Author: AP

0729 Today in History

0729 Today in History

A Geneva non-profit has begun ramping up its rollout of street-side, free-access public refrigerators that restaurateurs, at-home cooks, and others can use to give away food that’s about to go bad. (AP video shot by: Jamey Keaten) (July 28).
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Bolivian authorities have declared a drought alert for Lake Titicaca, warning water levels could reach historically low levels in the coming months. (AP video shot by: Carlos Guerrero) (July 28)

A police officer who was critically wounded while responding to a mass shooting at a Louisville bank in April has been discharged from a rehabilitation center after enduring multiple surgeries and intensive therapy. (July 28)
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A high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a multi-vehicle crash Friday in Los Angeles. One car ended on top of a fire hydrant with water gushing out. (Jul 28)

A jury found a Wisconsin woman wasn’t mentally ill when she killed and dismembered a former boyfriend and scattered parts at various locations. The 25-year-old told investigators she had “a thing” for Jeffrey Dahmer, who dismembered his victims. (July …

A teenager testified in a Michigan courtroom about how she helped save a girl who was severely wounded during the Oxford High shooting in 2021, saying she applied pressure to stop the bleeding and prayed with her (July 28)(AP video: Mike Householder)
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Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency as temperatures soar into the 90s and make it dangerous to be outside for long periods of time. Fountains and splash pads are offering some relief for families and children (July 28) (AP Video: Tassanee…

A heat wave is pushing temperatures in New York and other northeastern cities into the mid-90s. Residents who live in what experts call urban heat islands like the Bronx are seeking ways to beat the heat and stay cool. (July 28) (AP video: Joseph B. Fr…