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A crane collapsed in New York City on July 26th, killing one person and injuring several others. The collapse occurred at a construction site in Midtown Manhattan, near the intersection of 57th Street and 6th Avenue. The victim who was killed has been identified as 37-year-old Juan Lizama, a construction worker from Queens. Lizama was…

Thousands of Tourists Flee Rhodes Wildfires in Greece’s Largest-Ever Evacuation Rhodes, Greece – Thousands of tourists have fled wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes, in the country’s largest-ever evacuation. The fires, which have been raging for several days, have destroyed homes and businesses, and forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 people. The fires…

Historic Ukrainian Cathedral Badly Damaged in Russian Strikes Kharkiv, Ukraine – A historic Ukrainian cathedral was badly damaged in Russian strikes on Wednesday. The Assumption Cathedral in Kharkiv, which was built in the 17th century, was hit by a missile that caused a fire. The cathedral is one of the most important religious buildings in…

Protesters Storm Swedish Embassy in Iraq Over Quran Burning Plan Baghdad, Iraq – Protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday after a Swedish politician announced plans to burn a copy of the Quran. The protesters, who were reportedly supporters of the Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, threw stones at the embassy and set…

Israeli Parliament Approves Key Part of Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Jerusalem, Israel – The Israeli parliament on Wednesday approved a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reform bill, as the opposition walked out of the chamber in protest. The bill would give the government more control over the appointment of judges and has…

North Korea Fires Two Missiles After US Submarine Arrives in South Seoul, South Korea – North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea on Wednesday, hours after the USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed through waters near the Korean peninsula. The launches come as tensions between North Korea and the United States remain…

Nash County Tornado Relief Efforts Continue Nash County, North Carolina, was one of the areas that was hardest hit by the recent tornado. The tornado touched down on July 21st, 2023, and caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. In the aftermath of the tornado, there has been a surge in searches for Nash…

Powerball Jackpot Hits $500 Million, Surging Searches for Lottery The Powerball jackpot has reached an all-time high of $500 million, making it one of the largest jackpots in history. The surge in the jackpot has led to a surge in searches for Powerball, with Google reporting that searches for the lottery have increased by over…

Country music superstar Jason Aldean has released a new single, “Trouble with a Heartbreak.” The song is the second single from his upcoming 10th studio album, Macon, Georgia. “Trouble with a Heartbreak” is a mid-tempo ballad about the pain of a breakup. The song’s lyrics are raw and emotional, and Aldean’s vocals are powerful and…