August 8, 2026 1:52 am
Summer can be a lonely time for senior citizens as the heat keeps them indoors, and other family members are on vacation. Luckily, senior centers offer a place where these citizens can get a break from the heat and be around friends. Kristin Frazier, the Coordinator at the Burgettstown Senior Center, says that not all senior citizens have air conditioning units in their homes, so the center gives them a place to cool off. She also explains that the center provides daily meals, activities, and indoor exercise. The center hosts fun events where participants can make crafts, play games, and enjoy themed activities. Recently, funding cuts have been impacting senior centers in the area. For Burgettstown’s Center, these impacts were seen with the Meals on Wheels program. Frazier explains that some citizens who wanted Meals on Wheels had to wait longer to be put on the list, but she is happy to report that this issue seems to be resolved, and citizens who sign up are now getting their meals quicker.
August 7, 2026 5:02 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough for the Republican president. He’s insisted there’s no truth to his sagging poll numbers, the sluggish economy and the U.S. military’s dwindling stockpiles of key weapons. The sticking point between Trump and Iran is over control of the waterway that’s crucial for oil shipments. The Trump administration has ruled out Iran charging fees to ships. But Iran has insisted on some measure of control, saying the strait will not go back to being an international waterway.
August 7, 2026 5:04 am
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs. Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses. Trump criticized Canada during a speech Wednesday in Las Vegas. Carney laughed when asked about Trump’s description. He said Canadian negotiators were in Washington this week and that he expected further conversations with Trump after speaking with him last week.
August 6, 2026 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to overhaul Head Start, a key early education program for the nation’s neediest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services say the changes posted online Thursday would encourage more local decision-making by eliminating many federal regulations. Critics argue this could undermine Head Start’s effectiveness. The program currently serves around 700,000 vulnerable children, including those who are homeless or in foster care. The proposed changes would replace extensive federal regulations with state and local requirements. Officials claim this could save more than $2 billion and expand the program’s reach, but experts warn it may lower standards. The public has 60 days to weigh in.
August 7, 2026 5:03 am
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has defeated Congressman Andy Ogles in a Republican primary. Ogles’ defeat marks a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump. Voters also chose two Memphis area lawmakers — Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor and Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson — to face off in a reconfigured district. The primaries test a new U.S. House map redrawn by Republican state lawmakers. Republicans are aiming for a clean sweep of Tennessee’s congressional seats in November. The redistricting has sparked controversy, with some voters expressing concerns about diluted representation.
August 7, 2026 5:01 am
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms. The order came late Thursday in the second phase of a landmark trial that the social media giant lost in March. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said $420 million of the money will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years. Meta said in a statement that it disagreed with the ruling and will appeal it. Meta added that it remains confident in its record of protecting teens online.
August 6, 2026 4:58 am
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Police say a student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, killing at least six people and wounding several others. The shooting happened at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the national capital. A witness told reporters that students hid inside a classroom while they heard gunshots from another building before police officers knocked on the door and cleared a way for them to leave the building. About an hour after the shooting, people stood outside the school comforting one another and police and first responders walked around inside the school. Authorities gave conflicting information on the casualties that could not immediately be reconciled.
August 6, 2026 5:46 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderna announced the approval late Wednesday. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company says it expects some supply to be available in certain stores soon. The shot is called mFlusiva and is for adults age 50 or older. It offers an additional option among the multiple flu vaccines available, including three specifically recommended for people age 65 or older who are especially vulnerable to influenza.
August 6, 2026 5:18 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. McConnell gave no specific date for his return to the Capitol, but senators are expected to soon leave Washington for the traditional August recess. The former Senate leader was first admitted to the hospital on June 14. He disclosed weeks later that his hospitalization was the result of a fall and said he was undergoing physical therapy. In his statement, McConnell said he’ll “continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.”
August 6, 2026 5:13 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to overhaul Head Start, a key early education program for the nation’s poorest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services say the changes posted online Thursday would encourage more local decision-making by eliminating many federal regulations. Critics argue this could undermine Head Start’s effectiveness. The program currently serves around 700,000 vulnerable children, including those who are homeless or in foster care. The proposed changes would replace extensive federal regulations with state and local requirements. Officials claim this could save more than $2 billion and expand the program’s reach, but experts warn it may lower standards. The public has 60 days to weigh in.
