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August 1 in History: World War I Erupts, Warsaw Uprising and More Defining Moments

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On August 1, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history is the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, marked by Germany’s declaration of war on Russia. That decision did not begin the crisis by itself, but it turned a tense regional dispute in Europe into a full-scale global conflict. At the time, the declaration mattered because it activated alliances, drew in major powers, and set millions of soldiers and civilians on a path toward a war none of them could easily stop. It

Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured

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BRIDGETON, Mo. — One man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening, July 31, 2026, on the 4000 block of Avery Lane, according to the Bridgeton Police Department. Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. When officers arrived, they found two male subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to area hospitals for treatment, police said. One of the male subjects was pronounced dead, and the other