Firefighters continue battle against more than 100 blazes burning in the US (www.theguardian.com)
California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West (apnews.com)
In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch....
FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer (www.nbcnews.com)
With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say (apnews.com)
The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge....
United Airlines flight diverted due to ‘biohazard’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say (apnews.com)
The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election....
NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources (apnews.com)
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate search in part due to concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would try to assume control if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket, according to three people familiar with the matter....
Colorado HOA calls cops on kids’ lemonade stand to get ‘illegal’ operation shut down (www.independent.co.uk)
Venezuelans clash with police after disputed election result (www.bbc.com)
Trump proposed bombing Mexico and it somehow wasn’t a big story (www.vox.com)
2 Kids Killed, 9 Injured in Knife Attack at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Event (www.thedailybeast.com)
Trump offers "total endorsement" of two Republicans running for the same Arizona congressional seat (www.salon.com)
Divorces on the Rise in D.C. Due to Political Differences (www.thedailybeast.com)
Supreme Court Rocked by New Leak of Bitter Abortion Split (www.thedailybeast.com)
Profits fall at McDonald's as it redoubles value push (www.france24.com)
McDonald’s vowed Monday to win back consumers with better value offerings after it reported a rare sales decline that the company partly attributed to an exodus of inflation-weary low-income consumers....
94 large wildfires burn across US. (www.voanews.com)
McDonald's sales are slumping because people can't afford fast-food (www.cbsnews.com)
Like Paris Hilton, I was sent to Brat Camp — it was horrifying (www.thetimes.com)
Chinese glass maker says it wasn't target of raid at US plant featured in Netflix film. (www.voanews.com)
Trial begins for US citizen accused of acting as Chinese agent. (www.voanews.com)
Reeves moves fast to tackle £22bn budget shortfall ‘covered up’ by Tories (www.theguardian.com)
Kamala Harris accused of "war crimes" as protests planned for DNC (www.newsweek.com)
Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, also known as ANSWER Coalition, told Newsweek that organizers are planning to demonstrate at the event where Harris will likely be named the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election....
Rikers Officials Never Took Basic Steps to Comply With Solitary Ban. (www.thecity.nyc)
Where do Trump and Harris stand on cryptocurrency? (abcnews.go.com)
Former President Donald Trump told the audience at a cryptocurrency conference in Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend that he wants to turn the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet.”...