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Clashes bring U.S., China closer to conflict

Could World War III start in the Philippines?

The Independent

 Philippine forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea, where Chinese personnel armed with machetes and spears injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged two of their boats in a chaotic faceoff last month, the Philippine military chief said Thursday.Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. asked China to pay 60 million pesos ($1 million) in damages for the two navy boats and return seven rifles which he said were seized by Chinese coast guard personnel during the June17...

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea

Reuters

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China's largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbour.

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

DARWIN, Australia (Reuters) - An Italian carrier strike group on its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will sail through the South China Sea to the Philippines after participating in war games with U.S. allies in Australia, a senior Italian navy official said on Thursday.

Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hawaii State

WashingtonExaminer

If the United States were attacked by an adversary, NATO members would be obligated under Article Five of the treaty to view it as an attack on themselves — that is unless the attack occurs in Hawaii, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Article Six of the NATO treaty specifically lays out the geographic limitations of Article […]

Why Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam aren’t covered in NATO’s defense pact

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Hill

Although 80 world democracies rejected that approach, the largest democracies of Latin America looked atomized, small, and faint-hearted in the face of a great and extraordinary threat to humanity and world peace.

Opinion: Brazil, Mexico and Colombia say no to peace and yes to Putin

THE Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Bureau will seek the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s laboratory assistance in examining an “incomplete set of bones” found in a Marpi cave by hikers on July 7, 2024. Assistant Chief of Police Simon Manacop, the acting DPS public information...

DPS will ask FBI to examine skeletal remains found in Marpi cave

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Two U.S. citizens on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over their role in an attempted coup in May, told a court on Friday that they were threatened by the coup leader to either join or be killed.

U.S. citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join

Business Insider

Local media reported that while Japanese authorities believe the ship made a mistake, its captain is still being questioned for the 20-minute incident.

Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan

Thousands of Chinese migrants trekked last year to the US border after arriving in Ecuador, which is cutting their visa-free access.

The thousands of Chinese migrants headed to the US-Mexico border just lost their key entry point to America

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

PAPA San and Chang finished first in their respective categories in the Saipan Fishermen’s Association 40th Annual Saipan International Fishing Derby. They received their trophies during the awards banquet at the Pacific Islands Club on Monday night. Throughout the two-day tournament, Papa San Captain Jack Torres and his crew...

Papa San, Chang top wahoo, yellow fin categories

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Insider

Travel blogger Grace Cheng has visited Japan 11 times and says people often spend too much time in Tokyo and overfill their itineraries.

3 big mistakes people traveling to Japan make, according to someone who's visited 11 times

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country, a Philippine Army spokesman said Thursday. The US Army said in April it had deployed the Mid-Range Capability missile system which can fire the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in the northern Philippines.

Philippines says US mid-range missile system to be pulled out

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Former Philippine president arrives for 2-day Saipan visit

FORMER Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expressed appreciation for the warm welcome she received from the Filipino community on Saipan. She and her husband, Jose Miguel “Mike”...

Former Philippine president arrives for 2-day Saipan visit

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