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America Issues Its Very First Patent, Sparking an Innovation Revolution
On July 31, 1790: America Issues Its Very First Patent, Sparking an Innovation Revolution
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 31, 2026
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope Is Ready to Rewrite the Rules of Astronomy
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30, marking a major milestone in space exploration. The powerful observatory is expected to re…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 31, 2026
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SpaceX Sends Secret Spy Satellite to Orbit in Predawn Florida Launch
SpaceX successfully launched a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Stat…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 31, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rabid Bat Discovered Near Renton Playground Prompts Urgent Health Warning
A bat found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton has tested positive for rabies, according to Public Health Seattle and King County officia…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 31, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Vitamin D Levels at 40 Could Shape Your Brain Decades Later
New research suggests vitamin D may help reduce toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing list of health benefits link…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 31, 2026
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Rising Treasury Yields Signal Inflation Fears After Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. Treasury yields kept rising on Thursday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The move came f…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 31, 2026
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Stellantis Returns to Profit as Jeep and Ram Drive a North American Comeback
Stellantis, the automaker behind Jeep, returned to profitability in the second quarter, driven by stronger demand across North America. Despite the po…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 31, 2026
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Fifteen Elephants Dead After Eating Cyanide-Laced Tomatoes Near Kenya's Amboseli Park
Fifteen elephants have died in southern Kenya after eating cyanide-laced tomatoes left near farms bordering Amboseli National Park. Authorities believ…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 31, 2026
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Georgia Father Becomes First US Parent Convicted of Murder for a School Shooting
The father of the teenager behind the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree m…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 31, 2026
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Tens of Thousands Storm Spain's African Enclave in Deadliest Ceuta Crisis in Years
Spain deployed its army to Ceuta after an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 migrants crossed the border from Morocco, with at least nine people dying in the pr…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 31, 2026
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Operation Heatwave Sweeps Central Iowa, Netting 61 Fugitives in Just Four Days
A U.S. Marshals fugitive sweep in central Iowa resulted in 61 arrests and the clearing of 97 warrants. Operations like this are typically coordinated …
By Taylor Reed · Jul 31, 2026
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Protesters Storm Netanyahu's DC Hotel as Anger Over US Support for Israel Boils Over
Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed the hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying, protesting both Israeli military actions an…
By Riley Carter · Jul 31, 2026
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Former Indianapolis Colts Player Deported After a Decade of Criminal Arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Chicago field office has deported a Kenyan national who previously played in the NFL. The individual was re…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 31, 2026
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The Safety App Reshaping How Millions of People Respond to Emergencies
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their local area. The app pro…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 31, 2026
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US Homicides on Pace for Lowest Level in Over a Century as Crime Keeps Falling
The White House is reporting that crime rates have fallen to another historic low during President Trump's administration. The announcement highlights…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 31, 2026
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Ancient Predator's Painful Secret — Saber-Toothed Cats Were Falling Apart Before Extinction
A new study reveals that saber-toothed cats suffered significant spinal deformities in the period leading up to their extinction. Researchers believe …
By Avery Bennett · Jul 30, 2026
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A Tiny Shark Bit a Perfect Circle Into a Great White's Head and Scientists Are Thrilled
A 16-foot great white shark was discovered with an unusual perfectly circular wound in its head, and experts say another predator was responsible. Res…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 30, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rabid Raccoon Bites Glassboro Man as Officials Hunt a Second Animal
Authorities in South Jersey are searching for a second raccoon after a rabies-positive animal attacked a man outside his Glassboro home on Sunday morn…
By Reese Coleman · Jul 30, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Deadbeat Dad Accused His Daughter of Lying About Her Brain Surgery
A man who abandoned his son for years is now angry that he wasn't notified when the boy needed surgery. The story highlights the frustration of family…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 30, 2026
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Fed Holds Rates Steady But Three Officials Break Ranks in Rare Dissent
The Federal Reserve is meeting Wednesday to decide whether to change interest rates. Policymakers are widely expected to hold rates steady for now, bu…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 30, 2026
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Audi's Biggest SUV Ever Is Finally Here and It Means Business
Audi is entering the full-size SUV market for the first time with the all-new 2027 Q9. The flagship model represents a significant step for the brand,…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 30, 2026
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Surged 73% in Just Eight Years
High blood pressure among pregnant women in the US jumped 73% between 2016 and 2024, with one in 10 pregnant women now affected, according to new CDC …
By Emerson Gray · Jul 30, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Enters the Fight as US-Iran War Reaches a Dangerous New Stage
Saudi Arabia has publicly joined the U.S. military campaign against Iran, participating in joint strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq that kille…
By Taylor Reed · Jul 30, 2026
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Fauci Pleads the Fifth Over 100 Times at Explosive COVID Origins Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19's origins, citing concerns his testimony could be used aga…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 30, 2026