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The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris continues to spread across the United States, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest number of cases so far this year.
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Two lifeguards at Silver Beach in Volusia County, Florida, saved a young boy pulled unconscious from the ocean on July 30, highlighting the ongoing dangers of strong waves and tides this summer.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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A large-scale rescue operation was launched after two helicopters crashed while battling wildfires near Psatha, Greece.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 3:34 PM
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Drawing from his personal weight loss journey, Ethan Suplee emphasizes the importance of healthy habits alongside medication for sustainable results.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM![When Arthur Bently Worthington embarked upon his return voyage to Christchurch from Tasmania in 1897, he must have been aware that his arrival there was unlikely to be accompanied by the same degree of fanfare and enthusiasm that greeted him when he first set foot in the city, in 1890. In December 1895 the ‘tall and handsome’ American with ‘steel-blue greyish and expressive eyes’, whose real name was Oakley Crawford, had suddenly departed Christchurch, having spent the previous five years in residence there building up and ministering to his flock of acolytes, the ‘Students of Truth’, converts to his new religion. In reality, the charming Worthington was a notorious confidence trickster, having previously travelled the length and breadth of the United States bigamously marrying and swiftly defrauding the many wealthy women who crossed his path – abandoning them, and any children that he may have fathered along the way. His liaison with Mary Plunkett, the ‘wife’ who accompanied him to New Zealand in 1890, was the first to diverge from this pattern. Worthington met Mary, the editor of a Christian Science journal and wife of a notable businessman, in New York in 1889, whilst posing as a faith-healer for the sect, and quickly won her over. It wasn’t long before the two, accompanied by her two children, fled America, as Mary’s former husband had begun to unravel Worthington’s shameful and shocking past. In Mary, Worthington had found a woman whose charisma and beauty perfectly complemented his own, and hoards of Christchurch residents soon fell prey to their peculiar brand of proselytisation. Many in Christchurch willingly parted with their cash, and in some cases even mortgaged their homes, to further the religion, and to furnish the couple’s lifestyle. This extended even to the erection of a magnificent columned edifice, the Temple of Truth, in Latimer Square in 1892 (and the lavish private residence attached to it for the couple), within which Worthington preached his self-styled revivalist ‘rational form of Christianity’ to large congregations several times a week, and his insights into reincarnation and sexology for a smaller, more select audience. It was the latter that provoked an outcry – the Methodists first, and then the other denominations expressed their moral outrage at Worthington’s doctrine of free love, and as details of his sordid past started to emerge, and whispers grew about the sexual ‘goings on’ within the group, things began to heat up for him. Creditors were soon seeking financial reparation in the courts from Worthington for bad loans, a schism occurred within the group which culminated in Mary leaving Worthington (historian Geoffrey Rice in Christchurch Crimes and Scandals 1876-99 speculates that this was likely on account of Worthington’s sexual promiscuity - he quickly moved on and ‘wed’ a young parishioner, however), and New Zealand authorities moved to have him extradited by the United States. No wonder then that he fled for Australia at the close of 1895. What is more surprising is his decision to return in 1897 – presumably to have ‘another crack’ at the citizenry of Christchurch via a series of lectures at the Oddfellows’ Hall in September. During his third lecture, on 26 September, an angry crowd thought to number 6000 amassed in the street outside the building; the police found themselves unable to placate the mob and felt that they needed to read the Riot Act – doing so for the first time in Christchurch’s history. In 1899, Worthington finally made a permanent departure from New Zealand – though the events in Christchurch didn’t deter him from continuing his life of crime, and he died in prison in New York in 1917. Entries in the Police Communications Book, such as those pictured, record the frantic attempts of the police to prepare for and contain the anger on the streets of Christchurch. Archives New Zealand’s Christchurch Regional Office holds a wealth of historical material relating to the Canterbury and Westland areas, and this book can be viewed in person in our Christchurch Reading Room. Archives New Zealand/Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Christchurch Regional Office [Archives Reference: CH439/26].](/assets/images/2026-08-02T14-38-51-238Z-sri-lanka-deploys-troops-to-contain-riot-at-overcrowded-mahara-prison-wikimedia-480.webp)
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An inmate was killed and six others wounded as inmates destroyed multiple facilities inside Mahara Prison near Colombo.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM
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The actress and model graces the Summer 2026 issue of Playboy, sharing confidence insights and advice for the new "Baywatch" cast.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:20 PM
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The plan to open five city-owned grocery stores aims to offer food at 30% below retail prices amid soaring costs, but faces opposition from local business owners concerned about competition.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM
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At the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2026, experts and youth participants called for Indonesia to actively engage in climate diplomacy amid shifting global priorities and emphasize its biodiversity assets.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM
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The Biden-era Medicare Part D subsidy program will expire at the end of 2026, potentially increasing premiums for millions of Medicare beneficiaries despite claims from CMS that most will see minimal changes.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:02 AM
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Twenty-eight Israeli children who lost parents in security service traveled across North America to strengthen Jewish identity and solidarity.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 11:02 AM
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Following France’s largest wildfire in over 70 years, most of the 224,000 evacuees have been permitted to return home, though a new flare-up in the Var department prompted fresh evacuations.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
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The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, is under scrutiny by President Donald Trump and conservatives for alleged politicization and 'woke' displays, sparking a congressional hearing and public debate.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 9:12 AM
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Virunga National Park implements health checkpoints and surveillance to contain the Ebola outbreak and safeguard endangered mountain gorillas amid rising cases in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 4:33 AM
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Oba Femi secured a major victory over Brock Lesnar in a brutal Hell in a Cell match, signaling a new era in WWE.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 3:36 AM
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The family of a 16-year-old girl who died months after police detention alleges her arrest was unlawful and her treatment in custody led to her death, sparking renewed calls to reform Japan's justice system.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:36 AM
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Hungary announced the first-ever shutdown of its only nuclear power plant as prolonged drought and heatwaves cause historic low water levels in the Danube River, impacting reactor cooling and triggering an energy crisis.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 1:23 AM
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Paris-based OECD reports China’s subsidies far exceed those of rich-world rivals, fueling export gains and sparking debate over the future of the rules-based trading system.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:07 AM
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As the People’s Liberation Army approaches its centenary, its evolution reflects the Communist Party’s sustained emphasis on absolute control over the armed forces, rooted in Mao-era doctrines and reinforced through ongoing political measures.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
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A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has led to significant crop losses and decreased consumer demand across the U.S., impacting farmers in California’s Salinas Valley and beyond.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 11:41 PM
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Michigan’s Arab American community supports progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed despite heavy spending by pro-Israel lobby AIPAC against him.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 11:34 PM
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Clashes near Sheraro mark a serious breach of the 2022 peace agreement between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray forces.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 10:52 PM
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Despite ongoing conflict, projects supported by the UN and partners have enabled thousands of children to return to school, trained caregivers to find jobs, and provided critical medical care to war victims.
UN News | Aug 1, 2026, 9:07 PM
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A recent Fox News poll indicates Democratic candidate James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signaling potential shifts in voter sentiment.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 8:20 PM
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The 95-year-old actor shared that a doctor dismissed a lump as a salivary gland, but a second opinion revealed advanced melanoma that had spread to his brain.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 7:18 PM