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The U.S. government has proposed major Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada as drought conditions continue to affect the western United States. The new plan aims to manage water supplies from the river through 2036. The proposal was released after seven western states failed to reach an agreement on how to share the river’s limited water supply. The states have spent more than three years negotiating a replacement plan for existing rules that expire this year. The Colorado River provides water for millions of people across the western U.S. It supports homes, farms, energy production and local…

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has defended her decision to remove the city’s police chief following a deadly shooting at a major public festival. The mayor said the leadership change was the right step for the city but did not provide specific details about her decision. The Seattle Police Chief Removal came days after a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. The incident left three people dead, including one suspected participant, and injured four others. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Wilson said several factors influenced her decision. She noted that the events…

An F35 fighter jet crash at a military base in San Diego led to a fire on Friday morning. Officials said the pilot safely ejected before the aircraft hit the ground and is now receiving medical care. The F35 Fighter Jet Crash happened at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at about 10 a.m. local time. The aircraft involved was an F35B assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing under Marine Aircraft Group 11. Military officials confirmed that the aircraft went down on the base. The crash caused a fire in a nearby field. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene.…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving forward with plans to expand detention capacity through several new facilities across the country. According to a public solicitation document, the agency intends to sign contracts for detention centers within its Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami, and Denver jurisdictions. Together, the proposed facilities would be able to house approximately 5,500 detainees. The move represents one of the latest efforts by ICE to increase its detention and enforcement capabilities as immigration remains a major policy focus across the United States. The proposed expansion comes as federal immigration authorities continue increasing arrests and enforcement operations in…

New details have emerged in the Seattle Festival Shooting Investigation after police said preliminary testing shows the bullets that killed two bystanders at a crowded food festival did not come from the gun fired by a 15-year-old suspect arrested at the scene. The shooting happened during the final hours of the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle last weekend. The violence left three people dead, including a 19-year-old suspected participant in the gunfight, and injured at least four others. Court documents filed on Wednesday revealed that investigators tested bullets recovered from two bystanders who died during the incident.…

The National Urban League’s latest State of Black America report warns that many Black Americans face growing economic and political challenges and says progress toward the American Dream has become more difficult in recent years. Released on Thursday, the annual report argues that policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration have negatively affected opportunities for Black communities. The organization says the issues highlighted in the report also carry broader implications for working families and middle-class Americans across the country. National Urban League President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Morial said the concerns outlined in the report extend beyond any single…

The United Nations refugee agency is continuing discussions with the United States following reports that the Trump administration may end funding for the organization and withdraw from its executive committee. Speaking in Geneva on Wednesday, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih said the agency remains in contact with American officials as conversations continue over the future of the long-standing partnership. Salih made the comments after an event marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a landmark international agreement that outlines the rights of refugees and the responsibilities of countries that offer protection. “The United States has…

A reported US airstrike near the western Iranian city of Piranshahr has raised fresh concerns about regional stability as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted an area in West Azerbaijan province, close to the Iraqi border. The broadcaster said the attack was reportedly carried out by the United States. Officials did not immediately provide details about the exact target of the strike. There were also no immediate reports of casualties, injuries, or significant damage following the incident. The reported strike occurred near Piranshahr, a city located in northwestern…

Savannah Guthrie has made a new public appeal for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, as the search continues nearly six months after her disappearance. The NBC “TODAY” co-anchor shared an emotional video message on social media Monday, asking the person responsible for her mother’s disappearance to provide information and help bring the case to an end. “I’m coming on today with a very specific message,” Guthrie said in the video. She explained that her family has been living through an extremely difficult period since her mother was taken from her home. Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home near…

Two red panda cubs born at the Santa Barbara Zoo in California have died, bringing sadness to the zoo team and visitors who followed their early journey. The zoo confirmed on Monday that the second cub passed away over the weekend after receiving continuous care from veterinary and animal care staff. The first cub had died earlier in July after being found unresponsive on July 21. The two cubs were born on July 2 to red panda parents Ruby and Raj. The birth marked the first time Ruby had given birth. Zoo officials said the loss was especially difficult because…