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People visiting Yellowstone saw a wild bison resting. The tourists went too close to the big animal. A video showed this scary situation happening. One woman almost got hurt by the bison. This happened at Badlands National Park, which is part of the area.
Big investment funds (hedge funds) bought many more shares of US healthcare companies last week. This buying reached a high point in about five years. These investors think new technology, like AI, will help these companies make more money. Also, the general financial situation is good for investing.
Goldman Sachs, a big investment bank, picked some top utility companies. These utilities will likely do very well in the future. The reason is that data centers need huge amounts of electricity. This power demand is growing fast. Therefore, these stocks are set to boom.
A woman was hurt in a shooting in Rogers Park, Chicago. She was grazed in the head by a bullet during a fight. The woman and a man were arguing. The man took out a gun and fired shots. The woman was taken to the hospital.
On Sunday night, a man was shot in Chicago. This happened on the West Side neighborhood. A person on a scooter shot the 35-year-old man. He was hurt badly from the shots. Police said he is now in fair condition at the hospital.
Martha MacCallum and Kelly McKenna talked about America's future. They said education and outdoor play are important. This helps children grow strong and protect the country.
Tara Siegel Bernard has two types of savings accounts for her children. One is a 530A account, which offers free money. She will still put money into a 529 account first.
On Monday, the Mets used a Korean pop star for their first pitch. Separately, Wemby played soccer and there was news about Rosie. Also, a young umpire in Idaho spoke up strongly to a coach. The coach was complaining about music playing during the game.
The Acting Director of National Intelligence, William Pulte, announced a new round of layoffs. This is the 4th time he has done this. The goal is to make the office smaller and focus on national security.
The Trump administration made a change in the US immigration system. Now, some asylum applications can go directly to court without an interview. This is to reduce the number of asylum cases waiting.
NASCAR had a race recently, but many people thought it looked bad. There were too few people in the stands. Also, one driver acted badly by giving the finger. This action was called an 'embarrassing command.'
Alphabet reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2026. Even though it made more money (revenue grew by 17%), its free cash flow went down. This is because Alphabet plans to spend a lot more money on things like buildings and technology. They raised their spending goal (capex) to $195–$205 billion for the whole year.
This person loved to read for many years. But after having children, she did not have much time. Reading became a difficult task for her. After a recent trip, she had quiet time. This helped her find her love for books again.
President Trump wants the US to use fewer minerals from China by January 2027. However, American companies are having trouble making enough of these materials themselves. Because of this problem, Trump might have to let Chinese minerals back into the supply chain. This is very important for national security.
Delta Air Lines stock went up today. A news report said that United Airlines talked to Delta's boss. They discussed joining together, or merging. If they merge, it will be a huge airline. This could make it the biggest in the world.
Meta's smart glasses have been criticized. Activist groups made satirical ads to protest the glasses. The ads appeared in cities like New York City and London. People are worried about their privacy.
A company in Singapore, Lingverse, is building a smart watch with Artificial Intelligence (AI). They called this new device iKairos. This watch tries to guess what you need before you say it. It can look at you and your world around you. This helps the AI be more useful every day.
Archaeologists in Egypt found an old settlement. It is from the Second Intermediate Period, a time that is important for the Exodus debate. The settlement was near the site where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.
Adrianne Palicki is a star of the TV show 'Friday Night Lights.' She said Texas gave her something Hollywood did not. This 'something' is called 'heart.' She found 'heart' in Texas, not in Los Angeles.
Diego Luna is going to be honored at the Sarajevo Film Festival. This big event runs from August 14th to August 21st. He gets an award called the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his great career. His new movie, 'Ashes,' will also be shown there, and he will teach a class.
Big tech company Microsoft is having trouble with its computer power needs. This problem is called a 'compute conundrum.' The company's stock price has been going down lately. For example, it dropped by 19% in June. Some of its popular products are also facing big challenges.
Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from ’super’ El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Rocket Lab is a space company. Its stock price went up by 5% on Monday. The reason is that it won a big contract. The U.S. Space Force gave the company $266 million. This money is for many rocket launches.
Illinois saw a big drop in people using SNAP benefits. The enrollment fell by 16% after one year. This happened because the food program changed its rules. Congress made these new rules last summer. Some families, like Irene Salinas Torres's, are already feeling the effects.
Chicago renters’ rights are at stake in dueling City Hall proposals
George Clinton expands his Afrofuturist universe through paintings, now on display in Chicago
Cracker Barrel comeback gains steam as loyal customer says return visit 'felt like coming home'
Prince William likely 'livid' over Meghan Markle's 'tasteless' photos at Princess Diana's home: expert
A Florida couple had a baby secretly. They said the baby was a joke. The police found them in North Carolina after a year.
Jimmy Shane won a boat racing competition in Tri-Cities. He won the Apollo Columbia Cup. This happened before the Seafair event. Other drivers also competed in the event.
Andruw Jones played for the White Sox and Braves. He won 10 Gold Glove awards. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A man from Nevada died in Sequoia National Park in California. He had a medical emergency on a popular hiking trail. The trail is near the world's largest living tree. First responders tried to help him.
D'Anthony Bell is a safety player for the Seattle Seahawks. He missed the Seahawks' Super Bowl run last season. The Seahawks claimed him back after he was taken by the Carolina team.
North and South Korea are still separated by a heavily armed border. This is because the Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. An armistice is a temporary stop to fighting, but it does not end the war completely.
Brendan Donovan is a player for the Seattle Mariners. He has been injured and is now recovering. His manager, Dan Wilson, thinks he might return to the team soon.
The Seattle Mariners played the Texas team on Sunday. Dom Canzone hit a very long home run in the seventh inning. This home run changed the score and helped the Mariners win 6-4.
Jameson Taillon is a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He had a bad game against the Pirates. He allowed seven runs and gave up three home runs. This is the 25th time he has given up a home run this season.
A study looked at how sleep affects weight. 95 adults who were at risk for heart or metabolic disease were studied. They got either enough sleep or 90 minutes less sleep each night for six weeks. Those who got less sleep gained about one pound.
Paige Spiranac's mom, Annette, is turning another year older. Her daughter, Paige, is celebrating by posting happy birthday messages on social media. These posts are getting a lot of attention online.
DiJonai Carrington, a player for the Chicago Sky, accused her ex-girlfriend NaLyssa Smith of cheating. NaLyssa Smith plays for the Las Vegas Aces. This happened in the WNBA.
