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Firefighting helicopter crashes during Utah wildfire response

August 7, 2026 |

A firefighting helicopter with two people aboard crashed Friday near Richfield, Utah, while working the Widemouth 2 fire. Officials had not immediately released the conditions of those on board as federal investigators prepared to respond.

Taylor and Pearson advance in redrawn Tennessee House district

August 7, 2026 |

Politics and US

Tennessee’s first primaries under a newly redrawn congressional map set up a closely watched 9th District race between Republican Brent Taylor and Democrat Justin Pearson. The results also brought a primary defeat for Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles.

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July

August 7, 2026 |

Financial and US

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, missing forecasts for solid gains and prompting sharp downward revisions to earlier months. The unemployment rate was 4.1%, but reports said the figure was influenced by people leaving the labor force rather than stronger hiring.

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took to the streets on Sunday in protest of his October election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula…

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Thai prime minister vows gun curbs after school shooting

August 8, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

A 14-year-old student killed his grandparents before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where five staff members and later a student were reported dead. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed new restrictions on carrying firearms in public.

Russian strikes near Kyiv kill three, including child

August 8, 2026 |

Crime and World

Russian ballistic missile strikes killed at least three people, including a child, northeast of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. Fires and damage were also reported in Kyiv as officials warned residents to take shelter.

De la Espriella takes office in Colombia, vows security crackdown

August 7, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Colombia’s new conservative president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was sworn in under tight security in Cali and pledged a tougher military campaign against armed groups. He also plans deep spending cuts and a foreign policy shift closer to Washington.

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