NPR News
Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last year's deadly Fourth of July floods.
Missouri News
The constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in Missouri on August 4.
Kansas News
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much of eastern Kansas outside the Kansas City suburbs.
NPR News
-
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.
-
England will face France on Saturday for the third-place trophy, while Argentina takes on Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. Although Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival has closed, the metro has plenty of other watch parties for fans to join.
-
Free speech advocates say the proposed complaint form could punish students for expression and violate their privacy.
-
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
-
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
NPR Tech News
- Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
- China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access
- Officials probe whether White House teleprompter operator profited off Trump's words
- American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
- How do young people feel about AI? 7 teens weigh in
CBC News
- Northwestern Ontario wildfires: Evacuation order issued for area near Lac des Mille Lacs
- Convoy leader Pat King loses at appeal court, to be resentenced
- Mexico not looking to cut side deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, foreign secretary says
- Number of wildfires more than doubles after lightning strikes across B.C.
- Nova Scotia wildfire grows to 1,700 hectares
CBC Canada News
- Northwestern Ontario wildfires: Evacuation order issued for area near Lac des Mille Lacs
- Convoy leader Pat King loses at appeal court, to be resentenced
- Mexico not looking to cut side deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, foreign secretary says
- Memorial University promises ‘checks and balances’ after 103 students get engineering acceptance letter in error
- Justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man who spent 3 decades in prison