The City of Rocks National Reserve, also known as the Silent City of Rocks, is a United States National Reserve and state park
Solar eclipse glasses are the hottest accessory in London today: Some Londoners missed the memo that a rare solar eclipse was going to be visible in the UK on ...
businessinsider.com/solar-eclipse-glasses-without-colander-lining-up-london-where-buy-2026-8
Key FactsLondoners Queued for Solar Eclipse Glasses
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- A partial solar eclipse was expected at around 7:12 p.m., with more than 90% of the Sun due to be obscured by the Moon, and it was described as the UK’s best since 1999.
- The AM2PM Convenience Store in Aldgate pulled down its shutters at 3:30 p.m. after selling out of eclipse glasses.
- A sidewalk resale market emerged as Emmanuel sold two of five pairs bought for $21 on August 6 for $54 each.
- Google searches for colanders rose 350% over 24 hours, according to the report, while a John Lewis spokesperson cited sales nearly 40% above the previous year.
There are no more glasses!— Ali K., owner of Four Seasons Barbers, shouting to the queue in Aldgate, London, that the solar eclipse glasses were sold out.
Dramatic video shows the rescue of a baby from the rubble of an apartment building in the city of Cali after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western ... Show more
Trump Gets Hung Up On All The 'Young Beautiful Girls' At The White House
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New Yorkers are used to seeing a lot of strange things around the city, and this giant hairball tumbling through the streets was no exception.
Free meals at all Seattle Public Schools will begin this fall: All Seattle Public Schools students will receive free school lunch starting this fall after a ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/free-meals-at-all-seattle-public-schools-will-begin-this-fall/
Golden fire chief fired days after city manager as city investigates ‘racist incident’
gazette.com/2026/08/14/golden-fire-chief-fired-days-after-city-manager-as-city-investigates-racist-incident/
Now, you can always pay for on-street parking with coins in Seattle: To make parking more accessible, Seattle drivers will always be able to pay for parking with ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-ensures-coins-can-always-be-used-to-pay-for-on-street-parking/
‘I need answers’: Saint John woman seeks help for encampment on her property: A Saint John, N.B., woman is looking for answers to who is responsible for cleaning ...
ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/i-need-answers-saint-john-woman-seeks-help-for-encampment-on-her-property/
Officers from the marine services unit of the Tacoma Police Department discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in “unsafe conditions” on an abandoned ... Show more
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Mayflower joins Cabot, Pea Ridge in stopping use of Flock license plate readers: Mayflower has become the second Central Arkansas city in the last week to ditch ...
arkansasonline.com/news/2026/aug/10/mayflower-joins-cabot-pea-ridge-in-stopping-use/
We Sold Everything And Moved To Europe. Here's What I Wish Americans Knew About Life Here.
huffpost.com/entry/americans-living-abroad-netherlands-safety-healthcare_n_69d7d49be4b0ccb589eb8100
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
apnews.com/article/japan-hiroshima-atomic-bomb-1d0af8bb88ad9ccd8958f751937ec6b0
Masked federal agents pepper-sprayed a 72-year-old woman in New York. The city is seeing a surge in immigration enforcement and is bracing for more to come.
New York City homeowners file lawsuit challenging rollout of Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
ctvnews.ca/world/article/new-york-city-homeowners-file-lawsuit-challenging-rollout-of-mamdanis-pied-a-terre-tax/
Washington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated ...
npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5918018/washington-spokane-wildfires-evacuations
Key FactsThree wildfires threaten Spokane
Aug 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- The largest blaze, the Old Trails Fire northwest of Spokane, covers more than 3,600 acres, according to the state's Department of Natural Resources, while the Autumn Lane and Fairview fires also threaten the city.
- The Spokane County Sheriff's Office arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci at his home without incident on Monday night, and authorities are charging him with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire.
- Mayor Lisa Brown said nearly half of the city's neighborhoods had been evacuated or were at risk as the fire spread across about 12 square miles and remained uncontained.
- Hundreds of people, including many elderly residents, were staying at the Red Cross shelter in the Spokane Convention Center, while no immediate deaths or injuries had been reported.
"That historic weather event has caused probably one of the biggest damages that we have seen in the Spokane area in the history of our state," she said.— Sen. Maria Cantwell, speaking at a news conference about the fires.
What caused the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan?: The quake, which has caused damage to several roads and buildings, occurred along a strike-slip fault
scientificamerican.com/article/what-caused-the-magnitude-6-8-earthquake-in-japan/
Key FactsPowerful Quake Rocks Kumamoto Shopping Mall
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Kumamoto, causing partial collapse of a shopping mall and a highway bridge.
- More than 50 individuals were injured, including passengers on a high-speed train during the quake.
- Firefighters faced difficulties entering the mall's ground floor due to structural instability, delaying rescue efforts.
- Power outages affected over 46,000 households, while the nearby Sendai nuclear plant remained undamaged.
As Search For Thousands Of Missing Pushes On, Colombia Earthquake Tests New President
huffpost.com/entry/colombia-earthquake-search-recovery-president_n_6a7b75cce4b07b8d622551f5
Key FactsColombia earthquake leaves 181 confirmed dead as rescues continue
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The earthquake occurred at 07:34 on Monday (12:34 GMT) and was felt across a large area of western Colombia.
- The official toll stands at 181 confirmed deaths, while a figure compiled from local officials may exceed 240; President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency.
- President de la Espriella reported from Pereira on Tuesday that almost 2,600 people had been injured and nearly 200 were missing, while more than 1,100 homes had been destroyed and over 8,000 damaged.
- Rescue operations continued on Tuesday as Colombia’s geological service reported more than 70 aftershocks since Monday.
Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029
pbs.org/newshour/nation/washington-grapples-with-a-1-4-billion-national-guard-deployment-extension-until-2029
OpinionIs Hill-Lewis addressing CT’s inner- city housing squeeze?: Cape Town’s draft Short‑Term Letting By‑Law reclassifies many Airbnb-style rentals as commercial ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-06-foreign-visitors-vs-locals-is-hill-lewis-finally-addressing-cape-towns-inner-city-housing-squeeze/
City warns of fake ticket scams after offering free ferry rides to Toronto Islands
torontosun.com/news/local-news/warning-fake-toronto-island-ferry-tickets
A capella quintet Pentatonix will make an appearance at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena on Dec. 3 for their holiday "Christmas In The City" tour.
Key FactsHundreds of Minors Remain in Ceuta After Mass Crossing
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabnews.com
- Spanish authorities confirmed 72 deaths, mostly in the water, while Morocco reported 11 other deaths that Spain’s Interior Ministry said were not included in that figure.
- Under Spanish law, unaccompanied migrant minors are supposed to receive protection and care from authorities, but the city’s migrant center, with capacity for 600, was full.
- A 17-year-old from Tangier told the Associated Press that her 8-year-old brother died in the water, her mother disappeared and she spent four days alone.
- Those remaining included Sudanese, Palestinians from Gaza, Afghans and people from several African countries, while AP reported scarce food and many migrants sleeping on beaches or nearby hills.
National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows
pbs.org/newshour/politics/national-guard-deployment-to-washington-through-2029-will-cost-roughly-1-4-billion-estimate-shows
How do you get coyotes to leave West Hollywood condo construction site?: At the behest of city officials, the owner of the half-built housing development is ...
dailynews.com/2026/07/29/how-do-you-get-coyotes-to-leave-west-hollywood-condo-construction-site/
Exclusive | Mamdani admin extends $1.86B 'emergency contract' for NYC hotels to serve as homeless shelters
nypost.com/2026/08/02/us-news/mamdani-admin-extends-1-86b-emergency-contract-for-nyc-hotels-to-serve-as-homeless-shelters/
Plan to convert office park to housing in Waltham faces veto.: Plan to put housing in a Waltham office parks in Waltham meets a mayoral veto. Now what?
bostonglobe.com/2026/08/01/business/waltham-housing-office-parks/
Mayor's office supports data center tax breaks after internal rift: Indianapolis city leaders will support tax breaks for three controversial data centers ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/31/indianapolis-mayors-office-supports-tax-breaks-for-data-centers/91122458007/
After reversing course, City Council OKs free meals for Seattle students: The City Council has approved nearly $5 million for universal free meals at Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/seattle-city-council-oks-nearly-5m-for-free-school-meals/
In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown: The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration ...
npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5896284/national-guard-memphis-immigration-task-force
Toronto city council unanimous in approving Tempo’s $1 lease: The mayor and every councillor present approved the deal, which hands over a parking lot near the ...
torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-tempo-one-dollar-lease-approved
Did 'Summer House' Villain Amanda Batula Just Redeem Herself?: The "In the City" reunion finale may have just performed a miracle for the reputation of ...
obsessed.substack.com/p/did-summer-house-villain-amanda-batula-just-redeem-herself
Paid articlePaywall Texas governor says third person was killed in catastrophic floods: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods ...
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Seattle police chief resigns in wake of deadly food festival shooting: Mayor: Two people died and four others were injured in a shooting last weekend.
abcnews.com/US/seattle-police-chief-resigns-wake-deadly-food-festival/story
Key FactsTeen Arrested After Deadly Seattle Festival Shooting
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A 15-year-old suspect was taken into juvenile custody following a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle at a food festival.
- The incident resulted in three fatalities and injured four others, one of whom is a 2-year-old child in stable condition.
- Authorities continue to search for a second suspect believed to have exchanged gunfire with the arrested teen.
- The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. on the final day of the three-day Bite of Seattle festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands annually.
Once I heard a 'pop, pop, pop,' that's when I knew it was a shooter.— Estan Wakonabo, describing the moment he heard the gunshots at the Bite of Seattle festival
Coronado poised to hop on the community choice energy bandwagon: The upscale coastal town moves forward to join San Diego Community Power.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/23/coronado-poised-to-hop-on-the-community-choice-energy-bandwagon/
Purple Heart Day Ceremony planned at Veterans Park: ALPENA – Local veterans and community members will gather at 11 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Veterans Park in Alpena to ...
thealpenanews.com/news/2026/07/purple-heart-day-ceremony-planned-at-veterans-park/
Footage from a security camera captured the shooting Monday during an immigration enforcement operation in the city of Biddeford ... Show more
The City of Santa Cruz drew the line on facial recognition and Flock cameras. AI is testing us again.
lookout.co/the-city-of-santa-cruz-drew-the-line-on-facial-recognition-and-flock-cameras-ai-is-testing-us-again/story
Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain, sending emergency crews scrambling to rescue people from the rising waters before ... Show more
Louisa Gag case: In cyclist crash, driver maneuvered around vehicle: The driver appears to have been heading east on Tremont Street shortly after 8 a.m. ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/metro/cyclist-crash-truck-louisa-gag/
1 Dead And 2 Missing From Pontoon Boat Near Alcatraz Island Off San Francisco: Authorities in San Francisco say one person has died, two people are missing and ...
huffpost.com/entry/pontoon-boat-san-francisco_n_6a56df73e4b0d0cec7cdef23
Renderings of ONE Transit commuter system connecting Oklahoma City metro area: Plans to install a commuter train line connecting Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman ...
eu.oklahoman.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2026/07/15/see-renderings-of-commuter-transit-line-connecting-edmond-okc-and-norman/90933770007/
SANDAG overrules San Diego, requiring high-rise housing near 17 disputed bus stops
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/03/sandag-overrules-san-diego-requiring-high-rise-housing-near-17-disputed-bus-stops/
Commission questions Oceanside’s proposed new policy for park names: Cesar Chavez revelations prompt city to reconsider the way it chooses names for public ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/19/commission-questions-oceansides-proposed-new-policy-for-park-names/
Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5892498/national-guard-deployment-dc-2029
Will this North Texas city recall its mayor, council over data center proposal?: “We needed to take our town back”: Granbury residents file to recall mayor ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/article316510686.html
Carlsbad breaks ground for 94-acre Veterans Memorial Park: City's largest park will include its first bicycle pump track, also trails, exercise stations ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/09/carlsbad-breaks-ground-for-94-acre-veterans-memorial-park/
Jennifer Hudson said if we’re opening the Obama Presidential Center, we’re doing it with vocals.
The Chicago native helped kick off the celebration in the ... Show more
Key FactsChicago Hosts Grand Opening of Obama Center
Jun 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Barack Obama inaugurated the Presidential Center alongside several past US presidents in Chicago’s South Side.
- The nearly 70-meter concrete structure features a facade quoting Obama’s 2015 speech commemorating civil rights marches.
- Thousands gathered to enjoy performances by artists like Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson under clear skies.
- Besides museum and concert halls, the center includes a public library branch with books chosen by the Obamas.
Oh, what a glorious task we are given, to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.— Barack Obama at the ceremony opening the Obama Presidential Center, 2015, on the 50th anniversary of civil rights marches in Alabama
‘Hazardous’ Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning for Chicago. Here’s what you should know.
chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/16/wildfire-smoke-prompts-air-quality-alert-for-most-of-chicago-area-to
Lemon Grove advances scaled-back tenant protections ordinance: City leaders recommended minor tweaks to tenant protections after months-long deliberation.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/09/lemon-grove-advances-scaled-back-tenant-protections-ordinance/
10 Years, $100 Million, and 11,000 Pipes: The Brutal Reality of Fixing a City’s Drinking Water Was Just Revealed
inc.com/georgia-fearn/brutal-reality-of-fixing-a-citys-drinking-water-just-revealed/91372048
Swimming in the Seine is settling into a new Paris summer ritual as the city opened three supervised bathing sites on Saturday for the second year in a row.
Meet Chloe in New Orleans!
When it comes to NoLa, Ms. Bailey knows a thing or two about what the city has to offer. We can wait to see you outside!
Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people: Authorities in southern China say that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak ...
apnews.com/article/typhoon-maysak-bavi-china-taiwan-flooding-e0d8291a25627d8b62595739b51a569e
Portland backs PGE plan to cut hundreds of mature Forest Park trees in what critics call a backroom deal
oregonlive.com/environment/2026/07/portland-backs-pges-contested-forest-park-clearcut-in-what-critics-call-a-backroom-deal.html
To Protect Its Drinking Water, This City Has to Appeal to the Oil Regulators That Put It at Risk
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This morning, the symbolic change at the highest level of the Barbados Police Service took place at headquarters, Roebuck Street, The City ... Show more
Despite complaints of mistreatment by U.S. officials, the Iranian Football Federation shared a photo of a handwritten thank-you note that the team left in Los ... Show more
FIFA World Cup: Iranian Team Leave Thank You Note For Los Angeles After Holding Belgium To A Draw
FIFA World Cup: Iranian Team Leave Thank You Note For Los Angeles After Holding Belgium To A Draw
Seattle mayor wants to ban rental ‘junk fees’: The City Council could agree to end fees for things like pet rent, mail, in-unit appliances ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-mayor-wants-to-ban-rental-junk-fees/
City of Santa Cruz wins lawsuit over sugary drink tax, but an appeal is likely: The City of Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that it has won a lawsuit brought by ...
lookout.co/city-of-santa-cruz-wins-lawsuit-over-sugary-drink-tax-but-an-appeal-is-likely/story
After their World Cup draw against Belgium in Los Angeles, Iran's national soccer team left a note in its locker room thanking the city of LA for its ... Show more
Democratic Socialist Poised To Become D.C. Mayor In Trump's Backyard: A democratic socialist, Lewis George has vowed to fight Trump's overreach: "We are not ...
huffpost.com/entry/janeese-lewis-george-wins-democratic-primary-dc-mayor-race-trump_n_6a3193c4e4b076790910d400
Even some six-figure salaries are no longer enough in San Francisco. Young tech workers who moved there chasing the Silicon Valley dream say that an affordable ... Show more
In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
Situated along the Texas coast, residents of Corpus Christi are staring down a water crisis, as a five-year drought and commercial demand has depleted the ... Show more
In preparation for record-setting temperatures expected this week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's suspected ... Show more
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/chicago-shooting-juneteenth
National City weighs business tax overhaul amid mounting budget pressures: Council to hear proposal June 30. It faces significant opposition from business ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/28/national-city-weighs-business-tax-overhaul-amid-mounting-budget-pressures/
Spencer Pratt Says He Has Audio That Will Make Bass, Raman Resign: ‘It’s War’: Spencer Pratt has said his political fight is not over, warning rivals to expect ...
newsweek.com/spencer-pratt-audio-make-bass-raman-resign-its-war-12069060
Texas Family Donated Land for a Park—Now a Data Center Is Being Built on It: A legal dispute unfolds in Texas as residents challenge a data center planned for ...
newsweek.com/donated-land-texas-park-1999-data-center-built-12095688
7 dead, dozens hurts in weekend Chicago shootings: Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday ...
apnews.com/article/chicago-shooting-trump-pritzker-25134a3c18efe7861b908a5393dca263
Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday.
The nation's 44th commander in chief was joined ... Show more
Encinitas budget for next fiscal year includes four new positions, including urban forester
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/22/encinitas-budget-for-next-fiscal-year-includes-four-new-positions-including-urban-forester/
The City of Martinsville in Morgan County will see a Juneteenth celebration this year, but not everyone is optimistic about it.
Read more: 'Is this for real?' Martinsville Juneteenth celebration raises eyebrows
Police officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting. Suspect is also dead: Two people are dead, including a Montreal police officer, following a shootout with a ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/06/22/world/montreal-shooting
Two helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6: Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/two-helicopters-collide-over-rio-de-janeiro-killing-6
Meet Nithya Raman, the Progressive Democrat Who Secured the Second Spot in LA Mayor Race
time.com/article/2026/06/09/nithya-raman-progressive-democrat-la-mayor-race-karen-bass-alternative/
