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• Resource-rich nation praises US ties amid Washington-Beijing critical minerals race

  Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner says the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs multiple partners to develop its cobalt, copper and lithium wealth amid growing U.S. interest.

• Iran calls on Houthis to prepare to cut off Red Sea gateway — can the terror group do it?

  Iran reportedly told Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with missiles, drones and sea mines if the U.S. strikes Iranian infrastructure.

• African growth boom follows Trump push to replace aid with trade

  Despite predictions of collapse after USAID cuts, sub-Saharan Africa is outpacing Asia in growth forecasts, fueled by trade and private investment.

• WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control

  Trump says Putin is "ready to make a deal" to end the Ukraine war, but Russia warned Western troops enforcing any ceasefire would be military targets.

• US troops unload China's only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief

  U.S. government photos show American soldiers unloading China's only aid flight at Simón Bolívar Airport as Venezuela reels from June earthquakes.

• Who is Andy Burnham? The Trump critic set to become the UK's next prime minister

  Andy Burnham secured 322 MP nominations on day one of the leadership process, but critics say he faces less scrutiny than any recent U.K. prime minister.

• A new chapter for America’s 250th: 'J250' initiative puts Jewish contributions in the spotlight

  The J250 Initiative launches with 250 stories of Jewish American patriots, scientists and leaders who shaped the nation from the Revolution onward.

• Trump officials unveil private sector blueprint for life after USAID

  Ambassador Mike Waltz says the Trump administration is replacing traditional foreign aid with private investment and trade to create jobs, cut dependency.

• Trump won’t rule out Kharg Island takeover: What a US assault could look like

  Military experts detail how U.S. Marines could seize Iran's Kharg Island in hours but warn holding it against missile and drone attacks is far riskier.

• FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution

  James Cox Chambers Jr., estranged heir to the $27 billion Cox empire, was detained in Spain for alleged money laundering and Hamas support.

• Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

  Ro Khanna claims violent Israeli settlers detained his delegation for 75 minutes in the West Bank, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee angrily fired back.

• Inside Israel's mission to train civilians to stop the next Oct 7-like terror attack

  A full-scale terror attack drill at Kibbutz Bror Hayil simulates Oct. 7-style infiltration, training civil defense squads near the Gaza border.

• Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike

  The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh after what they called "blatant aggression" targeting the Sanaa airport runway.

• Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists

  A senior U.S. official says the USAID OIG investigation picked up where the U.N. failed, examining UNRWA staff links to terrorism beyond Oct. 7.

• UK pins string of antisemitic attacks on Iran-linked group, bans IRGC

  Keir Starmer announced sweeping national security powers after British intelligence linked antisemitic arson attacks to an Iran-backed proxy.

• Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up

  Yulia Svyrydenko resigned as Ukraine's prime minister, with Zelenskyy saying he offered her a new role in relations with a key international partner.

• Four Americans caught in horrific Mexico highway pileup that killed at least 10

  A fiery chain-reaction crash involving multiple tractor-trailers killed at least 10 people in western Mexico, while four Americans were transported to local hospitals.

• Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

  Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.

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  The Health Dept. will be taking the mobile health unit to the LCC 12-1 Wednesdays to give teens access to free checkups, giveaways, games & prizes.

  Jul 16, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Community Center
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  Jul 16, 2026 at North Dearborn Library

Sunman-Dearborn Schools Endowment Corporation to Provide Free K-5 School Supplies

The initiative began in 2019

Ind. Department of Education Releases Guidance for Schools Considering Four-day Week

Currently, one school in the state operates on a four-day school week

Local Chambers Help Expand Chamber Care Health Plan Access for Small Businesses

ChamberCare Partner Network Brings Trusted, Close-to-Home Support to Employers Seeking Stable, Competitive Employee Health Benefits

Registration Open for Whiskey City 5K

The event happens September 5 in Lawrenceburg.

2026 HS Football Broadcast Schedule Release

The action starts on Friday, August 21

Hoosier State Relays Creates Charitable Giving Foundation

Over the years, local student athletes have competed at Indiana’s most prestigious Indoor Track & Field Competition