Elon Musk has unveiled a new black and white “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the the social media platform.
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Deck collapse in Montana injures more than 30
More than 30 people were injured when a deck collapsed at a Montana country club during a weekend golf tournament, police and Billings city officials said Sunday. (July 24)
20 years of safeguarding the nation
Read how the Department of Homeland Security has met challenges including domestic extremism, climate change and cyberattacks in this USA TODAY issue.
With marijuana legalized in more states, many canine cops are headed for retirement
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in states including Minnesota, Maryland and Missouri more drug-detecting police dogs are headed for retirement.
The Great Lakes were named the first freshwater ‘Hope Spot,’ here’s why that matters
The Great Lakes were designated a ‘Hope Spot,’ alongside places like the Galápagos Islands and Atolls of the Maldives. Here’s why that matters.
Spain at risk of political gridlock after elections
Spain headed for political gridlock after the election result left parties on both the left and right without a clear path for forging a new government. (July 24)
Fires scorch Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu
The most serious fire was on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people had been evacuated from several locations on the island as wildfires burned for a sixth day, Greek authorities said. No further evacuations had been ordered as of Sunday night. (AP v…
2 women hikers found dead in Nevada state park amid triple-digit temperatures
Valley of Fire State Park is about 46 miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas, where triple-digit temperatures have scorched the region.
Ohio police dog mauled unarmed Black man as he surrendered to officers, video shows
A video shows an Ohio police dog mauling an unarmed Black man, Jadarrius Rose, who had already surrendered to authorities earlier this month.
Scholarships aid displaced Afghan students
Dozens of Afghan students who fled their homeland when it came under Taliban rule have received scholarships to attend U.S. universities and many are nearing graduation. (July 23) (AP Video; Ty O’Neil)