Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
A donkey jumps into a van while on the loose, kicking and biting, injuring 3 people in Germany
The reason for the donkey's aggressive behavior remains unclear.
US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea’s missile barrage
It was a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, but Kim Yo Jong wasn't impressed.
Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many Iranian families can barely afford the basics. Nearly six months into the war, food, medicine and everything except heavily subsidized gasoline have become…
Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment
The sanctions are the main obstacle to Cuba opening its economy and attracting foreign investors.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Orange County DA drops murder case in Hart Park shooting in Orange
The fatal shooting occurred about 6:40 p.m. Aug. 4 at Hart Park, according to the Orange Police Department.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
Nearly 200 activists in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump's promotion of coal to power artificial intelligence data centers.
Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest
Less than 10% of cases are currently coming from known contacts.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
Formal naming practices for storms and other events of national and international importance are a relatively new phenomenon.
Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents
To drum up interest in their work, marmot researchers are launching an online contest for the public to vote for their favorite critter — Fat Marmot Week.