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Blue state governor candidate claims he ‘met Satan in person’ in resurfaced podcast episode
Colorado Republican Victor Marx claimed on his podcast he "met Satan in person" while praying for a girl at a high-security Texas youth prison.
Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions
Zohran Mamdani's City Hall uses a Signal group chat to feed talking points to 200-plus social media influencers, raising record-keeping concerns.
Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News after more than a decade at cable giant
Maria Bartiromo is out at Fox News after more than 12 years at the cable giant, the company said Thursday.
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GOP Sen Thom Tillis urges Trump to replace Pete Hegseth, blasts Pentagon leadership
Sen. Tillis called for President Trump to replace War Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing the Pentagon…
Russian strikes near Moldova spark fears that Putin may escalate war beyond Ukraine
Moldova remains a prime target for Russian influence operations over 30 years after declaring indep…
Republican midterm convention organizers make last-minute push to fill arena for Trump
Less than a week until party faithful gather in Dallas for the 2026 Republican midterm convention, …
Australia’s 'Queen of Infomercials' wants 'no-strings attached fun,' the O-dome is back & you’re not weird?
Trinity Rodman wore an "I heart my boyfriend" crop top to the US Open to support Ben Shelton, while…
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North America
Bank of Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring King Charles, Vimy memorial
Circulation of the redesigned banknote, which includes unique security features, is set to begin ne…
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russ…
Toronto cleans up after torrential storm
Toronto crews worked to restore power and clear roads after a torrential Wednesday storm led to one…
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, …
Europe
Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats
The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reser…
Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II
Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the la…
France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry
French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibitio…
Asia
Asia Cup: India storm into semis as Mandhana’s record 124, spin blitz crush Hong Kong
In a stunning display of skill, Smriti Mandhana smashed 124 runs, leading India to an impressive to…
Mercury-bound spacecraft on home stretch of nearly decade-long voyage: ‘brilliant moment’
Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home str…
Jim Bishop bought Colorado land for $450 at 15, then spent 50 years on a castle
For over five decades, Jim Bishop dedicated his life to building the biggest one-man castle in the …
BCCI’s big plan for Sooryavanshi: ‘Serve like Sachin, not be a one-year wonder’
The BCCI is diligently tracking 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development in cricket. With his…
Africa
Kenya: Kenya's Cotton Leftovers Are Finding New Value
[Bird Story Agency] Kenyan businesses and community groups are turning discarded cotton stalks, gin…
Cameroon: Garoua Textile Centre Takes Early Steps To Empower Young Women
[Bird Story Agency] A new training centre in Garoua is teaching young women to turn locally grown c…
Gambia: Judiciary Set to Hear Objections Relating to 2026 Supplementary Registration of Voters
[Foroyaa] Following the establishment of the Revising Courts by the office of the Chief Justice, Ma…
West Africa: Pullout of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali From Ecowas Blunted Integration Protocols - - Dare
[Leadership] The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunda…
Oceania
Billionaire Leon Black skips US congressional deposition over Epstein ties
The billionaire investor instead files a lawsuit challenging the subpoenas from the US congressiona…
North Shore residents show support for nurses at public meeting
North Shore's hospital emergency department nurses spoke out last month about having to leave patie…
Koroneihana 2026: Iwi vow to honour the legacy of loved ones lost
Tears and tributes have flowed as iwi from across the country have gathered at Tūrangawaewae to rem…
How first-home buyers are getting low-deposit loans
Reserve Bank data shows there was $1.261 billion of new loans to borrowers with less than 20 percen…
South America
El ministro israelí de Defensa insiste en la limpieza étnica como única “solución real” en Gaza
Katz confía en la luz verde de Trump y subraya que el plan “se debate constantemente”, pese a la fa…
Milei acusa a Sánchez de facilitar la llegada de “hordas extranjeras” para destruir “la identidad española”
El presidente argentino usa la crisis de Ceuta para arremeter contra su par español desde el Foro M…
Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal
Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resour…
La Justicia concede permiso a Marius Borg Høiby para asistir al funeral del rey Harald
El primogénito de la reina Mette-Marit, que el pasado junio fue sentenciado a cuatro años de cárcel…
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Utah
'We don't think our tax dollars should subsidize something that hurts us': Tooele residents voice concerns over proposed data center
Tooele Valley residents attended a Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board meeting on Thursday to d…
Democrats reject effort to cap Supreme Court at 9 justices
Utah Division of Risk Management gets new director
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — A Utah attorney with decades of experience in litigation and risk manag…
Idaho
What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety
The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differenc…
Have you seen Shelby? Boise Police searching for missing 17-year-old - Idaho News 6
Have you seen Shelby? Boise Police searching for missing 17-year-old Idaho News 6
What happens when shadow AI goes unchecked in the workplace
Adoption of artificial intelligence has been rapid and widespread, with Stanford University researc…
Wyoming
Cheyenne OBGYN welcomes Dr. Mack, Dr. Oberhelman to care team - Cap City News
Cheyenne OBGYN welcomes Dr. Mack, Dr. Oberhelman to care team Cap City News
Family slammed for disturbing nesting birds at nature reserve - WyomingNews.com
Family slammed for disturbing nesting birds at nature reserve WyomingNews.com
Cosmetic surgeon says popularity of penis fillers rising - WyomingNews.com
Cosmetic surgeon says popularity of penis fillers rising WyomingNews.com
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WATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'
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WATCH: Piano prodigy releases album at age 6
ABC News' Danny New catches up with 6-year-old piano prodigy Alec Van Khajadourian, one year after …
Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM’s son, angers UK right over Falklands comment
Accusing the UK government of ‘hypocrisy’, Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina’s claims to the British-h…
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
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