Bizarre tunneling burglary targets Washington Starbucks, deputies say
Burglars in Kingston, Washington didn’t bother with the front door. Instead, they tunneled through the bathroom wall of a Starbucks after breaking in next door — a burglary of which…
UK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than double
More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year. BBC News
Preparedness, weather conditions helping initial wildfire attack success in B.C.Victoria Femia
“About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they’re still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.
Former Kroger CEO must explain reason for resignation to court in pop star Jewel’s ongoing lawsuit
Kroger’s former CEO has been ordered by a judge in Ohio to explain his abrupt resignation from the grocery store chain earlier this year in an unrelated lawsuit that involves…
Denver Broncos legendary wide receiver Lionel Taylor dies at 89
Legendary Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor died at age 89 Aug. 6, the team announced Wednesday. “An original Bronco and one of the most dominant players of his era,…
Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law. BBC News
Leonardo DiCaprio’s pre-party security moment goes viral
Leonardo DiCaprio waited patiently at a police security checkpoint recently before entering an exclusive party in Ibiza, Spain, video shows. The “Titanic” star” appeared calm as he, model girlfriend Vittoria…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump touts ‘zero tax’ benefits for majority of seniors on social security’s 90th anniversary
Donald Trump will issue a presidential proclamation Thursday honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which will tout his administration’s achievements in improving the program, including legislative provisions…
400 National Guard members descend upon DC; expanded crime crackdown expected Wednesday night
Around 400 D.C. National Guard members have reported for duty in the nation’s capital as of Wednesday afternoon in response to President Donald Trump’s directive to help make Washington “safe,…
Illinois changes benchmarks that proved proficiency in math, English on standardized tests
Illinois education officials on Wednesday approved changes to their cut scores — the benchmarks used to determine proficiency — used for state standardized tests. “Prior performance levels mislabeled many students…
Venus Williams earns US Open wild-card invitation as oldest singles entrant in over 40 years
Venus Williams’ return to the tennis court is in full swing. Just weeks after becoming the oldest woman to win a singles match since Martina Navratilova in 2004, Williams will…
Micah Parsons issues 4-word response as contract drama with Cowboys continues
Micah Parsons watched from the sideline Wednesday as the Dallas Cowboys went through a padded practice in Oxnard, California. But as the team prepares to return to Texas, Parsons’ contract…
Urban wildfire risk rising due to hot dry summers, scientists warn
Rising temperatures are increasing the chances of multiple wildfires at the same time, researchers say. BBC News
Man charged with felony after allegedly whacking federal agent with sandwich amid Trump’s DC crime crackdown
A man is facing federal assault charges after allegedly “forcefully” throwing a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during a confrontation Sunday night in Washington,…
CNN’s Jennings says same critics of Trump’s Smithsonian review were cheering destruction of monuments in 2020
CNN commentator Scott Jennings called out those panicking about the White House reviewing Smithsonian museum content — arguing those same critics cheered the destruction of monuments during the early 2020’s.…
B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warnsSimon Little
The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.
Dems accuse JD Vance of ‘congressional level shoplifting,’ call for more to join AWOL lawmakers
Democratic lawmakers from the Texas and Indiana legislatures slammed Republican redistricting efforts before the 2026 Midterm Elections, with one Indiana lawmaker accusing Vice President JD Vance of being “engaged in…
Alberta doctors call new non-invasive blood clot procedure ‘game-changing’Quinn Ohler
So far, more than 50 of these life-saving procedures have been performed in the Edmonton Zone.
Taylor Swift stuns as showgirl on new album cover as release date is announced
Taylor Swift was still bejeweled as she released the sparkling cover of her new album, “The Life of A Showgirl.” Swift, 35, revealed the artwork for her 12th catalog, which…