Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes - CNN
Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes - CNN
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2026-08-02 00:15:00
Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes CNNTrump frequently announces he’s halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening The Seattle TimesTrump says Iran has agreed to 'total' reopening of Strait of Hormuz Fox NewsTrump says US will
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash, her office says - Toledo Blade
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash, her office says - Toledo Blade
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2026-08-01 23:38:12
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash, her office says Toledo BladeCongresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash on her way to church service 13abc.comUS representative Marcy Kaptur taken to hospital after car crash The GuardianCongresswoman Kaptur being
Breaking: Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - BroadwayWorld
Breaking: Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - BroadwayWorld
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2026-08-01 23:23:07
Breaking: Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE BroadwayWorldAriana Grande ‘Taking Step Back’ After Tour amid Public Health Scrutiny: Rep (Exclusive) People.comAriana Grande Exits West End’s ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ Revival Amid Tour DeadlineAriana Grande
Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
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2026-08-01 23:21:47
Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
NPR
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2026-08-01 22:31:34
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut down in 2021.
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
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2026-08-01 21:11:34
Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
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2026-08-01 17:35:43
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
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2026-08-01 17:35:43
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
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2026-08-01 16:37:23
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
NPR
Politics
2026-08-01 16:08:02
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
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2026-08-01 16:00:00
An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shooting reveal the most comprehensive view to date of how the chaotic scene unfolded. And they show how a Black teenager who came to join
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
NPR
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2026-08-01 16:00:00
An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shooting reveal the most comprehensive view to date of how the chaotic scene unfolded. And they show how a Black teenager who came to join
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
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2026-08-01 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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World News
2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
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Politics
2026-08-01 00:54:08
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
The Christian Science Monitor
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2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
End of temporary status for Haitians in US sets off scramble for options
End of temporary status for Haitians in US sets off scramble for options
The Christian Science Monitor
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2026-07-31 13:00:17
The loss of temporary status for some 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants has families weighing other options, which generally don’t include returning to their troubled countries.
End of temporary status for Haitians in US sets off scramble for options
End of temporary status for Haitians in US sets off scramble for options
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-07-31 13:00:17
The loss of temporary status for some 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants has families weighing other options, which generally don’t include returning to their troubled countries.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching. Skywatching Highlights Transcript A solar eclipse, one of the year’s best meteor showers, Venus at its brightest in the evening sky, and a lunar eclipse to close
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
Perhaps you have seen this story in the news. FOX News and Dominion Voting Systems Corporation came to an agreed upon settlement over an alleged defamation of Dominion Voting Systems Corporation by FOX News. FOX News has another potential lawsuit looming in their future from Smartmatic, another electronic voting machines company. And with one lawsuit […]
A lot of people have thought about writing a book. The idea of being published, seeing your work in print, having your book in a bookstore, are all romantic ideas that illicit fantasies of grandeur. But few have really considered what it would take to accomplish that. What is required? What are the challenges? What […]
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour […]
I’ve been retired from the U.S. Department of Defense for about 15 months now. And one of my activities in retirement was supposed to be more writing. More to the point I was planning on weekly and monthly posts on this site. After all, I’ve invested a fair bit of money into it since 2014. […]
Over the years I have often heard the phrase ‘Every church has one’, and in every single case it was not meant to refer to a piece of architecture within the building. Oh sure, you could say every church has a cross. Which would probably be true of most protestant churches. But that is not […]
I left off this topic in part I with Satan having stolen the spiritual life of humanity from God. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is […]
Death is a subject that may not interest very many people. For some it may be something that looms over their head that they just don’t want to think about. For others it may be a mystery that grips the heart with fear. Still others have some morbid fascination with death that defies logic and […]
I come from a family of fairly well-educated individuals. My paternal grandfather was a public-school administrator, my parents, an aunt, and my sister all hold (or held) advanced degrees from well-known accredited universities. My father graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. I, on the other hand, failed to graduate from High […]
[For the second time in a very short period of time I find myself breaking one of my primary rules for a fixed length BLOG and making a long post (about 2.6 times longer than my average). I realize that your time is a precious commodity and that time spent on one resource (on the […]
Here is something I penned some 17 years ago concerning Terri Schiavo and her husband’s decision to remove her from life support: The question then, as it is today, is when do you commit to life (or not)? When we realize that life is a gift from God, and that it is He who grants […]
