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The Hill - Politics
Faster spreading strain of mpox raises alarm in Congo
Global health authorities are raising the alarm over a strain of mpox spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo, with little known about the mutation other than it seems to spread more easily among humans. The mpox virus circulating in ... -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court’s weakening of public corruption safeguards sparks alarm
Ethics and legal experts warn that the Supreme Court has struck a serious blow to prosecutors’ ability to crack down on the abuse of power and public corruption. And that’s ringing alarm bells when Donald Trump, who was convicted in May by a ... -
ABC News - World
Tall Ships Races with 50 classic vessels seek to draw attention to Baltic Sea's alarming condition
Dozens of classic sailing vessels from 13 countries that are plying the Baltic Sea have arrived in the Finnish capital at the end of the first leg of the Tall Ships Races that began in the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda in late June -
NBC News - Politics
Liberal justices raise alarm about Supreme Court's weakening of federal agency power
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared visibly perturbed as she complained last week about a Supreme Court ruling that curbed the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In This New Dating Show, Balloons Last Only as Long as Romantic Interest
Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! A new dating-show format asks contestants to pop a balloon to signal that they’re not interested. Who said heartbreak had to be quiet? -
BBC News - Top stories
Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. -
CBS News - Top stories
California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Lightning Is Blamed for Deadly New Mexico Fire
The South Fork fire and another one in the state left two people dead and destroyed 1,400 structures.Mexico -
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CBS News - Top stories
Firefighters working to contain Thompson Fire in Northern California
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel considers Hamas response to cease-fire proposal
An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel
Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations gain momentum
A senior U.S. official tells CBS News that Hamas' latest response to the existing cease-fire proposal with Israel "may provide the basis for closing the deal." CBS News' Holly Williams is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Hernandez penalty fires France into semi-finals
Watch Theo Hernandez's winning penalty that sends France into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 at the expense of Portugal. -
CBS News - Top stories
New hope for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
It's been five weeks since President Biden announced a cease-fire proposal to attempt to end the war in Gaza. Now, there are new signs that progress might be being made as Israel and Hamas attempt to make a deal through their intermediaries.Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Messi struggling, Nunez firing - Copa America quarter-final guide
BBC Sport assesses the Copa America knockout stages before the quarter-finals get under way on Friday. -
ABC News - Top stories
Authorities, churches identify 6 family members killed in Wisconsin house fire
Authorities and churches have identified the six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire -
NBC News - Top stories
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
Inc. - Business
These Futuristic New Batteries Could Help Prevent Lithium-ion Fires
Proponents of solid-state batteries say the devices pack more power and might be safer than lithium-ion batteries, but there's reason for caution. -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander
The Lebanese Hezbollah group says it has launched over 200 rockets at several military bases in Israel in retaliation for a strike that killed one of its senior commandersIsrael -
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The New York Times - World
Israeli Leaders to Discuss Hamas Response on Cease-Fire Proposal
A senior White House official called progress in talks with Hamas “a breakthrough,” while Israel was more restrained, and both said major obstacles to a truce remained.Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah fires 200 rockets at Israel to avenge killing of top commander
Israeli military retaliates with strikes in Lebanon as tension between the two sides escalates sharplyIsrael -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire after strike kills commander in Lebanon
The Biden administration has voiced concern over the prospect of a full-scale war between Israel and Hamas ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Presses Netanyahu to Close Cease-Fire Deal After Talks Show Progress
An embattled U.S. president pressed the Israeli prime minister to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, saying now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel after killing of commander
Barrage from Lebanon one of group’s largest yet, as Israel discusses Hamas proposals for possible Gaza ceasefire. Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, as Benjamin Netanyahu told the US ...Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Thompson Fire In Northern California Slowing As Some Residents Will Be Allowed To Return
The fire in Oroville forced 29,000 people to evacuate their homes earlier this week, but on Thursday officials said they felt “more confident” about containing the fire’s spread.California -
ESPN - Sports
PGA Tour's Springer fires 8th sub-60 round of '24
Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. -
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NBC News - Top stories
U.S. sees promising 'breakthrough' in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks: officials
A "breakthrough" has been made in efforts to negotiate a framework agreement for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas that might end months of fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of hostages, a senior Biden administration official said ...Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat
With most of California trapped in an unrelenting heat dome, the high temperatures are creating major challenges for firefighters battling the massive Thompson Fire near Oroville, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Elise ...California -
The New York Times - World
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock
The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward. -
CBS News - World
Israel says it's restarting stalled negotiations for a cease-fire deal in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Biden that he's decided to send a delegation to restart stalled negotiations as the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages held captive in Gaza. It comes ...Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Changes on Gaza Battlefield Spur Revival of Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks
Negotiators suddenly resumed negotiations in Doha, Qatar, shortly after Israel signaled it is preparing to wind down major military operations in Gaza after nine months of war.Israel -
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CBS News - Top stories
Thompson Fire rages in Northern California amid heat wave
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in ...California -
ABC News - Top stories
Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota -
CBS News - Top stories
Hamas appears to clear way for possible cease-fire deal with Israel
The militant group – which controlled Gaza before triggering the war with an Oct. 7 attack on Israel – has reportedly given initial approval of the cease-fire deal.Israel -
The New York Times - World
Hamas’s Cease-Fire Proposal Includes a Familiar Sticking Point
Hamas wants assurances that Israel won’t restart the war after some hostages come home. Israel says it needs the option. -
The Guardian - World
Wyatt and Bouchier fire England to thumping win in first women’s T20
England, 197-3, beat New Zealand, 138-9, by 59 runsNew Zealand collapse as Glenn takes three in an overEngland smashed their highest T20 score on home soil in six years at Southampton on Saturday - 197 for three - before restricting opponents New ...