Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say - AP News
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
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2026-08-02 01:07:00
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say AP NewsIn-N-Out confirms employee died in Twin Falls Shooting kmvt.comWho is Chad Williams? What we know about suspected shooter at Twin Falls In-N-Out ktvb.comPolice identify suspect
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
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2026-08-02 01:02:01
Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the country. Teens in Charlotte weigh in.
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
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2026-08-02 01:02:00
Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.
Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece - BBC
Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece - BBC
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2026-08-02 00:36:37
Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece BBCGreece wildfires: Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide, as British pilot survives BBC2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency
2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays - Yahoo Sports
2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers; Mets
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2026-08-02 00:30:32
2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays Yahoo SportsDodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade with Tigers ESPN4 Deadline questions in wake of Skubal deal MLB.comAnti-Dodger hysteria reaches
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
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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?
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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
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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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.
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.
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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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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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?
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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.
One of the earliest TV Shows I can remember watching as a child was Lost in Space, which ran for 3 seasons from September 15, 1965 to March 6, 1968. The show was iconic for its time airing a full year before the premiere of another iconic science fiction show, Star Trek. An interesting piece […]
One of the older misgiven stereotypes of Christians is that they are old dried-up humorless sourpusses. This image of Christians is probably not as prevalent in the world today as it was during my youth, however, the idea is still somewhat alive even if not articulated in the same way it was a few decades […]
Today’s BLOG post is long, the longest post I’ve made to date. Still, I hope you will take the time to read through to the end, prayerfully consider the implications in your own life, and share with others. Thank you so much for reading and may God richly bless each and every one of you. […]
Today the President of the United States, Joe Biden, addressed the Nation in a seemingly very un-presidential manner. It was divisive in calling out a rather sizable portion of the country’s citizens (FOX News Story) as semi-fascists (I’m not sure how you can be a semi (meaning half, partial, incomplete, or somewhat) fascist (a better […]
While watching an Answers In Genesis video the other day it was mentioned that they often get the question “Are we living in the days of Noah?”. To which they reply “In the days of Noah God found only one righteous man.” We can be pretty sure that things are not as bad today as […]
There is a house just a couple of miles up the road from where my wife and I live. It is a house that has sat almost fully built for several years. Here is that house on Google Maps: 87-2182 Farrington Hwy – Google Maps. A closer image: Farrington Hwy – Google Maps. This home […]
I AM CHIEF AMONGST SINNERS. Those of you that have read any significant portion of my BLOG are probably thinking to yourself “You have told us that before.” I know, but it is an important fact, and it can neither be stressed enough nor repeated enough. The other day we went and saw the movie […]
Yesterdays unprecedented actions by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to raid and search the Palm Beach MAR-A-LAGO home of former President Donald J Trump is alarming, disturbing, frightening, and enraging at the highest levels. This single act demonstrates an emboldened effort by Government Officials (those in power) to wield a heavy hand of enforcement […]
In 1987 I was 26 years old and I drove a 1985 Ford Mustang GT Convertible: I cannot even hazard a guess today as to the number of speeding tickets I received in that car. Let’s just say there were jokes amongst family members and friends about wall-papering my room with them. At one point […]
There is a prevailing movement alive today, that (supposedly) started a few short years ago, and purports to be ‘alert to racial prejudice and discrimination’ (see this Wikipedia article). This movement is the WOKE movement and in reality, it is just another “ME” movement. A “ME” movement is how I like to refer to movements […]
