Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is forecast to bring rain showers to parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Saturday, August 1, 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). LPA Location and Weather Forecast Details In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin … Read more
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet for a rare, televised meeting at Camp David on Friday, July 31, 2026. Facing midterm elections and a grinding war with Iran, Trump seized the platform to tout his administration’s economic and foreign policy record while deflecting mounting political pressure. President Donald Trump traded the ornate halls of the … Read more
The U.S. Prosecutors acknowledged that Interior Department documents proved damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stemmed from a botched contractor installation rather than vandalism. Federal prosecutors have officially abandoned their criminal case against David “Davey” Hearn, a three-time Olympian who faced charges connected to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Attorney’s Office for … Read more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia asked a D.C. judge to dismiss the criminal indictment against Hearn after receiving new documentation from the Interior Department. The filing marks a sharp reversal for federal prosecutors who had initially accused the 67-year-old former canoe racer of deliberately ripping a piece of sealant from the … Read more
While no U.S. strikes occurred overnight, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the strait, and Kuwait reported intercepting drones in its airspace. Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed it will disarm as part of a potential breakthrough to end the war in Gaza, though major hurdles remain. Trump Weighs New Strikes on … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially abandoned a divisive proposal to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournaments to private equity investors, according to reports from apnews.com. The plan, which aimed to consolidate commercial and event operations into a new $20 billion subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprises (FFE), faced intense international backlash before being scrapped. FIFA … Read more
Keara Dean, a social worker residing in Ottawa, states that a 2023 mediation process with the Ottawa Police Service left her feeling broken down, blamed, placated, and cast aside after she struggled to report a historical sexual assault. According to Dean, the response from police leaders following her public criticism at a municipal meeting in … Read more
On August 1, 2026, the Orthodox Church observes the remembrance day of Saint Seraphim of Sarov, a celebrated elder and intercessor whose life spanned from his birth in Kursk on July 19, 1754, to his decades of asceticism and spiritual guidance. Born Prokhor to merchant Isidor Moshnin and his wife Agafya, the future saint survived … Read more
Two separate federal lawsuits challenging U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development actions could reshape up to $241 million in homelessness funding across the Los Angeles region and alter spending rules, according to court documents and local officials. The legal battles center on whether the lead regional agency, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, will … Read more
For six years, a 52-year-old Wellington landscaper has watched the financial margins of daily life tighten around his household of four. Despite bringing in a combined annual income of approximately $200,000 with a partner, the parent describes the current climate as the hardest period he has encountered in six years—a reality detailed in TVNZ’s State … Read more