- A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people hours ahead of first game in Women’s World Cup
- At least 21 injured in third night of Russian air attacks against southern Ukraine
- Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as scorching heat and floods sock other parts of US
- North Korea not responding to US attempts to discuss American soldier who ran across border

Hundreds, possibly thousands of homeless people are left to cope with the heat by themselves as Italy experiences a brutally hot week, authorities said. (July 18)
Hundreds, possibly thousands of homeless people are left to cope with the heat by themselves as Italy experiences a brutally hot week, authorities said. (July 18)

Michigan’s attorney general filed felony charges Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, accusing them of submitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state. (Jul 18)
Michigan’s attorney general filed felony charges Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, accusing them of submitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state. (Jul 18)

Natalie Beach is “not bothered” by the constant correlation of her name with her former best friend Caroline Calloway. Beach rose to fame in 2019 after writing about their toxic friendship and unveiling her role as the influencer’s ghostwriter. Her new book “Adult Drama: And Other Essays” includes two essays about their friendship but also focuses on issues like gentrification, abortion rights and body image. Beach spoke with The Associated Press in an extended interview about her memoir-in-essays and the internet’s obsession with Calloway and Beach’s friendship fallout.
Natalie Beach is “not bothered” by the constant correlation of her name with her former best friend Caroline Calloway. Beach rose to fame in 2019 after writing about their toxic friendship and unveiling her role as the influencer’s ghostwriter. Her new book “Adult Drama: And Other Essays” includes two essays about their friendship but also focuses on issues like gentrification, abortion rights and body image. Beach spoke with The Associated Press in an extended interview about her memoir-in-essays and the internet’s obsession with Calloway and Beach’s friendship fallout.

North Korea has been silent about the highly unusual entry of American soldier Travis King across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border. (July 19)(AP video/Yong-ho Kim)
North Korea has been silent about the highly unusual entry of American soldier Travis King across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border. (July 19)(AP video/Yong-ho Kim)

Thousands of fires in Canada have scorched more than 22 million acres across the country so far. As of last Friday, more than 900 fires were burning — most of them out of control. (Jul 19) (AP video: Noah Berger)
Thousands of fires in Canada have scorched more than 22 million acres across the country so far. As of last Friday, more than 900 fires were burning — most of them out of control. (Jul 19) (AP video: Noah Berger)

“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson and “Succession” stars Alan Ruck and Justine Lupe joined picket lines outside Hollywood studios in the first week of the SAG-AFTRA strike. (July 17)
“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson and “Succession” stars Alan Ruck and Justine Lupe joined picket lines outside Hollywood studios in the first week of the SAG-AFTRA strike. (July 17)

A Mexican tuna boat rescued an Australian sailor and his dog after they were adrift at sea for three months.
A Mexican tuna boat rescued an Australian sailor and his dog after they were adrift at sea for three months.

Four European brown bears have been caught on camera enjoying themselves at Whipsnade Zoo.
Four European brown bears have been caught on camera enjoying themselves at Whipsnade Zoo.

Missiles and drones launched by Russia in an intense series of nation-wide nightime air attacks have damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine. (July 19)
Missiles and drones launched by Russia in an intense series of nation-wide nightime air attacks have damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine. (July 19)

The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for Monday night’s drawing. (July 18)
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for Monday night’s drawing. (July 18)
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