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Nagoya father reprimanded after leaving 7-year-old alone on Mount Fuji during ascent
A 48-year-old Nagoya father left his 7-year-old son alone at the sixth station on Mount Fuji while continuing the climb with his older son. A mountain hut worker found the younger boy around 7:40 a.m. in foggy, rainy conditions; police ordered the father to return. The child was unharmed and reunited with his father, and authorities said leaving a child behind is unacceptable even if it means delaying the climb, with no charges announced as of the report.
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Trump counters Iran's Hormuz terms with a counter-demand
Iran issued a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting sanctions, ending the blockade, withdrawing American forces, unfreezing assets, and paying damages. In reply, President Trump said the U.S. would press a counter-demand of compensation for Americans harmed by Iran, and described diplomacy as low-key and semi-negotiated as Washington seeks to keep Hormuz open and oil flows stable amid heightened tensions.
Teen bound to a tree and tortured in Townsville; 11 arrested in Australia case
A 17-year-old boy in Townsville, Queensland, was found zip-tied to a tree and wrapped in plastic with serious injuries after an alleged torture and assault; investigators say the attack was not random and the teen was dumped at the site after being attacked earlier, with 11 people arrested (a 13-year-old, four 14-year-olds, two men aged 30 and 34, and four women aged 32, 25, 26 and 40) on charges including torture and assault; the victim is in stable condition after multiple surgeries for fractures.
Noem Statue Unveiled: Bronze Portrait of South Dakota Governor with Horse in Pierre
Kristi Noem’s life-size bronze statue of her on a horse and an official portrait were unveiled Aug. 7 in Pierre, spotlighting the former South Dakota governor as the state’s first female leader who left office in 2025 to join Trump’s Cabinet during the Trail of Governors ceremony.
Florida father indicted for murder after leaf-blower incident on infant
A Florida man, James Westervelt, 38, of Ocala, has been indicted for first‑degree murder in the death of his 6‑month‑old son from blunt‑force trauma after authorities say he bounced the child; Westervelt was already in custody for allegedly using a leaf blower on the infant at about 2 months old, reportedly telling investigators he did it because it was "funny." He is due back in court in September.
FDA recalls Publix blueberries over potential E. coli contamination in Tri-State area
The FDA is recalling GreenWise Organic blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix in eight states, including Kentucky, due to potential E. coli contamination (E. coli O145, STEC). Affected products include GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries (10 oz and 48 oz, UPCs 41415-06453 and 41415-12053) and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries (10 oz and 48 oz, UPCs 41415-06753 and 41415-12153). The recall began July 3 and was expanded July 29; consumers who bought these products should not consume them and should return them to Publix for a full refund.
Ancient Bronze Sword Unearthed in Polish Forest by Hobbyist
A hobbyist using a metal detector found a well-preserved bronze sword from the late Bronze Age (about 2,700 years old, roughly 900–700 BCE) standing upright beneath the soil in Poland’s Gdansk Forest District; archaeologists collected the artifact for further study before it’s placed in a museum.
Fourth of July Firework Hit Delta Flight at Midway, ATC Audio Reveals
Delta Air Lines Flight 1076, arriving at Chicago Midway on the Fourth of July, was reportedly struck by a firework; pilots told air traffic control they felt a big bang, and ATC advised landing and inspecting for damage, with CNN noting similar reports in the area.
Nationwide shampoo recall issued for potential bacterial contamination
Kao USA is recalling Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo sold nationwide after the FDA detected Pluralibacter gergoviae; the affected products (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) were manufactured Feb 21–26 in lots starting with YR. While the bacteria pose little risk to healthy people, those with weakened immune systems may be more vulnerable. Consumers should contact Kao’s Professional Hair Hotline at 800-333-2442 or [email protected] for a replacement.
Kao USA recalls Oribe shampoo nationwide over potential bacterial contamination
Shampoo produced and sold nationwide by Kao USA (Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz sizes) is recalled after the FDA found Pluralibacter gergoviae contamination; affected products manufactured Feb. 21–26 with lot codes starting with YR. Consumers should contact Kao at 800-333-2442 or [email protected] for a replacement.
Disputed Walmart Parking Spot Sparks Florida Fatal Shooting, Authorities Say
A Florida woman fatally shot a 62-year-old veteran during a dispute over a Walmart parking spot; authorities are investigating and the shooter is alleging self-defense.