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BEND, Ore. — Authorities in Oregon have identified two individuals who died after a tragic accident at a waterfall over the weekend, while the search continues for a third person still missing. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victims as Amanda Lloyd, 40, of Rockwall, Texas, and Lindsay Bashan, 33, of Parkland, Florida. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon when a group of six people floating on inner tubes was swept over Dillon Falls, a treacherous section of the Deschutes River located about 10 miles west of Bend. The area is known for its 15-foot drop, strong whitewater rapids, and…

WASHINGTON — The White House is facing mounting criticism from press organizations after excluding The Wall Street Journal from the media group set to accompany President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to Scotland. White House Correspondents’ Association President Weijia Jiang called the move “deeply troubling,” saying in a statement, “This attempt by the White House to punish a media outlet whose coverage it does not like defies the First Amendment.” On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that The Wall Street Journal had been removed from the list of 13 news organizations assigned to travel with the…

When it comes to President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” few places stand to be more deeply affected than Nevada, one of the most politically divided swing states in the country. The bill makes sweeping changes to Medicaid and food assistance programs, potentially pushing hundreds of thousands of Nevadans off these critical safety nets. State officials anticipate major disruptions, as they struggle to cover the gap without the financial flexibility enjoyed by other states. Unlike many of its counterparts, Nevada has no state income tax and is severely limited in how it can generate new revenue. That means lawmakers will…

Tom Holland Says ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Will Be a “Breath of Fresh Air” for the Franchise Tom Holland is ready to suit up once again — and this time, he says it feels just right. The Marvel star is “over the moon” to return as Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man series. But beyond the thrill of donning the red-and-blue suit again, Holland says there’s something extra special about this sequel. In a recent interview on Flip Your Wig, Holland revealed that the new film will mark…

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Assaults Despite Trump’s 50-Day Peace Ultimatum Undeterred by former President Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum for peace, Russia unleashed a sweeping wave of attacks across six Ukrainian regions overnight, Ukrainian officials reported Wednesday. The barrage — involving hundreds of drones and missiles — left at least two people dead, including a child, and injured 25 others. The strikes hit targets in northern, central, and southern Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s air force and data from regional military administrations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that the large-scale, long-range strikes were aimed at energy infrastructure. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private…

DHS Resumes Third-Country Deportations With Flight to Eswatini The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has restarted third-country deportation flights, beginning with the removal of five detainees to Eswatini, a small landlocked country in southern Africa. The five individuals—originally from Vietnam, Laos, Jamaica, Cuba, and Yemen—were deported on Tuesday. According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, all five men have criminal records, with offenses ranging from murder to sexual assault. “This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,” McLaughlin wrote in a social media post. It remains unclear what legal status or custody arrangements…

Chinese Restaurant Offering Lion Cub Hugs with Tea Draws Outrage from Animal Rights Groups A restaurant in northern China is facing heavy criticism from animal welfare groups and social media users after promoting a luxury dining experience that includes hugging lion cubs. Despite backlash, the restaurant insists the animals are well cared for. The establishment, named Wanhui, recently opened in June in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province. As part of its high-end offering, customers can pay 1,078 yuan (about $150) for a four-course tea service that includes close contact with lion cubs. The restaurant reportedly sells around 20 of…

Michigan Deacon Who Rammed Truck Into Gunman Says Waiting for Police Wasn’t an Option A Michigan church deacon who helped stop an armed attacker by ramming him with his truck said he acted out of necessity, realizing there wasn’t time to wait for first responders. “There was no time to think,” said Richard Pryor, who came under fire while protecting worshippers at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, during a June Sunday service. Speaking to the Associated Press, Pryor explained his split-second decision: “I didn’t have a weapon on me—in the truck or anything—so what are your options?” Pryor recounted…

Adelita Grijalva Wins Democratic Primary to Succeed Late Father in Arizona House Race Arizona Democrats have chosen Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, as their nominee to fill his former U.S. House seat in a special election this September, according to a projection by The Associated Press. Grijalva, a former member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, defeating 25-year-old activist Deja Foxx and former state Representative Daniel Hernandez. With more than two-thirds of ballots counted, Grijalva had secured approximately 62% of the vote, far ahead of Foxx, who received 20%.…

Trump Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Criticizes Putin’s Mixed Messaging President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will supply Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, reversing an earlier decision to pause certain arms deliveries. He also signaled potential new sanctions against Russia, expressing frustration with President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the war in Ukraine. Trump’s statement came just ahead of what he described as a “major announcement” on Russia, expected Monday. His comments coincided with heightened diplomatic activity, including a visit by the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and a planned meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary…