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Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Three wildfires burning simultaneously near Spokane, Washington, have forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate, in one of the most destructive fire events to hit the Pacific Northwest city in recent memory. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires broke out around 1–2 August 2026 and swept through residential areas on the outskirts of the…
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Trump praises Max Miller, calls dispute with ex- wife ‘a very sad thing’
President Trump praised Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as “a good person” on Monday amid domestic abuse allegations against the congressman. “It’s a very sad thing. I know Max. He’s a good person. I mean, I always thought he was a very good person, and I’m going to let the families figure that out,” Trump told…
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Ethics panel says Rep. Chuck Edwards violated ‘spirit’ of sexual harassment policies, recommends censure
The House Ethics Committee on Monday announced that it had found Rep. Chuck Edwards’s (R-N.C.) conduct with two young staff members had violated “the spirit” of the chamber’s rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances and recommended he be formally censured by the full House. Edwards, who is married, had engaged in “highly unprofessional” conduct…
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Morocco names major highway after Trump amid dispute over Western Sahara
Morocco recently named a highway that spans more than 1,055 kilometers after President Trump, citing his decision to recognize Rabat’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara as the reason for the nod. “While our relations have always been rooted in close friendship and loyalty, they have never been as vibrant and as fruitful as they have…
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Dem senator accuses Pentagon of murder with boat strikes targeting drug traffickers
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has accused the Trump administration of unlawfully killing innocent people through military strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking. In a letter to President Donald Trump dated 3 August, Kaine said an examination of the evidence suggested some of those killed were not involved in narcotrafficking, declaring “they are…
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Fans Choose Erick Brian, Dale Pututi & Nesty’s ‘Efímero’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week
Erick Brian’s new single “Efímero”, a collaboration with Cuban artists Dale Pututi and Nesty, has been named Billboard readers’ favourite release in the publication’s New Music Latin poll, published on 31 July. The result highlights the growing crossover appeal of reparto, a fast-rising Cuban urban genre, as established Latin pop artists increasingly draw on the…
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39 percent approve of Trump performance on immigration: Survey
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Trump taking economic message to California
President Trump will travel to California and Nevada to sell his economic message this week with stops in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. On Tuesday, the president will attend a Republican National Committee dinner at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles. He will then head to Las Vegas on Wednesday to tout tax cuts…
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‘The Beloved,’ ‘Minotaur,’ ‘No Good Men’ Among Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air Selection
The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced the lineup for its Open Air section, which screens films outdoors at the festival’s largest venue, the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. The selection includes works by or starring this year’s festival honorees, alongside acclaimed titles from major international festivals, giving audiences a chance to see award-winning cinema on the…
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Hegseth’s wife to head commission helping military spouses and families
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday to form a new commission focused on improving the lives of military spouses and families and the challenges they encounter. The new commission, which is called the President’s Military Spouse Commission, will be chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, the wife of the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It will advise…