The history behind dog days of summer
Ollie takes a look at the origin of the phrase “the dog days of summer” influenced by the Dog Star, Sirius, and also suggests ways to keep dogs cool.
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How technology is preventing cargo theft, the quiet crime costing billions
Trackonomy reports cargo theft is a rising issue in supply chains, costing billions while advanced technology helps combat these thefts.
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Bitcoin price prediction for 2025, 2030 and 2035: July 2025 report
Finder.com reports that Bitcoin is predicted to reach $145,167 by 2025, $458,647 by 2030, and over $1 million by 2035.
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': The complete tax guide for high-income earners
Range reports that Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” offers significant tax changes for high earners, including increased estate tax exemptions and expanded SALT deductions.
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Jane’s Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction filed dueling lawsuits Wednesday over singer Perry Farrell’s onstage scuffle with guitarist Dave Navarro at a Boston concert last year, prompting the cancellation of the rest of their reunion tour and a planned album. Navarro, drummer Stephen
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Prince Harry retraces Diana’s footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry followed in his late mother’s footsteps on Wednesday by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old warzones. The Duke of Sussex is in the southern African
Continue Reading Prince Harry retraces Diana’s footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry followed in his late mother’s footsteps on Wednesday by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old warzones. The Duke of Sussex is in the southern African
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What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deportees
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power. Eswatini says it is holding the men in correctional facilities until they can be sent
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Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a federal prosecutor in Manhattan who worked on the cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press
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Actress Carrie Preston reveals she underwent surgery to remove skin cancer on her cheek
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Carrie Preston is sharing about her experience being recently diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The “Elsbeth” actor appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Busy Philipps’ streaming series “Busy This Week” donning a strip of jewels on her cheek, which she explained were there to cover a scar she had after
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The NYPD was run like a ‘criminal enterprise’ under Mayor Eric Adams, lawsuit alleges
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The former head of the New York Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit against scandal–scarred New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other high ranking NYPD officials, alleging the group used their power and authority to run a what he called a “criminal enterprise.” The suit, filed by
Continue Reading Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor who worked on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor who worked on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director.
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City of Fayetteville approves funding to combat homelessness
By Drake Foley Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS) — The city of Fayetteville approved a resolution Tuesday night that will allocate $450,000 from its general fund to combat homelessness. Projects will be presented by city staff and approved individually. Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn says the city staff will work with
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Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn’t confirming that
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion — though the company didn’t confirm such a move. Any switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke
Continue Reading Great Southern Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Great Southern Bancorp Inc. (GSBC) on Wednesday reported net income of $19.8 million in its second quarter. The Springfield, Missouri-based company said it had profit of $1.72 per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $89.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $59.2 million.
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Utah ranger who jumped into Provo River to save woman says he ‘wasn’t going to let her go under’
By Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV Click here for updates on this story PROVO, Utah (KSL) — Most people come to the Provo River to float, relax, and enjoy a summer day. Ranger Wyatt Manis is often there for something else. “Checking to make sure people have life jackets,” said Manis, a ranger with the Utah Department
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Utah family home safely after minivan rolls down embankment, into Snake River in Idaho
By Andrew Adams, KSL-TV Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS (KSL) — A family was back at home in Utah Tuesday after their minivan rolled down a 30-foot embankment and crews rescued the husband, wife and four kids from the waters of the Snake River. According to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Sgt. Bryan
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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts
By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press A group of immigrants and legal advocates filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants who appear at immigration courts for previously scheduled hearings and placing them on a fast-track to deportation. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the
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SJPD and EMS respond to vehicle crash Wednesday
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County EMS and the St. Joseph Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash, resulting in minor injuries, around 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the corner of South 35th and Duncan Streets.
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Disney sues Hong Kong company it says is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday sued a Hong Kong jewelry company it accuses of selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry. The international media and entertainment conglomerate filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against the Red Earth Group, which sells jewelry online under
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US set to destroy 500 tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is set to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food meant for starving people around the world. The high-energy, nutrient-dense biscuits have been sitting for months in a warehouse in Dubai, according to a former USAID official. Now, because they expire this month,
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Trump administration pauses research on flooding risk as over 100 perish in deadly summer floods
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has paused work on a new database that would provide Americans with precise estimates of the likelihood of extreme precipitation events in a warming world — a warning of their new flash flood risk. This database would, for the first time, take the influence of climate
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Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas announces inaugural ‘Royals Wives for Wishes’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event hosted by the wives and significant others of Kansas City Royals players aims to raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses across the region.
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Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms
By ANDREW DeMILLO The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge panel of the 8th
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Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
By MARIA CHENG and LAURA UNGAR Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, researchers reported Wednesday. Most DNA is found in the nucleus of our cells,
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Ukrainian military leaders stress it would be ‘nearly impossible’ to fight Russia without drones
By Haley Britzky, CNN Wiesbaden, Germany (CNN) — Ukraine’s military commander in charge of the country’s drone warfare program urged the US and NATO countries alike on Wednesday to learn from Kyiv’s use of the technology on the battlefield so in the future there are not “hard questions from your children [about] when [their] father
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Liquids rule could be the next airport security screening change, DHS Secretary suggests
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The liquid rule for carry-on bags could be the next airport security measure to be overhauled. Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, hinted at a possible policy change on Wednesday at the Hill Nation Summit hosted by The Hill and NewsNation in Washington. “But I will
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21 children – all with surrogate mothers – taken from Arcadia couple amid investigation
By Rob Hayes Click here for updates on this story ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) — An Arcadia couple’s 21 children – all from surrogate mothers – have been placed in protective custody amid an investigation. Arcadia police stumbled upon a house on Camino Real Avenue while investigating a child abuse case involving a 2-month-old suffering a
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More than 140 vehicles impounded after bandit towing bust in Van Nuys
By Ashley Mackey Click here for updates on this story VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Tow truck operators accused of illegally towing vehicles and then demanding drivers pay inflated fees to get them back, have been busted. Police announced the recovery of more than 140 vehicles in Van Nuys. The operation was a joint
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Northwest Missouri community to honor civil rights leader with ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rallies
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missourians will join a nationwide movement on Thursday, July 17, to honor the legacy of the late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.
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