Central and eastern Kentucky are recovering from catastrophic flash flooding that began on Saturday, June 27, 2026, after a slow-moving weather system dumped up to 10 inches of rain in less than 48 hours. The extreme rainfall overwhelmed creeks, rivers and drainage systems, causing deadly inundations, extensive home destruction and...
U.S. federal health authorities are investigating a new Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak and a concurrent surge in infant botulism cases, according to information released this week. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have begun coordinated traceback efforts to identify the contaminated food source...
EUGENE, Oregon – Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus, one of the world’s leading 800-meter runners, is set to make his Prefontaine Classic debut on Friday night at Hayward Field, bringing a combination of veteran composure and high school routine to one of track and field’s premier stages. The Northwest High School student...
GILLETTE, Wyo. The Campbell County Fire Department responded to multiple incidents across July 1–3, 2026, including medical emergencies, vehicle collisions, structure and equipment fires, and grass fires. On July 2 crews contained the All Night Creek Fire to 73.3 acres and the Dry Creek Fire to 0.26 acres, with daily...
Bermuda — Nordic American Tankers Ltd. said on July 2, 2026 that three of its vessels, which had been immobilized in the Arabian Gulf since February 28, 2026, transited the Strait of Hormuz and have returned to international commercial operations, the company reported. The statement noted that crew safety had...
LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - England midfielder Elliot Anderson has joined Manchester City from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in a deal reported to be worth up to £116 million ($153 million), making it the most expensive transfer for a British player. The fee, which the clubs did not officially...
A Louisiana court is reviewing new legal filings in an ongoing dispute between social media personality Addison Rae’s father, Monty Lopez, and his estranged wife, Kaitlyn Lopez. In documents obtained on July 2, 2026, Monty asks the court to intervene to stop Kaitlyn from posting content related to their daughter...
West Fargo, North Dakota: Fire crews knocked down a blaze at Camping World at 2145 Main Avenue East early Thursday at about 3:30 a.m., after the store's security alarm alerted authorities. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and flames in the parts department and, with assistance from Fargo Fire, Southern Valley...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed policy statement warning artificial intelligence developers that secretly steering model outputs for ideological purposes may constitute deceptive conduct under Section 5 of the FTC Act. Approved on July 1, 2026, by a 2–0 Commission vote, the proposal focuses on what the...
ST. LOUIS — Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 98 on July 2, 2026, establishing a nightly curfew for minors aged 17 and under in the Downtown and Downtown West neighborhoods. The restriction runs from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., taking effect July 3 and continuing through September 8, 2026,...
