A judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of killing four University of Idaho students at an off-campus house in 2022, to four consecutive life sentences on Wednesday, July 23. Kohberger pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin earlier in July. District Court Judge […]
With just weeks to go before the iconic Burning Man desert gathering kicks off on Aug. 24, tickets are still available. CBS News and Bloomberg report that, for the first time in over a decade, the event hasn’t sold out well before opening day. Attendees, known as “Burners,” say expensive ticket prices and the overall […]
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife are suing right-wing American podcaster Candace Owens for claiming Brigitte Macron was born male. The French couple says Owens, a political commentator known for sharing controversial opinions, is trying to draw attention to herself through sensational, false claims. “Ms Owens’ campaign of defamation was plainly designed to harass […]
As the proliferation of cheap, unmanned aerial systems continues to redefine combat, militaries around the world are scrambling to counter the threat. At this year’s International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Turkey, Turkish defense firms unveiled their answer. It’s the ALKA-KAPLAN, a tracked, armored anti-drone vehicle combining a directed energy weapon system with a hybrid-powered […]
The NFL season is upon us! Okay, it’s just practice, but optimism abounds as training camps open across the league Wednesday, July 23. Here are some of the big storylines as players and coaches prepare for kickoff, just 43 days away. What’s happening in the NFC East? In the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles lost […]
The high-profile FireAid benefit concert raised $100 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The six-hour event featured a star-studded lineup including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder. But questions are now surfacing over where the money actually went — and whether it fulfilled its intended purpose. […]
The Trump administration is drafting a measure that would revoke the federal government’s power to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions and combat climate change. The plan was first reported Tuesday, July 22, by The New York Times, citing two people familiar with the proposal. The plan would create an Environmental Protection Agency rule that repeals a 2009 […]
Texas Department of Agriculture officials are set to deploy bait that is meant to duplicate the smell of open wounds as part of an effort to fight the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm fly. The fly is not only a pest, but a major threat to the beef industry, wildlife and even pets. Texas Agriculture […]
In a move aimed at boosting safety and comfort, Uber is giving some riders more choice over who’s behind the wheel. The company announced a pilot program on Wednesday, July 23, that lets women riders to request women drivers through the app. “At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, […]
The U.S. passport now ranks as the 10th most powerful passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. That continues a decade-long drop from the number one position the U.S. held in 2014. Passport power The Henley Passport Index is updated monthly and includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. The […]
