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Daily life around the world, in photos 07/31/2026 11:15am • A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher 07/31/2026 11:11am • NEW YORK (AP) — American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth month, halted most shipping through the Strai Upper Marlboro woman charged in fatal Northwest DC hit-and-run 07/31/2026 11:10am • A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter months after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian in Foggy Bottom, according to D.C. police. Shaneia Gregnesia Lincoln, 34, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested Monday on a D.C. Superior Court warrant, the MPD said. Member Under Taliban, barring Afghan girls from school takes an emotional toll — and a community one, too 07/31/2026 11:04am • Every day, even after the Taliban barred Afghan girls from education, Fariba went to school. The teenager left the house with her head held high, smiling, saying she would ask her teachers when she could wear her uniform again. Every evening, a crestfallen Fariba returned home. “She looked so deva HawaiÊ»i Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty 07/31/2026 10:59am • Four current and former HawaiÊ»i officials who were indicted last week in a major public corruption scandal pleaded not guilty on Thursday morning. Appearing in court for the first time since an indictment last week were Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; former state Rep. Ryan Yamane; Ford Fuchigami, airport a Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta 07/31/2026 10:51am • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Friday they have arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling of more than 26 kilograms (57 pounds) of ecstasy and a package of methamphetamine shortly after he landed in Jakarta ’s international airport. The 39-year-old Malaysian FIFA chief operating officer tells AP staff were ‘deceived’ by World Cup sell-off plan that ‘must not go ahead’ 07/31/2026 10:41am • ZURICH (AP) — FIFA chief operating officer tells AP staff were ‘deceived’ by World Cup sell-off plan that ‘must not go ahead’. Commanders envision loud new DC stadium built to draw fans, players and major events 07/31/2026 10:35am • The Washington Commanders want their planned stadium at the former RFK Stadium site to deliver an imposing home-field advantage while becoming a destination for fans, players and some of the world’s biggest sporting events. In an interview with Bloomberg Sports, Commanders President Mark Clouse Maryland finalizes deal to buy rights to Preakness for $85 million 07/31/2026 10:34am • Maryland got deeper into the horse racing business Thursday, announcing it has finalized its purchase of the rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million. The purchase keeps those properties out of the hands of Churchill Downs Inc., the owners of the Kentucky Der Sports on TV for Aug. 1 - 2 07/31/2026 10:10am • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Aug. 1 AMATEUR BASEBALL 10 p.m. CBSSN — Connie Mack World Series: TBD, Championship, Farmington, N.M. (if necessary) AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at Carlton 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: West Co Today in Sports - American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives 07/31/2026 10:10am • Aug. 1 1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds. Only Babe Ruth with 714 and Jimmie Foxx with 527 have more. 1963 — Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American tennis player to be named in t UN expert flags human rights concerns over Cambodia after talks with PM in Phnom Penh 07/31/2026 10:04am • PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.N. official said Friday that Cambodia faces serious human rights issues, including people being displaced by armed conflict, human trafficking by cyberscam operators and the jailing of those exercising their freedom of expression. Former U.S. congressman Tom Andrew Sports on TV for August 3 - 9 07/31/2026 10:00am • ADV01-02 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 3 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 10 a.m. ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 5, Greenville, N.C. 1 p.m. ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 6, Greenville, N.C. 4 p.m. ESPN2 — L Algerian bus plunges into a ravine near Algiers, killing at least 25 and injuring 44 07/31/2026 09:54am • ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured on Friday in a bus accident in Algeria, according to a provisional report from the Algerian Civil Protection. The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed 07/31/2026 09:45am • CHICAGO (AP) _ Grain futures were mostly lower in early trading Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Sept. corn lost 0.25 cent at $4.46 a bushel. Sept. wheat lost 0.25 cent at $6.63 a bushel. Sept. oats gained 2.25 cents at $3.14 a bushel. Aug. soybeans was down 0.25 cent at $11.77 a bushel. Beef w