U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more - CNBC
U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more - CNBC
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2026-08-02 04:14:00
U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more CNBCUS Treasury’s Firepower for Yen Support May Be Limited, JPM Says Bloomberg.comUS Treasury undertakes historic intervention in yen market Financial TimesTreasury Warns Banks It Might Intervene in Dollar-Yen
Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced" - CBS News
Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has
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2026-08-02 03:34:41
Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced" CBS News'A tremendous tragedy': thousands evacuated, hundreds of structures destroyed in Spokane Area Fires NonStop Local KHQSpokane wildfires force over 60K to evacuate;
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
BBC
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2026-08-02 03:18:36
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
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NPR National
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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NPR National
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.
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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World News
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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Sports
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."
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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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.
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
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
All Stories
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.
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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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.
About four weeks ago no one in America (other than family and friends) had heard the name George Floyd. However, suddenly, after one senseless act, not only had the world heard the name of George Floyd, but he had suddenly become some type of martyr, a symbol, a cause to rally around. Cries of racism, […]
If you are online today you are obviously aware of the global pandemic. Have you been affected by it in some way, shape, or fashion? It would seem that despite the sickness, loss-of-life, and health impacts to others, the greatest impact has been in economic and social realms. This impact leads to the question of […]
The other day a friend remarked to me that sometimes he wished he had the audience of Joel Osteen. I asked Why? And he said that if he had the audience Joel Osteen has he knew exactly what he would say to them and the opportunity to reach so many lives must be a fantastic […]
Pastor’s are not supposed to have a “cause” other than preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I was always taught that you preach TO the people not AT the people. Unfortunately, even preaching TO the people (or just being a prophet in your own time) is more often than not interpreted as preaching AT the […]
I’d like to address Theists today. Specifically those theists that identify as Judeo-Christian. And the question I’d like to ask is “Do you take Jesus with you everywhere you go?” OK. Not really, I would not ask such a question. I’ll explain that in a minute. More to the point, what I’d like to discuss […]
Romans 12:12 (NIV) 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. The scripture is so good at targeting areas in our life, enabling us to accurately evaluate how we are doing and how we can improve. Romans 12:12 tells us three things we should “BE”. There is a dynamic in them. That […]
We all want to be somebody. And we all want to be somebody special. We want to be somebody unique. We all want to know that we are the most unique human on the planet. Beyond our fingerprints, beyond our DNA, beyond our talents and our personalities, we want to be unique. And we want […]
Psalm 68:18-20, 28, 35 (NASB) 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah. 20 God is to us a God of deliverances; And to God the Lord belong escapes from death. 28 Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, O God, who have acted […]
Psalm 119:33 (NASB) 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, And I shall observe it to the end. The most transformational, defining moments of my life have been when the LORD has reached down, enlightened and taught me. All the great teachers I’ve been privileged to hear, and my best times of […]
I’m certainly no theologian. But because of the “business” I’ve been in for several decades, it has been incumbent upon me be somewhat of a dilettante in it. I’ve attempted to explore some of the mysteries of the scriptures and understand the difficult passages there. It’s not the hard to understand or disputed passages that […]
