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More than 100 killed in Colombian earthquake

August 10, 2026 • CBS News

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A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, about 250 miles west of the capital, Bogotá. The earthquake caused more than 100 deaths.

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The earthquake’s magnitude was 7.4, which is considered strong and can cause serious damage.
It struck Colombia, west of the capital city, Bogotá.
The event happened on a Monday.
More than 100 people were killed because of the earthquake.
The news was reported by CBS News and its immigration correspondent, Camilo Montoya-Galvez.

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Did Mark Zuckerberg's Yacht Ignore Call for Help? What Coast Guard Says

August 10, 2026 • Newsweek

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A small boat ran out of fuel near Southeast Alaska on August 3 and asked the U.S. Coast Guard for help. While a nearby cruise ship responded and helped tow and refuel the boat, Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht, which was also nearby, did not respond because it did not receive the distress call in time. The Coast Guard confirmed the situation was a request for help, not an emergency distress, so there was no legal obligation for the yacht to assist.

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A 21-foot skiff ran out of fuel off Southeast Alaska and called the U.S. Coast Guard for help on August 3.
The Coast Guard sent a marine assistance request on behalf of the skiff after determining it was not in distress.
The nearby cruise ship Wilderness Legacy responded, towed the skiff to Farragut Bay, and helped refuel it.
Mark Zuckerberg’s 387-foot yacht, Launchpad, was closer but did not initially hear the Coast Guard’s broadcast.
Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht at the time.
The Coast Guard’s call was sent on VHF Channel 16, the standard channel vessels monitor.
Maritime law experts said this was a non-emergency assistance request, which does not legally require nearby vessels to respond.
The Coast Guard confirmed the skiff arrived safely and there was no emergency threat to life or environment.

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Nearly 30 pine trees intentionally poisoned in Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side

August 10, 2026 • Guardian World

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Nearly 30 pine trees at Burnt Cedar beach near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, have been intentionally poisoned, causing significant damage and financial loss. Authorities believe the incidents are connected and are investigating to find those responsible.

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28 pine trees were poisoned at Burnt Cedar beach on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side.
Additional trees were damaged in 2022, 2023, and 2024, totaling nearly 30 trees affected.
The damage is estimated to cost about $300,000.
Officials found holes drilled near the roots of some trees and a strong odor at the site.
Soil samples are being tested to identify the poisoning substance.
No suspects have been identified or arrested yet.
The area affected is a restricted-access beach in Incline Village, a wealthy community near Lake Tahoe.
Authorities warn that the responsible person or people could face serious criminal charges.

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Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt

August 10, 2026 • BBC World

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A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled because a child refused to wear a seat belt, causing the plane to return to the terminal. The airline prioritized safety and asked the family to leave, which delayed the flight and required passengers to rebook for the next day.

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The flight was scheduled to depart from Victoria to Toronto on August 6.
A young child stood in their seat and would not fasten their seat belt.
Attempts by the parent and crew to secure the child’s seat belt failed.
The plane returned to the terminal, and the passengers involved in the issue were removed.
The delay caused the flight to miss the runway closing time, so passengers had to fly the next day.
Experts said unrestrained children are a safety risk during takeoff and turbulence.
The incident sparked debate about airline rules and how parents manage children on flights.
Similar incidents have led to families being removed from flights for safety reasons.

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Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan

August 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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President Donald Trump said his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good," even though Netanyahu rejected a US-led 15-point peace plan for Gaza. Netanyahu opposes the plan because it requires Israel to pull back troops only after Hamas disarms, and he promised no Palestinian state will form while he is prime minister.

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President Trump stated his relationship with Netanyahu remains positive despite disagreements.
Netanyahu publicly rejected the US-led Gaza peace plan on Sunday.
The peace plan involves Hamas disarming and Israel withdrawing troops in stages.
Netanyahu insists Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Netanyahu said no Palestinian state will be established as long as he leads Israel.
The plan was announced last month as a breakthrough in the ceasefire process.
The peace plan is still officially active, with ongoing discussions between the US, Israel, and Hamas.
Israel’s rejection reflects tensions between the US and Israel on how to handle the conflict.

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Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

August 10, 2026 • BBC World

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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit western Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and killing at least 111 people. The shaking was felt in nearby countries, and rescue teams are working to save those trapped under the debris.

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The earthquake measured 7.4 on the magnitude scale.
It occurred in western Colombia.
At least 111 people have died.
Many more people have been injured.
Buildings collapsed due to the quake.
Rescue efforts are ongoing to help those trapped.
The earthquake was felt in Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
The incident was reported within the last 5 hours.

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Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’

August 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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President Donald Trump says he will ask Iran to pay money for people harmed in the U.S.-Iran conflict. This comes shortly after Iran asked the U.S. to pay for damages from a recent five-month war as a condition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Trump will demand compensation from Iran for Americans killed or injured.
Iran previously demanded that the U.S. pay for damages caused during the conflict.
The demands follow a five-month war between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran wants compensation as a condition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil transportation.
President Trump responded shortly after Tehran made its compensation demand.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran after the war.

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Canada puts the military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1 and displace thousands

August 10, 2026 • AP News

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Wildfires in British Columbia, Canada, have killed one person and forced about 20,000 people to leave their homes. The Canadian military is on standby to help if needed, while local officials warn of heavy damage in towns near Okanagan Lake.

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A deadly wildfire called the Bald Range fire is burning near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
About 20,000 residents from towns including Summerland and Peachland have evacuated.
The fire has grown to around 156 square kilometers (60 square miles).
An 80-year-old woman died trying to escape the fire near Summerland.
Local roads are jammed as people flee, and more communities may be at risk.
The Canadian military is ready to assist if British Columbia asks for help.
The federal government has approved support for shelter and housing for evacuees.
Officials say it is too dangerous to return, and heavy damage to homes is expected.

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Map: America's Hottest Month Ever, State by State

August 10, 2026 • Newsweek

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A new report from NOAA shows that July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States, with an average temperature of 76.9°F. This breaks previous records from 1936 and 2012 and reflects the growing impact of rising global temperatures on heat waves and weather patterns.

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July 2026 had the highest average temperature ever recorded in the lower 48 states, at 76.9°F.
This was the hottest month since recordkeeping began in 1895.
The previous record months were July 1936 and July 2012.
Rising global temperatures are making heat waves stronger, longer, and more frequent.
Warmer nights reduce the ability for people, crops, and infrastructure to recover from daytime heat.
Repeated heat domes across the U.S. caused extreme heat across many regions in July 2026.
Every state experienced temperatures in the warmest third of their historical July records.
States like California, Florida, Colorado, and Idaho had areas with "much above average" or record-high temperatures.

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July was hottest month on record in contiguous US: NOAA

August 10, 2026 • The Hill

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July was the hottest month ever recorded in the 48 connected U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with an average temperature of 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. This small increase made July slightly warmer than previous record hot Julys in 1936 and 2012, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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July's average temperature across the contiguous U.S. was 76.9°F.
This temperature set a new record, beating July 1936 and July 2012.
NOAA tracks temperature records for the 48 mainland states and Washington, D.C.
The new record shows a slight increase of 0.1 to 0.2 degrees compared to past hot Julys.
The data highlights ongoing trends in U.S. summer heat.

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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths

August 10, 2026 • Guardian World

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President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousands of U.S. soldiers, Iranian civilians, and others affected by conflicts over recent decades. His demands come amid stalled negotiations aimed at ending wars in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil trade.

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President Trump called for Iran to pay reparations for U.S. soldiers killed by roadside bombs and other attacks linked to Iranian forces.
He also demanded compensation for Iranian civilians killed in protests and recent conflicts, including 52,000 deaths in the last five months.
The demand follows Iranian negotiators asking for damages from recent conflicts during talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway used for about 20% of the world’s oil shipments.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point peace plan supported by President Trump to end the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu insists that Hamas must disarm fully before Israel will consider withdrawing from Gaza.
President Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remains "very good" despite their public disagreement.
President Trump has expanded his compensation demand to include victims in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza.

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Ebola started 3 months earlier than official declaration

August 10, 2026 • France24

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Researchers found that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) started about three months before the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it an emergency in May 2026. The outbreak has spread quickly, with over 4,000 cases reported so far.

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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began around February 2026, earlier than the official emergency declaration in May 2026.
The World Health Organization used virus sequencing to determine the earlier start of the outbreak.
More than 4,000 Ebola cases have been reported in the DR Congo outbreak.
The Ebola virus spreads quickly and causes serious illness.
Early detection is important to control outbreaks and save lives.
Other news in Africa includes Zambia preparing for elections and Rwanda becoming a major supplier of tungsten to the U.S. defense industry.
The WHO monitors and responds to health emergencies like Ebola outbreaks.

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Iran-backed Houthis strike Red Sea port of Mocha, threatening shipping routes

August 10, 2026 • France24

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the port city of Mocha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, killing seven people and wounding 30. The attack involved ballistic missiles and drones targeting military forces and civilian areas, raising concerns about the security of key shipping routes nearby.

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The Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones against Mocha, a port city controlled by Yemen’s government.
Seven people died in the attack, including soldiers and civilians, and 30 were injured.
Yemen’s air defenses shot down 11 Houthi drones during the assault.
The Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea last month.
The attack followed a Saudi defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan amid regional tensions involving Iran.
Saudi Arabia confirmed a fire at its Jazan refinery caused by a Houthi attack but reported no injuries.
The Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait are critical shipping routes affected by rising regional conflict.
This attack is part of increased Houthi offensives since a 2022 truce began to break down.

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Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat

August 10, 2026 • Ars Technica

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A small boat with two women, a child, and a dog was stranded near Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard asked for help from nearby ships, including Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht Launchpad, but only another ship, the Wilderness Legacy, went to assist and tow the boat to safety. Zuckerberg’s yacht and its support vessel did not help, and Zuckerberg’s family was not on board at the time.

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A 21-foot skiff with two women, a child, and a dog became stranded near Point Highland, Alaska, on August 3.
The U.S. Coast Guard received the request for assistance and broadcasted a call for voluntary help to nearby vessels since the boat was not legally in distress.
Mark Zuckerberg’s 387-foot superyacht Launchpad and its $30 million support ship Wingman were near the stranded boat but did not assist.
Another vessel, the 192-foot replica steamship Wilderness Legacy, stopped and helped tow the skiff to a safe bay and refueled it.
Ship-tracking data showed Launchpad slowed and stopped but did not provide aid, while Wingman passed by without stopping.
The Coast Guard confirmed the stranded boat was not in distress, so nearby ships were not legally required to help.
Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht when the incident occurred.
A spokesperson explained Launchpad crew reviewed the Coast Guard’s request on a different radio channel after some delay.

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US judge drops criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

August 10, 2026 • Guardian Business

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A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the US Justice Department decided to drop a fraud and bribery case. The case involved allegations that Adani bribed Indian officials and misled US investors, but the Justice Department said the case was difficult to prove and did not align with their current priorities.

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Judge Nicholas Garaufis dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani in Brooklyn, New York.
The US Justice Department decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case against Adani.
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials to get approval for a solar energy project and misleading US investors.
Adani Group has denied any wrongdoing.
Adani promised to invest $10 billion in the US before the charges became public.
The Justice Department said the case was mostly foreign, hard to prove, and not a priority.
Judge Garaufis asked whether anything was promised in exchange for dropping the charges; Adani said no formal agreement existed.
The Justice Department denied that the investment promise influenced their decision to drop the case.

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Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

August 10, 2026 • CBS News

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July 2024 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States, with an average temperature of 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat caused multiple record highs, droughts, wildfires, and disruptions to events, while globally, July was also one of the warmest on record due to the El Niño weather pattern.

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July 2024 averaged 76.9°F, breaking the previous July heat records from 1936 and 2012.
Some states like Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana set all-time high temperature records.
More than 185 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts during a severe heat wave.
Several major U.S. cities, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., faced extreme heat problems.
The U.S. experienced its third driest July on record, with nearly half the country in drought by early August.
Wildfires burned large areas, such as over 140,000 acres in eastern Oregon.
Globally, July 2024 tied as the second warmest July on record, influenced by the El Niño weather event.
The World Meteorological Organization advised that the coming months are expected to remain warmer than normal.

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Injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie has died: Wildlife rescue

August 10, 2026 • ABC News

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An injured bald eagle, believed to be Jackie from California's Big Bear Valley nest cam, has died about a month after being hurt in a fight with other birds. The Ojai Raptor Center reported the eagle's death on Monday.

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The bald eagle was known as Jackie, part of a famous nest cam duo in Big Bear Valley, California.
Jackie got injured during a fight with other birds nearly a month ago.
The eagle was being cared for by the Ojai Raptor Center.
The center announced Jackie’s death on Monday.
The story is still developing with updates expected.

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Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

August 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Russia’s Supreme Court has stopped the only officially registered party that opposes the war in Ukraine from taking part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The court’s decision means voters cannot choose this party, Yabloko, which has criticized the ongoing conflict and pushed for peace.

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The Russian Supreme Court ruled to cancel Yabloko's registration for the next parliamentary vote.
Yabloko is the only legal party opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina filed the lawsuit against Yabloko.
Rodina accused Yabloko of receiving undeclared help from Western sources; Yabloko denied these claims.
Yabloko’s leader, Nikolai Rybakov, said they will appeal the court’s decision.
About 100 Yabloko supporters protested outside the court after the ruling.
Yabloko has not won seats in the State Duma since 2003 and polls show it has low public support.
The ruling United Russia party, which supports President Putin, has won every parliamentary election since 2003.
Many of Putin’s opponents are jailed, exiled, or declared extremists, limiting political competition.
Most Russians, according to independent polls, favor peace talks with Ukraine despite the ongoing war.

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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie has died, California veterinary center says

August 10, 2026 • CBS News

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Jackie, a bald eagle known for raising eaglets in Big Bear, California, has died after about three weeks of medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center. She was rescued after a fight and illness, but despite treatments, her condition worsened and she passed away early Monday morning.

Key Facts

Jackie was a bald eagle famous for raising eaglets with her partner, Shadow, near Big Bear Lake.
She was rescued on July 17 after a fight with two younger eagles and found very sick.
Jackie was treated at the Ojai Raptor Center with intensive care including a blood transfusion and oxygen therapy.
Her illness included anemia and a drop in packed cell volume, which affects blood quality.
Despite all efforts, Jackie’s health got worse, and she died after more than three weeks in care.
Jackie was about 14 years old and raised several eaglets named by local school students.
Her and Shadow’s lives were livestreamed by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley for years.
Jackie’s remains are now with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Scoop: U.S. brokers secret deal on clandestine Syrian nuclear site

August 10, 2026 • Axios

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a secret Syrian site after the Trump administration brokered a deal with Syria and Israel. This agreement helped avoid a potential conflict over the site and involved close cooperation between the U.S., Israel, and Syria's new government.

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The secret nuclear material was stored at a site called "Site 99" in Syria, linked to the old Al-Kibar nuclear reactor.
The Al-Kibar reactor was bombed by Israel in 2007, mostly destroying Syria’s nuclear program.
The material at Site 99 includes yellowcake, a uranium powder that can be processed for nuclear fuel.
Although the material cannot make a nuclear bomb, it could be used to create a “dirty bomb” that spreads radioactive material.
The Israel Defense Forces bombed entrances to the site after the fall of the Assad regime to limit access.
Israel and the U.S. worked for over a year to find a way to remove the material peacefully.
Israel threatened to bomb the site again if the material was not removed or if Syria tried to use it.
The Trump administration secured Syria’s agreement to remove the material, helped by better relations with Syria’s new government.

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