July 2025

National Transportation Safety Board convenes an investigative hearing on the January 29 midair collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Less than a second before hitting a passenger jet, helicopter instructor told pilot to change course, NTSB hearing reveals

July 30, 2025 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — The first of the National Transportation Safety Board’s three days of investigative hearings is underway to help determine what caused the deadly midair collision on January 29 between an Army helicopter on a training mission and American Airlines flight 5342 landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National

Seen here is the security fencing at Delaney Hall

Democratic lawmakers sue over ICE’s new policy limiting access to detention centers

July 30, 2025 3:29 pm CNN Newsource

By Angelica Franganillo Diaz (CNN) — Twelve Democratic members of Congress have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully obstructing their efforts to visit federal immigration detention centers. The complaint, filed Wednesday in Washington, DC, argues that a new Department of Homeland Security policy that requires seven days’ notice and limits

Construction is done on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington

Takeaways from the Fed’s latest decision, which got pushback from officials siding with Trump

July 30, 2025 3:28 pm CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting as it remains under intense pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies to lower borrowing costs. The central bank left its benchmark lending rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it

Indoor air in homes are highly contaminated with microplastics

Indoor air contains thousands of microplastics small enough to penetrate deep into our lungs, study finds

July 30, 2025 3:10 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your home and car, a new study has found. The particles are likely the result of the degradation of plastic-filled objects such as carpet, curtains, furniture and textiles and the

Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026

July 30, 2025 2:33 pm CNN

CNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eva McKend, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future. “For now, my leadership

FBI agents investigate near a New York Police Department (NYPD) response vehicle near the scene of a reported shooter situation in Manhattan.

NFL shaken as America’s most popular sport is affected by a uniquely American problem days before games begin

July 30, 2025 2:11 pm CNN

KSBW, WBNS, WCVB, CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Late July is usually a time of great optimism and excitement for the NFL. Training camps are underway, preseason games are set to offer chances for rookies to shine and the highly anticipated regular season is a little more than a month away. Monday’s shooting

A Palestinian flag is waved outside The Royal Courts of Justice in central London on July 30.

Palestine Action’s co-founder wins bid to challenge UK ban under anti-terror laws

July 30, 2025 1:52 pm CNN Newsource

By Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — The founder of a pro-Palestinian activist group has won the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws. London High Court Judge Martin Chamberlain granted Palestine Action’s co-founder Huda Ammori permission to seek a judicial review Wednesday, saying that it was “reasonably

Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

July 30, 2025 1:45 pm Associated Press

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement after a Cabinet meeting. Christopher Cutajar,

Hawthorn: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

July 30, 2025 1:41 pm Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. (HWBK) on Wednesday reported net income of $6.1 million in its second quarter. The Jefferson City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 88 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $27.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest

Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump’s goals

July 30, 2025 1:02 pm Associated Press

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, JOHN HANNA and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S. House map that would deliver on President Donald Trump’s goal of creating more winnable GOP seats before the 2026 elections, pushing ahead with a fast and unusual summer redrawing that Democrats

Great Plains News Digest

July 30, 2025 1:00 pm Associated Press

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Severe Weather-Derecho A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says SUMMARY: The National

Great Plains News Digest

July 30, 2025 1:00 pm Associated Press

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Severe Weather-Derecho A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says SUMMARY: The National

Great Plains News Digest

July 30, 2025 1:00 pm Associated Press

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Severe Weather-Derecho A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says SUMMARY: The National

Great Plains News Digest

July 30, 2025 1:00 pm Associated Press

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Severe Weather-Derecho A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says SUMMARY: The National

US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro

July 30, 2025 12:50 pm Associated Press

By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro. De Moraes oversees the criminal case against Bolsonaro, who is accused of masterminding

Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

July 30, 2025 12:44 pm Associated Press

By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency that secures the nation’s critical infrastructure, including election systems. Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to recommend Sean Plankey ’s nomination for director of

Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination

July 30, 2025 12:34 pm Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter. The National Institutes of Health halted the funding to

Russian soprano’s case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

July 30, 2025 12:27 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made

Motorcyclist dies on Belt Highway Wednesday morning

July 30, 2025 12:07 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One motorcyclist is dead following a traffic incident along the Belt Highway early Wednesday morning, according to the St. Joseph Police Department. At approximately 1:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, the SJPD responded to North Belt Highway and Blackwell Road about a traffic accident involving multiple motorcycles. Two individuals

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

July 30, 2025 12:01 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

July 30, 2025 12:01 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

July 30, 2025 12:01 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

July 30, 2025 12:01 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

Chiefs place WR Xavier Worthy in concussion protocol a day after he banged his head in practice

July 30, 2025 11:55 am Associated Press

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the concussion protocol Wednesday, one day after the second-year pro banged his head while trying to make a catch during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Worthy is expected to be a big part of the Kansas City offense

Business urges caution after air conditioner theft in St. Joseph

July 30, 2025 11:48 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local dry cleaner is dealing with a costly loss after its air conditioning unit was stolen right off the property.

Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami

July 30, 2025 11:41 am Associated Press

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries. Regional authorities say they were prepared for the 8.8-magnitude

A British Airways Airbus A380 takes off in view of the control tower at Heathrow Airport

Flights at UK airports hit by major technical issue

July 30, 2025 11:40 am CNN Newsource

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Outgoing flights from United Kingdom airports were disrupted by air traffic control technical problems on Wednesday, according to several airports. Airports across Britain – including Edinburgh Airport in Scotland, Newcastle Airport in north England, and Gatwick Airport in London – posted to X that flights from their transport

Fans talk superstitions at Chiefs Training Camp

July 30, 2025 11:39 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Chiefs Kingdom is known for its support and energy towards its team. A part of the fandom that can go unnoticed is what they do pregame.

Palestinian Hamas militants gather at the site of the handing over of the bodies of four Israeli hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza on February 20.

Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move

July 30, 2025 11:38 am CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Arab and Muslim states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have for the first time issued a joint call for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to end the war in the territory. The 22-member Arab League, the entire European Union

An entrance to the Grand Sierra Resort is closed off during the investigation of a shooting that occurred at the resort in Reno

Bachelor party participants among 3 killed in shooting outside Reno casino

July 30, 2025 11:20 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two men in town for a bachelor party and a local man driving through a parking lot were killed in Monday morning’s shooting outside a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada, police said. A suspect, 26-year-old Reno resident Dakota Hawver, was shot by Reno police officers outside Grand Sierra

Month: July 2025