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Young Gun Seeks Congressional Seat

Brandon Herrera, a gun influencer from South Texas, is running for Congress and appears likely to win a tight election. His online presence showcases his interests in firearms and World War II-era memorabilia, including a video with 13…

Australian Women's Soccer Team

The Australian women's national soccer team, the Matildas, will face Colombia in two matches ahead of the Women's World Cup next year. These games are part of a preparation effort led by coach Joe Montemurro, who is looking to give young…

Zambia Election Tensions

In August 13, incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner of Zambia's presidential election by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, with 38% of the vote going to his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile. However, Mundubile…

Australian Platypus Population

Seven platypuses from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra, Australia, were rescued during a severe 2017-19 drought and spent five months in captivity at Taronga Zoo. Once conditions improved, they were released back into the wild…

Iran War Escalation

Mike Gibbons, a 33-year-old restaurant server from Bethlehem, Pa., is among those feeling the impact of the ongoing Iran war, which has lasted six months longer than President Trump initially promised. As the war continues, gas prices have…

Wildfire near Castlegar BC

A wildfire called the Ezra Creek wildfire has been burning north of Castlegar since Tuesday, but it rapidly grew in size on Wednesday afternoon. Initially estimated at 250 hectares, the fire's size was later corrected to 116 hectares as of…

Data Center Secrecy Deals

Foster Hensel, a beekeeper in Louisiana's Rapides Parish, is concerned about the construction of a 300-acre data center site near his beehives in Boyce, as he thinks it may raise his utility bills or change the local environment. The…

Trump's Iran War Trades

President Trump's investment accounts have continued to trade oil and gas stocks while overseeing the US war with Iran, despite concerns over potential conflicts of interest. According to his financial disclosure filings through June 2026…

Cocaine Smuggling Operation

The US Coast Guard intercepted a suspected smuggling boat off the coast of Puerto Rico, seizing an estimated 7,250 pounds of cocaine worth about $54.5 million on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon was assisted by…

Dolly Parton Legacy

Dolly Parton was filming her first Hollywood movie, 1980's 9 To 5, when she had the idea for the movie's theme song. However, her guitar was banned from the set, so she made the beat by strumming her acrylic nails together. The sound…

US Semiconductor Restrictions

Three right-leaning US groups, including American Compass and Heritage Action, have urged House leaders Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise to include three bills aimed at limiting China's access to artificial…

Trump Mar-a-Lago Expansion

The Supreme Court has allowed construction on a new ballroom at the White House to continue, despite potential environmental concerns. This decision was made by Chief Justice John Roberts, who has been seen as a key swing vote in several…