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< 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
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
Kansas voters rejected a Republican-backed constitutional amendment to directly elect state Supreme Court justices, according to The Associated Press, ending a costly campaign that highlighted tensions over judicial accountability and abortion rights. Kansas voters on Tuesday rejected a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would have allowed them to directly elect state Supreme Court justices, according to … Read more
Lebanon and Israel’s seventh round of negotiations in Rome, ongoing since August 4, 2026, aims to advance a 2026 framework agreement involving phased Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments in contested areas, despite Hezbollah’s rejection of the talks as a “disgrace” for the nation. The seventh round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, held … Read more
A witness in Spokane, Washington, described spotting a man near a grassy area moments before a fire broke out, while a mall fire originated from an artificial flower shop, according to court records. Witness Accounts in Two Separate Fires In Spokane, Paul Child, 64, recounted seeing a man near tall grass and trees near a … Read more
Shannon Taylor secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a general election showdown with Republican Rep. Rob Wittman. Shannon Taylor, a prosecutor and current commonwealth’s attorney in Henrico County, clinched the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in a seven-way primary race. Her victory positions her to challenge Republican Rep. … Read more
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has proposed supplying Indonesia with 36 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs) for use by the Indonesian Marine Corps. The offer was made during bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Monday, August 3, 2026, as part of an official visit to launch the 2026–2030 Strategic Partnership Roadmap. Thailand … Read more
The City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln have both declared states of emergency following a series of extraordinary rainfall events that caused widespread flooding across the Niagara Region. In St. Catharines, Mayor Mat Siscoe issued the declaration on Monday after storms overwhelmed city infrastructure, including roads and sewer and stormwater systems. St. … Read more