Man With Manslaughter Past Accused of Sparking Spokane’s Catastrophic Wildfires
Washington authorities have arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails fire in Spokane. A witness reportedly saw him near where the fire began. The blaze is one of three wildfires that have burned over 16 square miles, destroyed more than 700 structures, and forced 65,000 residents to evacuate. The other two fires remain under investigation.
NHS Breast Cancer Screening Is Missing 95% of At-Risk Women Under 50
A new study warns that up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of breast cancer are being missed by current NHS screening programs. Researchers say the checks are failing to identify at-risk women under 50, leaving the vast majority without the additional monitoring or early intervention they may need to improve their chances of survival.
Admiral Farragut Damns the Torpedoes in Mobile Bay Victory
On August 05, 1864: Admiral Farragut Damns the Torpedoes in Mobile Bay Victory
Shoplifting Is Down but Retail Crime Is Far From Over — It Just Got Smarter
The Threat Has Changed, Not Disappeared For years, the image of retail crime was a shoplifter slipping merchandise under a coat. That picture is becoming outdated. Retail crime in the US is changing — while retailers report that shoplifting is becoming less of a concern,…
Two Arrests Made as Death Threats and Bomb Threats Flood Nolan Wells Case
A Case Already Marked by Tragedy Now Shadowed by Threats Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells disappeared on July 4 during a boat trip with three friends to Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi, and his body was recovered two days later by a National Park Service ranger…
West Nile Virus Cases Surge in Utah as Salt Lake County Confirms First Human Infection of 2026
A Troubling Early Signal Salt Lake County confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for the 2026 season on July 30, with the patient — an adult — expected to make a full recovery. While the news that the individual will recover is…
Amazon’s Blowout Quarter Proves Big AI Bets Can Pay Off in a Big Way
A Quarter That Silenced the Skeptics For months, Wall Street has been wrestling with a nagging question: are tech giants spending too much on artificial intelligence? Amazon just delivered its most compelling answer yet. On July 31, the company reported second-quarter results so strong that…
Former Indianapolis Colts Player Deported After a Decade of Criminal Arrests
From the NFL to Deportation: The Fall of Daniel Adongo Daniel Adongo moved to the United States in 2013 after signing with the Indianapolis Colts, despite having no previous experience playing organized American football. The Nairobi-born athlete had played professional rugby in South Africa and…
Fed Holds Rates Steady But Three Officials Break Ranks in Rare Dissent
The Federal Reserve is meeting Wednesday to decide whether to change interest rates. Policymakers are widely expected to hold rates steady for now, but a rate hike remains on the table as inflation continues to prove difficult to bring down. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by markets and consumers alike.
US Marshals Sweep Central Iowa in Four Days, Netting 61 Dangerous Fugitives
A Four-Day Blitz Clears the Streets of Central Iowa The U.S. Marshals Service Southern Iowa Fugitive Task Force led a sweeping multi-agency effort to remove dangerous fugitives from the communities of central Iowa. Planning and target identification began on June 29, 2026, and the operation…
