says South Korea’s KHNP has won a lucrative public tender to build at least two nuclear reactors in the Czech…
Continue Reading House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the…
Continue Reading Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, three weeks after their last swap and as part of…
Continue Reading Right-wing media figures blame women in Secret Service and ‘DEI’ for security failure in Trump shooting
CNN By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — In the days following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service,…
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Heat and smoke
Warming up and hazy sunshine again with higher temperatures for Wednesday…low to mid 90’s. Excessive heat to the western counties and red flag…
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Marathon-winning ‘spray-on’ running shoes could shake up Olympics
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — We’ve seen spray-on hair, a spray-on dress and now — marathon-winning spray-on shoes. Swiss sportswear brand On…
Continue Reading Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro speaks at GOP convention hours after release from prison
By Tierney Sneed, Katelyn Polantz and Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro spoke at the Republican National…
Continue Reading Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A heat wave across southern Europe forced authorities in Greece to close the Acropolis Wednesday for several…
Continue Reading The head of Hong Kong’s leading journalist group says she lost WSJ job after refusing to drop role
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The new chair of Hong Kong’s leading media professional group says she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal…
Continue Reading El Kremlin dice que el gobierno de Trump no representó “nada particularmente bueno” para Rusia, pero que existió diálogo
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El Kremlin dijo este miércoles que no ocurrió nada bueno para Rusia durante la presidencia de Donald Trump, pero que…
Continue Reading Cyprus plans to build a major naval base to play a larger geopolitical role, says defense minister
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ defense minister says plans are in motion to build a major naval base on the east Mediterranean island nation’s…
Continue Reading King Charles III unveils Keir Starmer’s plans for Britain, in state opening of new parliament
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Keir Starmer, Britain’s new prime minister, pitched himself as an antidote to “the snake oil charm of…
Continue Reading Rights groups urge Uzbek president to veto law on deporting or barring ‘undesirable’ foreigners
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — More than 25 human rights groups are calling on the president of Uzbekistan to veto a proposed law that would allow…
Continue Reading Police from Ohio fatally shoot 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe Jr. near Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
CNN By Steve Almasy, Cindy VonQuednow and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Ohio police officers who were in Milwaukee to help with security at the…
Continue Reading Chicago Transit Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s an overview of the Chicago Transit Authority, both its history and its present-day status as the second…
Continue Reading Alex Rodriguez Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fifth place for the most career…
Continue Reading Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which serves 15.3…
Continue Reading Biden administration points to 29% drop in border arrests as RNC turns focus to immigration and crime
By Sam Simpson and Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is highlighting a considerable drop in arrests on the US southern border…
Continue Reading Streetwear brand Supreme is getting a surprising new owner
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Supreme, the trendy streetwear clothier adored by celebrities and cool kids alike, has been sold to an…
Continue Reading Hamas-led groups committed ‘numerous war crimes’ on October 7, rights group says
By Kareem Khadder, Lucas Lilieholm and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes and crimes against…
Continue Reading Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
Associated Press HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and…
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New York Liberty cements position as WNBA’s best team with win over Connecticut Sun as Sabrina Ionescu shines
By George Ramsay and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Sabrina Ionescu had a monster 30-point game as the New York Liberty cemented its status as the…
Continue Reading Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing legal action for…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for July 17: Trump, Supreme Court, Floods, Elon Musk, Copycat snacks
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — It’s World Emoji Day, an unofficial holiday acknowledging the thousands of symbols and smileys we use to…
Continue Reading ‘After the Games, we will have a swimming pool in the river’: Paris mayor takes dip in Seine amid E. coli bacteria concerns
CNN By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the city’s River Seine on Wednesday in a bid to demonstrate the…
Continue Reading Biden anunciará nuevas medidas sobre inmigración y oportunidades educativas para los latinos en su discurso de este miércoles ante Unidos
Julia Hernández (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden reanuda su visita de tres días a Las Vegas con un discurso este miércoles ante la mayor…
Continue Reading The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in…
Continue Reading American League tops National League for 10th time in last 11 MLB All-Star Games
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic returned to Arlington, Texas, for the first time since 1995 on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Enzo Fernández apologizes for singing racist chant with Argentina teammates about France
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has apologized for singing a song with Argentina teammates that included racist…
Continue Reading Amazon Prime Day ‘major cause of injuries’ for workers, Senate finds
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — Amazon’s warehouses are especially dangerous for workers during the company’s annual Prime Day…
Continue Reading Tight budget? Edmunds highlights the least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024
Edmunds If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank. Edmunds…
Continue Reading Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups…
Continue Reading Trump shares vaccine skepticism on call with RFK Jr. in since-deleted video
CNN By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son, Bobby Kennedy III, posted a video of a phone call between Kennedy and former…
Continue Reading Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s…
Continue Reading 2024 No. 1 NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams agrees to a fully guaranteed, four-year, $39.5 million deal with Bears, per reports
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, reportedly agreed to a fully guaranteed, four-year,…
Continue Reading A German court convicts a businessman of delivering components with military use to Russia
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has convicted a businessman of delivering electronic components to Russian firms associated with the production of…
Continue Reading ‘After the Games, we will have a swimming pool in the river’: Paris mayor takes dip in Seine amid E. coli bacteria concerns
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the city’s River Seine on Wednesday in a bid to demonstrate the…
Continue Reading Scientists confirm first lunar cave that could help shelter astronauts from the moon’s extreme temperatures
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have long theorized the existence of lunar caves — underground passageways formed through volcanic…
Continue Reading A progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says he’s running for lieutenant governor of California. Tubbs…
Continue Reading Swedish police await forensic results to confirm 2 bodies found in burnt car are missing Britons
HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish police say the two bodies found in a burnt Danish-registered car in the city of Malmo during the weekend haven’t been…
Continue Reading North Korean land mines could float into South Korea, South warns
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean land mines could be swept into South Korea by swelling rivers, South Korea’s military…
Continue Reading Former South African president Zuma faces expulsion from the ANC after joining a rival party
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing with the African National…
Continue Reading Why Africa is doubling down on its space ambitions
By Amy Gunia, CNN (CNN) — As a child in Ivory Coast, West Africa, Tidiane Ouattara would gather with friends in his village to stargaze. The…
Continue Reading Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Associated Press Federal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states. The grants announced…
Continue Reading It’s not just you. Here’s where this summer really has been the worst
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Heat is normal during the summer, but this year’s has been anything but, and halfway through the…
Continue Reading Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus while trying to shore up support among disenchanted…
Continue Reading How the ATF identified the Trump rally shooter in 30 minutes
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Within 30 minutes of the shooting at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, federal…
Continue Reading ‘Twisters’ spins out from the original but has all the weight of a stiff breeze
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Landing somewhere between sequel and reboot, “Twisters” introduces new characters and an extra letter to the…
Continue Reading Los grupos dirigidos por Hamas cometieron “numerosos crímenes de guerra” el 7 de octubre, según informe de HRW
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Los grupos armados dirigidos por Hamas cometieron “numerosos crímenes de guerra y crímenes contra la…
Continue Reading Una serie de apuñalamientos ha provocado un debate en Internet sobre los problemas económicos de China
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El apuñalamiento mortal de dos personas por un hombre en un complejo residencial del sur de China ha…
Continue Reading Cyanide poisoning likely killed six found dead in luxury hotel, including two US citizens, Thai police say
By Helen Regan, Kocha Olarn, and Manveena Suri, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Six people, including two US citizens, who were found dead…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo’s benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s…
Continue Reading Amid shelling and blackouts, this is how Ukrainian athletes have been preparing for the Olympics
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — The memory of Russia invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is lodged in Ukrainian Olympic…
Continue Reading European Commission didn’t provide enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU general court says the European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about…
Continue Reading Work from home could lead to more homes in vacant offices
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Most Americans know the No. 1 rule in real estate: “location, location, location.” But for some…
Continue Reading JD Vance, the new heir to Trump’s MAGA movement, steps into the spotlight
By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — A faint burst of applause broke out from the Republican National Convention floor as Sen. JD Vance took the…
Continue Reading Drake shows video of flooded mansion as torrential rain batters Toronto
CNN By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Canadian rapper Drake shared a video of him wading through what appears to be his waterlogged Toronto mansion…
Continue Reading Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. Central Command says that the Islamic State group is trying “to reconstitute” as the number of attacks…
Continue Reading Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Several major universities in Bangladesh have agreed to shut their doors after at least six people died…
Continue Reading Acusan a exanalista de la CIA de trabajar secretamente para Corea del Sur
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Una destacada experta en Corea del Norte y antigua analista de la CIA fue acusada por un jurado investigador de Nueva…
Continue Reading Bank of England faces dilemma after potential Taylor Swift upside impact on UK inflation
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June. The Office for National…
Continue Reading Trump, dispuesto a ser “mediador de paz” en Ucrania, dice Orban a los escépticos líderes europeos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El primer ministro de Hungría Viktor Orban les dijo a los líderes europeos que Donald Trump está…
Continue Reading Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted…
Continue Reading Drake shows video of flooded mansion as torrential rain batters Toronto
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Canadian rapper Drake shared a video of him wading through what appears to be his waterlogged Toronto mansion…
Continue Reading China’s Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — In a year of major elections setting the course of many countries for years to come, China’s ruling Communist…
Continue Reading UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations
AP Science Writer The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck…
Continue Reading A spate of stabbings has sparked online debate about China’s economic woes
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The fatal stabbing of two people by a man at a residential compound in southern China has ignited an…
Continue Reading Conclusiones de la segunda noche de la Convención Nacional Republicana
Julia Hernández (CNN) — La exgobernadora de Carolina del Sur Nikki Haley, en su discurso ante la Convención Nacional Republicana (RNC, por…
Continue Reading Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea
By Michael Mitsanas, Audry Jeong and Yoonjung Seo, CNN (CNN) — A prominent North Korea expert and former CIA analyst has been indicted by a New…
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Copying a person's likeness has become easy with AI. Is it legal?
Verbit explored what legislation might be coming down the pike to regulate the use of peoples’ work and likeness with artificial…
Continue Reading Este hombre construyó un avión para su familia en su jardín
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — No fue sino hasta que se mudó cerca de un aeródromo del Reino Unido, hace más de una década, cuando el…
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Even as women outpace men in graduating from college, their earnings remain stuck
The Hechinger Report explains that while women are making strides in colleges and universities, the climb to pay and promotions continues to be…
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4 really good reasons to use credit over cash
Money.ca provides several reasons why credit cards should be used over traditional cash without incurring fees and debt while also taking advantage…
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Sci-fi horror bug discovered on International Space Station
Giant Freakin Robot reports that NASA discovered 13 strains of a superbug, a multidrug-resistant bacterium, aboard the International Space…
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Why do so many women get POTS?
In examining POTS, a disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate and digestion,…
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101 sports documentaries worth streaming now
OLBG compiled a list of 101 of the best sports documentaries and series on various streaming…
Continue Reading Una creciente facción de demócratas se rebela contra la virtual próxima candidatura de Biden
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Una creciente facción de demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes, convencidos de que el presidente Joe…
Continue Reading Papua New Guinea’s sidelined minister to fight domestic violence charge in Sydney court next year
SYDNEY (AP) — Papua New Guinea’s sidelined Petroleum Minister, Jimmy Maladina, will appear in a Sydney court in March to fight a charge of…
Continue Reading Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at a luxury…
Continue Reading The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final blast from The Mirage’s signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort…
Continue Reading Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as…
Continue Reading We asked how you use emojis. Here’s how different generations responded
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Here’s something you can text your friends about. It’s World Emoji Day, a completely made up,…
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