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American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

July 8, 2026

American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

Erratic behavior was reported before American "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy apparently drowned in a lake in Thailand. Full autopsy and toxicology results are pending.

One year after deadly Texas floods, Hill Country proves grief can't wash away grit

July 8, 2026

One year after deadly Texas floods, Hill Country proves grief can't wash away grit

One year after floodwaters killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, Kerr County families face grief, rebuilding and a long road to recovery.

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

July 7, 2026

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

New evidence from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave suggests early human ancestors were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago, researchers say.

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

July 6, 2026

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake adds new urgency to the Level 3 Venezuela travel advisory for Americans, which already warns of crime, kidnapping and terrorism.

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

July 4, 2026

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

Trump pardoned people convicted of Clean Air Act violations who he said were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."

Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

July 4, 2026

Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

Fireworks on the Fourth of July increase air pollution by 42%, posing risks to lung health. Children, older adults and those with asthma or COPD are especially vulnerable.

Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot

July 3, 2026

Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot

A fast-moving storm capsized a boat Friday on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, killing three people during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Trump grants pardons to 'persecuted' mechanics in right-to-repair crackdown: 'I am setting them all free'

July 3, 2026

Trump grants pardons to 'persecuted' mechanics in right-to-repair crackdown: 'I am setting them all free'

Trump granted full pardons to more than half a dozen people, calling the prosecutions "weaponization."

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

July 2, 2026

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

Video shows Hernán Alberto Gil Flores carried through cheering crowds after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Kansas college student drowns after jumping into 'breathtaking' destination with deadly track record

June 30, 2026

Kansas college student drowns after jumping into 'breathtaking' destination with deadly track record

A 21-year-old Wichita State University student drowned after jumping into Blue Pool, a popular Oregon swimming hole where water averages just 37 degrees.