August 2025

Tracking slight rain chances, steady warming trend

August 3, 2025 4:00 pm Jared Shelton

Tracking periods of cloud cover and sunshine, slight rain chances, and a steady warming trend.

Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on Republican-led congressional map overhaul pushed by President Trump

August 3, 2025 3:55 pm Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on Republican-led congressional map overhaul pushed by President Trump.

Kyle Isbel has go-ahead hit as Royals score 5 in 10th to beat Blue Jays 7-4

August 3, 2025 3:43 pm Associated Press

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in the 10th while taking

Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons go on strike

August 3, 2025 3:43 pm Associated Press

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several thousand workers at three Midwest manufacturing plants where Boeing develops military aircraft and weapons went on strike early Monday, potentially complicating the aerospace company’s progress in regaining its financial footing. The strike started at Boeing facilities in St. Louis; St. Charles, Missouri; and Mascoutah, Illinois,

Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency

August 3, 2025 3:27 pm Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying in a social media post that the popular broadcaster “knows nothing about me or what I have done.” Trump’s comments came a day after Charlamagne, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, criticized Trump

Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charge during a traffic stop

August 3, 2025 3:05 pm Associated Press

By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday following a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Soulja Boy, 35, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger during a traffic stop at 2:35 a.m., police said, and was

Fans Super Bowl aspirations remain sky high for the Chiefs entering 2025-26 season

August 3, 2025 3:04 pm Patrick Holleron

After making three consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, competing for championships has been a given for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The UN says 68 African migrants were killed when a boat capsized off Yemen

August 3, 2025 2:41 pm Associated Press

By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A boat capsized Sunday in waters off Yemen’s coast leaving 68 African migrants dead and 74 others missing, the U.N.’s migration agency said. The tragedy was the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds of African migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in

9-year-old at fair donates proceeds from selling her pig to help build a new barn

August 3, 2025 2:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story FAYETTE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — She’s a fourth-generation 4-H’er and has quickly learned the values behind being involved in the agriculture community. “It’s just letting kids grow to mature in life and learn things. Teaching responsibility, and like I said, agriculture is the backbone of

U.S. Steel celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Edgar Thomson steel plant in Braddock with an event on August 2 that brought steelworkers

A rare look inside the Edgar Thomson steel plant as it celebrates its 150th anniversary

August 3, 2025 1:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Ricky Sayer Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — U.S. Steel celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Edgar Thomson steel plant in Braddock with an event Saturday that brought steelworkers, their families, and community leaders together to celebrate the plant’s history and share hope for its future. Rare access inside

Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actions

August 3, 2025 1:43 pm Associated Press

By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as Israel faces strong criticism over the war in Gaza. Itamar Ben-Gvir has frequently visited the contested Jerusalem hilltop compound during the war in

Min Namgung claims to have been bitten by a rat while she was walking down Mountfort Street in the Fenway area on August 1.

Woman says she was bitten by a rat while walking

August 3, 2025 1:25 pm CNN Newsource

By Samantha Chaney Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WJZ) — A woman in Boston claims to have been bitten by a rat while she was walking down Mountfort Street in the Fenway area Friday night. “Nighmare scenario” “It’s kind of like everyone’s nightmare scenario but you don’t really think it’s going

Woman says she was bitten by a rat while walking

August 3, 2025 1:25 pm CNN

WBZ, SPIDEYMINKEY, TIKTOK, CNN, Spideyminkey/TikTok By Samantha Chaney Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WJZ) — A woman in Boston claims to have been bitten by a rat while she was walking down Mountfort Street in the Fenway area Friday night. “Nighmare scenario” “It’s kind of like everyone’s nightmare scenario but you

A 13-year-old boy died after flash floods wedged him into a storm drain in Mount Airy on July 31.

Family pays tribute to 13-year-old boy who died after flash floods trapped him in storm drain

August 3, 2025 1:13 pm CNN Newsource

By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A 13-year-old boy died after flash floods wedged him into a storm drain in Mount Airy Thursday night. On Saturday the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Department identified the boy as Mason Kearns, one of the volunteers’ family members. Kearns’ family paid

OPEC+ countries to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day

August 3, 2025 1:06 pm Associated Press

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to boost oil production, a move some believe could lower oil and gasoline prices, citing a steady global economic outlook and low oil inventories. The group met virtually on Sunday

A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium

August 3, 2025 12:59 pm Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Oasis said Sunday that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (2130GMT) on Saturday night It said a

A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium

August 3, 2025 12:59 pm Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Oasis said Sunday that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (2130GMT) on Saturday night It said a

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot signs autographs in front of her team bus

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes, becoming first French rider to win event since 1989

August 3, 2025 12:51 pm CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday, becoming the first French winner of cycling’s biggest race since 1989. Not since Bernard Hinault last won the men’s Tour de France in 1985 and Jeannie Longo won the women’s edition in 1989 has a French cyclist taken home

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” holds its lead atop the box office

August 3, 2025 12:44 pm Associated Press

By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel’s first family stumbled in theaters in its second weekend, but still held on to the top spot at the box office. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” earned $40 million from 4,125 North American theaters, a 66% drop from a healthy $117.6 million debut. The film

A volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for the first time in centuries

August 3, 2025 12:32 pm Associated Press

The Associated Press A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano

Vehicles move along the The New Jersey Turnpike Way while a Factory emits smoke on November 17

EPA administrator defends administration’s move to revoke 2009 finding pollution endangers human health

August 3, 2025 11:38 am CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Sunday defended the Trump administration’s move to repeal the so-called endangerment finding that planet-warming pollution from fossil fuels endangers human health “To reach the 2009 endangerment finding, they relied on the most pessimistic views of the science. The great news

Sen. Cory Booker looks on during a press conference at the US Capitol July 22

Cory Booker’s message to the Democratic Party: Don’t bend the knee to Trump

August 3, 2025 10:11 am CNN

CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is imploring his party to fight back harder against President Donald Trump, arguing that history will remember some for their “complicity” in “bending the knee” to him. In a wide-ranging interview with CNN’s Manu Raju, Booker argued that Democrats can gain credibility with voters

School supply drive Underway to help local students in town

August 3, 2025 9:32 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community-wide school supply drive is underway to help local students gear up for the upcoming school year. The drive will wrap up with a final drop-off event on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Open-Door Food Kitchen. Community members are encouraged to donate essential items such as pencils, markers,

Sports on TV for Monday, August 4

August 3, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 4 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 9 a.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, New England Region, Bristol, Conn. 11 a.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, Southeast Region, Warner Robins, Ga. 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League

WNBA Glance

August 3, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 18 10 .643 — Atlanta 18 11 .621 ½ Indiana 17 12 .586 1½ Washington 13 15 .464 5 Chicago 7 21 .250 11 Connecticut 5 22 .185 12½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 24 5 .828 — Phoenix 17 11 .607

MLS Glance

August 3, 2025 9:05 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 14 7 4 46 48 32 Vancouver 13 5 6 45 42 26 Minnesota United 12 5 8 44 42 28 Seattle 10 6 8 38 39 35 Portland 10 7 7 37 33 32 Los Angeles FC 10 6 6

Baseball Glance

August 3, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 65 48 .575 — Boston 62 51 .549 3 New York 60 52 .536 4½ Tampa Bay 55 58 .487 10 Baltimore 51 61 .455 13½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 65 48 .575 — Cleveland 56 55 .505 8 Kansas City 56

American League Glance

August 3, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 65 48 .575 — Boston 62 51 .549 3 New York 60 52 .536 4½ Tampa Bay 55 58 .487 10 Baltimore 51 61 .455 13½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 65 48 .575 — Cleveland 56 55 .505 8 Kansas City 56

National League Glance

August 3, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 63 48 .568 — New York 63 49 .563 ½ Miami 55 55 .500 7½ Atlanta 47 63 .427 15½ Washington 44 67 .396 19 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 67 44 .604 — Chicago 65 46 .586 2 Cincinnati 58 54 .518

Baseball Expanded Glance

August 3, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 65 48 .575 — — 4-6 L-1 38-19 27-29 531 515 16 Boston 62 51 .549 3 +2 8-2 W-5 37-21 25-30 560 482 78 New York 60 52 .536 4½ +½ 4-6 L-3 34-22

Month: August 2025