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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement only over an unspecified threat in Sonora, Mexico.
Indonesia’s Growing Microplastics Problem
Microplastics are usually consumed through food and water, but more recently, they are making their way into Indonesia’s air and rain. Sui-Lee Wee, our Asia bu…
Barbara Eden, 95, says she’s ‘okay’ after last-minute cancelation of festival appearance
Barbara Eden reassured fans after a "sudden illness" forced her to miss the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, revealing a new medication's side effects.
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Time is now, Clemson Tigers and Dabo Swinney need to call it quits after historic run
Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers suffered a humiliating 51-10 loss to LSU, raising fresh questions abo…
Bronson Reed returns to the ring leaner and meaner and looking like the future of WWE
Bronson Reed made a shocking return at Sunday Night's Main Event, unleashing a brutal chair assault…
Michael Rapaport slams 'clown' Macklemore for anti-Israel performance
Michael Rapaport called Macklemore a "clown" after the rapper chanted "Free Palestine" and performe…
Trick Williams wins US title after Lil Yachty survives Baron Corbin at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
Lil Yachty survived five minutes with Baron Corbin to earn Trick Williams his rematch, then played …
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North America
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami
The plane, which was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet, flew from Puerto Rico to Miami. It …
Indigenous actor and filmmaker Georgina Lightning dies at 63
Lightning was the first Indigenous woman in North America to direct a major feature film with her 2…
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the ru…
One dead after Cape Breton floods prompt state of emergency, cut power for thousands
Body of 46-year-old woman found on Saturday afternoon after she was reported missing, RCMP say
Europe
Merz to respond as Germany’s far-right AfD wins key state election – Europe live
Group fail to secure majority in Saxony-Anhalt state parliament leaving uncertainty over next steps…
Live: Victory of Germany's far-right AfD in state election 'very worrying', says Polish FM
Poland's foreign minister on Monday called Germany's far-right AfD party's victory "a very worryi…
Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul
Row centres on stake held by Patarkatsishvili family in bottled water firm it jointly owns with Rus…
Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’
Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister …
Asia
Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Check outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold seems to be facing pressures from multiple fronts, entering a cor…
Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan's new warning on Pakistan: Defence pacts may fuel 'overconfidence'
Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan expressed concerns over Pakistan's new defense agreement…
Malaysia lifts haze emergency in Sarawak, but warns pollution risks remain
Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhe…
TMC MP Nadimul Haque under ED scanner; 7 locations raided in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Trinamool MP Nadimul Haque's residence and other …
Africa
Libya arrests five people in connection with drone strikes on refinery
Authorities in western Libya have arrested five people including foreigners who were involved in a …
Sierra Leone: Ex-Sierra Leone President Returns Home From Nigeria After Treason Case Discontinued
[Premium Times] Mr Koroma fled to Nigeria in January 2024 after a high court in Sierra Leone allowe…
Kenya: Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Aburi Urges Parents to Give Teen Mothers a Second Chance in School
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi has urged parents and guardians…
Kenya: Search Underway for 11-Year-Old Girl Feared Drowned in River Yala
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An 11-year-old Grade Six pupil is feared to have drowned in River Yala in S…
Oceania
Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator to be in debt until 2052, inquiry hears
In the fallout of the bungled Spirit of Tasmania replacement project, ferry operator TT-Line has to…
Radiohead announce 16 Australian shows for 2027
The hugely influential British band will visit Australia for the first time in 15 years in May next…
University regulator finds ANU breached national standards
The Australian National University has fallen short of national tertiary education standards and mu…
Man with broken hip waits for hours at RFDS base before hospital admission
A Mount Gambier man says he spent hours waiting in agony with a broken hip at a Royal Flying Doctor…
South America
La Carretera Austral, la ruta que abre las puertas al fin del mundo: “Es imposible no querer quedarse en la Patagonia chilena”
El indómito territorio del sur de Chile, donde se impulsa un plan para mejorar su infraestructura v…
Un parque solar para evitar apagones en el barrio que vio nacer a Maradona
Más de 130 paneles fotovoltaicos buscan abastecer de energía limpia a Fiorito, una zona donde mucho…
El precio de no ser delgada: cómo los kilos determinan el salario de las mujeres
En la era Ozempic, la discriminación contra las mujeres con sobrepeso y obesidad se traduce también…
Claire Valdez, candidata demócrata al Congreso: “Tenemos que planificar cómo será la vida cuando termine la Administración Trump”
La socialista de Nueva York y aliada del alcalde Zohran Mamdani luchará en el Congreso para subir e…
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Utah
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season - roundtable.io
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season roundtable.io
Ready for a hike? So are the llamas
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City - 247Sports
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City 247Sports
Idaho
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Wyoming
Serious injuries reported in ATV wreck on remote Casper Mountain terrain - Oil City News
Serious injuries reported in ATV wreck on remote Casper Mountain terrain Oil City News
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 - WyoPreps
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 WyoPreps
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) Oil City News
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Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift
From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s wa…
Mamdani Bans the Robot Teachers
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Hillary Clinton leads tributes to Gloria Steinem: ‘Her activism was rooted in optimism’
Ex-secretary of state joins Nancy Pelosi, Jill Biden, Roxane Gay and others in heralding groundbrea…
Gloria Steinem: A life in pictures
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