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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Washington’s devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and around the state’s second-largest city. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested and booked on suspicion of first…
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They’re a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can’t do it all
Rwanda has become a global leader in using drones to deliver medical supplies to remote areas, addressing the challenges of mountainous terrain and poor road infrastructure. The American robotics company Zipline has run the nationwide drone network since 2016, dispatching a drone roughly every 50 seconds and cutting delivery times for blood, medicine and other…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Should Andy Burnham be going on holiday two weeks after becoming PM?
Andy Burnham has faced criticism after taking a holiday abroad just two weeks into his premiership, with a cabinet minister forced to defend the trip amid mocking references to “Bunk Off Burnham”. Louise Haigh has been left in charge as acting minister during his absence, a decision that has fuelled debate over whether such an…
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WATCH: GOP senator unloads on ‘creature of Washington’ challenger in critical Senate showdown
Republican Senator Jon Husted has criticised his Democratic challenger, former Senator Sherrod Brown, ahead of a closely watched Ohio contest that could help determine control of the US Senate in November. Speaking to Fox News Digital at an event in Marysville, Ohio, Husted argued that Ohio voters had already delivered their verdict on Brown two…
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San Francisco and LA: Two cities headed in opposite directions
I have spent much of my life going back and forth between San Francisco and Los Angeles. One is my hometown. The other has been my home for many chapters of my life. I love them both, and for decades their fortunes have felt intertwined. Together, they have shaped how much of the world sees…
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Congress should rein in EPA overreach to protect affordable and reliable energy
The End EPA Abuse Act offers a practical path forward.
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Five primary races to watch as Michigan takes spotlight
In today’s issue: ▪ Key primaries in Michigan, Missouri ▪ South Carolina Senate GOP debate ▪ First deaths from cyclospora outbreak ▪ Jeanine Pirro on the rocks Voters are heading to the polls today in five states around the country, with key primary contests that will help determine the direction of the Democratic Party heading…
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Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
Authorities in Spokane, Washington, have arrested a suspect in connection with one of three wildfires that tore through the area over the weekend of 2 and 3 August 2026. Aaron Farinacci, 37, a convicted felon, was detained at his home and charged with first-degree arson over the Old Trails fire. The blazes have devastated the…
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System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian says drummer John Dolmayan is tired of Donald Trump despite past support of US president: “I know so many Armenians in Los Angeles who voted for Trump and now regret it”
System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian has said that the band’s drummer, John Dolmayan, has grown “tired” of Donald Trump, despite having been a vocal supporter of the US president in the past. Dolmayan, who is also Tankian’s brother-in-law, previously drew attention within the rock community for his outspoken conservative views, making this apparent…