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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow divisive ICE patrols in California

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow immigration enforcement officials to continue what critics describe as “roving patrols” in Southern California that lower courts said likely violated the 4th Amendment. At issue were a series of incidents in which masked and heavily armed Immigration

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The Idaho Foodbank kicks off back to school campaign to fight childhood hunger

The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off their Back to School Campaign as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho. The Back to School campaign will raise awareness of, and funds for, The Idaho Foodbank’s children’s programs.   

“Our Backpack and School Pantry programs have a meaningful impact on the lives of Idaho children and their families,” said Randy Ford, President and CEO of The Idaho Foodbank. “We are proud of our partnerships with schools that allow us to work together to help children have access to nutritious food so they can focus on learning.”    

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Trump nombra temporalmente al arquitecto intelectual de los aranceles para cubrir una vacante en la Reserva Federal

Por Bryan Mena, CNN El presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump anunció este jueves que nombró a Stephen Miran para cubrir temporalmente una vacante en la Junta de Gobernadores de la Reserva Federal. Miran es actualmente presidente del Consejo de Asesores Económicos. Es ampliamente conocido por haber sido el principal arquitecto intelectual de la política arancelaria

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Comfort Foodies Serves Up Back-to-School Relief with Free Kids’ Meals on School Nights

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     August 7, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — As Houston families transition from summer fun to homework, sports practices, and jam-packed weeknight routines, one beloved local restaurant is stepping up to lighten the load. Comfort Foodies, the vibrant eatery blending the soulful heart of the South

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Brandon Blackstock, exesposo de Kelly Clarkson, muere a los 48 años tras una batalla contra el cáncer

Por Lisa Respers France, CNN Brandon Blackstock, representante de talentos y exesposo de la cantante Kelly Clarkson, murió tras una batalla contra el cáncer. Tenía 48 años. “Con gran tristeza compartimos la noticia del fallecimiento de Brandon Blackstock”, dijo a CNN un representante de la familia Blackstock en un comunicado este jueves. “Brandon luchó valientemente

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EE.UU. endurece requisitos para otorgar “green cards” por relación familiar para evitar peticiones “fraudulentas o frívolas”

Por CNN en Español El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha endurecido los requisitos para acceder a las visas de inmigrante basadas en la familia, o “green cards” por matrimonio. A comienzos de agosto el USCIS dio a conocer nuevas guías en su Manual de Políticas,

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‘A win for our rural communities’: USDA grants $6M to clear invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay

By Caroline Zeghibe Click here for updates on this story     TILGHMAN ISLAND, Maryland (WBAL) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $6 million to Maryland seafood processors to clear the Chesapeake Bay from invasive blue catfish. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-District 1, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday that the USDA made

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‘Hot Water Challenge’ causes 9-year-old to suffer severe burns and police are urging parents to intervene

By Baylee Martin Click here for updates on this story     LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A 12-year-old boy in Lancaster Township participated in the viral “Hot Water Challenge,” causing his 9-year-old brother to suffer severe burns, prompting discussions on social media dangers. Kirsten Johnson, a communications professor at Elizabethtown College, explained the peer pressure young

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Police officers block the street leading to where two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot on August 7

Man killed his neighbor then ‘ambushed’ and shot 2 state troopers on Pennsylvania highway, officials say

By Danny Freeman, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is dead after he shot and killed his neighbor Thursday before wounding two responding Pennsylvania state troopers, including one who managed to commandeer a tractor trailer to protect drivers from gunfire on a state highway, officials said. The troopers, Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins, were

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Leaders in an Allegheny County community vow better communication after trees cut down

By Raquel Ciampi Click here for updates on this story     WILKINSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Leaders in one Allegheny County community are vowing better communication after dozens of trees were cut down. Residents along East End Avenue in Wilkinsburg said they received a letter from Duquesne Light, informing them that they would be trimming trees away

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Providence Inland Northwest laying off more than 60 people, closing multiple clinics

By Rob King Click here for updates on this story     SPOKANE, Wash. (KXLY) — Providence announced it will be laying off 63 people and closing multiple clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties. On Thursday morning, Providence Inland Northwest said state and federal healthcare cuts and rising costs are prompting the closures. Providence says it’s facing

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Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing traffic stop, Nebraska State Patrol says

By Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA (KETV) — A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing a traffic stop by the Nebraska State Patrol, officials said. Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, a trooper stopped a Ford F-150 pickup truck on westbound Interstate 80 near 96th Street, the Nebraska

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President Donald Trump backs the idea of workplace retirement plans offering alternative investment options for plan participants.

Big changes could be coming to your 401(k)

CNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that could make it easier for 401(k)s and other workplace retirement plans to offer employees the option of investing some of their savings in alternative investments including private equity, long the domain of institutional and “accredited” high-net-worth investors. The

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Federal judiciary says it is the victim of ‘escalated cyberattacks’

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Federal court officials said Thursday that the judicial branch is taking steps to improve online security – including for sensitive case documents – after “escalated cyberattacks” aimed at its case management system. “The federal Judiciary is taking additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents in response to

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Agencias policiales de Florida no están contentas con la forma en que el ICE está reclutando a agentes locales

Por Michael Williams, CNN Armados con decenas de miles de millones de dólares en financiamiento, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) está trabajando arduamente para ampliar sus filas. Sin embargo, algunas de las agencias policiales de Florida que colaboran estrechamente con el ICE no están satisfechas con

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Lava Trail Fire: Spread halted on 91-acre blaze west of Idaho Falls, but the fight isn’t over

A wildfire is currently burning along Highway 20 west of Arco. The call came in around 3:47 p.m., according to Chris Burger with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The fire is burning south of the highway and is currently estimated at 15 acres or more, according to Watch Duty. Crews from the BLM, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Forest Service, along with Idaho Falls Fire, are all on the scene.

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Cradles to Crayons' annual Backpack-a-thon brought 800 volunteers to Agganis Arena on August 7

45,000 backpacks filled with back to school supplies in Boston to help students in need

By Penny Kmitt Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Hundreds of volunteers came to Boston University Thursday to stuff thousands of backpacks with school supplies, all to help Massachusetts families who are unable to afford back to school essentials. Cradles to Crayons’ annual Backpack-a-thon brought 800 volunteers to Agganis Arena,

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Two fires in one day prompt fire officials to urge caution in Jefferson County

Central Fire District firefighters, along with several local fire departments, responded to two separate fires in Jefferson County yesterday, August 6, as extreme fire danger continues to threaten southeast Idaho.

“With today’s fires, we were fortunate that our crews responded quickly and that no lives or property were lost,” said Chief White. “But these events show how quickly fires can start and spread. Please take the burn ban seriously.”

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City of Pocatello working on new park on the east bench; Area now closed to the public

Work is underway on Pocatello’s new ‘Legacy Park’ on Iron Bend Dr. on the city’s east bench, and the Parks and Recreation Department wants people to stay clear so they can finish key projects before winter.

The Pocatello Parks and Rec department will start final grading and grass seeding on the nearly 5-acre plot, and the projects are slated to last for the remainder of the summer. In spring 2026, the city plans to install paved trails, a parking lot, and a playground.

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Nearly-completed trail along I-15 will expand pedestrian access through Pocatello

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation has announced the new ‘Idaho Central Credit Union Connecting Communities Trail’ will be ready for its first pedestrians within the next few weeks.

The Connecting Communities Trail is a 1.5 mile walking/biking path stretching between the Bannock County Events Center and Pocatello Creek Road intersection along I-15. The Portneuf Greenway Foundation planned the new trail in partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department as part of the I-86/I-15 Interchange update project.

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Stone tools found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi are more than 1 million years old.

Stone tool discovery could offer new clue in mystery of ancient ‘hobbit’ humans

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists have uncovered primitive sharp-edged stone tools on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, adding another piece to an evolutionary puzzle involving mysterious ancient humans who lived in a region known as Wallacea. Located beyond mainland Southeast Asia, Wallacea includes a group of islands between Asia and Australia, among which

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Routine traffic stop uncovers missing juvenile and triggers criminal investigation

What began as a routine traffic stop by a Shelley police officer quickly escalated into a significant criminal investigation and recovery of a missing teen. In the early morning hours of August 6, the officer pulled over a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, and during the stop, a K9 unit was deployed, according to a recent press release. The K9’s “free sniff” of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs, leading to a probable cause search.

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Health officials confirm Measles case in Eastern Idaho

Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported a case of measles in an adolescent in Eastern Idaho. The adolescent was an international traveler who was unvaccinated against measles. This child was seen by a healthcare provider for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing as EIPH is working to identify more details surrounding this case.

The case has self-isolated during the contagious period and is no longer contagious. EIPH does not expect exposure to the public, outside of household contacts who are currently being monitored for potential infection.

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Trump takes executive action to target race-based university admissions

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump took executive action Thursday to expand the type of admissions data given to the federal government from colleges and universities — a move aimed at boosting transparency regarding race-based admissions, a senior White House official said. In a presidential memorandum, Trump directed Education Secretary Linda McMahon

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Sentencing for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months was put off August 6 as the judge considers stiffer sentences according to Santa Clara County's top prosecutor.

Prosecutors seek prison for Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California

By Carlos E. Castañeda Click here for updates on this story     SANTA CLARA, California (KPIX) — Sentencing for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months was put off Wednesday as the judge considers stiffer sentences, Santa Clara County’s top prosecutor said. Adolfo Duarte

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Energy chief suggests Trump administration is altering previously published climate reports

By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Energy Sec. Chris Wright said Tuesday night the Trump administration is updating the National Climate Assessments that have been previously published, which the administration recently removed from government websites. “We’re reviewing them, and we will come out with updated reports on those and with comments on those reports,” Wright

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Israel security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City despite rising alarm at home and abroad

By Tal Shalev, Dana Karni, Christian Edwards, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City, the Prime Minister’s Office said Friday. “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will prepare for the takeover of Gaza City while ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to

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Trump firma un decreto que podría facilitar que planes de retiro 401(k) ofrezcan inversiones de capital privado

Por Jeanne Sahadi, CNN El presidente Donald Trump firmó este jueves un decreto que podría facilitar que los planes 401(k) —y otros planes de jubilación en el lugar de trabajo— ofrezcan a los empleados otras alternativas para invertir parte de sus ahorros, incluyendo una de capital privado, un recurso exclusivo de inversionistas institucionales y de

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