US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The U.S. said it completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.
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Local organizations and the Feed the Need initiative are bridging the gap in Central Texas
Food insecurity continues to impact thousands of people across Central Texas, where the region's food insecurity rate stands at 19% higher than the national average, according to the Central Texas Food Bank.Watch Full Story Here: Food insecurity in Central Texas: How local organizations and the...
Spain and UNICEF stole the show: Winners, losers of World Cup final
La Roja won the tournament by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. This is their first title since 2010.
Judge temporarily blocks Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun granted a 14-day temporary restraining order, which stops the companies from immediately closing the $110 billion deal.The lawsuit, brought by California...
Rolling Stones match Beatles with 15th UK No. 1 album
Their latest album "Foreign Tongues" secured the top spot on the UK Official Albums Chart, making it the Rolling Stones’ 15th No. 1 and tying The Beatles' record. The album, featuring notable guest artists and a posthumous appearance by Charlie…
Man drowns attempting to cross Milam Co. pond on horseback
CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - An investigation is underway after a drowning incident near Rockdale over the weekend. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the 600 block of CR-303, outside Rockdale, about 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens, the Rockdale Volunteer ...
FBI says person in custody after 'incendiary device' set off outside New York federal building
A person whom authorities say deployed an incendiary device outside a New York federal building Monday morning was taken into custody, the FBI said.The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the eruption of smoke and flames outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said in a stateme...
Many student loan borrowers have entered default post-pandemic protections
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, around 9.5 million ...
Rep. Sessions will help Wacoans 'Beat the Heat'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions will be participating in a free fan distribution event at The Salvation Army of Waco. Citizens can "Beat the Heat" on Friday, July 31 at 4721 West Waco Drive. The distribution of fans is set to begin at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Limit one fan pe...
Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out,’ appearing to confirm security issues
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, appearing to acknowledge the plane is not as thoroughly outfitted as older aircraft.Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on S...
Trial begins for mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth.Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of her children Cora, 5, Dawso...
State lawmakers look to codify abortion shield rules
Legislation in California is the latest chapter in a tit for tat that’s been happening between conservative and liberal states since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Suspect, victim identified in fatal Copperas Cove shooting
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The man charged with Murder in connection with a Copperas Cove shooting has been identified, along with the victim. The Copperas Cove Police Departement says the suspect has been identified as 31-year-old L'Michael Detron Amos, of Killeen. He was arraigned before B...
High-speed pursuit of stolen RV ends with crash, meth discovery
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An arrest has been made after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen RV ended with a crash and a discovery of meth. According to an arrest affidavit, a sergeant with the Coryell County Sheriff's Office's Patrol Division overheard on the radio on Thursday that the Gatesv...
Predicting 4 NFL teams that could emerge as dark horse contenders in 2026
Every year, NFL teams emerge seemingly out of nowhere to become legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Need proof?
NASCAR North Wilkesboro winners, losers as Joey Logano makes Chase statement
Joey Logano dominated the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps to secure victory and boost his NASCAR Chase prospects, moving up to 15th in the standings.
Abolishing the Education Department only works in theory | Bloomberg News
Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.
Coaching school notebook: Could NIL further seep into Texas high school athletics?
NIL has undoubtedly transformed college athletics. At the THSCA Convention on Sunday, Texas coaches and UIL officials discussed whether that transformation could further reach high school sports.
FDA says Cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was false positive
Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The agency said laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample because of the complexity of detecting Cyclospora and determined the result "does not repres...
MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues
The Red Sox's winning streak, beginning July 3, has energized their playoff hopes and stabilized their roster heading into the August trade deadline as they prepare for key divisional matchups.
World Cup review: American makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul
The World Cup may be remembered less for its winner than for the question it left hanging over the game: how much of soccer’s American makeover will survive?
The Pentagon wants to withhold more information | Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.
Houses are no longer the best place for your money | Allison Schrager
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more…
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.Vance announced the birth on soc...
Ukraine reports multiple deaths after ballistic missile, drone attacks from Russia
Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the citys mayor said Monday.The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless cycle of tit-for-tat strikes that make a settlement t...
They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.The price is a national average, meaning drivers i...
US soldiers killed in Iranian attacks were from Hawaii and Texas
The U.S. has identified the soldiers killed in Iranian attacks on an American base in Jordan as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.In a statement Monday, the Defense Department said Feehan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5...
The Culture Edit: July 27
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Andy Burnham officially takes over as Britain's prime minister
The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come.After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.He succeeded Keir Starmer, on a day when Britains political turbulence gave way, at least temporarily, to s...
High temps and humidity trigger heat advisory
Monday will give Central Texans a good idea of what to expect all week. We are kicking off the workweek with a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. for McLennan, Bell, Falls, Limestone, Hill, Bosque, Navarro, Freestone, Leon, Robertson and Milam counties.High air temperatures should peak near 1...
Cities that block ICE could lose police, rape kit funding, DOJ says
The Trump administration is pressuring cities to sign cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials with the strongest tool at its disposal: money.
Young Texas job-hunters are searching for an edge. These students say this is it
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Family of victim in Waco plea deal 'tired of being used' for politics amid Talarico attacks
The case involved a 49-year-old lawyer, Adam Dean Hoffman, who was accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy for years.
Texas’ bite of the microchip industry is growing thanks to public grants, incentives
California might have the Silicon Valley, but Texas is the silicon state.Texas leads the nation in exports of semiconductor chips, the small pieces that form the building blocks of all modern electronics, and the industry is currently experiencing a boom.It seems unprecedented relative to what I ...
I've been to 24 out of 32 states in Mexico. This overlooked gem is a new favorite
I sat down recently and counted — surprising myself — that I've notched visits to 24 of Mexico's 32 states, for leisure or while reporting. Querétaro is a highland charmer. Nuevo León is the country's muscular northern colossus. Campeche, a…
Family travel 5: Golf trips
Family golf: pair the history of the game with world-class play. Here are five places where you and your clan can tee it up together. St. Andrews, Scotland For the ultimate family golf adventure head to St. Andrews, in Scotland,…
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GEOQUIZ: The Pride of Muslims Mosque is the largest mosque in Europe. Where is it? ANSWER: Shali, Chechnya, Russia ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
This wellness trend is all about connection
Somewhere between careers, kids, moving, and the never-ending adult responsibilities, friendships start to take a back seat. Not dramatically, but more of a slow drift that you only notice in retrospect, when you realize it's been eight months since you've…
Why Melbourne's global food scene feels like home
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals. Combined, their flavor was syrupy-tart. They had a bursting, late summer density. Potent garnishes intensified every bite:…
Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565
COLIMA, Mexico -- On a sidewalk in a middle-class neighborhood of Colima city, the Bejarano family is selling tuba, a refreshing fermented drink made from the fresh, sweet sap of the coconut palm tree. It is a bright morning, the…