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Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement 08/06/2026 09:29am • Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada���s massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday. And fire and climate scientists said Trump, who has talked about punishing Houthi rebel attacks in central and eastern Yemen kill at least 30 government forces, Yemeni government officials say 08/06/2026 09:22am • CAIRO (AP) ��� Houthi rebel attacks in central and eastern Yemen kill at least 30 government forces, Yemeni government officials say. US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low 08/06/2026 09:21am • The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years. U.S. filings for jobless aid in the week ending August 1 rose by 1,000 to 199,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The previous week���s figur Suspect jailed pending trial in killing of Scottish aid worker in Athens 08/06/2026 09:19am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) ��� A man accused of killing a Scottish aid worker in Athens and hiding her body in a suitcase has been jailed pending his trial for murder. The 26-year-old Afghan suspect appeared Thursday before an investigative magistrate at a central Athens courthouse, escorted by police off North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills 08/06/2026 09:16am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ��� North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, its neighbors said, resuming weapons tests days before its rivals the U.S. and South Korea begin annual military drills that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. The launch from North Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over refusal to answer questions at COVID hearing 08/06/2026 09:15am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over refusal to answer questions at COVID hearing. How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll 08/06/2026 09:10am • Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months. But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she feels the heat has been impacting more of her day-to-day: summer Dixie Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/06/2026 09:08am • DALTON, Ga. (AP) ��� DALTON, Ga. (AP) ��� The Dixie Group Inc. (DXYN) on Thursday reported earnings of $1.1 million in its second quarter. The Dalton, Georgia-based company said it had profit of 7 cents per share. The floor covering company posted revenue of $68.6 million in the period. _____ This s Rights groups accuse Israel of targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil 08/06/2026 08:50am • BEIRUT (AP) ��� Global and Lebanese rights groups on Thursday accused Israel of intentionally targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil earlier this year and obstructing medical workers from reaching her as she lay critically wounded. Khalil, a longtime correspondent for Lebanese newspap Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah agrees to 2-year contract with Trabzonspor 08/06/2026 08:41am • Mohamed Salah agreed on a two-year contract with Trabzonspor on Thursday. Egypt international Salah was a free agent after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. He flew to Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Trabzonspor and was greeted by throngs of fans on his arrival. His officia Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it 'deserves' it 08/06/2026 08:37am • MADRID (AP) ��� The Spanish government remained confident the final of the 2030 World Cup will be in Spain. Speaking after a report that FIFA allegedly awarded the final to co-host Morocco, sports minister Milagros Tol��n said Spain ���deserved��� to host the title game. ���We are the reigning men�� MDU Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/06/2026 08:36am • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) ��� BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) ��� MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $21.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had profit of 10 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were US applications for jobless aid rose to 199,000 last week with layoffs remaining at historically healthy levels 08/06/2026 08:35am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� US applications for jobless aid rose to 199,000 last week with layoffs remaining at historically healthy levels. Investors Title: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/06/2026 08:35am • CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) ��� CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) ��� Investors Title Co. (ITIC) on Thursday reported profit of $14.6 million in its second quarter. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $7.73 per share. The insurance company posted revenue of $86.5 million in the p NexPoint: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/06/2026 08:32am • DALLAS (AP) ��� DALLAS (AP) ��� NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) on Thursday reported net income of $16 million in its second quarter. The Dallas-based company said it had profit of 29 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 46 cents per share. The company