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India’s AI Path: Standing Alone or Joining China‑Led WAICO?

July 24, 2026

India has made strides in artificial intelligence, yet it remains quiet while other nations form new alliances. China’s annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai has led to the creation of WAICO, an organization aimed at shaping global AI rules. The new body already has 29 member c

crime

Neighborhood Alert: A Shooting Incident in Lafayette

July 21, 2026

A shooting happened on C O Circle in Lafayette, sparking a swift police response. Officers arrived quickly and secured the area while medical teams treated a victim who sustained a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound. The injured person is receiving care, and authorities are gathering evidence at the

politics

States Fight Back: The Real Story Behind “Sanctuary” Laws

July 20, 2026

The Trump team has slammed states that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials, calling them “lawless. ” They say these so‑called sanctuary places let dangerous people roam free. Yet the same states—California, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts and others—hand over thousands of violent

business

Seven Mile Road Gets a Big Utility Upgrade

July 20, 2026

"The summer heat is great for river walks, but it’s also the time Spokane is boosting its water and sewer lines on Seven Mile Road. The road, which sees about 5, 200 cars daily, was shut down last week so the city could extend its main sewer and water system into the nearby Seven Mile area. After th

entertainment

Road‑Trip Mayhem: A Game Where Friends Lose Their Minds

July 20, 2026

The idea of a broken down RV on a wild detour is not new. Movies about family road trips have long shown cramped seats, engine trouble and arguments in a van or truck. A new video game takes that chaos and turns it into cooperative play. In the game, up to four people hop inside a battered recreati

entertainment

Downtown Beats: Santa Rosa’s Ross Street Party

July 18, 2026

Santa Rosa is turning a stretch of its main street into a living music venue. From August 14 to October 31, cars will be barred from a section of Ross Street so that local musicians and food trucks can take over the block. The idea grew out of a longer debate about closing part of Fourth Street, but

politics

ICE Officer’s Past Raises Questions About Hiring Rules

July 18, 2026

Congressional Democrats are calling for a deeper look into how the Department of Homeland Security hires and trains immigration agents. The focus comes after it was revealed that an ICE officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine had long‑standing mental health problems and a history of violen

sports

Ex‑UFC Fighter Faces 16‑Month Ban After EPO Slip‑Up

July 18, 2026

A former UFC title contender was handed a lengthy suspension after a doping test revealed the use of EPO, a banned substance that boosts oxygen in muscles. The athlete had once challenged the champion for the light‑heavyweight crown but lost in 2018. In February, he tested positive for EPO and

finance

Russia Opens Feedback Window on New Global Tax Rule

July 17, 2026

The Russian Ministry of Finance has started a public review of a draft regulation that will list countries where foreign tax laws allow worldwide companies to be taxed from outside their borders. The rule is part of the Pillar Two framework, a global effort to set a minimum tax rate for multinationa

crime

Crypto Money Moves: A Global Warning

July 16, 2026

The latest report from the Financial Action Task Force says that criminals are using crypto to move huge amounts of illegal money. They find loopholes in the rules that protect against fraud and theft. The FATF study shows that billions of dollars can be shifted through digital coins with litt