Yuba Fire Burns 12 Acres, Evacuations in Nevada County
Cal Fire said crews were battling the Yuba Fire in Nevada County, California, which had burned 12 acres by Wednesday afternoon. The fire, off Yuba Ridge Drive in Penn Valley, was spreading…
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ICE plans $20 million electric shock gloves for officers
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves called G.L.O.V.E., according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. The gloves, made by Compliant Technologies…
South Sudan cattle raid kills 60, official says
At least 60 people were killed in two simultaneous cattle raids in Tonj North County, Warrap State, early Sunday, a local official said. Fifteen attackers were among the dead, around 50 people…
Houthi attacks renew as US-Iran tensions escalate
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed attacks on Tuesday on government-controlled areas in Yemen, killing four in a strike on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The violence threatens to reignite Yemen’s civil…
North Korea tests ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its eastern coastal Wonsan area on Wednesday morning, its second missile test in less than a week, South Korea’s military said. The missile flew more…
Unverified online claims swirl around Lindsay Clancy trial
Unverified social media claims about Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts trial have drawn attention online. Screenshots appear to show defence lawyer Kevin Reddington and his wife, Debbie, seeking to join a Facebook group discussing…
Chick-fil-A launches chicken and waffles, s’mores drinks for 80th year
Chick-fil-A will introduce four limited-time menu items from August 24 as part of its 80th-anniversary 'Newstalgia' celebration. The offerings include a Chicken & Waffles Sandwich in two sizes, available all day, alongside…
Navy Federal Credit Union outage hits thousands of US customers
Navy Federal Credit Union confirmed a service outage on Wednesday afternoon that affected thousands of members across the United States. More than 3,000 customers reported problems on Down Detector, a platform that…
Israel strikes Hamas commander in Gaza despite peace pressure
The Israeli military said it carried out a targeted drone strike on a man it called a Hamas commander in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Wednesday. It was the first such strike…
US 10-year bond auction yields hit highest since 2007
The US Treasury sold $42 billion in 10-year notes at a yield of 4.683% on Wednesday, the highest since the 2007-08 global financial crisis. The auction drew decent demand, with the yield…
