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US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his…

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Accused arsonist studied how to maximize Washington wildfire’s harm, police say

Court documents allege Aaron Farinacci, who faces slew of arson charges, set 25 fires in Spokane area over past year

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Nebraska Says About 200 People Lost Medicaid on August 1 Under New Work Rules

Nebraska's Medicaid director says roughly 200 people lost coverage on August 1, the first terminations under new federal work requirements.

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Protesters haul a guillotine to city council meeting about a potential AI data center, company rep cornered by protestors — ‘ it no longer felt safe to stay,’ developer escorted out by police

Some protesters brought a guillotine to public consultation for a potential data center in Salem, Oregon. Even though this was displayed outside the venue, it was a confrontation between the data center's representatives and some of the community members that led the latter to leave early.

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Sanchez vs Meloni: Spain imposes Italy border checks as Ceuta migrant row escalates

Spain has implemented temporary border checks on travelers arriving by air and sea from Italy, intensifying tensions between these two European Union nations regarding migration policies. Italy had previously enacted similar measures following a significant influx of migrants into Spain. This ongoing conflict underscores the contrasting perspectives on border regulations…

The Times of India

How a Mislabeled Biopsy Can Lead to a Cancer Misdiagnosis, As Shown By a Georgia Woman's Lawsuit

A Georgia woman's lawsuit alleges a pathology mix-up led to a cancer misdiagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy, highlighting the importance of accurate testing.

Medical Daily

Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care, where 50 died from Covid, can’t remember it all. Grieving loved ones can’t forget

Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy

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Spain imposes border checks on Italy as migrant showdown grows

MADRID - Spain announced on Friday it would introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta.

Bangkok Post

Germany holds security meeting over explosive drone amid Russia protest

BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council Friday to discuss an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week.

Bangkok Post

Woman sues Kaiser Permanente after labeling mixup led to unnecessary hysterectomy

The frequency of pathology sample mislabeling or mix-ups during medical testing is not definitively known

The Independent UK

Virginia county must replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024, judge rules

The NAACP Virginia State Conference called the ruling ‘a decisive victory’ for students.

The Independent UK

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence

The Guardian - US

US woman who killed husband two decades ago admits murder of firefighter wife

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi pleads guilty to killing Rebecca Marodi, decorated fire captain who fought Eaton blaze

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Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation

Social media video shows 60-year-old woman being led away in handcuffs, but she was released minutes later

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Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

Taxi driver says he acted as middleman between Yorgen Fenech and three men already convicted of €150,000 contract killing

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North Carolina Citizen Files Damages Claim After Border Patrol Arrested Him, Then Left Him on the Roadside

A viral video showed immigration officers uncuffing Fernando Vasquez and then dumping his papers onto the ground before driving off.

Bangkok Post

Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

LONDON - The University of Cambridge said Friday that it would be reviewing its hiring process for senior roles as it probes claims of plagiarism by a professor who resigned this week.

The Independent UK

Spain retaliates with border controls against Italy as migration row intensifies

The measures come after Italy declared it would not yield to ‘ultimatums’ from Spain

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Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

Medical Daily

Virginia Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case After a Single Mosquito Bridged Two People

Virginia confirmed its first locally acquired dengue case in Northern Virginia. Officials traced it to one mosquito and reported no further spread.

The Independent UK

A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche after other conservatives voiced concern

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick

The Times of India

Exiled Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan willing to return, face murder trial if safety assured

Bangladesh cricket Shakib Al Hasan has said he is willing to return home and face criminal proceedings against him if the government guarantees his safety, according to an exclusive interview with Reuters.

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Ohio mother pleads guilty after hospital surveillance captures her injecting fecal matter into her child’s IV

Her child is still battling the consequences of what she did.

The Guardian - UK

Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction

Officials try to find homes for residents as talks to save social assistance hub collapse amid government crackdown

The Guardian - US

Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation

Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyer

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