Tupac Murder Trial Resumes After 30 Yearsactive

Duane Keith Davis, known as "Keffe D," is accused of helping orchestrate the drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. He was arrested in 2023.

Jury selection is due to begin on Monday in the ​murder trial of an ex-street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas, a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap music history.

🎤 Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, the case is finally going to trial. The rapper’s death became a defining moment in the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry of the 1990s, which involved some of the biggest names in rap.

Authorities found there was no credible threat onboard a Sunday flight from Miami to Seattle after passengers were asked to deplane following an incident involving flight attendants.  The Alaska Airlines Flight 305 pilot told air traffic controllers that there was a customer disturbance onboard the flight that caused him to lock down the cockpit.  “We…

The trial of Duane 'Keefe D' Davis, accused of organizing and participating in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, begins on Monday, August 10, in Las Vegas. No one has ever been convicted in this case, which stands as one of the most famous cold cases in American history.

Taylor Farms is recalling prepared salsa and guacamole over a risk of salmonella. A Sunday announcement on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website states that the agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local officials are looking into a salmonella outbreak in several states connected “to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast…

The campaigns launched by the National Action Party against the Fourth Transformation in Chihuahua and Mexico City over insecurity and failures at the IMSS caused annoyance in Morena, to the point that they demanded the removal of the advertisements and blamed Chihuahua governor Maru Campos for wasting resources on billboards placed in the northern state. Luisa Gutiérrez Ureña, president of the Mexico City PAN, was a victim of official censorship by Morena authorities as outdoor advertising companies refused to rent her a billboard, "because they are threatened by Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City," the leader stated. Gutiérrez Ureña's goal was to place the billboard on one of the busiest avenues in the capital to defend the 4 million beneficiaries in the city who suffer every day because "IMSS AND NOTHING, IT'S THE SAME." Read also Arrivals at the port of Acapulco of two tons of cocaine seized by the Navy; they were located in the Pacific Ocean In Chihuahua city, billboards also appeared with the phrase: "Death and Morena are the same," which provoked a reaction from Morena pre-candidates, Andrea Chávez and Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, who demanded they be taken down or removed. Meanwhile, Morena's national leader, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, lashed out at Chihuahua governor María Eugenia Campos, despite the strategy of com…

The mayor's office of the municipality of Rioblanco, in the department of Tolima, central Colombia, was attacked this Sunday with drones and gunfire, although no victims were reported, according to Governor Adriana Matiz through social media. "At this moment, the urgent thing is to protect life. That is why we are calling on authorities to take immediate security measures, reinforce the presence of the Public Force, and evaluate a curfew while the situation is under control," Matiz stated on her X account. The authority also emphasized in her post that the attack caused "deep concern" among the population and pointed to illegal armed groups as responsible, since dissidents of the FARC operate in that area, as reported by EFE. An attack with a drone against the Rioblanco mayor's office, combined with reports of gunfire in the area, generates deep concern for the safety of our community. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The criminals aim to sow fear and disrupt the... pic.twitter.com/u32QPrEVpm — Adriana Magali Matiz 🇨🇴 (@AdrianaMatizTol) August 9, 2026 Similarly, she assured that "the criminals aim to sow fear and disturb the tranquility of the residents, but we will not allow their actions to subjugate the citizens." The governor also posted a video showing smoke coming out of one of the facades of the mayor's office, while in others, sounds of...

Authorities have confirmed that 36-year-old Todd Sabatini and his 22-month-old son, Theo, have been found safe after a multi-state search.

The Government of El Salvador has launched the expansion of the immediate issuance service of the Unique Identity Document (DUI) in five consulates in the United States, which will allow more than 236,000 Salvadorans to access this essential document without delays and close to their places of residence. The measure, highlighted this Sunday in an official report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responds to a historic demand from the diaspora, according to the central government. The inauguration of this service took place at the consular headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, led by the Deputy Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility, Patricia Godínez. Simultaneously, the process was also enabled at the consulates in Aurora (Colorado) and Charlotte (North Carolina). According to the ministerial report, the service will be extended in the coming days to the offices in Springdale (Arkansas) and Doral (Florida), expanding coverage at strategic points across the U.S. where a significant part of the Salvadoran community resides. The official explained that the new service was the result of joint work between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN). The main goal is to streamline attention, reduce waiting times, and offer solutions close to the diaspora. "This advance will allow for more agile, efficient, and accessible service, reducing wait times and facilitating access to a doc…

A new FDA report reveals 236,192 Taylor Farms lettuce cases and the major brands connected to the recall.

Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, the latest sign of a deepening water crisis in the American west. Water levels at the reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border outside Las Vegas, hit 1,040.4ft (317.1 meters) above sea level on Friday, according to federal data. That’s just below the record set on 28 July 2022, according to the US Bureau of Reclamation. Continue reading...

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should ultimately resign if the accusations of abuse raised against him are true. “I live in Indiana. This is a race in northern Ohio and the other part of the state. I don’t know…

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When Olivia Maurel was six years old, she began to doubt. Her mother was different, she looked nothing like her, and was much older than the mothers of her friends. There was something strange. "I don't remember a single moment in my life when I haven't asked questions about my birth," she says today, almost 30 years later, sitting in a room at the University of Los Andes, on a cold morning in Santiago, where she just presented Where are you, Mom? (Mensajero Editions, 2025), a book that recounts the search that motivated those questions and the work she decided to undertake after finding the answers. "My mother is beautiful," Maurel continues, trying to make clear that there is no prejudice in her childhood doubts, but "she has brown skin, brown eyes, she is very short and very thin, and I am very tall, very robust, and at that time I was blonde." That's why, she recounts today, "I remember telling myself back then 'she is not my mother'." "There was an emotional disconnect," she adds. And her suspicions were not wrong. That French woman who raised her alongside her Swiss-origin father in West Palm Beach, Florida, was indeed not her biological mother. Olivia Maurel was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on December 1, 1991, and although her birth certificate lists her adoptive mother as her mother, she was actually gestated by another woman. "I was born from a surrogate womb," she writes in her book, "which is known...

Man is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remain A 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in London since 2018 has been plunged into a battle with the Home Office after officials told him they made a mistake allowing him to stay in the UK after Brexit. Fabio, who initially came to London to finish his doctorate and who has built a successful career working on energy and climate change, says he is shocked by the development as he has not broken any rules since Brexit. Continue reading...

Gabriel Johnson was detained by ICE at his family home in Cary, North Carolina, on July 15 and reportedly suffered a stroke on July 30 while in detention.

A self-attested investigator claimed Nancy Guthrie's home might be put up for sale while a private investigator said he found her death certificate.

The Environmental Sanitation, Parks, and Green Areas Directorate of San Salvador Central reported this Saturday the collection of 1,154 tons of solid waste between August 1 and 6, a period corresponding to the August Festivities 2026. According to official data, this special operation included intervention in Sívarland, the Historic Center, and key areas of the municipality, with the aim of keeping public spaces clean and safe for the thousands of visitors who participated in the celebrations. According to the San Salvador Central mayor's office, the cleaning operation mobilized shifts of up to 200 workers at strategic points, who carried out work before, during, and after each mass event, such as the Postal and Commerce parades, religious activities, main squares, and sports complexes. The Director of Environmental Sanitation, German Muñoz, detailed in a press conference that municipal crews covered 279,121 square meters of sidewalks and gutters, in addition to executing deep washing on 180,557 square meters of emblematic public spaces, including Gerardo Barrios Square and Salvador del Mundo Square. Waste collection also included a recycling component. As part of the Sívar Verde plan, 57 tons of recyclable waste were separated, equivalent to 6.7 million cans and plastic bottles. Director Muñoz specified that only aluminum was recovered…

The US Department of War is examining reports of footage depicting a large triangular object in Colorado.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will complete its rollout of body cameras to officers and agents by the end of the month, Acting Director David Venturella said on Saturday. ICE will equip every officer and agent in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, ahead of the agency's original schedule, Venturella said in a statement. Agency policy permits expedited footage release when appropriate after a serious injury or death of someone in custody, he said. But the agency can withhold footage if it could compromise investigations or privacy, Venturella said. After the killings of two US citizens during an immigration crackdown in Minnesota, then-US Department of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said ICE's body camera program would be rolled out nationwide "as funding is available." Fatal shootings last month at traffic stops in Maine and Texas sparked protests and raised questions over ICE agents' lack of body cameras. Trump administration border czar Tom Homan subsequently said ICE officers will be required to record vehicle stops with at least one body camera. (Cover: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest during an early morning operation in Park Ridge, Illinois, US, September 19, 2025. /VCG)

Since Abelardo de la Espriella received the Colombian presidential sash after four years of the first leftist government at Santiago de Cali University, Colombians' expectations stopped focusing on the campaign promises of the leader of Defenders of the Homeland and began to concentrate on the results of his government. Just a few months ago, I embarked on a path that many believed impossible. On July 16, 2025, I announced my decision to run for the Presidency of Colombia. From that day, a journey began that took us to more than 90 municipalities, to collect more than five million signatures… pic.twitter.com/zRIIaajtpf — Abelardo De La Espriella (@ABDELAESPRIELLA) August 7, 2026 With a deficit economy, a healthcare system in intensive care, the worst peak of violence from armed groups in the last 20 years, and a population divided between two opposing visions of the country, De la Espriella will now have to take advantage of the grace period of the new leaders to try to fulfill his promises of a tough hand against crime and drastic cuts to the State. But with a firm and numerous opposition led by outgoing President Gustavo Petro and his political protégé, Iván Cepeda – who will organize the former government of the Historical Pact from his seat in Congress – the margin of maneuver for the new Colombian president might not be as broad as he would like. First challenges “If …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed two food outbreaks affecting dozens of states in the United States, related to iceberg lettuce and jalapeños. Since July 2026, thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis and salmonella infections have been reported, leading to the withdrawal of agricultural products and increased health inspections across the country. According to the FDA and CDC, the implicated products have been distributed through food services, restaurant chains, wholesalers, and retail outlets, which has facilitated the rapid spread of the outbreaks. The federal agencies emphasize the importance of supply chain monitoring and traceability, while investigations into the origin and extent of the problem continue. According to health authorities, the cyclosporiasis outbreak is attributed to chopped iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, originating from central Mexico, while the affected jalapeños were imported from Sinaloa by Coast Citrus Distributors. Both products have been withdrawn from the market following confirmation of the cases, aiming to contain the spread of the diseases and protect public health. What food outbreaks are active in the United States and how many people have been affected? The CDC has reported at least 6,358 cases conf…

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Orlando returned to Atlanta after fumes were reported in the flight deck on Saturday morning.

Maybe the warnings are not reaching certain ears in the administration and the Republican leadership.

PriorityEvac has introduced a subscription-based air evacuation service for Florida residents in response to hurricane threats, aimed at those seeking to avoid road congestion and difficulties in obtaining commercial flights during emergencies. The proposal, launched before the most active period of the 2026 hurricane season, includes planned transfers for families, businesses, and individuals with special mobility needs. According to reports from Newsweek and local media such as WWSB and WSVN, the PriorityEvac program operates on an annual membership model that guarantees subscribers transportation to Atlanta, outside the impact zone, on contracted aircraft. The activation of the system depends on thresholds set by the National Hurricane Center (NHC), and the logistical coordination includes prior notifications and departure schedule assignments in the event of an imminent storm. The context of this measure responds to recent instances of saturation on highways and airports during mass evacuations in Florida, especially during the hurricanes of 2022 and 2023. State and federal authorities have recommended diversifying evacuation methods due to the saturation of traditional infrastructures, according to statements from the Florida Department of Transportation and the NHC. What is the membership-based air evacuation system in Florida? The system consists of a subscription…

With a month to go before his 80th birthday, my father had only two states left: Kansas and Missouri

Luisa N. Borrell, 61, came to the United States intending to continue the career she had begun in dentistry, but she ultimately found a different path. She did not like Florida; in New York, she had to study again, obtain her license, and practice dentistry. She worked first in a private clinic and later in a hospital, until she realized that it wasn’t for her. Read more

A vegetation fire dubbed the Moose Ridge Fire broke out in Reno, Nevada on Friday, August 7.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Democrats on Friday to unify behind their candidates, highlighting the growing division between establishment and progressive party members amid the current wave of primaries. Clinton told journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher that, with Democratic candidates like Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed winning their races by slim margins, the party should…

Canadian negotiators are trying to secure a deal with the US before 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods threatened by President Donald Trump kick in on Aug. 19, while warning of an ugly new phase of the trade dispute if the levies are imposed.

Ronald Johnson, the United States ambassador to Mexico, warned that no leader of a drug cartel is beyond the reach of Mexican, American, and international authorities. Ambassador Johnson shared on his social media a profile that increases the reward for information about Juan Carlos Valencia González, "El Pelón," identified as the new leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). "No cartel leader is beyond the reach of the United States, Mexico, and our international partner networks," he warned. Read also Griselda Arredondo, the only woman pointed out by the US in the CJNG; operated a money laundering network through timeshares. "There is nowhere left to hide. We will find you and you will be held accountable," he added. He noted that the United States increased the reward to 25 million dollars for information leading to the capture of "El Pelón." According to the profile, the new CJNG boss is wanted for several crimes such as conspiracy to import and distribute illegal drugs to the United States. Read also Blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Spain: 2.5 tons of methamphetamine seized and Mexicans arrested. The American diplomat emphasized that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, "we reaffirm our commitment to dismantle cartels and narco-terrorist organizations with decisive actions that deliver results." He also celebrated the...

At least five people died in Louisiana during 2026 due to infections caused by a bacteria known as "flesh-eating bacteria," linked to wounds exposed to seawater, according to official data from the state Department of Health (LDH). The increase in cases, which exceeds the average of the last decade, particularly affects people with pre-existing conditions and raises concerns among residents and visitors to coastal areas. According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), cited by outlets such as ABC News and WDSU, nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections have been confirmed so far this year. All affected individuals were hospitalized after having contact with seawater while having open wounds. Authorities indicated that the infections mainly occurred between May and August, a period when water temperature rises and favors bacterial proliferation. According to LDH records, the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus is part of the natural ecosystem of warm coastal waters and estuaries. Over the past ten years, Louisiana averaged seven infections and one death per year, which marks a significant difference compared to the incidence recorded in 2026. LDH emphasized that people with risk factors such as liver disease, diabetes, or other chronic conditions are more vulnerable to this type of infection. What is Vibrio vulnificus and what are the s…

President Trump highlighted what he claimed were the benefits of data centers in an interview published on Friday, potentially positioning himself against several Republicans and Democrats on the emerging issue. "I saw Texas the other day sort of against data centers. I think it’s a mistake," Trump told Punchbowl News. "I’m…

The Threehalves robot, developed by Satyress in Auburn, California, was introduced as a prototype intended to operate in high-risk environments, such as wildfires, during the summer of 2026. The initiative affects emergency workers, local authorities, and residents of disaster-prone areas, and raises questions about the implementation of robotic technology in situations where human life is at risk. According to Fox Weather, Threehalves is an experimental robot about 2.1 meters tall, with a centaur-like design, four legs for moving over uneven terrain, and a head with horns. The robot operates with interchangeable tools, designed for tasks such as logging, debris clearing, and intervention in dangerous situations under remote control. Satyress, the developing company, confirmed that the system is a prototype in an early development phase and does not use AI-based autonomy. Public interest in Threehalves grew after images of the robot circulated widely on social media. Satyress founder Beau G. explained to KCRA that the idea arose after several personal experiences with fires in northern California and that the goal is to demonstrate that robotics can play a significant role in emergency management, although further testing is still needed. What is the Threehalves robot and what was it designed for…

The US real estate market reported an increase in housing prices in eight out of ten metropolitan areas between April and June 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This trend affects buyers, sellers, and families across the country and reflects the ongoing pressures on supply and demand in the residential sector. According to the latest quarterly report published by the NAR on August 4, 2026, the national median price of existing single-family homes reached $434,900, representing a year-over-year growth of 1.5%. The increase surpasses the growth recorded in the first quarter, when the annual rise was 0.5%, as confirmed by the same organization. After the pandemic, the housing market in the United States experienced structural changes, with shifts in demand, a reduced inventory, and variations in financing conditions. These circumstances have supported price increases, although the growth rate has moderated compared to the peaks reached during the most critical years of the health emergency, according to the NAR. How did housing prices in the United States evolve in 2026? During the second quarter of 2026, 80% of US metropolitan markets recorded increases in housing prices, according to the report from the National Association of Realtors. The document indicates that, of the 235 areas…

The number of Candida auris cases in the United States exceeded previous figures, with a total of 3,437 confirmed records in 27 states for the last week of July 2026, according to official data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The spread of this fungus, resistant to multiple treatments, mobilizes health authorities and keeps hospitals and long-term care centers on alert due to its rapid propagation and the difficulty in eradicating it in medical environments. According to surveillance tracking by Medindia, citing direct CDC data, California leads the list of affected states with 873 cases, followed by Texas and Tennessee, which reported 433 and 283 cases respectively. The current number reflects a decrease compared to the same period last year, when 4,290 cases were recorded, although experts warn that epidemiological surveillance must continue strictly. The weekly update of official reports highlights the importance of monitoring systems and interstate cooperation in containing outbreaks. The fungus Candida auris was first detected in 1996 and recognized as a species in 2009. Its presence in hospitals and long-term care facilities has been classified as an urgent threat by international organizations due to its resistance to multiple drugs and its ease of survival on surfaces in clinical environments.

The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had a telephone call with the Colombian leader, Gustavo Petro, to say goodbye on the occasion of the end of the Colombian leader's term, who will hand over power this Friday, according to official sources. According to a statement from the Brazilian Presidency, during the conversation, Lula thanked Petro for the "productive dialogue" and the "close cooperation" between the two countries during their respective governments. The Brazilian head of state highlighted the outgoing president's commitment to sustainable development, social inclusion, and regional integration. During their administrations, both leaders have led, along with the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other progressive leaders, the "Democracia Siempre" platform, an international political coordination initiative aimed at countering the advance of authoritarianism. In the conversation, Lula and Petro valued the discovery of natural gas in the Sandía-1 exploratory well, located in Colombian deep waters, recently announced by Petrobras and Ecopetrol. According to the statement, both presidents emphasized the potential of this discovery to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy matters and contribute to regional energy security. Petro will end his term this Friday at the Casa de Nariño and will be succeeded by the elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who will assume office for the period…

A trio of Republican attorneys general subpoenaed former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Wednesday, as part of a joint probe into the former health official’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) joined forces with West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey (R) and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill…

Millions of people in the western United States are under air quality alerts due to smoke from active wildfires since early August, according to state and federal authorities. The situation affects residents and tourists visiting national parks in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado, during the peak tourist season. According to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, particle concentrations in the air have forced warnings in several counties in Washington and neighboring areas, including tourist destinations like North Cascades and Mount Rainier. The alerts, in effect at least until Thursday, August 6, according to the National Weather Service, recommend minimizing outdoor exposure and seeking shelter indoors with air filtration. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) reported that smoke from fires in the northwest has reached northern California, causing gray skies and risking unhealthy air. The agency recommends consulting the official map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for updated and specific information by location. What are the main wildfires affecting air quality in the western United States? The Spokane Complex, in eastern Washington, represents one of the most significant hotspots. According to…

Abdul El-Sayed is latest leftwing candidate to capture nomination for November’s midterm elections. Plus: gender parity in Latin America’s city of cycling Good morning. The progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan. Despite many backing his opponent, Haley Stevens, in the race, leading Democrats are now uniting behind the former public health official with the goal of retaking control of the chamber in November’s midterm elections. What does El-Sayed’s victory mean for the Democratic party? Though a contentious general election, in a battleground state, awaits, his rise could serve as a revision to the political establishment’s prior playbook of requiring candidates to run from the center in swing-state politics. What do the Democrats need to retake the Senate? Republicans currently control the chamber with 53 lawmakers. The easiest path for Democrats to take back the Senate requires holding on to their seats in Michigan and Georgia while ousting Republicans from blue state Maine as well as three other red states. What was the vote? Schwartz was confirmed by a ⁠51-44 vote that broke largely along party lines, with Tim Kaine of Virginia the sole Democrat to support her nomination. Continue reading...

A study conducted by scholars from the University of Missouri (United States) concluded that maintaining a consistent daily routine can help reduce physical pain and alleviate depression symptoms, especially in older adults with insomnia. According to the National Council on Aging of that country, approximately half of adults over 60 report symptoms associated with this sleep disorder. To better understand how insomnia affects overall well-being, assistant professor at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri, Eunjin Tracy, analyzed data from a survey conducted with 67 older adults. The sample included 37 people with insomnia. According to the review, participants with insomnia reported higher levels of physical pain and depression. However, those who maintained consistent daily routines tended to report lower levels of physical pain and depression. Tracy stated in a release that this relationship could be partly explained by how regular schedules help synchronize the internal biological clock. The work was published in the scientific journal Journal of Behavioral Medicine. What habits can help older adults reduce physical pain and depression? The researcher emphasized that "regardless of sleep quality, those who reported having a regular daily routine showed lower levels of pain..."

Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA said 36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported, while investigation underway.

A horrifying case shocked Polk County in Florida, United States, in recent hours after a 21-year-old young man was arrested for killing his mother. The incident occurred at the end of July, but local police confirmed this Wednesday the identity of the responsible after DNA tests were completed. "It's one of the most violent and personal murders we've seen in a long time," admitted Sheriff Grady Judd. The investigation began on July 21 following a series of car accidents on US 27, a route that runs through central Florida and connects to other major cities in the country, such as Cincinnati, Indiana, and Columbus. Police determined that the responsible driver of the accidents was a 2022 BMW, which collided with two vehicles and was completely immobilized after hitting a third. The man behind the wheel was identified as Gibson Nash, and the officers quickly began to suspect him after finding an excessive amount of blood on his hands and body, which initially did not match the severity of the injuries he had from the incidents on the highway. The agents noted the car's license plate and visited the address associated with it. It was a house located in Eagle Park, registered to Margaret Chu DuFour. When they arrived, no one answered. First, they called the woman's workplace, where she was employed...

Kane Parsons's meteoric rise is a case worthy of study. He started creating content for the internet at the age of ten, at 16 he uploaded his horror web series Backrooms to YouTube, and at 19 he signed an agreement with the renowned studio A24 to direct a feature film based on that same concept. Born in Petaluma (California) in June 2005, the American filmmaker is one of the figures that will appear in all future reviews of the major cinematic milestones of 2026. His film Backrooms – shot with a budget of US$10 million – was a hit at the worldwide box office and currently ranks 11th among the highest-grossing films of the year (in Chile, where it continues with some screenings, nearly 450,000 viewers have already seen it). Parsons and Curry Barker, the director of Obsession, emerge as the main representatives of a generation that has burst into Hollywood following a non-conventional path, showing an alternative to an industry in need of new voices. He takes all the fuss around him quite calmly. In a conference held during the last week of July – in which Culto participated – the 21-year-old filmmaker speaks in detail about his creative process, his relationship with architecture, and his next steps (the circulating information for weeks is that A24 has put forward a multimillion-dollar figure to continue working with him). Meeting with the international press…

Ronald Johnson, the United States ambassador to Mexico, celebrated the criminal charges brought by his country against high-level leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and over 100 million dollars in rewards for information leading to their capture. Retaking a message from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ambassador Johnson warned that pressure on cartels and narcoterrorist organizations continues. He reiterated that under President Donald Trump's leadership, in cooperation with Mexican authorities, criminal groups are being dismantled: "And holding accountable those who traffic deadly narcotics like fentanyl and spread violence." Read also: US announces rewards for CJNG leaders; targeting cartel members for fraud in timeshare schemes "Justice will prevail, and all those who facilitate these criminal organizations—regardless of their role—will be found and brought to justice," he wrote. Adds EL UNIVERSAL as a preferred source on Google

The city of Augusta, Georgia, ranked first among medium-sized metropolitan areas with the highest job growth in the United States during the period from March 2024 to February 2026, according to the official report "Cities on the Rise" published by LinkedIn on July 21, 2026. The phenomenon impacts both companies and workers and reflects a shift of professional opportunities toward emerging cities with competitive conditions, according to the professional social network. The analysis released by LinkedIn was based on hiring data, job postings, and positive migration, excluding areas with more than 2.5 million registered members. According to the report, Augusta outperformed cities like Richmond, Virginia, and Reno, Nevada, thanks to the combination of expanding technology sectors and a cost of living below the national average. The criteria also included affordability, using figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and housing values reported by Realtor.com. Augusta's consolidation as a hub for attracting workers is attributed to the growth of the cybersecurity and defense sectors, the presence of key institutions, and a salary and housing price structure that favors the arrival of professionals. According to official data, the average household income is $55,485 annually, and the average home price is $396,195, the t…

Mexico City.– New satellite observations from NASA confirmed that the so-called "Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt" reached in June of this year one of its largest extents since records began, with record concentrations in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico that reinforce concern about its environmental and economic impact on the region. The data, obtained through the OCI instrument aboard the PACE mission satellite, show a vast band of brown algae extending from West Africa to the Americas, with high-density areas marked in red and orange. Although the belt is not completely continuous, it maintains an almost uninterrupted extent on an oceanic scale driven by currents and winds. According to scientists, 2026 ranks as the second year with the highest amount of satellite-detected sargassum, just behind 2025. Regionally, both the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico recorded historic maximums of accumulation, with millions of metric tons concentrated in these areas. "The belt is a phenomenon that occurs on an ocean basin scale and can have devastating effects at the local level," explained Brian Barnes, researcher at the Optical Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Florida. Satellite monitoring, he added, is key to anticipating the impact on coastal communities and productive sectors. The images also show how the c…

Congressional ethics panel had recommended Edwards face censure over its findings on ‘hostile work environment’ US politics live – latest updates Chuck Edwards announced he would not run for re-election after the US House of Representatives ethics committee determined the US congressman “fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment” by giving gifts and lavishing attention on two young female staffers. Edwards, a Republican for North Carolina, said he would complete his current term, which is due to end in January. Continue reading...

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats’ campaign arm, on Wednesday announced it is adding 12 more Republican-held and leaning seats to its offensive target list — including seats held by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N. C.), the chair of the DCCC’s GOP counterpart, the National Republican Congressional Committee. The 12…

The United States ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, warned that, together with Mexican authorities, we are making gun traffickers accountable and making our two nations safer. This came after U.S. authorities in Arizona detained nearly 30 people and dismantled multiple illegal firearms trafficking networks. "Every firearm stopped before it reaches a cartel is an advance," the American official commented on his social media. Read also The Deltas, the CJNG's arm on the coasts of Jalisco and Nayarit; its leader is Hugo Mendoza, "El Sapo" He reiterated that these actions demonstrate U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to dismantling the illegal weapons trafficking supply chain. "Working together with Mexican authorities, we are making gun traffickers accountable and making our two nations safer," he said, mentioning that so far the Trump administration has seized more than 50,000 firearms. "And we are not finished yet," Johnson added. On July 21, after a two-year investigation, a federal grand jury in Phoenix formally charged several people with 158 counts of conspiracy to illegally purchase firearms with the purpose of trafficking them without a license, making false statements during the purchase, trafficking without a license, and conspiracy to traffic...

Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly expanded the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states. The alleged expansion includes the addition of six states, according to the Washington Post, which cited three people familiar with the matter. Those states include Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina, according to a fourth person familiar who spoke to the paper. Continue reading...

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) is projected to win the GOP primary to face off against Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the Sunflower State this November, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marshall is seeking a second term in the Senate and is projected to defeat Arch Naramore in Tuesday’s contest, per DDHQ. The non-partisan Cook…

According to the National Army, the explosive charge was installed by men from the dissidents of the FARC.

Waymo is considering leaving its robotaxi partnership with Uber as it seeks to bring ride-hailing service in Austin and Atlanta under the Waymo App starting in 2028. The shift would end Uber’s exclusive role in those markets when the current contract is expected to expire in May 2028.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded in a report released on Tuesday that the Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and damaged thousands of homes and other buildings in January 2025, particularly in West Altadena, 'was caused by an electrical incident on a decommissioned Southern California Edison transmission tower.'

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reiterated her government's rejection of the tariff policy promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump, considering that North American economic integration should be strengthened through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and not with trade barriers among regional partners. Asked about the lawsuit filed by 25 U.S. states against the federal government over the tariff policy, the leader avoided commenting on internal affairs of that country, although she insisted that Mexico maintains its disagreement with such measures. "Beyond U.S. policy and what the states have done, because I will not comment on that. We have not agreed with tariffs, as they know, practically in no country," she said during her morning conference. Read also: "R1" hearing postponed over Carlos Manzo homicide; defense requests access to investigation file Sheinbaum stated that there are mechanisms other than imposing tariffs to strengthen economic competitiveness and face the challenges of international trade. She explained that, in Mexico's case, the goal should be to consolidate North America as a solid economic bloc against other regions of the world, taking advantage of the integration provided by the USMCA. "We believe that there are other mechanisms, in any case, to strengthen..."

An affiliate laboratory of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) launched an account on the OnlyFans platform to raise funds and keep alive decades of research on marmots, in response to federal cuts affecting scientific funding in the United States. The initiative, called OnlyMarms, debuted at the end of May and, according to Los Angeles Times, already has 1,700 followers and has generated around USD 5,000 in gross tips. An idea born in a Colorado meadow The account did not arise from a meeting room or an institutional communication strategy. Dan Blumstein, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA and co-director of the Marmot Project at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado, conceived it while waiting, sitting in a meadow, for the animals he has studied for years to appear. At that moment, he told Los Angeles Times, he was reflecting on the state of funding for his work and remembered the Apple TV comedy series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, whose protagonist turns to OnlyFans to pay her bills. “Marmots also have money problems,” the scientist reasoned. The content published by OnlyMarms is quite different from the usual material on that platform. The videos show yellow-bellied marmots in their natural environment: a female scaring off a curious male, an individual getting closer and closer to the lens of the camera…

Oswaldo Zavala points out that Washington's anti-drug policy has maintained a generalized discourse on drug trafficking that creates a narrative around organized crime in Mexico.

A Tucson man is seeking $176 million from the Pima County Sheriff's Department after deputies responding to an alleged swatting call shot him.

Residents and farmers say contractors have tapped border aquifers that threaten water supply for those nearby Construction crews building a border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling new wells after ranchers said that pumping groundwater to produce concrete could threaten their livestock amid a severe drought. The order comes as crews across the southern border race to complete one of Donald Trump’s highest domestic priorities – barriers that span four states and received over $46bn in federal funding. Controversies have sprouted up in Texas and California, and border-town residents and environmentalists have reported a wide variety of issues with construction. Continue reading...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions.

A fake toxicology report about Nolan Wells is going viral online, and officials are urging people not to believe or share it.

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant ​underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak ⁠of the intestinal illness. Both ⁠individuals had significant ​underlying health conditions that may have been affected by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records. Continue reading...

The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, president of Mexico, reports through La Mañanera del Pueblo about the most important events in the country and addresses international issues involving it, to inform about the progress in her government. Follow the minute-by-minute coverage of the morning conference broadcast from National Palace and stay informed. Add EL UNIVERSAL as your preferred source on Google.

Whether supporters or detractors liked it or not, Petro's term broke molds and inherited legacies.

The decision recognizes that consent can be revoked and orders Congress to legislate on this form of digital gender violence.

The Civil Aeronautics Agency promised to deliver the terminal on July 31, but the presidential visit was canceled and the work is only 84.75% complete.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said her state will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci after a recent fiery Senate hearing where the retired government scientist pleaded the Fifth Amendment in response to questions from Republican lawmakers. In a post on the social platform X on Saturday, Murrill said that “Louisiana and Missouri deposed Dr. Fauci.”…

Authorities in Delaware tackle cluster with vaccination and contract tracing – but field has been weakened by cuts Measles outbreaks are igniting throughout the United States as the nation passes the highest case count in 30 years – putting greater pressure on state and local health departments and highlighting the importance of early identification and quick action. The US has officially surpassed last year’s tally of measles cases, reaching 2,371 confirmed infections by the end of July. Those numbers have been driven by clusters in Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah – but in times of high transmission, outbreaks elsewhere become more likely. And with decreasing vaccination rates across the country, these sparks are falling on increasingly dry timber. Continue reading...

The United States ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, celebrated the capture of Alfonso Fernández Magallón "Poncho" or "La Quiringua," identified as a leader of the Los Reyes Cartel. Through X, the American official acknowledged the Security Cabinet "for their ongoing efforts" due to this detention and indicated that it sends another message: "criminals have nowhere to hide." He also shared a reward sheet offering up to 5 million dollars for information about Fernández Magallón. Read also Ambassador Johnson celebrates work in security "shoulder to shoulder" with Mexico; highlights the killing of "El Mencho" "Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum, our shared commitment to dismantle cartels and hold violent criminals accountable continues to bear fruit," he wrote. "Together we achieve more," concluded Johnson. Join our channel EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, stay informed about the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more.

Michelle Edwards made bomb threat calls stating phrases like “do not go outside,” “the clock is ticking,” and “die," prompting a building lockdown.

In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread A heatwave scorching the western US region has elevated the risk of hazardous fire conditions particularly in parts of Oregon and Washington, where low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread. The National Weather Service has forecast blistering temperatures through early next week that could climb from 110F to 120F across the south-west. In the Pacific north-west, highs reaching into the 90s are expected in the days to come. Continue reading...

Nationwide actions seek to counter the view that talking about the climate crisis distracts from affordability messaging This summer, torrential rains have washed away Texas neighborhoods, dangerous heat has blanketed swaths of the country, and smoke from Canadian wildfires has choked communities as far south as Florida. Research makes clear that global warming is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe. Yet the climate crisis has largely disappeared from the political agenda, with many Democrats who once described it as an existential threat now shying away from talking about it. Continue reading...

The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.

Emilio Lozoya Austin's sister, Gilda, possibly involved in the Agronitrogenados case, filed an indirect amparo lawsuit seeking to overturn her criminal proceedings. At the beginning of July, the control judge of the Federal Criminal Justice Center, based in the North Prison, Nora Ileana García Peralta, issued the above due to money laundering charges. This is because she allegedly benefited from the bribes her brother, who served as director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) during the administration of former President Enrique Peña Nieto, received for the overpriced purchase of the Agronitrogenados fertilizer plant. Read also Gilda Lozoya files amparo for "information leakage"; she is given five days to clarify the contested act Benefited from provisional freedom, Gilda Susana Lozoya Austin appealed last Wednesday to Rubén Darío Noguera Gregoire, eighth district judge in criminal matters, who granted her provisional suspension but did not make the effects of the precautionary measure public. According to the agreement published in the lists of the Judicial Administration Body (OAJ), the amparo judge scheduled the incidental hearing for August 11, in which he will decide whether to grant her definitive suspension. However, he gave a 48-hour deadline for García Peralta and other authorities to submit their preliminary report. Read also Before leaving, Rodríguez Padilla sealed audits at Pemex; reserv…

Sean Grayson, diagnosed with colon cancer, was sentenced to 20 years for killing Massey in Springfield in 2024 A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy won’t get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence for killing Sonya Massey inside her home after the Black woman called 911 about a possible prowler, state officials decided on Friday. Sean Grayson had been diagnosed with colon cancer prior to the 2024 shooting, and his attorney noted in January that the cancer had advanced to his liver and lungs. Continue reading...

Federal government plan outlines cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporary The US government released its anxiously awaited plan for how to manage the Colorado river crisis on Friday, outlining cuts in water supplied to California, Arizona and Nevada. The proposal from the US Bureau of Reclamation spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from facing mandatory cuts, for now. But it is a temporary fix as the states that rely on the river continue to fight over a long-term management plan for the dwindling resource that supplies huge swaths of the western US. Continue reading...

The United States federal government issued an electric emergency order for 17 states in the center and south after a heatwave that triggered increased energy demand and raised the risk of rolling blackouts. The measure, announced on July 26, affects nearly 20 million people and will be in effect until August 3, according to information confirmed by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid operator. In its official statement, the Department of Energy detailed that the order allows the Southwest Power Pool to activate additional generation resources and modify regional grid operations to prevent power outages. According to the federal agency, available backup capacity exceeds 35 gigawatts, which will help address peak consumption. Energy Secretary Chris Wright assured that the government is using "all available tools to ensure access to reliable and affordable energy" in the affected areas. The decision comes after several days with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in much of the U.S. Midwest and South, pushing electrical systems to their limits. According to Reuters, the SPP issued an emergency notice after recording minimal energy reserves and a reduction in the capacity to import electricity from other regions. Authorities have requested the population and the…

The federal government is proposing cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the dwindling Colorado River. The river provides water to states throughout the West, including drinking water and water for agricultural, industrial and municipal uses. As the West becomes drier, figuring out how to…

The US State Department presented a map of Africa that mislabeled every nation on the continent that it attempted to highlight at the International AIDS Conference in Brazil this week.

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco raised his voice for the compatriots in the United States, when he attended the embassy to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Before Ambassador Ronald Johnson, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) assured that the coordination between both countries is felt in Mexico and the United States. "With the frankness that friendship allows, I mention a priority issue for Mexico: the protection of the human rights of our compatriots in the United States, which is the raison d'être of our consular network in the United States," Velasco expressed. Read also Morena accuses opposition of withholding unity from Mexico over deceased compatriots; Montiel describes opposition leaders as petty. He highlighted that millions of people of Mexican origin "are now part of American life, in its schools and hospitals, in its companies, in its countryside, and in its armed forces." "Their work is part of the prosperity we celebrate this evening," he declared. He mentioned that the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States is one of the most integrated in the world, and under the leadership of President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump, they maintain direct, frank, and constant communication. Read also Foreign Minister Velasco welcomes the President of Panama; they prepare a meeting with Sheinbaum. In terms of security, the head of the SRE emphasized that cooperation rests on the principles of sovereignty…

The Guatemalan Ramiro Caal Jolomna, 37 years old and resident of Chester County in Pennsylvania, was arrested and found guilty by U.S. judicial authorities of serious charges related to human trafficking, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment. According to investigations conducted jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police and the human trafficking unit of the state's Attorney General's Office, Caal Jolomna facilitated the entry into U.S. territory of teenagers from Guatemala and Mexico. Once in the country, the defendant subjected the victims to extreme working conditions to pay off supposed financial "debts" derived from their transportation. The investigations detail that among the victims were two young people aged 14 and 17. Caal Jolomna forced them to work on a farm in Chester County with exhausting 16-hour daily shifts, seven days a week, preventing them from attending school. In addition to stripping them of most of their wages and forcing them to endorse their paychecks, the accused repeatedly threatened to report them to immigration authorities so they would be deported or punished if they tried to escape. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday described the acts as a cruel pattern of conduct aimed at depriving the victims of their freedom and profiting from their vulnerability. Guatemalan background…

A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a ‌video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about the State Department’s new health agreements. A Reuters analysis found the image of the map included...

Eighty percent of Salvadorans plan to enjoy the August holidays by engaging in domestic tourism activities, according to the results of the survey "Habits and Preferences of Salvadorans for the August 2026 Holidays." The trend reveals a strong interest among the population in domestic destinations, both in Greater San Salvador and in beaches, lakes, mountains, and tourist centers distributed throughout the territory. The data was released by the Consumer Defender's Office and explained by its president, Ricardo Salazar, in the morning interview conducted on the program Diálogo 21. The official specified that "more than 80% told us they would undertake domestic tourism not only in San Salvador but also at various attractions such as SívarLand, which is also another important point that people highlight. Among other tourist centers nationwide, both lakes and beaches." The survey, publicly presented in the capital, shows that more than 50% of the population plans to participate in activities related to entertainment, leisure, and also religious activities. According to the disclosed results, 42% of those surveyed plan to engage in tourism activities, while 10% expressed interest in religious activities, and 48% indicated a preference to stay at home, citing work reasons or a desire to save. Ricardo Salazar emphasized that Salvadorans have modified…

One of the main supermarket chains in the United States, Lidl US, withdrew a batch of imported cookies from its stores after detecting that some of the packages did not include allergen information in English, affecting potential allergic consumers in ten jurisdictions across the country. The recall, officially announced on July 24, 2026, and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 28, involves Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling, distributed during the second half of July. The preventive measure aims to prevent risks to people allergic to wheat, soy, milk, or eggs, ingredients that were not properly indicated on the product's labeling. According to the FDA, Lidl US's decision responds to the obligation to ensure food safety and compliance with U.S. food labeling regulations. The federal health authority noted that "people allergic to these components may face severe or potentially fatal reactions if they consume the product," due to the absence of ingredient and allergen information in English. So far, no cases of poisoning or adverse reactions have been reported, according to official data collected by Fox News and confirmed by the FDA. The incident occurs in a context of increasing scrutiny over the labeling of imported foods, espe…

The migration flow of Cubans and Nicaraguans has experienced recent changes. More and more people from these countries are choosing to settle in Latin American and European countries, not just in the United States. According to Deutsche Welle and Confidencial.digital, this trend is related both to the tightening of U.S. immigration policies and to internal factors that continue to drive the outflow of populations from Cuba and Nicaragua. Current figures reflect this diversification of destinations. Nearly 500,000 Nicaraguans reside in Costa Rica, and Guyana received 135,000 Cubans in 2025, in a context of local economic expansion. Brazil and Uruguay also record increasing arrivals of Cubans. In Europe, the number of Cubans reaches nearly 270,000 in Spain and 45,000 in Italy. Between 2021 and mid-2024, more than 860,000 Cubans arrived in the United States, forming one of the largest migratory waves from the island. Meanwhile, the Nicaraguan population residing in that country increased from 160,000 to 230,000 between 2000 and 2021, according to the Census Bureau. Additionally, between 2022 and 2025, another 273,000 Nicaraguans entered U.S. territory. Restrictions in the United States and internal causes drive new destinations According to the experts cited, the change in migratory destinations is mainly linked to restrictions imposed by the United States. Jorge Duany, an migration expert…

Presenting a comprehensive strategy for the attention and management of sargassum in Quintana Roo, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo noted that after collecting it, various local companies recycle and turn this macroalga into bricks, concrete, textiles, biodegradable sandals, and others produce biogas and fertilizers. During the morning conference on Thursday, July 30, the federal leader highlighted that the Navy (Semar) transports the sargassum to the docks, where local entrepreneurs recycle it, so the main goal of her government and that of Mara Lezama, governor of Quintana Roo, is that the thousands of tons of this algae arriving on the coasts of the Mexican Caribbean can be reused. In this regard, Governor Mara Lezama indicated that 14 million pesos were invested in the installation of a biogas plant with the help of specialists and young entrepreneurs. She pointed out that currently, sargassum constitutes 94% of the raw material needed to produce biofertilizers, so she will seek that the competent authorities grant more certifications. Read also: Federal government and Quintana Roo strengthen strategy to address sargassum “These scientists give certainty to all these possible products that exist today, in addition to very innovative people among sandals, colored pencils, the certification of how they can be turned into this asset, and today Cofepris has approved the biofertilizer and that we are 1…

Meteorological authorities issued alerts in central and northern United States ahead of a series of severe storms and the risk of flash floods extending from Thursday through the weekend. The phenomenon affects millions of people in the Great Plains and the Midwest, with heavy rains and thunderstorms that could disrupt daily activities and mass events, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS and NOAA's Weather Prediction Center (WPC) confirmed that the most exposed areas include South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri. The official forecast predicts heavy rains each afternoon, with potential accumulations of more than 75 millimeters (3 inches) and a risk of flash flooding. According to NOAA, the weather event represents a significant change from the recent heatwave, with the warm mass shifting southwestward and moist, unstable air arriving from the north. The central region of the United States experienced weeks of extreme heat before this new storm pattern. The displacement of the "heat dome" has allowed low-pressure systems to advance, creating conditions for heavy rains and thunderstorms, according to daily reports from the Severe Weather Outlook and NOAA. Where are the most intense storms expected in the United States this week…

State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in Brazil A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a state department presentation at a ⁠global conference in Brazil ⁠this week, ​causing a stir among attenders who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in ⁠Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about the state department’s new health agreements. Continue reading...

Black voters in south motivated to turn out by Republican push to redraw maps after supreme court ruling A new analysis of Black voters in the south indicates that Republican attempts to dilute their political power is driving them to the polls in larger numbers and shifting their counties further left. After the supreme court effectively gutted section 2 of the Voting Rights Act protections in late April, Republican legislatures across the south rapidly pushed to disenfranchise Black voters by redrawing congressional maps. Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama all immediately worked to pass new maps, while the Mississippi governor has said that he wants legislators to redraw maps before the upcoming midterm elections. Continue reading...

Mariana walked into an immigration office in Fresno, California, convinced she was attending an appointment to move forward with her legalization process. But it was a trap. Agents from the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the Mexican woman there and, hours later, transferred her to the California City Detention Center, a facility she says left her with both physical and psychological scars. Continue reading

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced the arrest of 17 alleged members of "Los Patrones" and "Los Robello," two criminal cells allegedly linked to "Don Checo," one of the main criminal leaders involved in the theft and illegal sale of LP gas in the State of Mexico. According to the prosecutorial institution, in recent days, personnel from the FGR, the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), the Navy (Semar), and the National Intelligence Center (CNI) executed search warrants at 23 properties in the north and east of the state, in two follow-up actions aimed at dismantling this criminal group with presence in the municipalities of Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec de Morelos, Jaltenco, Nextlalpan, Tecámac, and Tonanitla. In a first operation, the agency led by Ernestina Godoy stated, federal forces searched 14 properties, where six members of "Los Patrones" were detained, who were linked to legal proceedings, and approximately 47,000 liters of LP gas, cash, narcotics, firearms, magazines, and cartridges were found. Also seized were various vehicles, including four luxury cars and tractor-trailers, storage tanks, and 11 properties, with an estimated value of 101 million 260 thousand pesos in damages for...

The National Civil Defense, linked to the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, recognized the emergency situation in the municipalities of São Sebastião do Caí and Feliz in Rio Grande do Sul. The two cities were heavily affected by the recent rains. Two other cities, Marques de Souza and Palmitinho, are in the process of recognition. Related news: New rains in RS damage houses and leave families homeless. State of São Paulo has forecasted rains and windstorms for the coming days. Windstorm causes blackout and halts transportation in Rio de Janeiro. Federal recognition of an emergency situation or a state of public calamity is important because, in this way, municipalities can request resources for civil defense actions. The request must be made through the Integrated Disaster Information System (S2iD). The rains in Rio Grande do Sul have intensified in recent days. Until last Monday (27), 218 municipalities and 59,967 people were affected, according to the State Civil Defense Operations Center (Codec). Only on this Tuesday (28), 114 municipalities were affected by hail, windstorm, heavy rain, and a tornado. There is a forecast of more storms next weekend.

With Democrats sensing a chance to win back the Senate majority, the debate about the direction of the party is intensifying. Nowhere is that tension more fraught for their voters than in Michigan.

A ticket sold in Florida won the $800 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing, the highest amount awarded by this lottery so far this year and the tenth largest in the game's history. The drawing, held on Tuesday night, attracted the attention of millions of participants and lottery authorities in the United States due to the volume of sales recorded before closing, according to the Mega Millions organization. According to confirmed information from Mega Millions and the Florida Lottery, a single ticket matched the winning combination composed of the numbers 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and the Mega Ball 12. The winner can choose between the full prize paid in annual installments over 30 years or receive a lump sum of 344.2 million dollars before taxes. Both The Washington Times and CBS News cited officials from the organization, who confirmed that the ticket was sold in Bradenton, although, until Wednesday morning, the exact point of sale had not been disclosed. Mega Millions is an interstate lottery played in 45 states in the United States, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This prize represents the highest amount awarded since November of last year, when a player from Georgia won 983 million dollars, according to the organization's historical records. Who won the 800 million dollar Mega Millions…

The advance of new COVID-19 infections currently affects a large part of the population of the United States, following a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published on July 29, 2026, indicates that the upward trend is detected for the first time since last spring, signaling a change in the national epidemiological landscape. According to official CDC data, the epidemic trend model shows that as of July 22, 37 states are experiencing growth or probable growth in the number of infections. No state shows declining transmission. Eleven states maintain stable levels of transmission, while in others there is not enough information for an accurate estimate. This model uses the effective reproduction number (Rt) as the main indicator to determine whether infections are increasing or remaining stable, as reported by Newsweek citing direct information from the CDC. The evolution of the pandemic in the United States has been marked by fluctuations in virus incidence during different periods. After several months of downward trend, the rebound identified by the CDC represents the first sustained national growth since spring 2026. The federal agency warned that these results should be interpreted as transmission trends and not as absolute case counts, due to changes in the systems d…

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ordered the recall of more than 5,460 kilograms of bacon imported from Canada after detecting that the product entered the country without undergoing the mandatory reinspection at the border, according to the official statement released on July 24, 2026. The measure applies to supermarkets, distributors, and consumers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and involves products from the brands Royale and Top Valu. According to FSIS, the recall was classified as Class I, which implies that the product is considered adulterated under U.S. food regulations due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements, and not because of the detection of a specific health risk such as bacterial contamination or foreign objects. The agency clarified that no illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected batch have been reported, and that the preventive action aims to ensure strict compliance with food import control procedures. Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is identified as the original producer of the recalled bacon, while distribution in the United States was managed through a subsidiary or representative in Lisle, Illinois. Border reinspection is a legal requirement for all imported meat products, established to ensure traceability…

The summer season of 2026 in the United States is marked by an unusual wave of shark sightings on both coasts, affecting swimmers, fishermen, and local authorities. The phenomenon, which occurs between June and July, is linked to ocean warming and changes in the migratory routes of various species, according to reports from scientific organizations and federal agencies. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), more than 90% of the global warming recorded in the last 50 years has concentrated in the oceans. This trend directly impacts the behavior of marine species, including several classes of sharks, whose movements are being documented by monitoring programs like OCEARCH. Reuters reports that surveillance of marine fauna and alert issuance have intensified on beaches along the Atlantic and Pacific, especially in New York, California, and Florida. In the context of climate change and El Niño episodes, the modification of habitats and reproductive patterns is a process that scientists have been observing for over a decade. Migrations to cooler areas and the appearance of specimens in areas previously considered unusual are part of a dynamic involving research organizations, resource managers, and coastal communities. Why are there more sharks on U.S. beaches this summer? The increase…