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US Hit Iran With New Missile. It Killed Civilians 50 Metres From Blast Site
Aug 31, 2026 - World 
Used for the first time in combat on February 28, when the US struck Iran, the weapon seemed to spray pellets over a wide area, according to a report by the Associated Press quoting monitoring non-profit Airwars and defence experts.
Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail
Aug 31, 2026 - World 
Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’A 91-year-old hiker has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the more than 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.By his count, Dale Sanders, of Tennessee, fell 71 times during the feat, six of which he said were hard falls and one which required a brief hospitalization and another just 200 yards from the end. The 2,193-mile trail runs between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. Continue reading...
US Woman On Kailash Trip Missing After Nepal Floods, Family Seeks Help
Aug 31, 2026 - World 
As news of the flood spread, Mary's family, including her son Riley Wildeman and daughter-in-law Lauren Wildeman, tried repeatedly to reach her to check she was safe. When those attempts failed, they turned to authorities, the media and rescue teams for help.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
Aug 31, 2026 - World 
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific OceanRemote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled historyA deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms.At least two people have died and 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after a surge of water and debris swept through the immensely popular tourist destination on Saturday, fueled by torrents of rain that hit the national park’s Bright Angel Creek area. Continue reading...
"Good Line Of Bullsh*t": Trump Claims Iran Killed Over 100,000 Protesters
Aug 31, 2026 - World 
Trump's comments came hours after the US struck two Iranian launch systems on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.