Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Senator John Braun will face each other in the November general election for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, CBS News projects. The pair emerged from a crowded all-party primary that included eight other candidates. Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun Advance to General Election Under Washington’s nonpartisan primary system, the … Read more
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has warned that controlled spillage from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam could begin on August 11, 2026, if the reservoir reaches 234.00 metres, with communities along the White Volta River advised to prepare for potential downstream impacts. As of August 4, the reservoir stood at 232.93 metres, with the dam 62.77% … Read more
< h2 > Alfonso Lizarazo, Creator of Sábados Felices, Dies at 85 </ h2 > The world of Colombian entertainment mourns the passing of Alfonso Lizarazo, the creator and longtime host of Sábados Felices, who died on August 4 at the age of 85. The news was confirmed by comedian Pedro González, known as Don … Read more
Virginia voters selected party nominees for U.S. Senate, House, and local offices in the 2026 primary, with Senate Republicans securing a clear victory and House races shaping up in key districts amid redistricting disputes. Virginia’s 2026 primary election, held on August 4, saw Republicans clinch the U.S. Senate nomination with Bert Mizusawa winning 51.0% of … Read more
Global oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three weeks as diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased geopolitical tensions, though conflicting statements from U.S. and Iranian officials left markets uncertain about the outlook. Oil prices plummeted to their lowest levels in three weeks on August 4, 2026, as speculation about diplomatic … Read more
Thousands of migrants flooded Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco in late July 2026, triggering a crisis that tested EU border security and Spain-Morocco relations. The surge, fueled by a Supreme Court ruling and misinformation, left deaths and forced Italy to temporarily reinstate border controls under the Schengen Agreement. The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, … Read more
Israel’s government approved $434 million in funding for 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation in its settlement expansion efforts, according to multiple reports. The move, backed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, faces international condemnation as illegal under global law. Israel’s security cabinet approved a $434 million budget to establish … Read more
The gathering, held in an unspecified location, brought together attendees from diverse backgrounds to strengthen faith and access biblical teachings. The annual Felices para Siempre event, organized by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mexico, highlighted a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, drawing participants from varied linguistic and physical backgrounds. The gathering, described as a space where diversity … Read more
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary on August 4, 2026, became a battleground over AIPAC’s influence, with over $60 million in outside spending shaping the race between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary on August 4, 2026, became a flashpoint in the party’s internal struggle over its direction, with … Read more
Authorities arrested a 38-year-old California man carrying a loaded pistol, hollow-point ammunition, and radio signal devices at President Donald Trump’s Rancho Palos Verdes golf course on Sunday, just two days before a scheduled Republican National Committee fundraising dinner. A subsequent search of his home revealed an illegal rifle, body armor, and concerning notebooks. A high-security … Read more