North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office
By Yoonjung Seo and Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Trash-laden North Korean balloons were found on the grounds of South Korea’s…
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Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to blame
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Farmers in Africa are blaming chemical fertilizers for increasingly acidic soils that have led to production…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s inquiry into systemic abuse follows 2 decades of similar probes worldwide
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is the latest country to confront cruel, systemic and commonplace abuse of children and…
Continue ReadingGermany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The German government has banned an organization accused of being an “outpost” of Iran’s theocracy,…
Continue ReadingUnder President Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In the crush of anti-government protests paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires in the last months, some…
Continue ReadingThe flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
AP Science Writer DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. (AP) — Fireflies once seemed plentiful and cool, easy to catch and watch, and they served as…
Continue ReadingRussia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine
By Mariya Knight and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in the city of Moscow are offering a record signing-on bonus for new…
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COCC youth program getting ready to stage ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s community…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates fall in June; Deschutes, Crook counties see job gains
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased throughout Central Oregon in June, while both Crook and Deschutes counties saw…
Continue ReadingLas islas griegas se enfrentan a una crisis hídrica a medida que comienza la temporada turística
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Las islas griegas, conocidas por sus pueblos idílicos, paisajes escarpados y playas soleadas, atraviesan una grave…
Continue ReadingDesilusionado con Biden, Hollywood se entusiasma con Kamala Harris
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Tras semanas de desorden, el Partido Demócrata se enfrentó por fin a un problema bienvenido: demasiadas celebridades…
Continue ReadingJapan protests against Russia’s entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government says it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese…
Continue ReadingUS reality show contestant kills and eats protected bird in New Zealand
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A reality show contestant who killed and ate a protected bird has been let off with a warning after New Zealand…
Continue ReadingExplosion and fire hit tequila factory in Mexico, killing at least 5 workers, officials say
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials say an explosion and fire erupted inside a tequila factory, killing at least five workers and injuring two…
Continue ReadingVietnam allows big companies to buy clean energy directly to meet their climate targets
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has passed a decree radically loosening the Communist Party-ruled state’s control on how…
Continue ReadingTrump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden’s exit from the 2024 race
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of attack lines Wednesday against his likely new opponent, Vice President…
Continue ReadingUna sencilla herramienta puede predecir el riesgo de demencia y depresión, según un estudio
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Científicos anunciaron en diciembre la creación con éxito del Brain Care Score, una herramienta para…
Continue ReadingFirst runners reach the finish in the annual Death Valley ultramarathon called the world’s toughest
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The first few runners of an ultramarathon that steps off in desolate Death Valley hit…
Continue ReadingTrump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google…
Continue ReadingBiden will make a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot i n November, voters still will be weighing his…
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