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China Fires Missiles Near Taiwan

China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills as PLA encircles island – CNN China fired several missiles into waters near eastern parts of Taiwan Thursday, hitting their targets with accuracy. Taiwan reported that Chinese long-range missiles had fallen close to its islands of Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin and that 11 total Dongfeng (DF) rockets had been fired into the waters north, south, and east of the islands. Taiwan’s defense ministry said that the missiles …

Horrific crash kills entire family

Father dead after fatal crash that claimed the lives of his 4 children, wife – WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland A Rolling Meadows man was left in critical condition after a head-on collision. It happened on Interstate 90 in McHenry County, Illinois. The accident occurred Sunday at about 2:10 am. His wife, Lauren Dobosz, his four children, ages 5-13, and an additional child, all died on the scene while leaving Thomas Dobosz fighting for his life. …

Biden signs new executive order

Biden signs new executive order on abortion rights: ‘Women’s health and lives are on the line’ – CNN President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to promote abortion access, following a decision by the Supreme Court that eliminated the constitutional right to access the procedure. Voters in Kansas rejected a measure that would have allowed a Republican-led Legislature to impose new restrictions on abortion. Biden celebrated the vote in the White …

VIDEO: Puppy rescued from wildfire devastation

Puppy rescued from Northern California wildfire rubble – KCRA Sacramento Jonathan Rivas heard yelping in the Klamath River community and saw a tiny puppy running toward him. He was able to carry the puppy to his car and posted a video on social media, which helped him reunite the puppy with his family. Wildfires are known to displace many animals from their owners, adding to an already stressful situation. Currently, the Siskiyou County website has …

US: Polio found in Wastewater Samples

Polio found in New York wastewater as state urges vaccinations – Reuters A confirmed case of polio was reported in a suburb of New York City last month on July 21. The CDC said the case was the first among U.S. adults in almost a decade. However, a month before the confirmed case was reported, the Polio virus was detected in sewage samples collected in June in Rockland County, NY. The same area as the …

US Kills Major Top Al Qaeda Leader

US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan – CNN The U.S. government conducted a “precision counterterrorism operation” to kill Ayman Al Zawahiri, who served as Deputy to Usama Bin Ladin during the 9/11 attacks and was appointed as his successor in 2011 after Bin Ladin’s death. President Biden said that “justice has been delivered” and warned against those seeking harm to the United States. President Biden said that he had …

What to know before the Tuesday primaries

What to watch in primaries in Arizona, Michigan, elsewhere – The Associated Press On Tuesday, five states will hold their closely watched primaries, including Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington. Several races are viewed as a final test of former President Trump’s grip over the Republican Party. A Republican primary for Arizona’s governor is being fought between Trump-backed Cari Lake and Pence-backed Carrin Taylor Robson. It has essentially turned into a proxy war between the …

Worst Wildfire Of The Year Consumes California

California battles worst wildfire this year as flames scorch more than 51,000 acres – Fox News California is experiencing the largest wildfire of the year, with the prospect of further wildfire growth. The McKinney Fire started on Friday and is burning out of control. As of Sunday evening, it is at 0% containment. The fire is in the Klamath National Forest in northern California, along the Oregon border. Fire growth is expected to spread in all …

Historic prescription drug pricing relief closer to reality

‘Once-in-a-generation’ prescription drug pricing reform could be coming. Here’s what we know – CNBC The Better Care Reconciliation bill is on life support. Still, a few pieces are getting a new lease of life in the newly announced 2022 inflation reduction law – including some provisions related to healthcare. If the proposed inflation bill passes, Medicare could negotiate prices for 10 “high-cost” drugs prescribed to Medicare beneficiaries, most of them elderly. It would also cap …

President Biden diagnosed with ‘rebound COVID’

President Biden tests positive for COVID again, will return to isolation – CBS News President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again but has experienced “no relapse of symptoms” and will not resume treatment, the White House said. Biden has canceled plans to go to his home in Delaware Sunday and Michigan on Tuesday. Biden tested positive for COVID again and was quarantined to keep others safe. He was still working and would get …