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At least 4 killed in mass shooting in small Georgia city, county spokeswoman says

A county government official in Georgia says at least four people have been killed in a mass shooting in a small community south of Atlanta.

Suspect sought in Georgia shootings which killed 4

Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a series of shootings in Hampton, Georgia, which left four people dead Saturday.

Kratom products continue to draw criticism from health experts

The Food and Drug Administration says the controversial herbal supplement kratom "exposes users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and dependence." Mark Strassman reports.

After mass shooting, Baltimore leaders slam police for inadequate response

Baltimore's troubled history with policing was thrust into the national spotlight years ago following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody.

The story behind Barbenheimer, this summer's most anticipated movie showdown

The very online showdown between Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" all started with a date: July 21.

Authorities search for man suspected of killing 4 people in Georgia

Authorities in Georgia are hunting for a man suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta

$875 million Powerball jackpot has many feeling lucky

The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing has hit an estimated $875 million, the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history. Christina Ruffini has more.

Around the world

Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 22 dead in landslides and floods

Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 22 people dead and 14 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents, the government said Saturday.

Europe sizzles under heat wave that's only going to get worse

Scorching temperatures across Europe have forced the closure of the Acropolis in Athens for a second day

Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after brief respite

As the U.N. Security Council prepared for a meeting on Friday to address the worsening violence in Haiti, a human rights group in the country sounded the alarm about a surge of violence.

The man who threatened to burn holy books outside the Israeli Embassy in Sweden abandons the plan

The man who said he would burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm gave up his plan and instead held a one-person demonstration on Saturday against the burning of holy books, the media reported.

A wave of political turbulence is rolling through Guatemala and other Central American countries

Central America is experiencing a wave of unrest that is remarkable even for a region whose history is riddled with turbulence. The most recent example is political upheaval in Guatemala as the country heads for a runoff presidential election in August.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration amid heat wave

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to hospital suffering from suspected dehydration Saturday, his office said.

Tragedy strikes as 15 migrants found dead off Tunisia's coast, and along border with Algeria

Authorities in Tunisia confirmed on Friday that at least 15 migrants have lost their lives this week, both off the country's coast and along its border with Algeria.

Technology

Calpine unveils pilot project to produce cleaner electricity, capture harmful emissions

Pilot test could help lead to decarbonization of existing natural gas power plants across California and the nation, officials say.

How to protect your Apple iPhone Notes

Don't want others to see your notes? Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares tips on how to keep your iPhone notes private and secured from unwanted snoopers.

‘Misogynist’ Andrew Tate says he was paid $20K under Twitter’s creator plan

Andrew Tate shared that he was receiving $20,379 as part of Twitter's new content creator payment scheme months after Elon Musk lifted his years-long account ban.

The two apps on Google Play Store that are putting millions of Android users at risk

Two apps on the Google Play Store have been stealing data from Android users. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what happened and how to avoid these situations.

New smartphone wants you to use it less

A smartphone startup named Nothing is trying to make a splash with their latest device - the Nothing Phone (2). Ironically, it's packed with features designed to help you use your phone less. The first thing you'll notice about the Nothing Phone (2) is the clear back panel filled with LED lights.

Appeals court halts order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies

A federal appeals court Friday temporarily paused a lower court's order limiting executive branch officials' communications with social media companies about controversial online posts.

This quick trick lets you copy text from any image in seconds

Smartphones have a feature that allows you to copy text from photos. Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how this useful option allows you to save time.

Sports News

Donald Trump made $2.5 million to broadcast 2021 boxing match

Donald Trump continues to rake in the big bucks - when he was a color commentator for a 2021 boxing match, he was given a nice seven-figure deal.

Zion Williamson posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram, leading to fans worried about well-being

Zion Williamson is a huge fan of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G, but when he posted one of his songs on Instagram earlier this week, fans were understandably concerned.

Marketa Vondrousova is Wimbledon's first unseeded female champion

"I don't really know what's happening now. It's an amazing feeling," Vondrousova, a 24-year-old from the Czech Republic, said during the trophy ceremony.

Sports gambling grossness hits new low with Special Olympics betting controversy

The Special Olympics World Games, held last month, is in the throes of betting controversies that have left winning bets made by the public unpaid.

Djokovic to Face Alcaraz in Wimbledon Final After Easily Beating Sinner

The 23-time Grand Slam champion may have mellowed, but he is as determined as ever to win his favorite title again. He will play Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.

Exclusive: Warriors owner Joe Lacob on Poole-for-Paul trade, WNBA expansion, A’s departure and more

Warriors owner Joe Lacob met with this news outlet at Summer League to discuss a wide range of topics.

Vondrousova beats Jabeur to be lowest-ranked, first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon

Marketa Vondrousova became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday.

Politics News

Vivek Ramaswamy blames Jan. 6 on frustration over 'pervasive censorship'

Former President Donald Trump has taken most of the heat for Jan. 6, but Vivek Ramaswamy says the real cause was the "cycle of censorship" leading up to the 2021 Capitol riot.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration amid heat wave

The Israeli leader's office said the 73-year-old was being treated at Israel's Sheba Hospital, near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.

RFK Jr. denies comments on ‘ethnically targeted’ Covid-19 were anti-Semitic

The longshot presidential candidate suggested that the virus could have been engineered to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people.

VP Harris appears to commit another gaffe in climate change speech

Vice President Kamala Harris committed yet another gaffe this week, appearing to mistakenly call for a reduction in population in order to provide cleaner air and drinking water.

Russia increasing unprofessional activity against U.S. forces in Syria

A senior defense official said Russia's recent increased activity is "qualitatively different" than in the past.

After Suffering Heavy Losses, Ukrainians Paused to Rethink Strategy

Early in the counteroffensive, Ukraine lost as much as 20 percent of its weapons and armor. The rate dropped as the campaign slowed and commanders shifted tactics.

How this onetime battleground state in heartland America turned bright red

Iowa has transformed over the past dozen years from a general election battleground in America's heartland to a deep red state with near total Republican control of government.