Global tech outage grounds flights, forces hospitals to cancel surgeries
Far-right racism emerges after GOP convention speech by Usha Vance
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Snipers saw Trump gunman on roof 20 minutes before shooting, FBI investigates shooter's 2 cellphones. Here are the latest new developments in the attempted assassination.
Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, the FBI is still trying to figure out what motivated a Pennsylvania man to try to assassinate the 45th president of the United States. Here are the latest developments.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
RNC 2024 live updates: Trump becomes Republican nominee; vivid speech recalls 'blood' during assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is closing out the Republican National Convention.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 RNC: Trump delivers a message of ‘unity’ in speech — until he doesn’t
Despite the former president's efforts to present a more empathetic image, he soon reverted to polarizing rhetoric, raising questions about his ability to truly unite America.
9 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
A COVID diagnosis, a major defection: Biden's reelection bid runs into new challenges
The political ground shifted once again below Biden's feet this week in the form of a high-profile defection from his cause and a COVID-19 diagnosis. Here's what happened and how it affects the president's reelection campaign
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
‘Cultural heroin’ to 'great president': RNC speakers like JD Vance have transformed from Trump trash talkers to his closest allies
"I was certainly skeptical of Donald Trump in 2016,” JD Vance said this week. “But President Trump was a great president, and he changed my mind."
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Why these 8 things have gotten much more expensive even as inflation cools
Inflation is cooling, but prices rose by more than 10% over the past year for eight expenses in the consumer price index.
8 min read - USSacramento Bee
How is global tech outage affecting Sacramento airport? Hospitals? Here’s what we know
The outage has grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and closed government offices across the United States.
4 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Region’s most underrated Vietnamese restaurant is this south Sacramento ‘broken rice’ joint
You can find broken rice plates, pho, banh mi and other inexpensive Southeast Asian meals at this restaurant.
1 min read - OpinionSalon
The problem with "Cobra Kai" is "Star Wars"
The "Karate Kid" franchise creators called this story their "Star Wars." Is that why it lost its kick in the end?
6 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
'Twisters' shows how tornado science has changed massively since the first movie nearly 30 years ago
When 'Twister' debuted nearly 30 years ago, it showcased some pretty new science. A lot has changed over the decades ahead of the sequel, 'Twisters.'
6 min read - EntertainmentSacramento Bee
Corrido viral mexicano elogia a Trump tras atentado. Esto es dice la canción
“Este corrido es más positivo que negativo. No creo que sea negativo en absoluto”.
3 min read - WorldMiami Herald
Vodou ritual with candles on migrant boat sets off explosion, kills 40 Haitians at sea
A Vodou ceremony aboard a boat filled with desperate Haitian migrants seeking a safe landing ended in tragedy after candles and matches used in the ritual set gasoline-filled drums on fire, setting off an explosion that killed at least 40 people.
5 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.
When BI's reporter visited Zurich, Switzerland, on a two-week backpacking trip, she booked an Airbnb in the village of Roggwil and found a hidden gem.
3 min read - NewsSacramento Bee
Lee la primera declaración de directivos de Bitwise desde cierre de startup de Fresno
Dicen en su carta que han querido disculparse públicamente ante sus exempleados, inversionistas, prestamistas y familiares respectivos.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Seeking nominations for Business Insider's third annual climate action list
Nominations are now open for Business Insider's third annual climate action list of global leaders who are working to curb the climate crisis.
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
3 of the biggest wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer — and 2 that are on their way out
From sushi to tomatoes, these are the wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer.
5 min read - USINSIDER
Friends of US journalist Evan Gershkovich describe his life before he was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is the first US journalist Russia has arrested and detained on espionage charges since the Cold War.
10 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sewage sent into Lake Tahoe after line break. Beach closed but no threat to public: ‘It just smells bad’
North Tahoe Public Utility District said the beach closure would last a day, but there was no threat to drinking water.
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Here are all the Democratic lawmakers who have publicly called for Biden to drop out
In the weeks since his disastrous debate performance, the number of Democrats in the House and Senate calling for Biden to drop out has only grown.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tesla halted some of its production lines due to the Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage
Tesla sent staff a notice on Friday morning that the company had been impacted by a "Windows Host Outage," according to the memo obtained by BI.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento sheriff arrests 56 in human trafficking, prostitution sting. Here’s where
The operation was conducted in June, the Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
1 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
Senate launches own probe of troubled healthcare giant that runs Miami hospitals
Steward Health Care, with 31 hospitals in the country, including five in South Florida, filed for bankruptcy protections in May with $9 billion in debt.
4 min read - PoliticsSalon
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
In an hour-long chat, Ocasio-Cortez argued Democrats should publicly dissent if they oppose Biden's candidacy
2 min read - EntertainmentSalon
“Hot Ones”: Donald Glover bids adieu to Childish Gambino moniker while feasting on spicy wings
The actor and rapper also gave a special shoutout to his "Community" co-star Joel McHale
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Global IT outage shows why you should be wary of turning on auto-updates
Some IT workers say there's a simple way to avoid events like the CrowdStrike outage: Turn off auto-updates. But the reality is more complicated.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Hunter Biden asks judge to toss conviction, citing Aileen Cannon's ruling on special counsels
President Biden's son is citing a ruling that a Trump-appointed judge made in the classified documents case
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
López Obrador enviará carta a Trump sobre migración y la frontera: “No le informan bien”
“Le voy a enviar una carta, lo anuncio, a mi amigo Donald Trump porque pienso que no le están informando bien sobre el tema migratorio”.
2 min read - USINSIDER
Trump shooter was a straight-A student with a clean disciplinary history except for chewing gum, school records show
Crooks' academic records show him to have been a high-achieving student and provide no clarity as to his motives.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Why Apple doesn't suffer outages like this
An IT meltdown halted airlines, hospitals, and public transport. Here's why Apple devices remained operational during the global outage.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Mike Johnson Makes Wild Threat Against Democrats Over Netanyahu Visit
The House speaker is openly threatening Democratic lawmakers ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.
2 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
Krispy Kreme offers sweet relief from IT outage with free doughnuts. What to know
“Our windows are working great and so is our Hot Light!” the doughnut chain said.
1 min read - WorldMiami Herald
60 migrants lost at sea en route from Bahamas to Florida, U.S., Bahamian officials say
Bahamas Defense Force says they may have left Abaco on July 4.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
6 more Democrats call on Biden to drop out Friday morning alone
The Democrats join 20 House members and two senators who have publicly called on Biden to end his reelection bid.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
‘Frustrated as hell’ Spirit Airlines worker screams at Burbank passengers
It’s a well-known secret among Angelenos that if you want an easier flying experience, the Hollywood Burbank Airport is your best bet. Apparently, no one told Spirit Airlines that. A video going viral shows a Spirit employee losing her cool as scores of passengers wait near a gate. “Everyone’s gonna shut up and we’re gonna […]
1 min read - BusinessINSIDER
This time-lapse map shows US air traffic slowing to a near-standstill after the massive IT outage
A map from Flightradar24.com shows US air traffic slowing down dramatically after an IT issue caused airlines to ground flights.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Banks scramble to repair the damage caused by Crowdstrike IT outage
British banks Santander and Metro Bank said they were impacted by Friday's outage, which affected their ATM services.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I'm a New Zealander. Here are 8 foods everyone should try when they visit.
From marmite on toast to custard squares, here are eight New Zealand foods every visitor needs to try, according to a Kiwi.
5 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump’s RNC Speech Proves Shooting Hasn’t Changed Him
Donald Trump’s speech was as divisive as ever, but some outlets didn’t get the memo in time to change their front page headlines.
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
6 beautiful 'House of the Dragon' filming locations that fans can visit
"House of the Dragon" season two returns to Westeros. Some of the filming locations are beautiful tourist attractions.
7 min read - CelebrityFox News
Jenny McCarthy confesses she stole an item from the Pope's apartment: 'It's a whole story'
Jenny McCarthy confessed to giving her mother a cross that she had stolen from the Pope while visiting his residence at the Vatican.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
MSNBC guest admits there is a massive ‘enthusiasm gap’ between Trump and Biden: ‘I’ve heard horror stories’
Atlantic writer Tim Alberta told MSNBC on Thursday that there is currently a massive enthusiasm gap between Republicans and Democrats heading into November.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Is the backlash against Biden ableist? Experts weigh in
The fallout from the Trump-Biden debate raises fresh questions about ageism and ableism
9 min read - USSacramento Bee
From capybaras to otters, State Fair features live animals in new ‘Wild Things’ exhibit
Intended to educate the public, the exhibit is sponsored by the Conservation Ambassadors, a rescue organization with sanctuaries in Placer County and Central California.
1 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
11 things you probably didn't know about 'Twisters' actor Glen Powell
Glen Powell stars in the summer blockbuster, "Twisters." Here's what to know about one of 2024's biggest Hollywood actors.
10 min read - USFox News
Washington officials will vote to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
After years of positive data and increased population, gray wolves in Washington could be reclassified from the endangered list and moved to the sensitive species list.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
Hulk Hogan reveals why he had to come out in support of Trump: I said 'enough is enough'
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan joined "Fox & Friends" Friday to discuss his speech at the RNC and how the Trump assassination attempt prompted him to break his silence.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Hialeah police shoot and kill man they say was armed and ‘extremely aggressive’
Officers were responding to a domestic dispute.
1 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
In a successful RNC, I saw glimpses of ’80s Reagan and much Republican Party strength | Opinion
Except for a bit of senseless tribalism, the GOP convention was a huge success | Opinion
3 min read - WorldFox News
Washington Post deletes 'unacceptable' post scolding American hostage parents for not being critical of Israel
The Washington Post took heat for a post criticizing the parents of an American hostage in Gaza for not being vocal opponents of Israel's war in Gaza.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Wall Street banters about the effects of a Trump-led Republican sweep
Markets are reacting again to Trump. Here is some of the chatter on the Street after a few wild weeks in the political sphere.
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