The US Sun

THE US has vowed to strike back after five soldiers were injured in a rocket attack on a base in Iraq. The rocket strike on al-Asad airbase comes as red-hot tensions in the Middle East continue to ramp up with Iran expected to unleash revenge on Israel. The US fears an Iranian attack is imminent […]

US vows to strike back after at least 5 soldiers injured in rocket attack on base in Iraq as Middle East tensions rage

The Guardian

A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields

‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic

Latin Times

Armed militias seemed to open fire against protesters in Venezuela on Monday as shows of discontent expand throughout the country after the government claimed victory in highly contested presidential elections. Journalists and political figures published a video showing a group of people firing several shots in the direction of protesters...

Armed civilians appear to shoot at Venezuelans protesting against the government

The Atlantic

Some say a big war will help the country’s enemies. But is anyone listening?

Iranian Insiders Warn That Attacking Israel Is a Trap

The video is as triumphant as it is gruesome. Rebel fighters, rifles slung over their shoulders, step among more than a dozen bodies strewn across the sand and rocks. Off camera, the pop of gunshots can be heard. 

Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa

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San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO — A rarely seen deep-sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and kayakers...

Rare deep-sea oarfish found in California, scientists want to know why

Lafayette County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Fox News

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, according to security sources speaking to Reuters. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops attacked with rockets amid escalating tensions in Middle East: report

The Taliban commemorated the third anniversary of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan by parading through a former U.S. air base with American weapons and vehicles.

Taliban parades American weapons 3 years after chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Dozens of Russia's Wagner mercenaries were killed in a brutal ambush over the weekend by Tuareg rebels in northern Mali following days of fighting near Algeria's border.

Dozens of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries massacred in Mali ambush

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

War History Online

Still held captive, the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) sits moored in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was captured by the country's military in January 1968.

One American Warship Has Been Held Hostage By North Korea Since the Vietnam War

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi was a veteran Iraqi soldier who volunteered to fight ISIS. His impressive record made him the "Sheikh of Snipers."

The Iraqi Sniper With an Unbelievable Kill Count In the Fight Against ISIS

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Explore Beaufort SC

The Lowcountry is home to lots of history and culture, and some of it is disappearing today. Praise houses were first established in the Lowcountry sea islands on St. Helena Island’s many plantations as places to meet and worship. Since there were few formal church buildings on St. Helena Island, most of the island’s slave inhabitants could only walk or ride to the main church on Sunday mornings, if at all.

The vanishing Gullah Praise Houses of the Sea Islands

Americans are showing more interest in owning unusually small cows, goats, donkeys and other small farm animals. These animals are cute. They require less food and space. And they might even help cut the grass. People who farm for fun are known as hobby farmers. They are looking for easy-to-raise...

Small Farm Animals Are Growing in Popularity

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

On August 16, the Israeli military gave Gaza residents living in parts of the humanitarian zone in Khan Younis an order to evacuate in just a few hours. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the order affected over 170,000 Palestinians sheltering at humanitarian sites. According to OCHA, since October last year, more than 80 percent of the Gaza Strip has been subjected to evacuation orders, severely impacting the local population’s access to essential services.

‘We are like slaves’: Israeli military gives Gaza residents a few hours to evacuate

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Booneville, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

The Hill

President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with national security officials in the White House Situation Room on Monday, as Iran reiterates its intention to punish Israel for the apparent assassination of top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The meeting will focus on developments in the Middle...

Biden, Harris head to Situation Room as Iran threatens attack on Israel

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85 killed in village attack by Sudan's paramilitary fighters, residents say

Cairo — Fighters from Sudan's paramilitary group rampaged through a central village, looting and burning and killing at least 85 people, including women and children, authorities...

85 killed in village attack by Sudan's paramilitary fighters, residents say

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