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August 6, 2025.

A customer shops a grain isle at New India Bazar, where most merchandise is imported from India and Canada, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Fremont, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

August 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has started imposing higher import taxes on goods from over 60 countries, including the European Union, Japan and South Korea. These tariffs, which began Thursday, are part of Trump’s strategy to reduce the trade deficit and encourage foreign investment in the U.S. However, the economic impact is already visible, with signs of stalled hiring, rising inflation and declining home values. Despite the uncertainty, Trump remains optimistic about economic growth, while many experts warn of potential long-term damage.

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Boston Red Sox Roman Anthony flies out to right field in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact

August 6, 2025

The Red Sox signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract through 2033, spending some of the cash they saved by trading Rafael Devers away on a player they hope will be the centerpiece of the next generation of Boston stars. Anthony is batting .283 with two homers and 19 RBIs in 46 games since making his debut in June. The team is 32-16 since his call-up, including a 10-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break and seven straight wins when he signed his deal.

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Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, left celebrates with forward Luis Suárez (9) after scoring a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Puma UNAM, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Luis Suárez leads Inter Miami to 3-1 win over Pumas in Leagues Cup

August 6, 2025

Luis Suárez scored and had two assists, and Inter Miami beat Pumas 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance in the Leagues Cup. Miami played the match without Lionel Messi, who is sidelined indefinitely with what the team described as a minor muscle injury in his right leg. Messi was hurt in the opening minutes of Inter Miami’s win over Necaxa on Saturday. He was in attendance for Wednesday’s match and watched from a suite at Chase Stadium. Miami, which has eight points in the Major League Soccer Leagues Cup standings, is the first MLS club through to the tournament’s knockout stages.

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A protester stands outside the migrant detention dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Facility, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alexandra Rodriguez)

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

August 6, 2025

A federal judge heard arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe want to halt the project, claiming it violates environmental laws and threatens sensitive wetlands. The lawsuit in Miami challenges the detention center, built over a month ago on a Miami-Dade County airstrip. A separate lawsuit by civil rights groups argues detainees’ rights are being violated. Attorneys for federal and state agencies argue the case was filed in the wrong jurisdiction. The judge hasn’t yet ruled on this argument.

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President Donald Trump arrives to speak before signing an executive order about the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington, as Vice President JD Vance watches. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump maintains influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor

August 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance might be the favorite to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement. Trump has also mentioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential political partner for Vance. Trump’s comments highlight his ongoing influence over the Republican Party and intent to keep potential successors vying for his favor. While Trump hasn’t ruled out a third term, he’s praised Vance’s performance. Vance has been active in promoting Trump’s policies and has taken on significant roles in both domestic and foreign affairs. Other Republicans are also positioning themselves for possibly entering the 2028 race.

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President Donald Trump pauses while speaking during an announcement about Apple with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

August 6, 2025

A federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country. Judge Michael H. Simon says the cancellations were likely unconstitutional and the lawsuit challenging the actions would likely succeed on merits. The judge says the defendants’ conduct reflects a “deliberate decision to flout Congressional command and refuse to spend appropriated funds.” The Department of Government Efficiency and the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled dozens of grants to state and local humanities’ councils in April as part of President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting efforts.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani gets 1,000th career hit with go-ahead homer, strikes out 8

August 6, 2025

Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead, two-run homer for his 1,000th career hit. He also struck out a season-high eight over four innings in his longest mound outing this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks his eighth mound start of the season after recovering from elbow surgery. Ohtani’s 39th homer traveled 440 feet, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead against the St. Louis Cardinals. He retired the side in the first and second innings and touches 100 mph on a fastball in the third. The Dodgers lost 5-3 and dropped two of three to the Cardinals in the series.

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Alicia Arden, who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual battery in 1997, reads a statement alongside her attorney, Gloria Allred, during a news conference in Los Angeles Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein files

August 6, 2025

Women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein are feeling skeptical and anxious after the Justice Department requested a court take the rare step of unsealing transcripts of secret testimony related to the sex-offending millionaire’s case. In letters addressed to federal judges in New York this week, several victims said Trump was just seeking to placate segments of his base who are unhappy with the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation. Other victims said they would support the disclosure, provided the government took steps to ensure their privacy. The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment on the victims’ statements.

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Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home Depot

August 6, 2025

U.S. Border Patrol agents jumped out of the back of a rented Penske truck and made arrests at a Los Angeles Home Depot store during an immigration raid. An agency official called Wednesday’s raid “Operation Trojan Horse.” The early morning operation near downtown LA came just days after a federal appeals court upheld a federal judge’s order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. A spokesperson for Penske Truck Rental says the company is looking into the use of its vehicles by federal officials, adding that its regulations prohibit transporting people in truck cargo areas.

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FILE - The Boston Scientific logo is seen at company offices in Fremont, Calif., Feb. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

August 6, 2025

U.S. health officials have issued warnings on two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths. The agency said Wednesday an issue with defibrillator wires could cause the implants to fail to deliver adequate electrical shocks. The company warned doctors about the issue last month. Separately, the FDA flagged updated instructions for the company’s Watchman heart implant, which is used to reduce the risk of stroke. Boston Scientific said it has seen an increased risk of dangerous blockages in the bloodstream depending on how the device is implanted. The company says the problem is not related to the device design.

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FILE - A Confederate Memorial is seen in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says

August 6, 2025

A U.S. Army official says restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million total. It was the latest development in a Trump administration effort to combat what it calls “erasing American history.” Once back in the cemetery, the monument will also feature panels nearby that will offer context about its history. That’s according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity about a project still in progress. The Pentagon expects it to take about two years to restore the monument to its original site.

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FILE - People gather to light candles in a makeshift memorial to honor Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim who were killed as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, during a candlelight vigil outside of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges

August 6, 2025

The man accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges. The indictment against Elias Rodriguez was unsealed Wednesday and includes nine counts, including hate crime resulting in death. It also could clear the way for the Justice Department to potentially seek the death penalty. Rodriguez is accused of killing Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in May, reportedly shouting “Free Palestine” during his arrest. Prosecutors say Rodriguez planned the attack, flying from Chicago with a handgun. Witnesses described him pacing outside before opening fire. He allegedly confessed inside the museum afterward.

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FILE - People shop at a Claire's in New York, Saturday, March 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Claire’s, known for piercing millions of teens’ ears, files for Chapter 11, 2nd time since 2018

August 6, 2025

Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on Wednesday, marked the second time since 2018 and for a similar reason: high debt load and the shift among teens heading online. It follows the bankruptcies of other teen retailers including Forever 21, which filed for bankruptcy protection in March and eventually shut its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.

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A federal agent escorts a man to a bus after he was detained following an appearance at immigration court, Monday, July 28, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations

August 6, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has removed age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement. This change aims to expand hiring after Congress provided a massive funding boost. On Wednesday, the department announced that it waived age limits so more people could join ICE, which is at the center of efforts to carry out mass deportations. Congress recently passed a bill allowing ICE to hire 10,000 more staff. Applicants can now be as young as 18. New recruits must pass medical and drug screenings and complete a physical fitness test. ICE is also offering bonuses and benefits to attract new hires.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams (32) reacts after giving up a hit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Gavin Williams overcomes frightful first, nearly pitches Guardians’ first no-hitter in 44 years

August 6, 2025

Two hard-hit comebackers in the first inning had Gavin Williams worrying about the direction his start would take against the New York Mets. Instead, the Cleveland Guardians right-hander nearly made history. Williams came within two outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth. Hunter Gaddis finished the combined one-hitter in a 4-1 win.

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FILE - Astronaut Butch Wilmore is interviewed at Johnson Space Center on March 31, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, file)

Stuck astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA less than 5 months after extended spaceflight

August 6, 2025

One of NASA’s two previously stuck astronauts has retired. NASA announced Butch Wilmore’s departure from the space agency on Wednesday. Wilmore and Suni Williams launched last summer as test pilots on Boeing’s first astronaut flight. What should have been a weeklong trip to the International Space Station turned into a stay of more than nine months because of Boeing’s malfunctioning Starliner. Starliner came back empty. Wilmore and Williams returned to Earth in March with SpaceX. The 62-year-old Wilmore had already retired from the Navy. Williams, also a retired Navy captain, is still with NASA.

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Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference after a practice round at the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffs

August 6, 2025

Scottie Scheffler has two majors this year. Now the focus is on the final three tournaments of the PGA Tour in the race for the FedEx Cup. Scheffler is prioritizing rest over practice for the playoff events. It starts this week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind for the top 70. Rory McIlroy is sitting this one out. The playoffs are for the top 70, with the top 50 advancing to the BMW Championship next week. Scheffler feels rested. His time at home in Dallas includes taking the claret jug to his home course at Royal Oaks.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

What to know as Trump’s immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

August 6, 2025

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has been suing states to end these tuition breaks. The lawsuits started in Texas in June and have expanded to Kentucky, Minnesota, and Oklahoma. Federal law prohibits in-state tuition benefits for students in the country illegally if those benefits are denied to out-of-state U.S. citizens. Texas’ program, once widely supported, has faced criticism from Republicans as they take a tougher stance on immigration. The impact is being felt nationwide, with some states ending or reconsidering these tuition breaks.

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) takes a handoff from quarterback Josh Allen (17) during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Pittsford, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Running back James Cook’s contract standoff with Bills reaches 3rd practice

August 6, 2025

The Buffalo Bills and James Cook are in a contract standoff, with the running back skipping his third consecutive training camp practice. Both sides are uncertain about how long this will continue. Negotiations have stalled, and it’s unclear who will make the next move based on what people on each side of discussions told The Associated Press over the past two days. The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Cook is seeking a deal in the range of $11 to $12.5 million in guaranteed money, but the Bills are unsure how this fits into their salary cap.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams (32) reacts after giving up a hit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Gavin Williams just misses Guardians’ first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets

August 6, 2025

Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 4-1 win Wednesday. Williams (7-4) walked three and struck out six, including Francisco Lindor to lead off the ninth. But Soto homered just beyond the leaping grasp of center fielder Angel Martinez two pitches later. The Guardians have not thrown a no-hitter since Len Barker twirled a perfect game on May 15, 1981. Their no-hitter drought is the longest in the majors.

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 15, 2020, in Washington. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, and Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a ‘medical miracle.’ Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement

August 6, 2025

President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a “miracle” for combating COVID-19. Now, his administration seems to have shifted its stance. On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of $500 million in mRNA development contracts with pharmaceutical companies. This decision effectively halts U.S.-backed efforts to use the technology for future pandemics, cancer treatments, or flu prevention. Trump had previously emphasized his role in pushing for the vaccines’ development, calling them a “medical miracle.” Despite their initial success, the administration’s current actions suggest a change in perspective.

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin participates in a drill during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State’s QB competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains too close to call

August 6, 2025

Ohio State’s quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains close after the first week of preseason practices. Coach Ryan Day says both have shown progress and the decision will go down to the wire. Sayin, a sophomore, has shown better arm strength, while Kienholz, a junior, brings more athleticism. Sayin originally committed to Alabama but transferred to Ohio State. Kienholz had a strong offseason and was named an Iron Buckeye. Quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler emphasized the importance of consistency, especially in situational scenarios like third downs and the red zone.

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IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward, of Mexico throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

IndyCar officials and Pato O’Ward shocked by ICE-related ‘Speedway Slammer’ post

August 6, 2025

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and series officials are shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security. The post touts plans for an immigration detention center in Indiana dubbed “Speedway Slammer” and includes a car with the same number as the only Mexican driver in the series. O’Ward says a lot of people were caught off guard. Indiana is home to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and is where the IndyCar Series is based. IndyCar says it was unaware of the planned use of the imagery and says it preferred it not being used.

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‘Weapons’ spins small town into chaos that mirrors real life, humor and all

August 6, 2025

Zach Cregger says he had to stop writing jokes while creating his latest horror film, “Weapons,” and instead let the hyper realistic aftermath of tragedy drive the movie’s humor. The film follows Cregger’s widely celebrated genre-bending horror “Barbarians,” his 2022 solo directorial debut. The young director spins a town into chaos in his second act, after all children but one from the same classroom mysteriously vanish, leaving a trail of questions in their place. Cregger says the movie’s humor comes naturally, as characters stumble through their grief and navigate the absurd events happening around them. The Warner Bros. Pictures release hits theaters Friday.

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E. Arlene Olson

August 6, 2025

E. Arlene Olson (Robinson), age 91, of Sundance, Wyoming, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at her

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Esther Virginia Afdahl

August 6, 2025

Esther Virginia Afdahl, 95, of Spearfish, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Center in Spearfish, SD. Esther was born in Norfolk, VA to Luther […]

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FILE - The super yacht Amadea sails into the San Diego Bay June 27, 2022, seen from Coronado, Calif. The United States is auctioning off the $325 million luxury superyacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian superyacht since the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The auction comes as President Donald Trump pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

August 6, 2025

The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea in the first American sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The auction comes as President Donald Trump pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. The Amadea was seized three years ago and is docked in San Diego. The 348-foot-long yacht features eight state rooms, a helipad and a beauty salon. The U.S. says the yacht belongs to a sanctioned Russian former politician. But a former Russian energy company official claims he owns it and says he’ll pursue the auction proceeds once he prevails in court. The auction closes Sept. 10.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr., right, celebrates his two-run home run against the San Diego Padres with Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo (2) during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. makes history, crushes 103.9 mph pitch from Mason Miller for a 2-run homer

August 6, 2025

San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller was bringing the heat. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned the favor. Gurriel crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning, tying the game at 5-all. It was the fastest pitch hit for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008. It was part of a two-homer night for Gurriel. The veteran also hit a two-run shot in the first inning.

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This handout photo released by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. shows Denna Fredericka Campbell, who was an officer for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. She was killed in 1995. (Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. via AP)

Boyfriend charged with killing police officer in their Maryland home nearly 30 years ago

August 6, 2025

Authorities say a man charged this week with fatally shooting a police officer in her Maryland home nearly 30 years ago was the officer’s live-in boyfriend and had blamed her 1995 killing on a burglary. Amir Jalil Ali was arrested Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge. He initially was charged in 1995 with killing 24-year-old Denna Fredericka Campbell, an officer for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. But the charges against him were dropped two months later by prosecutors in Maryland’s Montgomery County. Police officials announced Ali’s arrest on Wednesday.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) waits to stretch at NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Travis Kelce’s transformation: Chiefs star trims down, gears up for another Super Bowl run

August 6, 2025

Travis Kelce has trimmed down considerably since last season, and it has been noticeable in the way he’s been making plays in training camp. Chiefs coach Andy Reid describes the four-time All-Pro tight end as “svelte.” Some had speculated a Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia in February might drive Kelce to retire, but instead he seemed to double down on his efforts. He is leaner, quicker and more athletic than he has been in years. And he’s showing as much focus as ever on the football field, despite the number of side projects vying for his time and attention. The goal, he said, is clear: Win another Super Bowl.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to pass as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) waits his turn during practice at the NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Aaron Rodgers is open to playing in Steelers’ preseason opener as rookie QB Howard deals with injury

August 6, 2025

Aaron Rodgers isn’t ruling himself out of Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Jacksonville. Rodgers, who last appeared in an exhibition game two years ago, says he’s on board to play if coach Mike Tomlin asks. The 41-year-old last played in the preseason in 2023 during his first season with the New York Jets. The short-term loss of rookie quarterback Will Howard, dealing with a hand injury, might complicate things. Rodgers has been mentoring Howard since signing with the Steelers in June. Rodgers says he’s seen progress in recent days as he grows more comfortable in the system.

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FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks to throw a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty are among the NFL rookies to watch this season

August 6, 2025

Impressive and fantastic are a couple of the words used to describe Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward as the No. 1-overall pick in April’s NFL draft takes over as the starter for a franchise that won just three games last season. Ward isn’t the only rookie being watched closely to see how his first NFL season turns out. There’s also two-way threat Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter and, of course, Shedeur Sanders.

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Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn watches during an NFL football dual training camp with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Horn was involved in a car accident on his was to camp. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn not seriously injured in car accident, is day to day with thumb injury

August 6, 2025

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn escaped serious injury after a car accident on Wednesday morning on the way to the team’s stadium. He injured his left thumb and missed a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns. Panthers coach Dave Canales says Horn will be evaluated daily. Horn will not play in Friday night’s preseason game against the Browns, but the team hopes he can play against Houston on August 16. Horn was alone in his car when the accident happened near the stadium. He was evaluated by team medical personnel and later seen joking with teammates on the sideline.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as President Donald Trump listens at an event to promote his proposal to improve Americans' access to their medical records in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

What to know about mRNA vaccines

August 6, 2025

Research shows mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now scientists are using that Nobel Prize-winning technology to try to develop vaccines and treatments against a long list of diseases including cancer and cystic fibrosis. But this week, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic, canceled $500 million in government-funded research projects to create new mRNA vaccines against respiratory illnesses that might trigger another health emergency. That dismays infectious disease experts who note that mRNA allows faster production of shots than older vaccine-production methods, buying precious time if another pandemic were to emerge.

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FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) scrambles during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders to start in Browns preseason opener against the Panthers

August 6, 2025

Rookie Shedeur Sanders will start for the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night with the recently signed Tyler Huntley also expected to play. The Browns confirmed the news during a joint practice with the Panthers. Veteran Joe Flacco is healthy but will not play. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel will not play either because of injuries. Sanders was drafted in the fifth round. Despite being fourth on the depth chart, injuries to other Browns QBs have contributed to this opportunity.

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Lewes Beach Patrol Chief Mark Woodard rests a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach, in Lewes, Del., on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

August 6, 2025

More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as jellyfish numbers bloom along the Delaware coast. Many beach patrol captains say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity and stings in recent memory. Dramatic increases were reported at Delaware’s two most popular beaches in July. Lewes Beach is one of them. It had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year. Lion’s manes, sea nettles and moon jellyfish are some varieties that frequent Delaware’s summertime waters, but the sudden boom has shocked beachgoers. A beach patrol captain says he has never seen this many jellyfish or reports of stings.

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Attorney General warns about ICAC scam

August 6, 2025

PIERRE, S.D. –– South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns the public about a text scam involving the State’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). “These text messages are […]

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FILE - This Feb. 19, 2014, file photo, shows WhatsApp app icon on a smartphone in New York. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers, Meta says

August 6, 2025

WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers worldwide, according to its parent company, Meta. The account deletions occurred over the first six months of the year as part of wider efforts from Meta to crack down on scams. On Tuesday, Meta also announced new tools on WhatsApp to help users spot scams, including a safety overview and test alerts. Scams are becoming all too common and increasingly sophisticated in today’s digital world — with too-good-to-be-true offers and unsolicited messages attempting to steal consumers’ information or money filling our phones, social media and other corners of the internet each day.

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Ryan Speedo Green triumphs in first outing as Wagner’s god in ‘Die Walküre’

August 6, 2025

Ryan Speedo Green has taken on the challenging role of Wotan in Wagner’s “Die Walküre” at the Santa Fe Opera House. Known for its demanding nature, the role is often compared to climbing Mount Everest for a bass-baritone. Green, who overcame a troubled childhood, has risen to stardom with performances at the Metropolitan Opera. He is set to play Wotan in a new “Ring” cycle that launches in the 2027-28 season at the Met. Green’s dedication and hard work have earned him praise from critics and colleagues alike and he says it has given him the opportunity to play a character who doesn’t worry about what anyone thinks about him.

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This combination of images shows author James Patterson during a portrait session in New York on Aug. 30, 2016, left, and Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a hearing in New York on Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo, left and New York Post Pool via AP)

James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

August 6, 2025

James Patterson and Vicky Ward are collaborating on a new book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The book will explore the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione. Little, Brown & Company announced the project, which currently has no title or release date. Patterson and Ward plan to use exclusive interviews, firsthand reporting and court transcripts. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge for the December shooting. Patterson describes the story as “the American Dream Gone Wrong.” The pair’s previous book, “The Idaho Four,” became a national bestseller last month.

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SDN Communications Elects New Board Leadership, Welcomes Golden West CEO

August 6, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Aug. 4, 2025 – SDN Communications, the regional broadband provider interconnecting South Dakota’s rural telecom network, has announced a new executive team and board member following its annual Board of Managers meeting. Ross Petrick, General Manager and CEO of Alliance Communications in Garretson, was elected as the new President of the […]

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The Daily Slice

August 6, 2025

 The Daily Slice: Wednesday August 06, 2025 The Daily Slice, your Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered

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FILE - President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a ceremony in the President's Room near the Senate chambers in Washington, Aug. 6, 1965. Surrounding the president from left directly above his right hand, Vice President Hubert Humphrey; Speaker John McCormack; Rep. Emanuel Celler, D-N.Y.; Luci Johnson; and Sen. Everett Dirksen, R-Ill. Behind Humphrey is House Majority Leader Carl Albert of Oklahoma; and behind Celler is Sen. Carl Hayden, D-Ariz. (AP Photo, File)

Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

August 6, 2025

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago but has been slowly eroding for more than a decade. That erosion started with a 2013 Supreme Court decision ending the requirement that all or parts of 15 states with a history of discrimination in voting get federal approval before changing the way they hold elections. The court upheld a key part of the law in 2023. But in the court’s upcoming term it’s scheduled to hear a case that could roll back that decision and another that would effectively neuter the law. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund says the Voting Rights Act is at “a critical juncture.”

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The Jackson Home, where Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches to call for Black voting rights in the early 60s in Selma, Ala., is shown being reconstructed at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history

August 6, 2025

An Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches in the 1960s calling for Black voting rights has been reconstructed in its entirety at a museum near Detroit. The delicate operation to move and preserve the Jackson Home and other artifacts from the Civil Rights era preceded President Donald Trump’s efforts to eradicate what he calls “divisive” and “race-centered ideologies,” and downplay the cultural and historical impact of race, racism and Black Americans. The Smithsonian Institution and other federal museums are now facing pressure to minimize artifacts that explain American history from a Black perspective.

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Golf Club at Red Rock: A 25-year Overnight Success

August 6, 2025

Kevin Buntrock and Donny Ward make golf a social game. Two friends who love to play golf. It can’t be that simple, can it? Well, yes. And no. Back in 1999, Kevin Buntrock and Donny Ward, eventual Founders and Managing Members of The Golf Club at Red Rock, took part in a golf tournament in […]

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FILE - Luci Baines Johnson looks at the desk May 16, 2023, on display at the LBJ Presidential Library, that President Lyndon B. Johnson sat at in the President's Room at the U.S. Capitol to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965, on Aug. 6, 1965. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman, File)

Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it

August 6, 2025

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states. That discrimination included poll taxes and literacy tests that allowed those voters to be turned away. The law also established a process known as preclearance, which required that all or parts of 15 states with a history of discriminatory practices in voting get federal approval before making changes to the way they hold elections. The Supreme Court removed that pillar in 2013. Cases before the current court could undo most of what’s left of the law.

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FILE - State troopers swing billy clubs to break up a civil rights voting march in Selma, Ala., March 7, 1965. (AP Photo, File)

The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle

August 6, 2025

The nation is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark legislation into law on Aug. 6, 1965 after marchers were beaten in Selma, Alabama. Those at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights for Black Americans recalled the struggle. The Voting Rights Act led to sweeping change across the American South. But the anniversary of the legislation comes amid trepidation about what’s ahead and fear that those hard-won rights are being eroded.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn speaks to the media after practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

From fashion fines to man in charge: Aaron Glenn’s former Jets teammates proud of his NFL journey

August 6, 2025

Aaron Glenn played eight seasons with the New York Jets and became head coach last January. As a player, he was a Pro Bowl cornerback with a flair for fashion. That included his game day socks, which didn’t always adhere to NFL regulations and cost him fines. Former teammates, including Kevin Mawae, Jason Fabini and Ray Mickens, recently gathered to celebrate his new role. Glenn is one of five current NFL head coaches leading teams they once played for. He’s focused on changing the Jets’ culture and finding players who fit the team’s style and his former teammates believe he can get the job done.

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