🔥 Doomsday Drama 🔥

🌧️ Putin prepares for nuclear war on eve of Trump summit: Russia readys new cruise missile nuke for tests in satellite images after Donald warned of 'severe consequences' if Ukraine conflict continues

Experts say recent satellite images show intense preparations at the Pankovo test site on Novaya Zemlya, a remote archipelago in the Barents Sea.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 Calls for media to “verify” claims in Al Jazeera journalists’ killing

Al Jazeera’s Salah Negm urges journalists to investigate Israel’s claims on Gaza team killing before reporting

ALJAZEERA

🇬🇧 UK economy grows 0.3% in second quarter

Better than expected GDP figure comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for Autumn Budget

FT

🌧️ Explosions Rock Russian Volgograd as Lukoil Refinery Hit in Overnight Strike

Local officials blamed falling debris for igniting spilled oil products at the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka plant, while Russia claimed to have intercepted 44 Ukrainian UAVs overnight.

KYIVPOST

🌧️ Explosions Rock Russia’s Volgograd, Lukoil Refinery Hit Overnight

Local officials blamed falling debris for igniting spilled oil products at the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka plant, while Russia claimed to have intercepted 44 Ukrainian UAVs overnight.

KYIVPOST

👽 70 years on, mystery of encounter with 'goblin-like aliens' still endures

In 1955, a family had a strange experience that would become known as the Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter. The strangeness began on August 21st, 1955 whe...

UM

🗳️ A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration

There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.

NYTIMES

🔥 Teen celebrating her graduation killed in tragic Jet Ski accident

A teenage girl celebrating her middle school graduation in Florida was tragically killed when the jet ski she was on lost control and slammed into a concrete dock.

DAILYMAIL

✊ DC braces for massive turning point in Trump's takeover as protesters take the streets shouting 'Go home, fascists'

Trump vowed earlier this week to clean up the streets of the capital and has already sent hundreds of troops with the National Guard in to clean up crime.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Popular beach resort set to ban shops from displaying clothing emblazoned with vulgar slogans to clean up their reputation

A popular beach resort is being urged by City Council to stop displaying clothing items with vulgar slogans along the boardwalk in order to maintain a family-friendly image.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Bianca Censori shares rare photo of husband Kanye West during what appears to be a romantic vacation following shock split rumours

Bianca Censori proved on Wednesday she and Kanye West are still going strong, as she shared a photo of the US rapper enjoying a tropical vacation with her.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Traveling circus forced to cancel tour after performer suffers catastrophic injury in freak trapeze accident

A traveling circus cancelled several shows after a teenage performer plummeted more than 15 feet when his aerial rig failed and tore loose from the ceiling mid-act.

DAILYMAIL

🌐 South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim

South Korea’s Supreme Court has rejected a 30 million won ($21,600) damage claim by an American composer who accused a South Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark,” ending a six-year legal battle over the globally popul...

ABC

🤖 Late Night Hopes Trump’s New Hosting Gig Will Keep Him Busy

Nicole Byer said she supports Trump hosting this year's Kennedy Center Honors: “Anything that distracts him from running this country into the ground.”

NYTIMES

🔥 Grave by grave, a new project in divided Cyprus tries to mend mistrust

A group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots is working together to restore cemeteries on both sides of divided Cyprus

ABC

🗳️ Barred from Bolivia's elections, ex-leader Morales campaigns hard for invalid votes

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has launched a campaign for a contender called “Nulo,” representing a null-and-void vote

ABC

⚔️ Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates

ABC

🌧️ Germany to Fund $500M Military Aid Package for Ukraine Under PURL Initiative

NATO Secretary General welcomed the move, calling it a clear demonstration of Germany’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s defense.

KYIVPOST

👔 Twenty-five killed seeking aid in Gaza as Netanyahu floats voluntary relocation plan

The Israeli prime minister reiterated an idea – also raised by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

SMH

🏈 Teen girl tumbles to her death after falling from speeding car outside Denver football stadium

An 18-year-old Colorado woman tragically died after falling from a moving vehicle.

DAILYMAIL

✊ Serbia Erupts: Clashes Between Anti-Graft Protesters and Vucic Supporters Turn Violent

The unrest, sparked by a deadly Novi Sad station collapse blamed on corruption, has fueled months of mass rallies demanding early elections - demands President Vucic refuses to meet.

KYIVPOST

🌐 Colorado ‘zombie rabbit’ sightings spook the internet

The rabbits – also nicknamed “Frankenstein bunnies” – with their bizarre “horns” were once the stuff of ancient folklore.

SMH

⚖️ Fugitive Nicholas Rossi guilty of rape after extradition to US

The American had faked his death and fled to Scotland in a bid to escape justice.

BBC

🌧️ Munich 2025

Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin – without the Ukrainians and Europeans – is both ineffective and unjust. But Europe understands the Russian invasion is an existential threat and is with Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

🌐 Kim and Khloe Kardashian play detective as they seek to solve mysterious cruise ship disappearance of Amy Bradley

Kim and Khloe Kardashian are reportedly trying to help solve the viral Amy Bradley missing persons case.

DAILYMAIL

🏦 Dark secrets adult Disney addicts are hiding: Sex, betrayal and bankruptcy... told by woman who escaped

Grown adults fight over limited-edition merch, push past children, and plunge into debt for their addiction. And that's just the start of it...

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Hertz just unleashed its 'rental shakedown laser machine' across America... now it ADMITS fines can be unfair

Hertz has finally admitted to the Daily Mail what furious customers have been saying all along about its new dystopian damage detectors, after a flood of complaints.

DAILYMAIL

📈 Betrayed Kelly Clarkson's reaction after discovering ex Brandon Blackstock was dating her assistant... as friends hint at REAL reason for divorce and say: 'He was not a great husband'

The singer is now having to deal with the fallout from the shock revelation that Brandon Blackstock, who died last week, was romantically involved with her former assistant.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Are you tying your shoelaces wrong? How experts have used an 'over-looked hole' to ensure the perfect fit for years

Hundreds have been left gobsmacked after discovering a 'secret way' runners tie your sneakers.

DAILYMAIL

🏦 Smotrich says illegal West Bank settlement ‘buries’ Palestinian state

The far-right minister says he will approve more than 3,000 new homes in the E1 area project.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 You Can Buy One of the C.I.A.’s Greatest Mysteries at an Auction House

Sleuths have solved three of the panels of the Kryptos sculpture at the agency’s headquarters. Now the artwork’s creator is announcing the sale of the solution to the fourth.

NYTIMES

🔥 A Solution to the C.I.A.’s ‘Kryptos’ Sculpture Goes Up for Auction

Sleuths have solved three of the panels of the Kryptos sculpture at the agency’s headquarters. Now the artwork’s creator is announcing the sale of the solution to the fourth.

NYTIMES

⚔️ Sudan Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years, Medical Charity Says

International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.

NYTIMES

⚔️ ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 13, 2025

Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.

KYIVPOST

🌧️ While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska

If the Alaska summit does not produce an agreement, Putin loses nothing. Trump, on the other hand, would lose face if he walked out empty-handed. He may be motivated to accept something, anything.

SMH

🌊 'Glacial outburst' causes massive floods in Alaska as residents forced to evacuate

Alaskans were forced to evacuate their homes after the Mendenhall River was overwhelmed on Tuesday, sending dangerous floodwaters and debris into surrounding communities.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Chipotle and Cava team up to dodge minimum wage hikes … and its bad news for workers

Robots have been pouring queso for years. Now, they're drizzling tzatziki. 

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Unexpected group drives Americans' alcohol consumption to 90-year low

The political group are leading the charge against alcohol consumption in the US.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Glamorous GOP Rep. tells Joe Rogan about experience with UFO while in Air Force

A glamorous Florida congresswoman shared a jaw-dropping UFO encounter she had while serving in the US Air Force on an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ China braces for heavy rains as Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall

China is bracing for heavy rains as Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall in southern maritime provinces

ABC

⚽ Venus Williams set for remarkable US Open comeback at the age of 45 after shock return to tennis

The seven-time Grand Slam winner made a surprise comeback to tennis earlier this summer after more than a year out of the sport, and she will be back under the bright lights in New York.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Fans accuse Taylor Swift of ripping off Kylie Minogue's Showgirl: The Greatest Hits era with her new album cover

Taylor Swift excited loyal fans as she unveiled the cover of her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, on Wednesday.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Kelly Ripa slams Live viewers who are 'offended' when she talks about very intimate item

Kelly Ripa slammed viewers who were left 'offended' when she discussed an intimate item on the latest episode of Live With Kelly And Mark.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens

Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 The Trump-Putin Summit Could Actually Be Helpful

There are scenarios in which the meeting might act as a bridge to a peace process.

FP

🌧️ How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

NYTIMES

⚖️ 'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge

A lawsuit challenging construction and operations of an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as 'Alligator Alley' has wrapped up with several key questions unanswered.

NPR

🇬🇧 Initial tax data allays fears of non-dom exodus from UK

Officials had expected one in four with trusts to leave Britain after status was abolished

FT

🇬🇧 Tax data allays fears of non-dom exodus from UK

Officials had expected one in four with trusts to leave Britain after status was abolished

FT

🌧️ DeepSeek’s launch of new AI model delayed by Huawei chip issues

Difficulties of training Chinese start-up’s latest system with domestic tech highlights dependence on Nvidia

FT

💰 ‘Showtime’s not here yet’: Cincinnati consumers shrug off Trump’s tariffs

In one patch of the world’s biggest economy, spending habits fail to match shoppers’ anxiety

FT

🤖 Four BCG staff quit Gaza aid project over early concerns

Internal investigation focuses on how the work spiralled into reputational crisis for firm

FT

🏦 UBS set to miss job cutting target after Credit Suisse takeover

Bank had set internal goal of reducing headcount to 85,000 from peak of 119,000

FT

🌧️ DeepSeek’s next AI model delayed by attempt to use Chinese chips

Difficulties of training the start-up’s latest system with Huawei’s semiconductors highlight dependence on Nvidia

FT

💰 Tariffs are not biting in this US city where shoppers are still ‘blowing money’

In one patch of the world’s biggest economy, spending habits fail to match shoppers’ anxiety

FT

🌧️ Zelenskyy faces his ‘moment of maximum pressure’

Weakened at home, the Ukrainian president must try to shape the Alaska talks from afar as battlefield losses mount

FT

🤖 The art of persuasion: how top AI chatbots can change your mind

Research shows large language models have developed the ability to powerfully influence users

FT

🇫🇷 French borrowing costs close in on Italy’s as investors fret over debts

Anxiety grows over France’s public finances just as Rome improves its standing with bondholders

FT

⚔️ As Trump Pushes International Students Away, Asian Schools Scoop Them Up

The president’s hostility toward foreign students has made American higher education a riskier proposition for them. Other countries are eager to capitalize.

NYTIMES

💥 Baseball star carted off in tears after suffering heartbreaking injury in first game back after three months out

The Panamanian, 26, was playing his first game in three months after recovering from a left oblique strain. 'Thank God (I'm) healthy,' he said on Tuesday. But 24 hours later, disaster struck.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Law Firms That Settled With Trump Are Pressed to Help on Trade Deals

Boris Epshteyn, a personal lawyer for President Trump, connected two firms — Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden Arps — to the Commerce Department.

NYTIMES

⛔ US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions

Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba's 'coercive labour export' of medical workers.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways

Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns 'severe consequences' unless Russia agrees to truce.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Outrage over tripling energy bills in deep blue state threatens to end reign of Dem officials defending hike

Republicans in the state have claimed the increase is tied directly to a move by the Democratic Governor to shut down the state's nuclear and coal plants in 2017.

DAILYMAIL

🎵 Maroon 5 former bassist Mickey Madden's wife files for divorce after accusing rocker of abuse and sexting teens

Kate Bowman, the wife of former Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden, has filed for divorce form the musician, weeks after accusing him of abuse and sexting teenagers.

DAILYMAIL

⚕️ Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says

Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

NPR

🇰🇷 North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties

Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Meta AI takes first step to superintelligence — and Zuckerberg will no longer release the most powerful systems to the public

Researchers at Meta claim to have observed the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems improving themselves without human input. “Over the last few months we have begun to see glimpses of our AI systems improving themselves,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a policy paper published July 30 on the company’s website. “The improvement is slow […]

ENDTIMES

🔥 Shooter opens fire on deputies in Virginia, leaving multiple injured

Emergency teams are on the scene at an address near Pittsville in Pittsylvania County, with radio chatter alleging that the shooter has barricaded themselves in a home.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 How New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for waste pickers

Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and 'breathe poison’, activists say.

ALJAZEERA

🇮🇳 New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for India’s waste pickers

Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and 'breathe poison’, activists say.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Teen says she was forced to prove her gender in Buffalo Wild Wings Restroom

An advocacy group filed a charge of discrimination on behalf of 18-year-old Gerika Mudra after a Buffalo Wild Wings server allegedly followed her into a women’s restroom in Minnesota and accused her of being a male. The server left only after Mudra showed she had breasts, according to advocacy group Gender Justice. The group said […]

ENDTIMES

🇨🇦 Influencer couple 'lost control' and rolled 'many, many times' downhill before tragic death in off-road accident

An influencer couple who died in an off-roading horror crash rolled 'many, many times' as they plunged more than 650 feet down a rocky mountain in Canada.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Israel in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas. Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks […]

ENDTIMES

🤖 Jason Momoa reveals the moment he feared he would DIE during 'brutal' surfing accident in Hawaii

Jason Momoa is opening up about a near-death incident that still haunts him to this day.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 More than 100 groups blast Israel’s ‘weaponisation of aid’ as Gaza starves

Mass outcry from aid groups as Israel continues to block millions of dollars in aid supplies to starving Palestinians.

ALJAZEERA

💲 Sha'Carri Richardson hurls vile insult at boyfriend in explosive new video of arrest for domestic violence

The 25-year-old was arrested on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense and booked into the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines, Washington, for more than 18 hours.

DAILYMAIL

📈 Kelly Clarkson cancels Texas concert appearance days after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's shock death

Kelly Clarkson has canceled her upcoming appearance at the Band Together Texas fundraising concert following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Michael Tait accuser pursues criminal charges against singer: ‘The goal is to see him go to prison’

One of Michael Tait’s alleged victims of sexual assault is actively pursuing criminal charges against the former Newsboys frontman through the Brentwood Police Department in Tennessee, where a preliminary investigation is underway. Shawn Davis, who alleges Tait raped him in 2003 after drugging him, told People he is helping to build a legal case against […]

ENDTIMES

🤖 Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

The first lady's lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden's son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.

BBC

🤖 Taylor Swift gushes over 'good kind of crazy' boyfriend Travis Kelce

The pop superstar gives a rare insight into their life together and reveals details of her new album.

BBC

🤖 Relationship and new album - what we learned from Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's podcast

The pop superstar gives a rare insight into their life together and reveals details of her new album.

BBC

⚔️ Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?

The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.

NYTIMES

❗ Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment: What to Know

President Trump is the first president to use a declared emergency to wrest control of Washington, D.C.’s police force.

NYTIMES

🌧️ ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ – Trump Sets a Nice Table for Putin in Alaska: Suspended Sanctions and Rare Earths Proposals

US Treasury puts a brief hold on certain sanctions for summit with Putin in Alaska, tempts Moscow with a share of the rare minerals deal that Trump struck with Ukraine, in order to stop the invasion.

KYIVPOST

🌧️ ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ – Trump Sets a Nice Table for Putin in Alaska: Suspended Sanctions and Rare Earths Propositions

US Treasury puts a brief hold on certain sanctions for summit with Putin in Alaska, tempts Moscow with a share of the rare minerals deal that Trump struck with Ukraine, in order to stop the invasion.

KYIVPOST

📉 Rising inventory and steep price cuts in South and West US metros as sellers grow desperate to offload homes

The US housing market is cooling, with some areas seeing sharper price cuts than others.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Travis Kelce blasted for 'cringe' PDA with Taylor Swift as singer opens up about their love story, dad's illness and Eras Tour in emotional debut on boyfriend's podcast

The Chiefs tight end welcomed his girlfriend on to New Heights - the hit podcast he co-hosts with brother Jason - to discuss her new album and their high-profile relationship.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears over ex-husband Kanye West in explosive documentary trailer

She could be heard getting upset during a heated argument with the controversial rapper in a video teasing the upcoming In Whose Name? documentary.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Dirty habit followed by 18 million Americans linked to alarming surge of schizophrenia

A collection of studies has revealed a concerning link between people who use a controversial drug daily and mental health problems that could turn fatal.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Costco shoppers rage over popular item they REFUSE to buy...'I hate it'

Costco members continue to be furious over the packaging of a popular product.

DAILYMAIL

📰 The good, bad and potentially ugly of the Trump-Putin Alaska rendezvous

A telling moment in Donald Trump’s news conference this week speaks to the dynamic between him and the Russian leader – and it doesn’t bode well for Ukraine.

SMH

📰 The good, bad and potentially ugly of Trump’s remote rendezvous with Putin

A telling moment in Donald Trump’s news conference this week speaks to the dynamic between him and the Russian leader – and it doesn’t bode well for Ukraine.

SMH

🌧️ Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,267

Here are the key events on day 1,267 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

ALJAZEERA

🗽 What Happens After Someone Is Arrested by ICE?

Whether or not Trump can fulfill his promise of deporting one million people in a year, the nation should be concerned about the harm done—and rights violated—en route to that goal.

NEWYORKER

🔎 Priest at center of teen sex and hush money scandal in Alabama

An Alabama priest is under investigation following allegations that he began a sexual relationship with a woman when she was 17.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Family among four killed in Tennessee floods

Two adults and a child died when a tree fell on their car as a result of the floods, officials said.

BBC

🔥 The REAL reason Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were so PDA-heavy during New Heights podcast

A body language expert has revealed how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really feel about each other as she appeared on the New Heights podcast Wednesday evening.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Active shooter opens fire on deputies in Virginia, leaving multiple injured

Emergency teams are on the scene at an address near Gretna in Pittsylvania County, with radio chatter indicating the shooter has barricaded themselves in a home.

DAILYMAIL

❗ Flight to LA diverted when passenger starts attacking fellow travelers with a 'waist belt'

A Los Angeles-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing when a belligerent passenger started yelling racial slurs and striking others on board with his 'waist belt.'

DAILYMAIL

⚕️ Taylor Swift updates fans on dad Scott's health after 'intense' heart surgery for Travis Kelce's podcast

Taylor Swift's triumphant appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast took a somber turn as she shared a health update on her father Scott.

DAILYMAIL

👔 President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules

A federal appeals court handed President Trump a victory on Wednesday. The court ruled the administration can continue to freeze or terminate billions of dollars that Congress approved in foreign aid.

NPR

🗽 George C. White, Founder of Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Dies at 89

His summer conferences gave budding playwrights a chance to try out new works, many of which went on to success in New York.

NYTIMES

🛡️ The 13 essential lessons I've learned from 13 years of using Botox, by beauty guru INGEBORG VAN LOTRINGEN

I was 42 when I first had Botox , and I felt truly conflicted about it. I didn't relish the dead-eyed, bowling ball-brow aesthetic that anti-ageing jabs can lead to.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Travis Kelce sparks fan frenzy with 'lucky' Taylor Swift comments during bombshell New Heights episode

The Chiefs tight end welcomed his girlfriend on to New Heights - the hit podcast he co-hosts with brother Jason - to discuss her new album and their high-profile relationship.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Bishop's eerie final 'ride or die' post hours before he, wife and relative were brutally murdered

A North Carolina pastor posted a haunting 'ride or die' family tribute just hours before he, his wife and his mother were brutally shot to death inside their home.

DAILYMAIL

⚽ What we learned from Taylor Swift's highly anticipated podcast interview

If there's one thing male sports fans want, "it's more of me," the NFL footballer's girlfriend joked.

BBC

🤖 I'd hit rock bottom after heartache and betrayal, says LIZ JONES. Then I discovered numerology and it transformed everything - here's how you can do it too. Don't scoff until you read this

Over the past few years, I've consulted a witch, given a lock of hair to a wizard, 'met' my guardian angel, manifested like mad and now I've seen a numerologist.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Canada’s Wildfire Season Is One of Its Worst Ever, and It’s Not Over Yet

Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.

NYTIMES

⚖️ Revealed: The surprisingly illegal things tourists can get in trouble for - from chewing gum to dancing

There's plenty of things to consider when visiting somewhere new - from the language, different cuisine, to cultural norms. But be careful not to break these somewhat surprising laws.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Flight attendant reveals little-known spot where cabin crew sleep on planes

People have been left seriously impressed after finding our where cabin crew sleep on flights - with some frequent flyers wishing they could doze off in the beds.

DAILYMAIL

👔 MSNBC host AGREES with Trump that crime is appalling in DC after president enacted federal crackdown

Speaking on Wednesday's edition of 'Morning Joe', the justice and legal affairs analyst admitted that the matter was 'personal' as he lives in the city.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Taylor Swift unveils the VERY sexy cover for new album The Life Of A Showgirl... and reveals release date

Taylor Swift excited fans by unveiling the cover for her her highly-anticipated new album The Life Of A Showgirl as well as revealing the official release date.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Taylor Swift breaks down in tears on Travis Kelce's podcast as she opens up about reclaiming her masters

With a little help from Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has ushered in her latest era through her hugely anticipated appearance on her boyfriend's 'New Heights' podcast.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Taylor Swift tells all on Travis Kelce love story as she thrills listeners with their dating secrets

Taylor Swift delighted her fans on Wednesday by sharing the 'wild' and 'romantic' details about how her love story with Travis Kelce began.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Taylor Swift Announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Details on ‘New Heights’ Podcast

Swift spoke about her upcoming album on “New Heights,” a sports and pop culture podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend.

NYTIMES

🌧️ After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats

Hours after presenting a united front with allies, President Trump warned Vladimir V. Putin of “severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war in Ukraine. But he also suggested that he has limited power to alter the Russian leader’s behavior.

NYTIMES

🚨 Bakers on Texas-Mexican Border Are Found Guilty of Harboring Illegal Workers

Leonardo Baez and his wife were among the first employers prosecuted for taking on undocumented immigrants at their bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas. They face up to 10 years in prison.

NYTIMES

🤖 Solomon Peña, Republican Ex-Candidate, Sentenced in Politically Motivated Shooting Plot

Solomon Peña, who lost a bid for a seat in the New Mexico Legislature in 2022, was found guilty in March of orchestrating the attacks against state Democrats.

NYTIMES

🔥 Taxi Drivers Near $140 Million Settlement Over N.Y.C. Suspension Practices

New York City could grant payouts to some 20,000 taxi drivers whose professional licenses were summarily suspended without sufficient due process.

NYTIMES

🗳️ Department of Energy Announces the Selection of 11 Projects for New Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 11 projects for a nuclear reactor pilot program, with hopes of fully developing three of the projects by July 2026. Under the program, the department will expedite these projects through its authorization procedure for nuclear reactors, and assign teams to work with the companies to help them through […]

ICN

🚔 JILLIAN MICHAELS: Why I had to flee cesspit California... after a sickening crime inside my home opened my eyes

I'm also gay woman. My mom's a Jew. My dad's an Arab. I hold a million cards in the woke victimology poker game. But I could no longer ignore the damage progressive policies were doing.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand

Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

NPR

👔 At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display

President Trump held forth about the nature of show business and his own tortured relationship with celebrity.

NYTIMES

🤖 Mother slams school after daughter, 12, was disciplined for wearing tight yoga pants to class

A Texas mother said her seventh-grade daughter called her on the second day of school to say she was 'humiliated' by a school employee for wearing tight pants.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations

Martin Vizcarra will become the fifth Peruvian ex-president jailed in recent years amid period of political turbulence.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ Ahead of summit, Trump says Russia will face consequences if Putin won’t end Ukraine war

President Trump issued a new threat to punish Russia if it doesn't end the war in Ukraine. It comes two days before a high-stakes summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin. The president also spoke with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who said that Trump agreed to their principles on the best way to try and end the war. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Samuel Charap of RAND.

PBS

⚖️ Former CEO of Kroger will have 'embarrassing' secrets exposed in bombshell lawsuit from '90s popstar

The 65-year-old former CEO was the head of the firm since 2014 before standing down amid a probe into his personal conduct.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Canadian province accused of 'safetyism' after banning entry to woods over wildfire fears

The strict measures were brought in as Canada faces its second worst wildfire season on record.

BBC

🔥 Canadian province faces pushback after banning entry to woods over wildfire fears

The strict measures were brought in as Canada faces its second worst wildfire season on record.

BBC

🚔 Sandwich thrower who hurled sub at feds during DC crime crackdown is charged with FELONY by Jeanine Pirro

Sean Charles Dunn, who was filmed as he allegedly berated and attacked an officer with his Subway order on August 11.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Melania Trump makes bombshell $1 billion threat against Hunter Biden after 'inflammatory' Epstein comments

First lady Melania Trump is threatening to sue Hunter Biden for $1 billion over false and defamatory claims that she was introduced to President Donald Trump by serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

DAILYMAIL

📰 NFL legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Lionel Taylor dead at 89 as tributes pour in

The Denver Broncos revealed the news with a statement on Wednesday night, announcing that he passed away on August 6. No cause of death has yet been revealed for the wide receiver icon.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Priscilla Presley hits back at lawsuit claiming she 'pulled the plug' on daughter Lisa Marie's life support

Priscilla Presley has hit back at a bombshell $50million lawsuit claiming she 'pulled the plug' on daughter Lisa Marie's life support to regain control of the Presley estate.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 News Wrap: At least 25 people seeking help killed at Gaza aid sites

Gaza's health ministry says Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid across three separate sites, wildfires have killed at least three people across Albania, Spain and Turkey, three died in Tennessee after downpours flooded parts of the state and President Trump announced the first class of Kennedy Center honorees since he took over as chairman.

PBS

⚔️ Christie Brinkley's awkward moment as ex-husband she accuses of cheating with teen shows up at her book signing... with 40-years-younger wife

Christie Brinkley calls out her ex in the book she was signing at a Hamptons fundraiser. And it led to an awkward encounter when ex Peter Cook turned up with his much younger wife.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump decries crime rates, but his administration has slashed prevention efforts

President Trump moved to take over policing in Washington, D.C. to “rescue our nation’s capital from crime," but the data doesn’t back up many of his claims. Murder and violent crime dropped significantly across the U.S. last year, a trend that’s continued so far in 2025. The crackdown comes even as his administration cut funding for other kinds of crime prevention work. John Yang reports.

PBS

👔 5 questions about Trump’s pledge to move homeless people from Washington, DC

President Donald Trump says homeless people in the nation's capital will be moved far from the city as part of his federal takeover of policing in the District of Columbia and crackdown on crime. Here’s a look at what we know and what questions remain about how Trump’s actions will affect the city's homeless population.

PBS

🏛️ Trump’s AI chip deal sparks legal questions and national security concerns

President Trump stunned many in the tech world after announcing a controversial deal with chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, allowing them to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China in exchange for giving the U.S. government a 15% cut of their revenue. Amna Nawaz discussed the legality of this deal and its implications with Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

PBS

🏛️ How far-right activist Laura Loomer is shaping the Trump administration

A right-wing political activist who has spread conspiracy theories and used hate speech has become a central figure in the hirings and firings of Trump staffers. Laura Loomer has successfully lobbied to remove aides in several key government roles, including the National Security Council. Stephanie Sy reports on Loomer's mission to shape the Trump administration in her vision.

PBS

🤖 Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter breaks her silence on near-death experience that put her in a coma

Little Maddie was only eight in 2017 when she was airlifted to Children's Hospital New Orleans after flipping her ATV and nearly drowning in their Louisiana pond

DAILYMAIL

🤖 PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup

Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football's season opener to penalties in Italy.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’

She’s the preschool teacher to millions, though most of her students have never set foot in her classroom. Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is the creator of the wildly popular YouTube series "Songs for Littles," a lifeline for parents and a source of joy for toddlers. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss how she's using her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza.

PBS

📰 The Disease that Accelerates Aging in Kids

From the daily newsletter: a potential cure for one of the world’s rarest diseases.

NEWYORKER

👔 Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 123 Palestinians in 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea – also floated by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

SMH

📰 How Maryland’s riverkeepers protect the state’s waterways

Fred Tutman is the riverkeeper of Maryland’s longest and deepest intrastate waterway. He's an advocate for the Patuxent River and one of the longest-serving waterkeepers in the Chesapeake region. Our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, traveled to Maryland to learn about Tutman's unique job.

PBS

👔 How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. State

All eyes are on Alaska ahead of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting there on Friday. We revisit the history of Russia’s sale of the Alaskan territory to the U.S.. NPR’s Greg Myre describes how some Russians still question whether Alaska is truly American.

NPR

🤖 Machine Gun Kelly theorizes he has ALIEN lineage after mother revealed she may have been abducted by UFO

The rapper, 35, revealed his mother suspects she may have been abducted by a UFO - which may explain for some unusual traits he has noticed about himself.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Erin Andrews wipes away tears as her dad details her 'devastating' stalker hell and secret cancer battle

The NFL sideline reporter appeared on TODAY alongside her father Steve, and could not hold back her emotion as he opened up on her strength and resilience to overcome a series of huge traumas.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Watch Jack Antonoff's wife Margaret Qualley get painfully awkward when asked about Taylor Swift's new album

Jack Antonoff's wife, Margaret Qualley, raised eyebrows during her appearance on the Today show when the subject of Taylor Swift's new album came up.

DAILYMAIL

🏦 Behind Wall Street’s Abrupt Flip on Crypto

The reversal risks declawing a century of consumer financial protections and replacing the backbone of bank accounts.

NYTIMES

🤖 MAUREEN CALLAHAN: Meghan's worst hypocrisy yet... and a looming new Kate Middleton clash. Did she really think we wouldn't notice?

On Tuesday, the Duchess dropped the new trailer for Part 2 (really, Season 1 broken up, but that's how it's being sold to us) of her lifestyle/hosting/showing-off Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout

'Stop killing children, civilians' banners at match after tribute criticism over Palestinian player killed by Israel.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ Rising seas could put Easter Island's moai at risk by 2080, study warns

A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of the century

ABC

🌍 Massive landslide in Alaska triggers damaging tsunami with 10-15 foot waves

A landslide early Sunday morning in the Endicott Arm area of Alaska near the state’s capital triggered a local tsunami with waves estimated to be up to 15 feet high. According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, people boating in the Endicott Arm area reported a mysterious local tsunami near Harbor Island. Three kayakers camping on […]

ENDTIMES

🤖 Trump transportation chief Sean Duffy divulges the safety spat that caused a rift with Elon Musk

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed he locked horns with Elon Musk in a fiery clash over the mass firing of air traffic controllers

DAILYMAIL

🤖 U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’

Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.

NYTIMES

🔥 Trump and Europe Settled on a Strategy for Talks With Putin

Also, Kabul could soon run out of water. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Russia makes battlefield breakthrough as Ukraine forces crumble along 1,000-mile front line

With Trump talks looming, Russia's army punches through exposed Ukrainian defences Russia is racing to seize as much Ukrainian territory as possible ahead of peace talks with Donald Trump on Friday. In what may prove to be a major breakthrough for Vladimir Putin, Russian sabotage and reconnaissance units punched through exposed defences in eastern Ukraine, slipping as far as six miles behind the front line in just 48 hours, according to battlefield reports. Comment: Russia never 'races' anywhere. Its current rapid progress has been on the basis of careful long-term planning and judicious use of forces. Kyiv has diverted special forces units to confront the insurgents on the ground in an attempt to prevent any more of Ukraine falling under Russia's control before the summit in Alaska.

SOTT

🗳️ Obama intel chief ordered team to ignore 'normal' procedures to rush debunked Trump-Russia report, new documents claim

The White House released files showing Barack Obama's director of national intelligence rushed a 2017 report on Russia election interference.

DAILYMAIL

❄️ Scientists on standby to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food, they said Friday.

PBS

👽 Nepo baby Alien actress Sydney Chandler breaks silence over THAT Variety cover scandal

Alien: Earth actress Sydney Chandler, 29, has finally spoken out about the behind-the-scenes scandal that cost her the cover of Variety magazine.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study

Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.

ALJAZEERA

👔 The Past U.S. Presidents Who Met Putin

And what their experiences can tell us about how the Alaska summit might unfold.

FP

🤖 'Anti-Jewish' summer camp accused of backing Iran is cancelled - after concerns were raised that it was radicalising children as young as nine

Local councillors said they had been 'swamped' by petitions to call off the upcoming four-day residential camp run by the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission charity in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇳 Is This Modi’s Moment of Reckoning?

From Trump’s tariffs to domestic political headaches, challenges converge for the Indian leader.

FP

🛡️ Bessent Has Yet to Fully Divest Assets, Raising Concern at Ethics Agency

The Treasury secretary has been slow to shed assets, including farmland, posing potential conflicts of interest.

NYTIMES

⛽ School let vicious gang of bullies beat disabled student, 17, to death, stricken dad's lawsuit claims

The father of Las Vegas teen Jonathan Lewis, 17, who was beaten to death by a gang of bullies in November 2023, has launched a lawsuit accusing his son's school district of negligence.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Trump Sidelines Poland’s PM in Ukraine Talks – and Picks a President Who Backs His Play

In a surprise move just days before the Trump-Putin summit, the White House swapped out pro-EU PM Tusk for Poland’s new president – a political ally who once opposed Ukraine’s NATO and EU bids.

KYIVPOST

⚕️ Popular Bama Rush star announces she's stepping back from sorority recruitment due to 'mental health' issues

Kylan Darnell became the face of Alabama rush back in 2022. But now, right in the peak of rush, the influencer has revealed that she is taking a step back.

DAILYMAIL

🐾 North Carolina woman attacked by rabid predator after stepping outside her front door on hearing sounds of 'injured cat'

Jordan Burns was attacked by a rabid animal after she stepped outside to help what she thought was an injure cat on Tuesday morning in Aberdeen, North Carolina.

DAILYMAIL

🚨 Billy Howton, Top Green Bay Packers Receiver in the ’50s, Dies at 95

He retired as the N.F.L.’s leading career receiver but was soon surpassed. In retirement, he went to prison for bilking investors in an $8 million fraud.

NYTIMES

🔥 Wildfires kill at least three and displace thousands across southern Europe

Firefighting resources were stretched thin in many affected countries as they battled outbreaks after weeks of heatwaves and temperature spikes across the Mediterranean.

SMH

🌧️ Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad

President Trump struck a remarkably unconcerned tone when asked to address the horrors of war, raising questions about whether he has the leverage to convince Vladimir V. Putin to agree to end the invasion in Ukraine.

NYTIMES

🔥 Canada Has Its Second-Worst Wildfire Season on Record

Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Anchorage Test: Doubts Swirl Over Sincerity of Trump-Putin Rendezvous

Alaskan state senator told Kyiv Post that talks “without Ukraine at the table” are unjust. Ex-military officer warns Trump “is more interested in winning Nobel Peace Prize” than he is in making peace,

KYIVPOST

🔥 WNBA's hottest star doesn't look like this anymore

The WNBA bombshell has been turning eyes since her days as a blue-chip prep prospect, staying in the spotlight since her phenomenal high school run that included four state championships.

DAILYMAIL

⚖️ Environmental concerns could halt construction at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

The fate of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” hung in the balance on Wednesday as a federal judge considered whether building on sensitive wetlands violated environmental laws.

PBS

🇧🇷 Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs

The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.

ALJAZEERA

📰 Adam Schiff authorized leak of classified info to smear Trump: report

Schiff allegedly stated the information would be used "to indict President Trump." A career intelligence officer who spent over ten years working for Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee repeatedly warned the FBI, starting in 2017, that then-Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) authorized leaking classified information to damage Donald Trump during the now-debunked Russiagate scandal. According to newly revealed FBI memos obtained by Just the News, the whistleblower, a Democrat by party affiliation that described himself as a friend to both Schiff and former Republican House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, called the leaking "unethical," "illegal," and "treasonous." But he told agents he was reassured by Schiff and others that there was no risk of prosecution because the Constitution's Speech and Debate Clause would shield them from legal consequences. No public record exists showing the Attorney General or Solicitor General ever issued an opinion endorsing that interpretation. DOJ...

SOTT

🎥 Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Agent With Sandwich in D.C.

A video showed a man repeatedly calling a group of officers “fascists” before throwing a sub sandwich at one.

NYTIMES

🤖 Anderson Cooper explains the clever trap Trump has set for Democrats after announcing DC crime crackdown that has infuriated liberals

'There's crime everywhere,' Cooper explained on Tuesday's Anderson Cooper 360, where he was joined by Maggie Haberman.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Bill Belichick is using Jordon Hudson's methods to help his UNC players after practice

Bill Belichick stunned football fans with his strength and flexibility earlier this year when he was pictured hoisting Jordon Hudson into the air during a beach date with his girlfriend.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 Netanyahu Backs Idea of “Greater Israel,” Which Includes Parts of Jordan, Egypt

“Greater Israel” is an extremist ideology for Israel to conquer Palestine as well as parts of numerous other countries.

TRUTHOUT

🌧️ China, Trump, and the Alaska Trap: Why Ukraine Must Beware the Illusions of Peace

As the US and Russia bargain over Ukraine’s future, Beijing’s rare earth ambitions – and Europe’s strategic complacency – could spell a geopolitical windfall for China.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Teen left outraged after Buffalo Wild Wings staffer 'followed her into women's bathroom and demanded proof she's a girl'

Gerika Mudra was enjoying an outing with her friend at an Owatonna location on Easter when she was got up to use the restroom. She never expected to be followed by an employee into it.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Trump Administration Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits Draws Criticism From Historians

The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Mr. President, Stop Coddling Putin

Ukrainians are heroes. It’s time that Trump started acting like it.

NYTIMES

👨‍⚕️ We were overjoyed when we were told we were having twins until doctors gave us devastating diagnosis... now we may have to lose one of our girls to save the other

When Jack Alexander and his partner Laura went for their early 16-week baby scan, they were delighted to discover they were expecting identical twin girls.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Netanyahu Revives Call for Gazans to Voluntarily Migrate to Other Countries

But critics warn that a large-scale relocation effort could violate international law.

FP

🇨🇦 Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike

The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. In response, the airline issued a lockout notice.

PBS

🔥 U.S. Alcohol Consumption Hits New Low, Poll Finds

The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged adults in particular.

NYTIMES

🎥 7 quick questions with Ms. Rachel

Rachel Accurso has helped countless toddlers learn words and make connections through her wildly popular videos. But she’s a hard no on glitter.

PBS

⚔️ New hammer blow for ailing Las Vegas as report warns airline passenger numbers set to slump by 100k a DAY

Capacity rates at Sin City's Harry Reid International Airport have been forecast to continue plummeting in the second half of 2025 after suffering a severe drop in tourism throughout the year.

DAILYMAIL

⚖️ DC man arrested for hurling sandwich at a federal law enforcement official

A man has been arrested on a charge that he hurled a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital amid a surge in law enforcement patrols ordered by the White House, according to a court filing Wednesday.

PBS

⚡ Couple expecting identical twin girls face heartbreaking dilemma that could see them lose one baby to save the other

When Jack Alexander and his partner Laura went for their early 16-week baby scan, they were delighted to discover they were expecting identical twin girls.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 NFL great Aaron Donald's terrifying ordeal with alleged stalker revealed in newly surfaced court documents

Details of Super Bowl winner Aaron Donald's frightening ordeal with an alleged stalker have been revealed in newly surfaced court files from Los Angeles County, where he still lives with his family.

DAILYMAIL

📉 Top Fed official signals uncertainty over September rate cut

Hawkish tone from Austan Goolsbee contrasts with market expectations for reduction next month

FT

👔 US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid

Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.

ALJAZEERA

👔 US appeals court lets Trump slash billions in foreign aid

Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.

ALJAZEERA

📈 Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish surges in market debut

First day stock rally for trading platform signals strong investor interest in digital asset shares

FT

🏛️ Top Iranian Official Visits Lebanon as Hezbollah Bucks Calls to Disarm

The visit by Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, came as the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group that has long been Tehran’s most powerful regional ally.

NYTIMES

⚔️ Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros frontman weighs in on “worst song of all time” discussion

Alex Ebert defended his 2009 hit "Home" against accusations of being the worst song ever

SALON

🤖 Appeals court lets Trump administration suspend or end billions in foreign aid funding

Two of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit concluded that grant recipients challenging the freeze did not meet the requirements for a preliminary injunction restoring the flow of money.

PBS

👔 Trump's most controversial ally sets sights on taking down RFK Jr. staffer plotting his secret 2028 presidential run

President Donald Trump 's most controversial ally Laura Loomer has set her sights on taking out one of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's key aides.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Best Buy launches back-to-school sale with rare Apple discounts - over $500 off

SHOPPING: Best Buy's back-to-school event is here, and it's brought mega deals on tons of Apple products, just in time for students as they head back to college.

DAILYMAIL

❗ EBRD Lends $586 Million to Ukraineʼs Naftogaz for Emergency Gas Supplies

The loan is backed by an EU guarantee to secure gas supplies for winter after Russian attacks impair infrastructure.

KYIVPOST

📰 Appalling 'LOL' text news anchor sent husband that saw them swap mansions for prison

Stephanie Hockridge-Reis's appalling message to her husband Nathan Reis emerged as Reis took a plea deal over his part in the Covid-19 funding scam.

DAILYMAIL

👔 How Putin Tricked Trump

The Alaska summit has been designed to play to the U.S. president’s pro-Russian impulses.

FP

🌩️ LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Erin

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Thursday the storm is expected to remain over open waters and move north-northeast of islands including Antigua and Barbuda and Puerto Rico.

PBS

🤖 Woke Texas judge grants bond to violent robbery suspect after arranging secret procedure for death row inmate

Harris County's 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio let Jared Wilson walk on a person recognizance bond - decision that goes directly against Texas Senate Bill 6.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ Thunderstorms slam I-95 corridor as flood threat spans Appalachians after deadly flooding in Tennessee

Showers and thunderstorms pushed through the Interstate 95 corridor Wednesday, producing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

FOXWEATHER

🌩️ Thunderstorms slam I-95 corridor, soaking evening commuters as flood threat spans Appalachians

Showers and thunderstorms pushed through the Interstate 95 corridor Wednesday, producing heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

FOXWEATHER

🌧️ Trump vs Putin in Alaska: Face Down the Monster or Feed Him

Americans know Putin is a monster, and they know a partnership with Ukraine can stop that monster. History will remember whether Trump stood up to him or cowered.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Trump says he'll pressure Putin on Ukraine ceasefire ahead of meeting

Donald Trump says there's a very good chance Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin will hold talks after he sits down with the Russian president in Alaska.

SMH

🇮🇱 Militants posing as Gaza aid workers killed in Israeli air attack

Israel has released vision of the moments before armed militants posing as US kitchen workers in Gaza were killed in a targeted airstrike.

SMH

👮 Colorado police chief's three year-old daughter is mauled to death by former K-9 drug detection dog

The K-9 attacked a three-year-old girl Monday in the backyard of Chief Nathan Hill's family residence in Burlington, a small city situated along the Colorado- Kansas border.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Mysterious tick-borne illness forces island getaway loved by the wealthy to go VEGAN

An island, which sits off the coast of Massachusetts and serves as a getaway for wealthy New Englanders, has been forced to go vegan due to an increase in tick-borne illness.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Parents and child killed when tree falls on car amid heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee

A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, an official said Wednesday.

PBS

🔥 Dan-el Padilla Peralta on Learning How to Combat Loss

The Princeton classicist shares works that informed his thinking on identity and world-building, and his book “Classicism and Other Phobias.”

NEWYORKER

🌧️ What’s at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

Ukraine and European allies are anxious about upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. 

ALJAZEERA

🇮🇳 Caitlin Clark reveals major concern for Taylor Swift's New Heights special appearance

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will be sat in front of her computer like many Americans on Wednesday night, dialed in to watch Taylor Swift's highly anticipated appearance on 'New Heights'. 

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Foia'd FAA docs expose new details withheld from East Coast drone invasion report

Newly released government reports have revealed five incidents near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio that have never been disclosed since the swarms of UFOs were seen along the East Coast in late 2024. Along with several sightings of unidentified drones around the secretive Air Force base in December 2024, federal officials now say a 'black cube'-shaped craft was spotted by a nearby airplane less than 80 miles from Wright-Patterson. Witnesses of the strange object sent their claims to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 19, describing how the cube was flying within 500 feet of the plane, which was soaring 16,000 feet above the ground. This would make it incredibly unlikely to be a commercial drone, since those types of devices fly only a few hundred feet above the ground.

SOTT

🏛️ Brazil's Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to support local exporters affected by U.S. tariffs

ABC

🌧️ Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke is 'overwhelmed and emotionally drained' as she's seen crying in public after wrestling icon's death

In the years before his death, Hulk and Brooke's relationship had completely deteriorated and the two rarely spoke before he passed away last month.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 If Trump sticks to the script at Putin summit there may be a ceasefire in Ukraine

Ahead of President Trump's summit with President Putin, it was vital Ukraine's European allies presented a united front and that's exactly what we got following a string of virtual meetings.

SKY

🏛️ Government-run grocery store in Kansas City forced to shut down thanks to rampant shoplifting and empty shelves

A city-run grocery store in Kansas City has been forced to close after rampant shoplifting and years of empty shelves.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Lorna Raver dead at 81: Drag Me To Hell star passes away as tributes pour in

Raver passed on May 12, 2025, according to SAG-AFTRA's Summer 2025 magazine, which announced her death in their 'In Memoriam' section.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Travel chaos as New York City's major airports grind to a halt with massive flight delays

Travelers at several major airports in the US are likely to be waiting hours before boarding flights. Officials announced disruptions that are causing hours-long delays.

DAILYMAIL

✊ Maxim slammed as 'sexist' article teaching men how to 'cure' feminists resurfaces

Titled 'How to cure a feminist,' the controversial article listed four ways for men to tame feminist females and took aim at 'unshaven, militant, and protesting vegan' women.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Miracle as boy, 13, who fell down 240ft ravine and survived days with no food or water WAKES UP from coma two weeks later

The teenager was missing for days before being discovered at the bottom of the ravine - completely exposed to the elements. He was airlifted to the hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma.

DAILYMAIL

⚖️ Trump goes ballistic on top Democrat after seeing 'irrefutable proof' he tried to take him down in leaked plot

Donald Trump ripped into one of his longtime Democratic opponents for leaking classified information to damage him, and he wants the Department of Justice to investigate.

DAILYMAIL

❄️ Why Trump wants Putin in Alaska - and not anywhere else

The choice of America's northern frontier is as much about politics as it is about geography. The choice of Alaska as the venue for the August 15, 2025, bilateral summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin carries a rare blend of symbolism. It reaches deep into the past, reflects the current geopolitical balance, and hints at the contours of future US-Russia relations. From the standpoint of historical memory, there is hardly another place in the United States that so clearly embodies the spirit of neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation lost during the Cold War. From 1737 until 1867, this vast, sparsely populated land was known as Russian America - a semi-exclave of the Russian Empire, separated from its Eurasian heartland yet sharing a border with another state. Tsar Alexander II's decision to sell Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million was one of the most debated diplomatic transactions of the 19th century. In St. Petersburg, it was clear: if left...

SOTT

👔 Here's why all the critics of Alaska summit are wrong

Evading diplomacy is a Western folly that Russia has no reason to imitate. The problem with the future is that it is both unpredictable and inescapable. You can never know with certainty what tomorrow will bring, but you must prepare for it nonetheless. This may seem trivial. And yet it remains a great challenge. Consider, for instance, current international reactions to the scheduled summit between Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump. The announcement of the meeting, later specified to take place in Alaska on 15 August, was a surprise. But then again, not really. Viewed against the background of Trump's longstanding signaling of respect for Russia, as well as an interest in normalizing the relationship between Moscow and Washington, it was actually the culmination of a sometimes messy but real trend. But within the short-term context of a recent American turn against Russia, it was yet another proof that Trump can be hard to predict - trends can tell you...

SOTT

🌧️ European leaders air potential deal to halt Ukraine war ahead of Alaska meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the meeting Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace and should be subjected to escalating economic sanctions.

SMH

🌧️ European leaders set out Ukraine strategy to take to Putin

Donald Trump has threatened “very severe consequences” for Russia if it does not agree to a peace deal while Ukraine’s president said Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace.

SMH

🔥 Europe tells Trump to stand firm against Putin on Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump has threatened “very severe consequences” for Russia if it does not agree to a peace deal while Ukraine’s president said Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace.

SMH

🏛️ The GENIUS Act and the National Bank Acts of 1863-64: Taking a cue from Lincoln

This month Congress passed the GENIUS Act, an acronym for the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025." Designed to regulate stablecoins, a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, the Act is highly controversial. Critics variously argue that it anoints stablecoins as the equivalent of "programmable" central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), that it lacks strong consumer protections, and that government centralization destroys the independence of the cryptocurrency market. Proponents say the rapidly expanding stablecoin market not only provides a faster and cheaper payments system but can serve as a major funding source to help alleviate the federal debt crisis, which is poised to destroy the economy if not checked, and that the stablecoin market has gotten so large that without regulation, we may have to bail it out when it becomes a multitrillion dollar industry that is "too big to fail." For most people, however, the whole...

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🌧️ EU's Kallas urges 'pressure on Russia' ahead of Putin-Trump talks

The diplomat has claimed the bloc is working on "more military support for Ukraine". EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for more pressure on Moscow ahead of the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump. Foreign ministers of the bloc's member states held an urgent video-conference on Monday, after it was announced that the Russian and US leaders will meet face-to-face in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the Ukraine conflict and other issues. Following the discussions, Kallas issued a post on X to offer the bloc's "support for US steps that will lead to a just peace" between Moscow and Kiev: "Transatlantic unity, support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia is how we will end this war and prevent future Russian aggression in Europe." According to the foreign policy chief, the EU is currently working on "more sanctions against Russia, more military support for Ukraine, and more support for Ukraine's budgetary needs and accession...

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🌧️ Alaska meeting, Ukraine conflict and trade with Russia: Key takeaways from Trump's Q&A

The summit with Vladimir Putin will show whether a peace deal can be reached, the US president has said. US President Donald Trump shared his expectations regarding the upcoming meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, during a Q&A session with journalists after a press conference on Monday. The summit will reveal whether Moscow and Kiev are capable of resolving the Ukraine conflict or should just be left fighting, Trump claimed. The results of the meeting would then be shared with the EU, NATO and Kiev, Trump said, adding that he would be particularly keen on relaying Moscow's proposals if he believes they could be translated into a "fair deal." According to the US president, the settlement of the Ukraine conflict is bound to involve some "land swapping." The president also said that he still sees great potential in trade with Russia, which "has a very valuable piece of land." Here are the highlights of the Q&A session:

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🤖 MAUREEN CALLAHAN: Meghan's most galling hypocrisy yet... and a looming new Kate Middleton clash. Did she really think we wouldn't notice?

On Tuesday, the Duchess dropped the new trailer for Part 2 (really, Season 1 broken up, but that's how it's being sold to us) of her lifestyle/hosting/showing-off Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump’s Soviet slip revives concerns about his mental acuity

The president's mental state is in the spotlight once again

SALON

👔 President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry

The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.

ALJAZEERA

✊ Protests over Israeli murder of Al Jazeera journalists spread

Journalists from Mexico City to Manila are protesting the Israeli assassination of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.

ALJAZEERA

🏛️ Why Economists Are Worried About Trump’s B.L.S. Changes

Most of us just accept that government economic data is the best possible estimate of the economy. That could change, and that would be bad for all of us.

NYTIMES

🗳️ Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules

In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that foreign aid groups that sued to recover funds that President Trump froze cannot challenge the decision.

NYTIMES

👔 French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife hired private eye to dig into Candace Owens: report

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, reportedly hired a private investigator to dig into American podcaster Candace Owens before suing her over claims they describe as baseless and defamatory — including the allegation that the first lady was born a male. The decision to commission the research shows how seriously the couple is taking their legal battle — a rare move for a sitting head of state to take against an online influencer, according to Financial Times. The probe, which was carried out by Manhattan-based Nardello & Co., compiled information about Owens' political ties and public statements, according to details shared with the FT. Investigators documented her connections to far-right figures in France, Britain and the US along with examples of her coverage in Russian state-run media.

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📰 NATO gambling on fascism to pressure Russia - Moscow

A recent call by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte not to recognize new Russian regions is just another "systemic subversion" tactic employed by the West in its attempts to exert pressure on Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said in a commentary for Izvestia newspaper. Speaking to CBS on Sunday, Rutte insisted that NATO members "can never accept ... in a legal sense" that four former Ukrainian territories officially became part of Russia following a series of referendums in September, 2022. Ukraine has refused to recognize the change and still lays claim to all the regions as well as Crimea, which joined Russia in a 2014 referendum following a Western-backed armed coup in Kiev. The NATO chief drew parallels to the US approach to the Baltic States between 1940 and 1991, when they were part of the USSR.

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🤖 Style experts slam ICE Barbie Kristi Noem for dressing more like a 'media personality' than 'cabinet official'

One style expert said, 'No one goes to visit deportees in detention wearing $50K gold Rolex - it's just not a good idea.'

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📰 Appalling text Phoenix news anchor sent husband that ended with their lives in ruins

Stephanie Hockridge-Reis's appalling message to her husband Nathan Reis emerged as Reis took a plea deal over his part in the Covid-19 funding scam.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 What is myasthenia gravis? The rare condition plaguing tennis icon Monica Seles explained

Affecting just around 140,000 people in the US, the disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the communication between nerves and muscles.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Youtube Star Ms. Rachel Says Protecting Palestinian Kids Is Core to Her Values

The massively popular childhood educator speaks on her efforts to advocate for children facing genocide in Gaza.

TRUTHOUT

🇷🇺 Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Over Claimed Crime Fight

The restrictions came amid a wider crackdown on internet use in Russia, as the Kremlin rolled out an officially sanctioned mega-app covering most aspects of online activity.

KYIVPOST

👔 Trump’s Trade Tactics Come for Chip Controls

With tariffs on one side and shakedowns on the other, the U.S. president is upending years of China consensus.

FP

🗳️ Sperry: Whistleblower links Clinton campaign to fake Russia hack

A whistleblower report declassified last week suggests that Hillary Clinton's campaign efforts to manufacture evidence tying Donald Trump to alleged Russian hacking in 2016 were deeper than previously known - as were Obama administration efforts to conceal them. According to the report, a former senior U.S. intelligence analyst who investigated alleged Russian attempts to breach state voting systems during the 2016 election suspected the breaches may have been "related to activities" of the computer contractors involved in the Alfa Bank hoax,who were accused of manipulating Internet traffic data. In that well-publicized case, a Clinton campaign lawyer worked with federal computer contractors and the FBI to create suspicions that Russia was communicating with Donald Trump through a secret server shared by Alfa Bank of Russia and Trump Tower in Manhattan.

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⚔️ U.S. Ethics Agency Warns Bessent Over Conflicts of Interest

The Treasury secretary has been slow to divest assets, including farmland, that he pledged to shed.

NYTIMES

🇯🇵 Another popular sedan gets the axe as Japanese carmaker slashes one of its US-built cars

An Ohio-built sedan is the latest small car to stop selling in America. Buyers are favoring crossovers and pickup trucks instead, leading to major lineup changes.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Homeless and Burning in Phoenix, America’s Hottest City

As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.

NYTIMES

⚔️ New Zealand Parliament ejects lawmaker over Israeli sanctions standoff

New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick was suspended from parliament amid debate over a bill sanctioning Israel.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 'Anti-Jewish' summer camp accused of backing Iran is cancelled - concerns were raised that it was radicalising children as young as nine

Local councillors said they had been 'swamped' by petitions to call off the upcoming four-day residential camp run by the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission charity in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Jacket that gets thinner when you sweat could help avoid overheating

A material made from bacterial cellulose alters its insulating properties in dry and moist conditions, which could help you stay a comfortable temperature whatever the weather

NEWSCIENTIST

⚔️ Warning from Washington: Speak out about Chinese threat or risk AUKUS subs

Policymakers in Washington are getting nervous that the Albanese government is “less vocal about what the problem is” compared with predecessors, experts say.

SMH

👔 Trump’s hand-picked Kennedy Center honorees include Stallone, KISS

The president said he avoided "wokesters" in picking his first batch of honorees as Kennedy Center chairman

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🇺🇸 NFL's most valuable teams are announced... and it's not a good look for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Cowboys fans upset at owner Jerry Jones' refusal to pay All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons should avoid Sportico's annual NFL team valuations , where Dallas ranks first overall once again.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇳 Woman mauled to death by pack of dogs in Uttar Pradesh, India

A 30-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, the police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday night in Arjun Dumri village under Hata police station limits. The cops received a call around 7 pm that the body of the woman named Madhuri was lying in a paddy field near the village panchayat building and was being attacked by stray dogs. The police personnel rushed to the spot and chased the dogs away using sticks, and took the body into custody, Hata SHO Ramsahay Chauhan said. This is the second such attack by stray dogs in the state in 36 hours, amid an ongoing heated debate over the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR within eight weeks and shift them to animal shelters. On Monday, an eight-year-old boy was attacked by a stray dog when he was playing outside his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. The boy sustained injuries in the attack.

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⚔️ Morning Joe's VERY awkward clash with black MSNBC co-star over Trump's DC takeover

Scarborough, 62, had claimed the municipality has serious crime problems, and that Trump's decision was the right one to make.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Sarah Jessica Parker blasted over her 'word salad' answer to why SATC reboot And Just Like That... has been canned

Sarah Jessica Parker has been slammed by fans over her rambling response to why And Just Like That... will end after three seasons .

DAILYMAIL

✊ Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists

From South Africa's Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.

ALJAZEERA

🇺🇸 Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26

A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people.

PBS

🔥 US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends

Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.

ALJAZEERA

🎂 Viola Davis, 60, shows off her incredible physique in a swimsuit as she celebrates her birthday in Mexico

Viola Davis flew to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to celebrate her August 11 birthday.

DAILYMAIL

🏀 Kevin Durant sparks romance rumors with controversial ex-WNBA star and OnlyFans model Liz Cambage

Two high-profile basketball stars were pictured together on Instagram, seemingly enjoying their time at a Drake concert in Zurich, Switzerland, with fans rejoicing at the shocking photo.

DAILYMAIL

💥 Anti-Trump internet star's attempt to debunk DC crime spiral ends in disaster

The influencer received a wave of comments from people sharing their worst encounters with criminals in the nation's capital. This comes as President Donald Trump took over the city's police.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Rosie O'Donnell, 63, shocks fans with a VERY trim size 12 shape thanks to 'life saver' weight loss drug Mounjaro

The former talk show host, 63, has underwent quite the metamorphosis thanks to the drug, yet she remains in disbelief over how far she has come.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 All Universities

This guide published today, can help you find the best university and course for you with its definitive university and subject rankings, and profiles of all the leading institutions.

DAILYMAIL

🏦 Minnesota Twins' billionaire owners make abrupt decision on future of the franchise

Last October, it was reported that the family had hired the investment bank Allen & Company to explore a possible sale after four decades of ownership.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 European wildfires kill at least three as British bar worker joins emergency efforts on Greek island

Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania.

SKY

🔥 Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery reveals why he QUIT Hollywood after finding fame

Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery has revealed why he stepped out of the spotlight after finding success in Hollywood.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Another popular sedan gets the axe as Honda slashes one of its US-built cars

An Ohio-built sedan is the latest small car to stop selling in America. Buyers are favoring crossovers and pickup trucks instead, leading to major lineup changes.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank by Israeli settler

A Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank has been shot dead by an Israeli settler during a land-leveling operation.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Straight-A student made worst joke possible to teacher over bad grade... now his parents are suing

Karalee and Curtis Merrill (pictured) are suing Marana High School after their son was suspended, claiming he had a 'right to make a joke about school violence while at home with his mother.'

DAILYMAIL

🕵️ Dark past of 'drugs and BITING' returns to haunt tycoon, 60, who ran naked from Hamptons yacht where bikini designer died

Mystery surrounds the death of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, who died on a yacht in the Hamptons last week after meeting with investor Christopher Durnan.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Trump to headline 'anti-woke' awards honoring George Strait, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and KISS

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he would host the upcoming Kennedy Center awards, as he unveiled the honorees at a press conference.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Is the Trump-Putin meeting a 'listening exercise' or an attempt to secure an immediate ceasefire?

The "if" was doing some heavy lifting.

SKY

🔥 Trump's targets for Putin summit appear fluid - can he even get a ceasefire?

The "if" was doing some heavy lifting.

SKY

⚖️ New Zealand lawmaker ejected from Parliament for calling opponents spineless over Gaza

A New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.

PBS

🤖 McDonald's fans revolt as price of only 'fair' menu item skyrockets: 'I'm done'

McDonald's fans are refusing to eat at the chain again after claiming the price of a popular order spiked.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 'Divine blood' found on Jesus' burial cloth 'proves' Shroud of Turin is authentic

A biblical historian has revealed that 'divine blood' was found on the Shroud of Turin, suggesting it is another piece of evidence proving the cloth was laid on the body of Jesus after the crucifixion.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump says he has ‘three or four’ candidates in mind to lead the Fed

US president signals he could name ‘shadow chair’ before Jay Powell leaves central bank

FT

🔥 Colossal black hole 36 billion times the mass of our sun is one of the largest ever seen in the universe

We know little about how young galaxies and their black holes grew up.

LIVESCIENCE

⚕️ How Scientists Use Drones to Tag Sperm Whales

A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.

NYTIMES

🏛️ Federal Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data on Millions of Americans

A federal appeals court tossed out a lower court’s order temporarily barring DOGE’s access to people’s information.

TRUTHOUT

🔥 Ellie Goulding leaves very little to the imagination as she poses topless in lace underwear for a racy mirror selfie

The singer, 38, showcased her enviable figure in a topless black-and-white shot as she struck a sultry pose.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Putin Purges Generals – FSB Cash Grab Begins

Russia’s elite face arrests as war drains funds – FSB shakes down governors, drone strikes choke rails, and fear ripples from Kremlin to front lines.

KYIVPOST

🤖 Who made these knotted records during the Inca Empire?

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these cords suggests this record-keeping was practiced by commoners as well as elites.

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🤖 A lock of hair may have just changed what we know about life in the Incan Empire

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these cords suggests this record-keeping was practiced by commoners as well as elites.

NPR

🔥 Some Democrats Panicked Over Mamdani. Obama Called Him.

Obamaworld seems interested in understanding Zohran Mamdani’s sudden rise to prominence.

NYTIMES

👔 Trump Will Visit Kennedy Center to Announce New Honorees

The president has taken a strong interest in the Kennedy Center’s affairs ever since naming himself chairman in February, when he restocked its traditionally bipartisan board with loyalists.

NYTIMES

🗳️ Hispanic Democratic Officials in Texas Plead Not Guilty to Voter Fraud

Texas’ attorney general, Ken Paxton, has now used his “election integrity unit” to indict 15 Latino Democrats under a 2021 statute that outlawed delivering ballots for other voters.

NYTIMES

🇺🇸 Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art

They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.

NYTIMES

💒 Bride who passed out 'singles sheet' at wedding defends divisive tactic after it's branded as 'humiliating'

When Jessica Branda tied the knot, she wanted a way for her single friends to mingle and possibly find love with one another so she passed out a paper listing all the single attendees.

DAILYMAIL

⛔ U.S. sanctions cartel associates accused of scamming elderly Americans

The U.S. imposed sanctions on more than a dozen Mexican companies and four people it says worked with a powerful drug trafficking cartel to scam elderly Americans in a multimillion-dollar timeshare fraud.

PBS

🏥 Children, Pregnant Women Mistreated in Immigration Detention, Sen. Ossoff Says

One woman bled for days before she was taken to a hospital, where she miscarried alone in a room.

TRUTHOUT

⚕️ Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you... study reveals the eight that actually make you healthier

Not all ultra-processed foods are equally harmful. some can be healthy swaps, like choosing flavored sparkling water over soda, lightly salted nuts instead of chips.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister who is niece of deposed prime minister

Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq. She's accused of using her connection to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to obtain state-owned land in Bangladesh.

PBS

⚔️ Prominent medical journal refuses RFK's call to retract a vaccine study

A recent study that confirmed that aluminium in vaccines doesn't pose a risk to children has sparked a war of words between the RFK, Jr. and a U.S. medical journal.

LIVESCIENCE

🇺🇸 Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Lampedusa, Italy

Sixty people survived after two boats with nearly 100 migrants capsized. The causes of the shipwrecks were not clear, Italian officials and U.N. agencies said. The death toll is likely to grow.

NYTIMES

🚨 Mendenhall River Hit Record High From Glacier Melt

An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.

NYTIMES

🤖 Human eggs have special protection against certain types of aging, study hints

A new study suggests that the mitochondria in human egg cells don't accumulate DNA mutations with age, which sets them apart from other tissues in the body.

LIVESCIENCE

🔥 Wildfires scorch Greece for a second day, thousands evacuated

Firefighters battled multiple wildfires across Greece on Wednesday, including blazes threatening villages and towns near the western city of Patras and on two tourist islands. Fires have burned houses, farms and factories and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists since Tuesday. Dozens of people have been taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation since Tuesday, public broadcaster ERT reported. Some 13 firefighters have been treated for burns and other injuries, fire brigade spokesman Vassilis Vathrakogiannis told a televised briefing on Wednesday. Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft were deployed from dawn to contain the flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions near Patras, on the tourist islands of Chios and Zakynthos and in at least three inland spots.

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💼 Bethenny Frankel's brutal business advice for Meghan Markle and Kelly Clarkson

The notoriously outspoken mogul, 54, isn't holding it back when it comes to her thoughts on the success of other celebrities in the business world.

DAILYMAIL

🎂 Kennedy heir mocked for bizarre new job that will see him help Democrats celebrate America's 250th birthday

Social media quickly mocked Democrat scion Jack Schlossberg after he was hired by Trump-nemesis Chuck Schumer to help Democrats celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Sylvester Stallone among Kennedy Center honourees announced by Trump

Actor Michael Crawford, singers George Strait and Gloria Gaynor, and the band Kiss will also be honoured during a show hosted by Trump.

BBC

🎖️ Israel using Microsoft cloud for mass surveillance of Palestinians: 'A million calls an hour'

Israel's military intelligence unit has been relying on Microsoft to conduct mass surveillance of phone calls from Palestine, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian, +972 Magazine and the Local Call. The operation, enabled by a customized and segregated environment on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, is reportedly capable of processing up to 1 million phone calls an hour. The system launched in 2022 following a meeting the year prior between Yossi Sariel, then the commander of the intelligence agency known as Unit 8200, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Leaked internal Microsoft documents as well as interviews with 11 sources, including Microsoft staff and Israeli intelligence officials, revealed that approximately 11,500 terabytes of data, equivalent to 200 million hours of audio, was stored on Microsoft servers in the Netherlands and Ireland as of July.

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⚔️ U.S. deployed 2 warships after Chinese ships collided with smaller Philippine vessel

The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal.

PBS

🏥 Anti-vax conspiracy theorist mother repeatedly interrupted paramedics as they tried to save her cancer-stricken daughter's life, inquest hears

Cambridge graduate Paloma Shemirani, 23, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in July last year after declining assistance for non-Hodgkin lymphoma which doctors say was treatable.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Early education experts see this new Trump rule as ‘the wrong step at the wrong time’

Shutting off federal loans for these students could turn people away from the profession altogether, at a time when teachers are burnt out and leaving classrooms and daycares, early childhood educators and experts told PBS News.

PBS

☀️ 13-year drought crippled Maya on Yucatán Peninsula 1,000 years ago, study finds

An analysis of a stalagmite within a Mexican cave reveals detailed evidence of drought that contributed to the downfall of the Maya civilization in the area 1,000 years ago.

LIVESCIENCE

🇨🇳 Chinese fighter jet intercepts Philippine aircraft carrying journalists

A Chinese fighter jet demanded a Philippine aircraft leave the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

ALJAZEERA

💥 Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs

The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.

NYTIMES

🔥 Trump adviser Kari Lake launches deportation purge of foreign journalists in latest move to chill coverage

Voice of America's foreign journalists are grappling with unprecedented deportation efforts by their new boss.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Trump sparks European jitters as he tells Zelensky it may be necessary to give up land to Putin

President Donald Trump rated his call Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders a '10.' The Europeans had a much more jittery reaction.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Not Unprecedented but Unprincipled

Whatever Trump does, his Alaska summit is already a win for Putin and a loss for Europe.

FP

📈 Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish surges 170% in market debut

First day stock rally for trading platform signals strong investor interest in digital asset shares

FT

👔 Lebanon’s leader rejects foreign intervention during visit by top Iranian official

Lebanon’s president has told a top Iranian security official that Beirut rejects foreign intervention and wants stability for its people.

PBS

🔥 Lightning strike hits transformer causing huge fireball in South Carolina on August 11

Intense scenes were caught on dashcam in South Carolina on August 11 after a powerful lightning strike hit a transformer along Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant. Footage captured the moment the bolt of lightning struck, sending a column of flames erupting into the sky. Fortunately, no one was injured and crews were quickly able to fix the power outages.

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🤖 Major breakthrough in hair loss as study shows new product is more effective and safer than current treatments

Hair loss could be about to have its Ozempic moment after a study suggested that researchers had found a new drug that could help to reverse loss of hair on the head.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Zelensky and Other European Leaders Work With Trump on Russia-Ukraine Strategy

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies played host to President Trump for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.

NYTIMES

🏛️ U.K. Secretly Spent $3.2 Million to Stop Journalists From Reporting on Data Breach

After British authorities accidentally exposed information about 19,000 Afghans, the government sought a legal order preventing disclosure of the breach.

NYTIMES

🤖 Trump lawsuit against Maryland’s entire federal bench meets skepticism in court

A judge is considering why it was necessary for the Trump administration to sue Maryland's entire federal bench over an order stopping the immediate deportation of immigrants challenging their removals.

PBS

❗ 3 dead in historic rain and flash flooding in Tennessee, authorities say

At least three people have died after heavy rain and flash flooding lashed Chattanooga, Tennessee, overnight Tuesday and shut down interstates, stranded cars and prompted swift-water rescues. A family of two adults and one child died after a tree fell on their car in East Ridge Wednesday morning, the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. At least one man is also missing in the floodwaters, authorities said. First responders saw the man being swept away and attempted to look for him by swift-water boat, but were unable to find him. The search for that man is a "top priority this morning at first light," the Office of Emergency Management said. Chattanooga Airport recorded 6.42 inches of rain on Tuesday, the second wettest day in the city's history since records began in 1879, the National Weather Service Office in Morristown said.

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🌐 Man divides internet after physically STOPPING seat in front of him from reclining during EIGHT-hour flight

A plane passenger has divided the internet after a viral TikTok showed him physically stopping the seat in front of him from reclining for the entire eight-hour overnight flight.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Germany and Western allies sending military aid to Ukraine using new NATO supply line

Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line.

PBS

⚔️ As a Journalist, I’m Ashamed to See Western Media Failing Gaza Reporters

The targeted slaughter of their Palestinian colleagues still hasn’t shaken Western journalists from their cowardice.

TRUTHOUT

🔥 Tracee Ellis Ross slammed for 'disgusting' act on plane as fans erupt over star's 'out-of-touch privilege'

Tracy Ellis Ross has fans cringing after sharing a wildly unconventional in-flight beauty routine while flying first class.

DAILYMAIL

💥 Family of cop's fiancée who died a hero in catastrophic Texas floods files $1million lawsuit against campsite

The family of a Texas woman who was washed away by historic flooding last month has filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit related to the disaster in the Lone Star State.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Beyoncé Wins First Emmy for N.F.L. Halftime Show

The pop superstar received a costume design award for her Netflix football halftime performance tied to her “Cowboy Carter” album.

NYTIMES

📰 'The most important, strategic place in the world'

It's 4,350 miles (7,000 kilometers) from Moscow to Anchorage, almost a straight shot over the North Pole via great circle navigation. And it's not quite 3,400 miles (5,435 km), again via great circle nav, from Washington, D.C. to what some locals call "Anchortown." I mention this point of cartography because today I'll discuss the upcoming summit meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin. Perhaps it's in Anchorage, or maybe another venue; we don't know yet. The news hype is that Trump and Putin will work out the bones of a "deal" to end the conflict in Ukraine. Hmm... We'll see. And along those hopeful lines, it's worth pondering what a U.S.-Russia rapprochement might mean to the price of gold, oil, and much else in the global marketplace. Imagine the complexities of lifting sanctions and opening up more trade with Russia. There's money to be made, for sure. But for now, let's discuss Alaska. Let's ponder Trump and Putin, big-time geopolitics,...

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🌨️ The Olympic snowboarder's obsession with white powder that left him with a facelift and a $10M bounty on his head

He carved his name into Canada's Olympic snowboarding history, shredding fresh powder on the world stage. Now this athlete is accused of trafficking white powder into North America.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes

The jockeying follows a virtual meeting between European leaders and the US and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war

US president issues warning days ahead of high-stakes summit with Russian leader in Alaska.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Harvard nearing settlement with Trump to pay $500 million and regain federal funding

Harvard University and the Trump administration are getting close to an agreement that would require the Ivy League university to pay $500 million to regain access to federal funding.

PBS

🌐 Sydney Sweeney breaks social media silence with first post since American Eagle controversy

Sydney Sweeney has broken her social media silence with her first Instagram post since her recent American Eagle campaign sparked global outrage.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Zelenskyy: Trump supports ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine at Putin summit

European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO's chief ahead of Friday's U.S.-Russia summit.

NPR

🔥 Zelenskyy: Trump pursuing Ukraine ceasefire at Putin summit

European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO's chief ahead of Friday's U.S.-Russia summit.

NPR

🌐 Astonishing photos of Kimberly Guilfoyle when she was younger leave fans shocked

Some internet users couldn't believe that they were looking at the same person because she looked so different.

DAILYMAIL

💨 Typhoon Podul lashes southern Taiwan leaving one person missing

Typhoon Podul has blown through Taiwan's south with winds as powerful as 191km/h (118mph), leaving one person missing, forcing thousands of people to evacuate, schools to close, and hundreds of flights to be cancelled. The typhoon made landfall on Wednesday, slamming into the southeastern city of Taitung at about 1pm (05:00 GMT), passing through the southern tip of the island and then passing into the Taiwan Strait some five hours later, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) said. One person was reported missing and 33 others injured, the government said. It is expected to next make landfall on China's southern coast late on Wednesday or early Thursday, affecting Fujian and Guangdong provinces, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

SOTT

⚔️ Donald Trump names Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks

The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ Trump names Gaynor, Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks

The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 WNBA could BLOCK team move to Boston as surprise third city enters the mix

As the WNBA faces a massive boom in popularity thanks to the likes of Caitlin Clark, the league reportedly has plans to step in and block a proposed re-location of one team.

DAILYMAIL

🆘 Taliban registers unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar

The Taliban is registering 1,800 unemployed Afghans expelled from neighboring countries for the chance to work in Qatar in the latest round of a labor agreement with the Gulf nation.

PBS

👨‍⚖️ Billy Bush is replaced by handsome TV star on Extra

Longtime Extra host Billy Bush's successor has been announced. On Wednesday Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough, 40, was revealed as the upcoming face of the long-running series.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Insider reveals the secrets of Trump's psychological warfare with world leaders: 'He's playing 3D chess'

Trump has come out 'swinging' in his bid for a tariff deal with China as Beijing uses every diplomatic trick in the book.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 A cruel rash from a face cleaner marred my face. Three different GPs and three different treatments didn't help... then I found the answer that anyone who gets allergic reactions needs to know: CHARLOTTE VOSSAN

It took three months, three different GPs and three different treatments to heal my skin after I had an allergic reaction to a popular cleansing balm.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Trump threatens ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war

US president allays European concerns with focus on ceasefire as Alaska talks near

FT

✊ UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is lying though her teeth about Palestinian Action

Yvette Cooper has continually lied about Palestine Action in a panicked attempt to defend the proscription of a direct action protest group which is opposing a Genocide in which Cooper's government is deeply complicit. Cooper and other government ministers have repeatedly claimed: Palestine Action attacks people, not just weapons-making equipment Palestine Action is funded by Iran or another hostile power Palestine Action attacks Jewish-owned businesses based on racism Palestine Action has plans for future unspecified appalling terrorist acts In fact none of this is backed up by the assessment of the government's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre which forms the basis of the proscription of Palestine Action.

SOTT

🔥 In ‘And Just Like That …’ a Craven Era Took Its Revenge on Youth and Hope and Fun

Every generation gets the “Sex and the City” version it deserves.

NYTIMES

🔥 No, blue whales aren't going silent off California. Here's why.

Reports of blue whales going silent off California don't reflect the findings of a recent study.

LIVESCIENCE

🌊 Floodwaters from Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau break record levels and prompt evacuations

Sections of Alaska’s capital city are bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.

PBS

🔥 Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit

He did not say what the consequences might be. The remark came soon after Trump consulted with European leaders, who said the president assured them he would make a priority of trying to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine when he meets with Putin on Friday in Anchorage.

PBS

🔥 California woman loses her arm after freak palm tree accident at a luxury mini golf course

Adela Magaña, 53, was sitting on a bench at Golf N' Stuff in Ventura County, California when a 40-foot palm tree fell on top of her.

DAILYMAIL

🔍 Mysterious species found living alongside our earliest ancestors deemed missing link in evolution

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

DAILYMAIL

🇺🇸 At least 26 dead and around a dozen missing after boat capsizes off Italian island

At least 26 people have died and around a dozen are missing after a boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the coast of Lampedusa, the Italian coastguard and UN agencies said.

SKY

🔥 Wildfires Are Sweeping Across Europe, Accelerated by Climate Crisis

Fire-related deaths have been reported in Turkey, Spain, Montenegro, and Albania.

TRUTHOUT

🌳 Trump nominee to lead labour statistics agency faces wave of criticism

Economists worry that EJ Antoni’s nomination is largely political in nature for a historically non-partisan role.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 As Trump Turns DC Into a Fascist Laboratory, We Must Mount Our Own Defenses

Facing militaristic consolidation in US cities, it is up to all of us to define the politics of opposition.

TRUTHOUT

🌧️ China Can Help Trump and Putin End the War in Ukraine

Seven-party talks in Beijing leading to a U.N.-backed peacekeeping force could help secure peace.

FP

🔥 Embarrassing backfire as CNN star anchor unwittingly gives Trump awesome new nickname that has MAGA cheering

The NewsNight host had been introducing a segment on Trump's deployment of troops to DC Monday, when she compared the conservative to a well-known fictional character.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Struggling automaker issues urgent recall as confusing headlight malfunction increases crash risk

A tough-minded truck has been unintentionally winking at pedestrians.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump Suggests ‘Severe Consequences’ for Russia if Peace Talks Fail

The US president now frames his upcoming talks with Putin on Friday as a preliminary conversation to determine the next steps – including a potential meeting where everyone can “get things done.”

KYIVPOST

🌐 People climb buildings and hand out soap to push for a plastic pollution treaty

Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. People are getting creative to put the pressure on to get a deal done at the meeting at the United Nations office in Geneva.

PBS

🎾 Venus Williams gets a U.S. Open wild card at age 45 and will be the oldest in singles since 1981

Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open in singles at age 45 after a two-year absence. Williams received a wild-card invitation on Wednesday to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows.

PBS

👔 Rising Republican hopeful pushes for Trump's endorsement despite private GOP concerns her campaign is on the brink

Virginia's Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears is scrambling to secure President Donald Trump's backing in her high-stakes gubernatorial race.

DAILYMAIL

⚕️ Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol as concerns about health risks rise. About half of U.S. adults now believe moderate drinking is harmful, up from 28% in 2015. The poll shows this shift is largely driven by young adults.

PBS

🇨🇦 Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of potential strike

The union representing 10,000 flight attendants for Canada's largest airline issued issued a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday.

BBC

🇮🇳 As Hindu Supremacists Seek Influence in US, Liberal Deference Paves the Way

An Indian national’s targeting of Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race marks a new phase for the US Hindutva movement.

TRUTHOUT

🤖 Sly robbery suspect, 20, escapes police custody while being marched through Seattle airport

The fugitive managed to sneak away from two DOC officers while they escorted him through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and he is still at large.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 New Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell survivors set to reveal more on their alleged abuse

A bipartisan duo of congressmen announced that survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse will visit Capitol Hill, with some revealing their experience for the first time.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 'Terminator' Target shooter tries to hijack truck 'after executing petrified girl, 4, whose grandpa he'd just killed'

Ethan Blaine Nieneker, 32, was photographed dramatically stealing the truck at a construction site during his getaway from a mass shooting at a Target in Austin where three people were killed.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Toronto film festival 'pulls October 7 documentary because Hamas did not give permission to use bodycam footage'

Israel 's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar likened cancelling the film due to a lack of Hamas 'clearance' to asking for Adolf Hitler's approval for Auschwitz footage, reported i24NEWS.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Democrats demand to know what’s up with Ghislaine Maxwell

Democrats want to know why the convicted sex offender was recently transferred to a minimum-security prison

SALON

🔥 Leo DiCaprio, 50, on dating as an older man: 'You have to risk being honest and having things fall apart because there's no time to waste' - after he was criticised for dating a string of under 25 year old models

Leonardo DiCaprio has insisted there is 'no time to waste' dating at his age as he says he has to be honest in relationships and risk losing his partner.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ The Emotional Code of Cinema: What Your Genre Choices Say About You

Have you ever wondered why some movies capture your attention while others do not? Your movie choices might reveal more than just your taste. Recent neuroscience research shows that the genres you like are closely linked to how your brain processes emotions. This discovery helps us understand more about media. Moreover, it offers insight into how our brains influence our preferences. Note: This article is intended for general information and educational purposes. It summarizes scientific research in accessible language for a broad audience and is not an official scientific press release.

SOTT

🌊 At Least 3 Are Killed in Tennessee Flooding

Rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes overnight as floods swept the southeastern part of the state.

NYTIMES

👮 Father of TWENTY, 44, meets extremely violent end while carrying out armed robbery

D'Anthony Reaves, 44, was shot to death at 5.24am on July 19 near the Greyhound station near downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Now, police say he was carrying out an armed robbery.

DAILYMAIL

🌐 There’s No Turning Back-This Will End Humanity

(OPINION) In this gripping conversation with Ricky Scaparo from End Time Headlines, Pastor Tom Hughes exposes how modern technology is conditioning the world for the coming Beast System. From AI and brain implants to wearable devices and global surveillance, the groundwork for Revelation 13 is rapidly being laid. What’s being sold as convenience and safety […]

ENDTIMES

⛽ Taylor Swift set to collaborate with HUGE star from beyond the grave - as pop megastar announces new album The Life Of A Showgirl

She has performed with some of the world's biggest living artists including Stevie Nicks, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Timberlake.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza

Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, explains the dire choices that many Gazans face, as Israel faces growing condemnation over the crisis.

NYTIMES

⚔️ Taylor Swift gets ultimate revenge on nemesis Kanye West with new album  The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift 's newly announced album The Life of a Showgirl hasn't even dropped yet, but fans are convinced it contains a sly jab toward her longtime rival Kanye West .

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Israel Reportedly Discussing Expelling Palestinians to War-Torn South Sudan

South Sudan’s government refuted reports of the talks, though they shine a light on Israel’s approach.

TRUTHOUT

🔥 Diabetic man produces his own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant

The new proof-of-concept study points a way to curing diabetes without the need for immune-suppressing drugs.

LIVESCIENCE

🔥 Kate urges people to 'ignite their inner fire' and 'cherish the bonds of love and friendship' as she releases second film inspired by the solace she took from 'Mother Nature' during her cancer journey

The Princess of Wales has released the second of her quarterly films highlighting the beauty of 'Mother Nature', inspired by the solace she took from the countryside during her cancer journey.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Rock legend sparks health concerns from fans who claim 'Ozzy Osbourne sounded better' days before death

The rocker sparked health concerns from fans with his stiff solo performance with a backing band at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY on August 3.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 The Privacy Paradox

We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing.

ALJAZEERA

📰 Gavin Newsom channels his best inner Trump with theatrical parody that RALLIES demoralized Democrats

Newsom's post is meant to mimic the unique way Trump writes his messages on Truth Social.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 The secret ways Disney World keeps mosquitoes out of its humid Orlando theme park

A Disney World guest has revealed the surprising secret behind why you rarely see mosquitoes at the Orlando, Florida, theme park.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City

As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.

NYTIMES

🤖 Popular journalist reveals he was airlifted off Nantucket Island after 'cracking his neck' during disastrous bike crash

The accident took place on Saturday night with the radio host not going to see a doctor until speaking with his daughter the next day, eventually leading to the airlift and his hospital stay.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Mom is stunned after son's 15-minute trip to the ER results in $100,000 bill

A mother has shared her shock after receiving a $100,000 bill for a 15-minute ride to the ER for her six-month-old infant.

DAILYMAIL

⛽ Biggest theories surrounding Taylor Swift's 12th album The Life of a Showgirl... including a Vegas residency

Swifties quickly tried to get to uncover whatever they could on The Life of a Showgirl, and some believe the Style songstress has been dropping hints about the album for years.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Patrick Mahomes reveals what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce did immediately after recording New Heights show

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is just as excited as the rest of the world for Taylor Swift's debut appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason's New Heights podcast.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 New Orleans Saints cause outrage as they hire more male NFL cheerleaders for new season

The Saints will be one of 12 NFL teams that feature male cheerleaders on their dance squad during the upcoming season.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Shedeur Sanders suffers shock injury as he battles to win Cleveland Browns quarterback role

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders reportedly suffered an oblique injury during Wednesday's preseason practice and was held out for the rest of the day. 

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Ex-Governor Switches Back to Eric Adams in NYC Mayor’s Race

Former Gov. David Paterson, who had endorsed his successor, Andrew Cuomo, in the Democratic primary, said he believed Mr. Adams “would run the city the best.”

NYTIMES

👔 Karoline Leavitt forced to clarify glaring Trump gaffe as White House nails down final details of Putin summit

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt played cleanup for President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

DAILYMAIL

🎖️ Israeli army expels Bedouin community in West Bank

Israeli forces forced the Bedouin residents of Ein Ayoub to leave after declaring their village a ‘closed military zone'

ALJAZEERA

🇮🇱 What is the future of journalism in Gaza?

Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 CoreWeave shares slide after bigger than expected losses

Data centre group has ridden a wave of enthusiasm for artificial intelligence

FT

🌊 Deadly flooding in Chattanooga causes fatalities and more rain is on the way

Deadly flash floods inundated the Chattanooga region Tuesday night, and more heavy rain was falling Wednesday, threatening to produce more dangerous conditions across Tennessee and other parts of the southern Appalachian region. “Tropical heavy downpours” dropping rain at rates of as much as 2 inches per hour Wednesday morning prompted the National Weather Service to […]

ENDTIMES

🔥 Evil son, 16, killed mom with her own gun because he was mad at her for taking his phone away

Shawn Willis, now 21, was only 16 when he shot his mother, Sandy Willis, with her own gun while she slept in her Rocky Top home on April 20, 2020.

DAILYMAIL

🔍 Missing chapter of human evolution revealed in 2.8-million-year-old teeth

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ Chances of deadly Storm Erin hitting US increase after models show sudden Atlantic shift

Tropical Storm Erin is moving west through the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday. Experts said the worst-case scenario is it hitting the US East Coast.

DAILYMAIL

🇺🇸 At least 20 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa

There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.

ALJAZEERA

🇺🇸 At least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa

There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ Tiny discs can levitate in the upper atmosphere using sunlight alone

A physics phenomenon discovered 150 years ago allows tiny objects to levitate using just sunlight – and now it could enable swarms of sensors to explore part of Earth’s long-neglected upper atmosphere

NEWSCIENTIST

🇷🇺 What’s next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market?

OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump's tariffs target Russian crude buyers.

ALJAZEERA

🇬🇧 Footage shows chaos on board UK Ryanair flight as 'brawl sparked by crying baby sees police called and passengers held on the plane for an hour after landing'

Dramatic footage shows the chaos onboard a British Ryanair flight after a fight sparked by a crying baby broke out. 

DAILYMAIL

🇧🇷 Pastor's unlikely excuse after he was caught on camera wearing a woman's wig and underwear

A Brazilian evangelical pastor confessed to wearing women's lingerie and a wig, but said he was doing so because he was investigating an address in the central city of Goiânia.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, August 13th

A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.

NEWYORKER

🌧️ Russia breaks through Ukrainian frontline as Putin dispatches 110,000 troops days before Trump summit

Vladimir Putin’s forces have brutally broken through Ukraine’s front lines – just days before a showdown with Trump. Savage Russian troops made a sudden thrust in a two-pronged attack, as Ukraine’s General Staff revealed the raging despot has massed at least 110,000 on the frontline in the Donetsk region. The terrifying development could give warmongering […]

ENDTIMES

🌧️ Neighbor from hell erects TRAIN horn to roof of his house and blasts it three times a day amid ongoing petty dispute

A so-called 'neighbor from hell' has mounted a deafening train horn to the roof of his home and blasts it up to three times a day amig an ongoing neighbor dispute.

DAILYMAIL

🛡️ Conflicting Federal COVID Vaccine Guidance Leaves Families Mired in Uncertainty

As kids prepare to return to school, parents confront constricting vaccine access and a dearth of sound medical advice.

TRUTHOUT

🔥 Wendy Williams' dementia test results surface amid bombshell new ruling in guardianship case

Wendy Williams' guardianship has received a new update following the completion of her recent medical evaluation, which included extensive neuropsychological testing.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Evacuation warnings intensify in Alaska capital with record glacier flooding predicted

Sections of Alaska’s capital city are bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier. Some Juneau residents in the flood zone have evacuated, heeding warnings, and officials there intensified their warnings Tuesday, saying “Don’t wait, Evacuate TONIGHT.” On […]

ENDTIMES

🔥 Amazon's appalling offer to Missouri woman after delivery driver destroyed her garage door

Casey Haggard was left stunned after one of Amazon's delivery drivers rammed into her garage door and damaged it.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Female school board member forced to quit after scandalous death of teenage girl at her $1.8m home

Scappoose School District Board Chair Branda Jurasek (pictured) has resigned from her role after a 17-year-old girl died during a boozy party at her stunning $1.8 million home

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Three dead and one missing after Tennessee floods

Two adults and a child died when a tree fell on their car as a result of the floods, officials said.

BBC

🌊 Family of three killed during Tennessee floods

Two adults and a child died when a tree fell on their car as a result of the floods, officials said.

BBC

🌊 Family of three, including a child, are crushed to death by falling tree as catastrophic flooding wrecks Tennessee

A family of three, including a child, were crushed to death by a falling tree as disastrous floods consumed Tennessee overnight.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Minnesota Twins' billionaire owners make shock decision on future of the franchise

After a fire sale of a trade deadline that saw the team give up almost all of its top players, seen by many as a clear indication that a sale was inevitable, the owners of an AL Central team will stay on.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Legendary singer, 80, from popular 60s group vanishes after boarding NYC subway train in Brooklyn

The iconic female singer of a rock band famous in the 1950s and 60s has been missing for four days after she vanished at a Brooklyn subway station.

DAILYMAIL

✊ Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured

Tensions have escalated following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic. The latest skirmishes started on Tuesday evening in Vrbas.

PBS

⚔️ Lebanon’s president warns Iran against ‘interference’ over Hizbollah

Sharp comments come as country pushes forward with divisive US plan to disarm Iran-backed militant group

FT

✊ Dozens injured in Serbia as clashes erupt at antigovernment protests

Images from the scene show government supporters throwing flares at the protesters who hurl back various objects.

ALJAZEERA

✊ Serbia clashes continue for second day amid antigovernment protests

President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters and opponents threw flares at each other in the city of Novi Sad on Wednesday.

ALJAZEERA

❄️ What to know about Trump and Putin's meeting at an Alaska military base

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage has formed a critical part of America's military readiness, dating back to the Cold War.

BBC

🚨 In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back

It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia — and of the creation of a U.S. program called FEWS NET to prevent future famines.

NPR

⚔️ Israeli Gaza attacks kill 123 in 24 hours as three children die of hunger

The head of UNRWA has condemned Israel's 'war on children'.

ALJAZEERA

🇮🇱 Israel kills 61 people in Gaza City, at least 98 across enclave

The surge in Israel's bombardment in the north of the Gaza Strip comes as it plans to seize Gaza City.

ALJAZEERA

🇮🇱 Israel kills 61 people in Gaza City, at least 100 across enclave

The surge in Israel's bombardment in the north of the Gaza Strip comes as it plans to seize Gaza City.

ALJAZEERA

⛽ Dominion Changes Its Answer—Admitting There Was No Independent Review–On Key Application For Natural Gas Plant

Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest electric utility, did not have an independent monitor review  bids for its planned gas plant in Chesterfield County and now has told state authorities that it alone reviewed the bids.  Questions raised by Virginia’s Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Counsel prompted Dominion this month to amend its months-old filing about the […]

ICN

🌧️ Trump’s Affinity for Putin Will Be Tested at High-Risk Summit in Alaska

President Trump has largely held back from harsh criticism of Vladimir V. Putin personally, despite recent complaints about Russian intransigence in ending the war in Ukraine.

NYTIMES

🔥 Never-before-seen cousin of Lucy might have lived at the same site as the oldest known human species, new study suggests

An unidentified early hominin fossil that might be a new species confirms that Australopithecus and Homo species lived in the same region of Africa in the same time frame.

LIVESCIENCE

🏛️ India Is Struggling to Figure Out Trump

India’s government is reeling from U.S. policy shifts—and trying to determine what they mean.

FP

🔥 Europe Hints at ‘Common Ground’ After Coordination Calls

Germany’s chancellor also said Kyiv needs security guarantees and a ceasefire before settlement talks, following Wednesday’s coordination call ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin meeting.

KYIVPOST

🤖 The AI dealmaking circus continues with Perplexity’s bid for Chrome

Several things in this mooted deal are odd

FT

🔥 Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Three people, including a child, are crushed to death by falling tree as catastrophic flooding wrecks Tennessee

Three people, including a child, were crushed to death by a falling tree as disastrous floods consumed Tennessee overnight.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Terrified children run for cover as woman is gunned down in shooting near school bus stop

A woman was raced to the hospital in an unknown condition after gunfire erupted near a school bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky on Wednesday.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 John Oliver says Trump has given him 'anxiety' about being an immigrant even though he's now a US citizen

The British-born host of HBO's Last Week Tonight made the claim on Lewinsky's podcast.

DAILYMAIL

🚨 Gang members release 11 guards held hostage in Guatemalan prisons

Gang members in Guatemala have released 11 guards they held hostage in two prisons

ABC

🤖 TSA makes MAJOR change that'll impact how fliers prove their identity

The Transportation Security Administration is now accepting a new, free form of identification, making airport security checks faster for travelers.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Trump is “waging a war on Democratic-run cities”

“He does not like the fact that the mayor of [Washington,] DC is a Democrat and that the city is largely Democratic.”

ALJAZEERA

💵 Famous NYC restaurant that charges $365 for dinner dumps vegan menu because it wasn't making enough money

The high-end restaurant sits on the corner of Madison Avenue and 24th St - right next to the famous Madison Square Park.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Beware Europe’s Military Bridges to Nowhere

NATO’s new spending targets raise questions about the reality of Europe’s military buildup.

FP

📈 Kelly Clarkson was NOT mentioned in Brandon Blackstock's obituary which revealed his 'loving partner' was her assistant

The 43-year-old singer was previously married to the former talent manager from 2013 until their divorce was finalized in 2022. The pair also welcomed two children.

DAILYMAIL

🎥 Will Smith accused of having a 'midlife crisis' as fans mock him over cringe freestyle rap video

Smith, 56, has been mercilessly mocked online after restarting his rap career following a string of career woes. 

DAILYMAIL

🔥 At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Thinly-stretched crews are fighting to contain blazes after weeks of searing heat.

PBS

🌀 Tropical disturbance headed for Gulf as National Hurricane Center watches for development

A tropical disturbance that will move into the Gulf this week is being monitored for the potential for development by the National Hurricane Center.

FOXWEATHER

🌀 Hurricane Hunters to investigate Invest 98L as Gulf tropical disturbance eyes Texas

Hurricane Hunters will investigate a tropical disturbance that has moved into the Gulf this week as Texas watches for the potential of heavy rainfall from the system.

FOXWEATHER

🌀 Hurricane Hunters investigating Invest 98L as Gulf tropical disturbance eyes Texas

Hurricane Hunters will investigate a tropical disturbance that has moved into the Gulf this week as Texas watches for the potential of heavy rainfall from the system.

FOXWEATHER

🌩️ Invest 98L could become short-lived tropical depression as it brings heavy rain to south Texas this weekend

An area of storms southwest of Texas, has a medium chance of tropical development and could become a short-lived tropical depression before it moves over northeastern Mexico and south Texas late Friday afternoon into the evening.

FOXWEATHER

🌩️ Invest 98L to soak south Texas with heavy rain and potential flooding into the weekend

An area of storms southwest of Texas, which was designated by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as Invest 98L, now has a low chance of tropical development as it quickly approaches northeastern Mexico and south Texas but is still expected to drench the area with heavy rain Friday and into the weekend.

FOXWEATHER

🌩️ South Texas soaked with heavy rain and potential flooding into the weekend from tropical downpours

An area of storms southwest of Texas, which was designated by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as Invest 98L, now has a low chance of tropical development as it quickly approaches northeastern Mexico and south Texas but is still expected to drench the area with heavy rain Friday and into the weekend.

FOXWEATHER

🔥 NFL quarterback gives perfect response to fan's mom who sent flirty message

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman showed his appreciation for some support from the mother of a fan who couldn't help but profess her admiration for his looks.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin

Merz has convened a series of virtual meetings on Wednesday in an attempt to have the voice of European and Ukraine's leaders heard ahead of a summit that they have been sidelined from.

PBS

🇮🇱 Defence supplier Renk threatens to sidestep German ban on Israel arms exports

Chief says group has ‘responsibility’ to help Israel ‘maintain its deterrence capabilities’

FT

🤖 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, 82, reveals secret health battle

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has revealed a secret health battle that he endured for an entire decade. The revelation came about due to a new Netflix series on the billionaire and his team.

DAILYMAIL

👨‍⚕️ Doctor reveals how sleeping with your earrings in can age you prematurely

According to doctors, this seemingly innocent habit can quietly cause irritation, scarring, and even long-term damage.

DAILYMAIL

🇦🇺 US Navy sailor aged just 19 dies awful death off Australian coast hours after calling his parents for a catch-up

Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, 19, is assumed to have fallen off the USS George Washington on July 28 as it sailed through the Timor Sea.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Stylist behind Travis Kelce's GQ shoot reveals he posed shirtless to clap back at body shamers

Stylist Law Roach said he purposely made the shoot 'more raw' as a 'f**K-you' to Travis' critics.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 Palestinian man killed in West Bank by Israeli soldier backing up settlers

The occupied West Bank town's mayor says Thamin Khalil Reda Dawabsheh killed as Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ Trump's pride vs Putin's legacy: What to expect from pivotal Ukraine summit

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet for the first time in six years on Friday, with a possible deal to end the Ukraine war on the agenda.

SKY

🌧️ Putin doesn't just want victory, he needs it: What's on the line in Trump's pivotal peace talks

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet for the first time in six years on Friday, with a possible deal to end the Ukraine war on the agenda.

SKY

🌧️ Trump-Putin summit: Our correspondents on what to expect

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet for the first time in six years on Friday, with a possible deal to end the Ukraine war on the agenda.

SKY

🔥 A mundane lie so many men tell women they are dating turned my life upside down. It's time we stopped accepting this

That was it. No grand confession, no apology that could touch the months of stalling, the excuses, the tension that had poisoned us.

DAILYMAIL

⚡ Inside What's Happening!! child star Danielle Spencer's tragic final days as mom details fight for life

Heartbreaking new details have emerged about Danielle Spencer's final days following her death at age 60 on Monday. The star played quick-witted Dee Thomas on the sitcom What's Happening!!.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Selling feet pics makes boundaries blurry

Dipping a toe into a sexy side hustle made me think twice about making my body a product

SALON

🏛️ Bryan Kohberger prosecutor admits two key questions from the case will probably never be answered

Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson spoke out about the missing pieces of the puzzle - and the mass killer's chilling demeanor inside the courtroom.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Treasury picks 11 candidates to interview for Fed chair

BlackRock and Jefferies figures are among the candidates

FT

🌧️ $1,000 vs. Millions: Ukraine’s Darts Drone Scores Kills on Mi-28, Mi-8 in Flight

Footage shows the shootdowns in the Kursk region, marking the first known case of a helicopter being destroyed by a drone in flight.

KYIVPOST

📰 What are uterine fibroids? Doctors explain condition that led ABC News anchor Linsey Davis to undergo surgery

ABC News anchor Linsey Davis has just spoken publicly for the first time about her years-long experience with the condition, which causes noncancerous growths to form in the uterus.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts

The Mendenhall River in Alaska was at “major flood” stage as of Wednesday morning, with additional water expected from an overflowing glacial lake.

NYTIMES

🤖 Maine town once known for crime and smell of rotting fish is now property hotspot where modest home prices are surging

In the 1970s, the two had one of the highest crime rates in the state. And in the 1980s, the town had a herring rendering plant downtown that emitted an unbearable odor.

DAILYMAIL

💼 Another beloved institution closes in desolate Dem city after 35 years

Locals have been left devastated by the closure of a beloved spot after more than three decades in business.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ Bryan Norcross: Confidence increasing that Erin will miss the East Coast, but impacts are still expected

Tropical Storm Erin is still struggling to strengthen, but it has a well-developed circulation. Dry and dusty air surrounds the system, and the ocean below is cool. However, conditions are forecast to be much more conducive to strengthening ahead.

FOXWEATHER

🔥 Astonishing moment playful dolphin joins family on their morning swim in Dorset - jumping around and asking for belly rubs

Lynda MacDonald, 50, and her partner, son and his girlfriend, set out for their 6am morning swim at Lyme Bay, Dorset on August 3 when they were greeted by the bottlenose dolphin.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Baltic foreign ministers: We know Russian occupation is never temporary

Land swaps and de facto annexation in Ukraine won’t bring peace and could lead to decades of brutal subjugation

FT

🎖️ Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria

Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ How Ukraine Is Viewed in Washington Circles

US policy and President Trump’s understanding of the situation in Ukraine is all too often based on scant knowledge of Ukrainian history and its people. Kyiv Post speaks to a Washington insider.

KYIVPOST

🌩️ Best home weather stations 2025 — measure rainfall, wind and more

These are the best home weather stations you can buy in every category, from the best budget to the best for storms.

LIVESCIENCE

🔥 Shooting near school bus stop leaves female victim riddled with gunshot wounds

A woman was hospitalized in a horror episode after shots were fired at a school bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky .

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Israeli gunfire kills least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave

The shooting Wednesday came as ceasefire talks slowly resume and Israel says it will let Palestinians leave Gaza while scaling up its offensive. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the right thing to do is "allow" Gaza's population to leave as Israel readies for the next stage of war.

PBS

👔 JD Vance Meets Nigel Farage, Another Right Wing Populist, on Trip to UK

JD Vance, the vice president, sat down with Nigel Farage, a longtime supporter of President Trump whose party, Reform U.K., is leading in British polls.

NYTIMES

💱 1,100-year-old Viking hoard reveals raiding wealthy only 'part of the picture' — they traded with the Middle East too

Researchers have found that the Bedale Viking hoard contains silver from Middle Eastern coins, highlighting that the Vikings profited from long-distance trade networks and brought this imported silver with them when they settled in England.

LIVESCIENCE

🤖 WATCH LIVE: Trump visits Kennedy Center as new honorees announced

The center said in a statement that “our beautiful building will undergo renovations to restore its prestige and grandeur” and credited Trump’s advocacy. Trump complained during a March visit that the building is in a state of “tremendous disrepair.”

PBS

⚔️ WATCH: Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

Trump was there Wednesday as he announced country music star George Strait and "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees in his new role as chairman.

PBS

🔥 Scott Bessent floats rolling out export tax to more industries

US Treasury secretary says Nvidia revenue-sharing agreement could be a model

FT

🤖 With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters

In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.

NYTIMES

🤖 GPT-5's modest gains suggest AI progress is slowing down

OpenAI’s latest large language model has achieved seemingly underwhelming improvements in performance, leading to questions about whether the AI industry can make significant advancements with its current designs

NEWSCIENTIST

🌧️ 'My brain was wrecked after severe concussions... now I think like a man half my age': Trump's ex-energy chief backs banned drug

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has become an unexpected advocate for the illegal drug.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump rips into 'sick and dishonest' media and nemesis John Bolton for pushing pro-Putin spin by 'losers'

Donald Trump raged against those critical of him inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin onto U.S. soil for a meeting later this week.

DAILYMAIL

💼 Fairytale coastal hideaway adored by Hollywood plunged into crisis as billionaire suddenly pulls the plug: 'We'll go broke'

The billionaire businessman and property developer was so enchanted with the wealthy, picture-postcard city that in 2015, he went on a buying spree.

DAILYMAIL

🏛️ Lebanon rejects foreign interference, president tells Iran official

The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 FDA issues urgent recall of popular coffee sold nationwide after customers find GLASS in it

A popular coffee product sold in all but two US states is being recalled after the company received consumer reports that glass shard were found in it.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Putin’s Valdai Residence Turns Into WWII Nazi-Style ‘Flaktürme’ Fortress With 12 Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Towers

Around Putin’s Valdai residence — and that of his alleged companion Alina Kabaeva, air defenses have expanded from 2 to 12 positions, with Pantsir-S1 systems mounted on special towers a la WW II.

KYIVPOST

🦁 Five simple wildlife photography tips for better shots without fancy gear

Capture stunning wildlife shots with the gear you already own — no fancy kit needed, just smart tips, good light and a bit of patience.

LIVESCIENCE

🤖 How AI companions are changing teenagers' behavior in surprising and sinister ways

A recent report found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps – many of which have little to no safeguards from harmful content.

LIVESCIENCE

🇮🇱 Human rights groups file ICC case against Israel over journalist murders

Two human rights organisations have filed a joint case against Israel at the ICC over the murder of journalists in Gaza.

ALJAZEERA

🌐 Ukrainian Tech Founders to Join Executive Education Programs at Harvard, Stanford, MIT

This year’s executive education program, organized by Endeavor – a global entrepreneurship mentorship network – features Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs among its participants for the first time.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ Trump administration secretly embeds trackers in AI shipments to China to catch smugglers in tech war crackdown

US authorities are tracking AI chips that are being diverted from their destinations by smugglers and sold to countries with export restrictions

DAILYMAIL

⛔ Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran as deadline nears

The top diplomats of Britain, France, and Germany are threatening to reimpose sanctions on Iran

ABC

🔥 Scottie Scheffler's eyewatering 2025 earnings revealed as he is handed ANOTHER multi-million dollar bonus

Scottie Scheffler has won four events this season, including last months The Open Championship, with no signs of slowing down from the form that has kept him as the world's No 1 golfer.

DAILYMAIL

❗ FLASHBACK: Heat training can help athletes -- and the rest of us -- adapt to hotter weather

Athletes are kicking, running, biking, jumping, flipping and otherwise pushing themselves to their physical limits during the Olympic Games this summer. For some athletes, those events could push the limits of their heat tolerance. "[The] combination of heat and humidity can really overwhelm an athlete fairly quickly," says Dr. Francis O'Connor, a professor of military emergency medicine and medical director for the Consortium for Health and Military Performance at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md. He's co-author of a recent piece in the medical journal JAMA on heat-related illness in athletes.

SOTT

🔥 Weekend habit enjoyed by millions linked to disorder and risk of deadliest cancer, new study reveals

The risk was particularly high in men (21 per cent increase versus nine per cent in women) and in under-60s (24 per cent versus seven per cent in over-60s).

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Nike makes decision on Sha'Carri Richardson partnership after sprinter's domestic violence arrest

Richardson was arrested and charged with fourth-degree domestic violence stemming from a late July incident with her boyfriend Christian Coleman at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ 'Slimmed down' Travis Kelce will be a threat again in the NFL next season, warns his mom Donna

Kelce is gearing up for another year with Kansas City after missing out on Super Bowl glory in February before enjoying the off-season with girlfriend Taylor Swift.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze

A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, don’t forget what we owe Ukraine

The U.S. has an obligation to defend Ukraine — and democratic values

SALON

🔥 Archaeologists locate 'La Fortuna,' a Spanish ship that exploded in 1748 along North Carolina's coast

Four shipwrecks newly discovered on the North Carolina coast date to colonial times, including one that blew up during an attack.

LIVESCIENCE

🚨 Seoul in South Korea hit by flash floods as record rain pounds capital region

Torrential downpours swept through Seoul and surrounding areas on Aug. 13, triggering flood warnings, closing major roads and halting train services across the capital region. The Han River Flood Control Office issued a flood advisory at 1:10 p.m. for the Jungnangcheon stream near Jungnang Bridge in the city's Dongdaemun district, warning of possible lowland flooding and river overflow. Authorities sealed off all 29 city streams, including Cheonggyecheon and Anyangcheon, and shut several roads, among them the Jeungsan Bridge underpass, the Gaehwadong underpass and the Dongbu arterial road in both directions. Heavy rain alerts were upgraded through the morning from advisories to warnings in northeastern, southwestern and northwestern districts. Seoul raised its emergency response to Level 2, forecasting flooding in nine districts including Gangseo, Eunpyeong and Mapo.

SOTT

🚨 Seoul in South Korea hit by flash floods as record rain of 8 inches pounds capital region

Torrential downpours swept through Seoul and surrounding areas on Aug. 13, triggering flood warnings, closing major roads and halting train services across the capital region. The Han River Flood Control Office issued a flood advisory at 1:10 p.m. for the Jungnangcheon stream near Jungnang Bridge in the city's Dongdaemun district, warning of possible lowland flooding and river overflow. Authorities sealed off all 29 city streams, including Cheonggyecheon and Anyangcheon, and shut several roads, among them the Jeungsan Bridge underpass, the Gaehwadong underpass and the Dongbu arterial road in both directions. Heavy rain alerts were upgraded through the morning from advisories to warnings in northeastern, southwestern and northwestern districts. Seoul raised its emergency response to Level 2, forecasting flooding in nine districts including Gangseo, Eunpyeong and Mapo.

SOTT

🤖 Over 100 people killed in Gaza in 24 hours, officials say, marking deadliest day in a week

More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza within 24 hours, officials there have said - the deadliest day recorded in a week.

SKY

🌊 Fears Alaskan capital could disappear underwater as melting GLACIER sends torrents of floodwater rushing towards homes

Thousands of Americans are set to evacuate their homes due to what could be a record surge of water. Officials warned that entire neighborhoods at risk of potentially catastrophic flooding.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Bessent floats prospect of rolling out Nvidia deal to other industries

US Treasury secretary says unprecedented revenue-sharing agreement could be a model

FT

🎄 'Most beautiful woman in the world' who was trolled for her good looks could be Formula One's newest WAG after being spotted with star driver in leaked photo

F1 star Lance Stroll has been seen on holiday with a model and actor who has been described as 'the most beautiful woman in the world'. Stroll was seen donning a light blue t-shirt and dark blue cap.

DAILYMAIL

🌌 Christine Baranski launches stinging attack on Gayle King and Katy Perry over Jeff Bezos-funded 'space ride'

The Mamma Mia star, 73, addressed the widely-mocked Blue Origin trip to space while speaking on a panel on Monday about her hit HBO show, The Gilded Age.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents

Vladimir Putin has met five US presidents over 25 years. But jazz and fishing have given way to threats and tension.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames

Firefighters were struggling to tame blazes in several countries in southern Europe, including Albania, Greece, Montenegro and Spain, and in Turkey.

NYTIMES

🏈 Taylor Swift takes dig at male NFL fans on New Heights after getting booed at Travis Kelce's Chiefs games

It appears the songstress has no intention on holding back on her criticism of the 'dads, Brads and Chads' as she joins football's most famous siblings on their New Heights show.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Siddiq in corruption trial

Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq

ABC

🔥 Outrage as Chrissy Teigen appears on Meghan's Netflix show despite telling a teenage reality star to take her own life - so, how has she joined the royal inner circle?

With Love, Meghan follows the Duchess of Sussex , 44, as she hosts her famous friends in a rented California bungalow close to her and Prince Harry's Montecito mansion.

DAILYMAIL

🇨🇦 Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights starting Thursday to allow an orderly shutdown of operations with a complete cessation of flights for the country’s largest airline by Saturday as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants

ABC

📰 ‘Fake News!’ – Trump Blasts Media on Upcoming Alaska Meeting Coverage

In a social media update, the US president lambasted the media for its recent criticisms ahead of his meeting with Putin, following his suggestion that Kyiv’s concessions might be on the table.

KYIVPOST

🌍 Tsunami-causing landslide in Alaska on August 10 was largest in decade, earthquake center finds

Sunday's massive tsunami-causing landslide in Southeast Alaska likely sent more than 100 million cubic meters of debris into an icy fjord and onto a prominent glacier in one of the largest slides in at least 10 years, according to analysis by the Alaska Earthquake Center. The center's rapid characterization and pinpointing of the landslide demonstrates the center's growing capability in a new area of real-time hazard analysis. The center, located at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, has been working for several years to advance its rapid characterization and detection of landslides. The center's preliminary analysis, using a method its team has been developing, estimates the landslide's volume is likely larger than 100 million cubic meters, equivalent to the content of 40,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. "​​This is larger than anything in the past decade in Alaska," Alaska Earthquake Center Director Michael West said. "It's going to get a lot of attention...

SOTT

🤖 All the hidden details in Meghan's trailer you might have missed: From a sweet nod to Lilibet, a glimpse of Archie's favourite snack (and a surprise cameo from a special family member)

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, has shared fun insights in the teaser ahead of the season's August 26 premiere, including a little-known fact about her husband Prince Harry 's culinary tastes.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Superman’s new job at ICE is the perfect American plot twist

Dean Cain’s leap from TV hero to immigration enforcer captures America’s embrace of fear as patriotism.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Statelessness, but make it funny

<div class="c-message_kit__gutter"><div role="presentation" class="c-message_kit__gutter__right"><div class="c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"><div class="c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text"><div class="p-block_kit_renderer"><div class="p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first"><div class="p-rich_text_block" dir="auto"><div class="p-rich_text_section">Mo Amer is the creator and star of the hit Netflix comedy series <em>Mo. </em>It's a first-of-its kind Palestinian-American sitcom with a fraught plot line about the American immigration system and the hope to return, at least for a visit, to his family's homeland. We talk to Mo Amer what it’s like to make a show so centered on the real facts of his own life, and to be thrust into the role of spokesperson for Palestinian-Americans at this particular moment.<div class="c-message_actions__container c-message__actions" role="group"><div class="c-message_actions__group" role="group" aria-label="Message actions"><div class="container__z3l0C"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

NPR

⛽ Evidence of giant planet found in orbit around one of our nearest neighbors

Astronomers believe that they have discovered a gas giant in orbit around the star Alpha Centauri A. Situated just four light-years away in a triple s...

UM

⛔ Will 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hurt Russia? Not Enough Analysts Say

The EU’s 18th Russia sanctions are its toughest yet, but key banks seem minor, many shadow fleet tankers unnamed, and the oil price cap enforcement remains unclear.

KYIVPOST

⛔ Will 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hurt Russia? ‘Not Enough’ Analysts Say

The EU’s 18th Russia sanctions are its toughest yet, but key banks seem minor, many shadow fleet tankers unnamed, and the oil price cap enforcement remains unclear.

KYIVPOST

👮 Christian woman investigated by police for silent prayer despite legal victory over past wrongful arrests

A Christian woman is under investigation by police for praying silently near an abortion clinic, months after receiving a financial settlement over previous wrongful arrests for the same activity. Police have confirmed that the inquiry is ongoing, despite earlier legal rulings that her conduct did not breach any law. West Midlands Police in central England [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

🇺🇸 Team USA sprinter Fred Kerley is suspended under anti-doping rules in latest shameful moment for Olympian

US sprinter and Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley has been suspended for a violation of anti-doping procedures, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced Tuesday.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Former presidential candidate famous for 'OOPS' moment sees life mission to legalize psychedelics after witnessing Satan

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has become an unexpected advocate for the illegal psychedelic drug ibogaine.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 ‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria

In areas where male health workers are unwelcome or mistrusted, female vaccinators have carved out a space to thrive.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Justin Bieber says he doesn’t ‘deserve’ God’s ‘forgiveness’ in cryptic post as concern for star grows

Justin Bieber was active on Instagram on Tuesday morning, thanking God for &#8216;forgiveness&#8217; and writing that he was &#8216;grateful for a new day.&#8217; It came less than 24 hours after the 31-year-old pop star — who is married to Hailey Bieber — expressed feeling &#8216;tired emotionally and physically&#8217; as he shared screenshots from an iMessage [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

⛔ France, Germany and UK say they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions

The so-called E3 countries say they are ready to trigger the &#039;snapback&#039; mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal.

ALJAZEERA

👔 National Guard Deploys in D.C. as Trump’s Crime Crackdown Starts to Take Shape

Troops appeared near the Washington Monument on Tuesday evening. But it remained unclear whether the eventual show of force would match the president’s apocalyptic rhetoric.

NYTIMES

🔥 Michelle Obama reveals husband Barack's bizarre obsession amid ongoing divorce rumors

Michelle Obama revealed her husband has a superstitious side, sharing he carries around a pocket full of trinkets every day and considers them his good luck charms.

DAILYMAIL

🇦🇺 Forcing Test could ‘bankrupt’ cricket countries: Australia chief

With 100 days until the first Ashes game of England&#039;s tour, Australia CEO says Test cricket needs quality, not quantity.

ALJAZEERA

🇦🇺 Forcing Tests could ‘bankrupt’ cricket countries: Australia chief

With 100 days until the first Ashes game of England&#039;s tour, Australia CEO says Test cricket needs quality, not quantity.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Scientists use Stephen Hawking theory to propose 'black hole morsels' — strange, compact objects that could reveal new physics

Violent black hole collisions may create black hole 'morsels' no larger than an asteroid — and these bizarre objects could pave the way to unlocking new physics, a study claims.

LIVESCIENCE

🗽 ‘Only hunger and bombs’ for besieged civilians in Sudan’s El Fasher

UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed outrage over Monday’s deadly large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces militia on El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, which has been besieged by the RSF since April last year.

UN

💻 How nuclear technology can help fight seafood fraud

Across the globe, consumers and small-scale fishers alike are facing a growing challenge: seafood fraud.

UN

🇸🇾 Syria: UNICEF calls for safe access to children in Sweida as needs mount

Humanitarians must be able to reach families affected by the “deeply alarming” recent violence in Syria’s Sweida region who need food and other basics to survive, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

UN

🤖 Safety on and off the pitch: Closing down child trafficking in sport

Saido, a Somali refugee, started playing basketball when she entered the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Basketball was, for her, a way to access community and confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UN

⚔️ Malnutrition deaths mark ‘latest in the war on children’ in Gaza: UNRWA chief

At least 100 children in Gaza have died from malnutrition and hunger, prompting humanitarians to underscore the need to speed up medical evacuations from the enclave while also allowing more food to enter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UN

⚔️ UN says Sri Lanka has ‘historic opportunity’ to end impunity, deliver justice

Sri Lanka’s Government has a “historic opportunity” to end decades of impunity and deliver justice for victims of past violations, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has said, urging sweeping reforms to address crimes committed during and after the country’s civil war.

UN

⚔️ Security Council rejects creation of rival government in Sudan

The UN Security Council has rejected the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) declaration last month of a rival administration in parts of Sudan it controls, warning the move threatens the country’s unity and risks worsening the brutal conflict between the militia and forces of the military government.&nbsp;

UN

📰 World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders

July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since May 2022, with 286 people killed and 1,388 injured, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country (HRMMU).&nbsp;&nbsp;

UN

🔥 National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push'

Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.

BBC

🏛️ Gaza Plan Stokes Tension Between Israel’s Military Chief and Government

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.

NYTIMES

💥 BEST OF THE WEB: Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Uttarakhand, India - Death toll likely to hit over 70 (UPDATE)

Rescuers are looking for dozens of people who are feared to be trapped after a massive cloudburst triggered heavy rains and flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Teams, including army and paramilitaries, have reached Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods. Dramatic videos of the disaster show a giant wave of water gushing through the area, crumpling buildings in its path. A tourist spot, Dharali is populated with hotels, resorts and restaurants. A cloudburst is an extreme, sudden downpour of rain over a small area in a short period of time, often leading to flash floods. It took place at around 13:30 India time (08:00 GMT) when a large amount of water came down, swelling the Kheerganga river and sending tonnes of muddy waters gushing downwards on the hilly terrain, covering roads, buildings and shops in Dharali.

SOTT

🌐 Taylor Swift left speechless by Jason Kelce as new clip emerges from her New Heights appearance

The popstar set the internet ablaze in the early hours of Tuesday when she used the podcast to announce her new album: The Life of a Showgirl.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Russia’s Drone Barrage Hits New High - Ukraine Answers With Long-Range

Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.

KYIVPOST

🌊 Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding

Meltwater is escaping from a basin that is dammed by a glacier - prompting fears of a deluge in state capital Juneau.

BBC

👨‍⚖️ This electric SUV set a world record for longest journey on a single charge... here's how far it went

The range test was adjudicated by Guinness World Records' own judge Paulina Sapinska with Webfleet providing meticulously documented video footage.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Bella Hadid goes braless under a semi-sheer cropped shawl as she launches latest perfume

Bella was in high spirits as she showed off the new gem from her collection, which she described as a 'woody, sweet, fruity skin parfum.'

DAILYMAIL

👔 Cotswolds villagers' anger at US Vice President JD Vance for taking EVERY disabled parking spot at grocery store with huge Secret Service entourage

JD Vance sparked outrage when his huge security convoy took up all of the disabled parking spaces at a posh Cotswolds farm shop.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 I was mistakenly added to the school moms' group chat... the messages about my new body enhancement were the most hurtful: DEAR JANE

That was, until one afternoon last week, when I was sitting at home and my phone started buzzing. Picking it up, I saw I had been added to a new group chat.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ Unseasonal hailstorms and flooding hit Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is facing a sudden weather crisis that is throwing everyday routines, plus trips and holidays, into chaos. On August 12, social media was quickly filled with clips of storms acting far from the summer script. The videos, shot from pockets of the kingdom, show the kind of downpours and hail that usually wait for winter. Taif, in the south, was hit hard; the streets there ran with water and a chill that is never in the summer forecast has arrived. The force of the storms has triggered small-scale flooding and made the temperatures plunge, which is now leaving countless visitors rethinking schedules and wondering what to do next.

SOTT

🤖 Bangladesh officials testify against Tulip Siddiq at anticorruption trial

British former minister is being tried over an alleged land grab of plots in the capital, Dhaka.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Cocaine shame of the school-gate mums: I thought I was unshockable says ANNA MELTON... then I watched them pull out their 'treats' in the most immoral place imaginable

She ushered the children down to the cinema room with popcorn and pizzas. 'Come upstairs with me,' she then beckoned conspiratorially to me and the other mums. 'I've got some treats for us.'

DAILYMAIL

📰 Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store

Trump’s tax and spending law makes the largest cut in history to one of the nation’s biggest safety net programs. Today on the show, we explore how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, impacts families and grocery stores alike. <br><br>Based on the digital story: <a href="https://wbhm.org/2025/independent-grocery-stores-have-had-a-tough-five-years-snap-cuts-will-make-it-harder/"target="_blank" >Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harder</a><br><br><strong>Related episodes:</strong><br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1159150854/do-work-requirements-help-snap-people-out-of-government-aid"target="_blank" >Do work requirements help SNAP people out of government aid?</a> <br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/07/15/891584099/when-snap-gets-squeezed"target="_blank" >When SNAP Gets Squeezed</a> <br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/10/10/1210938548/the-indicator-from-planet-money-the-trouble-with-water-discounts-10-10-2024"target="_blank" >The trouble with water discounts</a><br><br><em>For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at </em><a href="http://plus.npr.org/"target="_blank" ><em>plus.npr.org</em></a><em>.</em><br><br><em>Fact-checking by </em><a href="https://www.npr.org/people/g-s1-26724/sierra-juarez"target="_blank" ><em>Sierra Juarez</em></a><em>. Music by </em><a href="https://dropelectric.bandcamp.com/"target="_blank" ><em>Drop Electric</em></a><em>. Find us: </em><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@planetmoney"target="_blank" ><em>TikTok</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/planetmoney/"target="_blank" ><em>Instagram</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/planetmoney"target="_blank" ><em>Facebook</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/money"target="_blank" ><em>Newsletter</em></a><em>. </em>

NPR

🌧️ Heavy rain pounds South Korea's capital region, leaving 1 person missing

Heavy rain have pounded South Korea&rsquo;s greater capital region, turning roads into chocolate-colored rivers and disrupting traffic

ABC

🌧️ SBU Chief Reveals How Ukraine Used 150 FPV Drones to Destroy 41 Russian Warplanes

Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine’s SBU revealed details of their Operation Spiderweb, which used 150 FPV drones and a covert network in Russia to destroy 41 strategic enemy aircraft.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ European leaders meet Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s summit with Putin

European countries rushing to build a common approach with US on how to end war

FT

⚔️ Europeans hold talks with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Putin summit

European countries rushing to build a common approach with US on how to end war

FT

🌧️ US warns of fresh sanctions on Russia if Putin summit on Ukraine does not ‘go well’

European leaders hold talks with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian leader

FT

🔥 Trump pursuing Ukraine ceasefire and not land swap, Europeans say

Leaders hold talks with US and Ukraine presidents ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

FT

🔥 Live updates: Trump seeking Ukraine ceasefire and not land swap, Europeans say

Leaders hold talks with US and Ukraine presidents ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

FT

🌩️ Typhoon Podul brings no major damage as it crosses Taiwan and heads for China

Typhoon Podul has crossed southeastern Taiwan, where schools and government offices were closed to wait out the storm

ABC

🚔 Expectations for Trump-Putin summit. And, homeless people in D.C. at risk

The White House lowered its expectations surrounding the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. And, advocates worry about penalties for homeless people in D.C. during the crackdown on crime.

NPR

🤖 Colorado police chief's 3-year-old daughter killed in dog attack involving former K9

A 3-year-old girl, the daughter of a Colorado police chief, was killed in a dog attack involving a former K9, according to the Burlington Police Department. The Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office (KCCSO) said dispatchers received a report of a child being attacked by a dog on Monday. When the sheriff and a deputy arrived on scene, they said they found a mother and her unresponsive 3-year-old girl in the backyard of the home. When officials arrived, they say the dog was not actively attacking and was secured in a kennel. The girl was taken to a local hospital, where KCCSO said she was pronounced dead.

SOTT

🔥 Najee Harris takes huge step towards NFL return after horror Fourth of July fireworks accident

The running back is coming back from a 'superficial eye injury' he suffered during the freak accident, which happened in the early hours of July 5 and left some people hospitalized.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Local Ukrainian Counterattacks Retake Lost Ground

Compared to the big Russian push around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, recent advances by Kyiv forces have been relatively modest.

KYIVPOST

🇷🇺 Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?

A transit corridor pact signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia could be game-changing, according to several experts.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Why it’s time to consider shorts in the office

It’s getting hotter — and men need to rethink the way they dress for work

FT

🔥 It’s time to consider shorts in the office

It’s getting hotter — and men need to rethink the way they dress for work

FT

🔥 Scientists capture bridge of stray stars being sucked from one galaxy to another

Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.

LIVESCIENCE

🔥 Why bad ideas are always with us

Tariffs, Nimbyism, high debt — the victims of these things don’t even know what they’re losing

FT

🇮🇱 Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

NYTIMES

🏥 Mortar kills 2 children and their mother in northwest Pakistan where troops are targeting militants

Residents and a hospital official say a mortar has struck a home in northwestern Pakistan, killing two children and their mother

ABC

🇮🇱 Turkey says Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilizing Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop threatening Syria's security and stability

ABC

🔥 Hard Truths

We look at how the Trump administration deals with unfavorable data.

NYTIMES

👔 Trump's D.C. crackdown is 'very problematic,' says former Capitol Police officer

Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn says President Trump's crackdown in Washington, D.C., could tarnish police relationships in the city.

NPR

🤖 Al Jazeera reporter witnesses chaos as aid trucks arrive in north Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians risked their lives to reach aid trucks as they arrived in northern Gaza. Amid volleys of gunfir

ALJAZEERA

❗ Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene

BBC

🤖 The Christian right claims marriage equality is persecution

Conservative justices are aching to declare that Christians are oppressed by other people's marriages

SALON

🇬🇧 Two brothers killed in lightning strike in Uganda

A devastating incident has occurred in Sheema district, where two brothers, Tugabiirwe Demus, 14, and Twinomugisha Triva, 12, both pupils at St. Charles Lwanga primary school, lost their lives in a lightning strike on August 11, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the brothers were grazing goats in Kisizi central cell, Shuuku town council, when the incident occurred at around 5:45 pm. The lightning strike is believed to have been the cause of death, although the exact circumstances are still under investigation. The Sheema district Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The bodies were delivered to Kabwoohe health centre IV for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Greater Bushenyi Police Spokesperson, Sp Apollo Tayebwa, has urged the public to continue partnering with the Police in securing lives and property. "We strongly urge the public to continue partnering with Police in securing lives and property," he said. The Police...

SOTT

🇯🇵 Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura convicted of indecent assault but avoids jail in Hong Kong

Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura has been found guilty of indecent assault on a female interpreter

ABC

🇺🇸 Amid deep cuts, USDA spent thousands on 31-foot Trump banners

Department also ordered but never displayed banner that featured Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins behind Trump

SALON

🌧️ ‘Territory Swap’? Map of Ukraine and Russia’s Control, Region by Region

If Kyiv and Moscow accept Trump’s so-called land swaps, here’s how much territory each controls as of Tuesday – three days before the talks.

KYIVPOST

🌡️ Lightning deaths surge in India

The year 2025 has seen a sharp increase in lightning-related deaths in India. Between April and July alone, over 1,600 people died due to lightning and rain-related incidents. This rise is linked to changing climate patterns and expanding lightning zones across the country. Lightning now poses a growing threat not only in rural but also urban areas. Rising Fatalities and Historical Data Lightning kills more people annually in India than any other extreme weather event. From 1967 to 2020, over 101,000 deaths were recorded due to lightning. Nearly half of all weather-related deaths between 2002 and 2024 were caused by lightning. The World Meteorological Organisation reported about 1,300 deaths in 2024 alone. The eastern states bear the brunt, especially during the monsoon sowing season. (More here)

SOTT

🤖 Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Tulip Siddiq in anti-corruption trial

Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq

ABC

🌧️ Kyivstar Wins Shareholder Approval for $2.2B SPAC Merger, Nasdaq Listing Nears

Shareholders approved the $2.2 Billion SPAC merger between Ukraine’s Kyivstar and Cohen Circle – paving the way toward a Nasdaq listing.

KYIVPOST

🇫🇷 The very common mistake Brits are making in France that 'makes locals wince'

France is a popular holiday destination for millions of Brits every year - however, there are some mistakes that tourists are guilty of committing.

DAILYMAIL

🏛️ Netanyahu Is Getting What He Wants

International condemnation is not a problem as long as the Israeli government’s long-term objectives are advanced.

FP

🎵 Inside Trump’s D.C. Takeover, and the White House Takes On the Smithsonian

Plus, why that old song suddenly has a new music video.

NYTIMES

🔥 At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

ABC

🏛️ In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance

The Texas Supreme Court could permanently kill Texas Democrats' ability to stall legislation

SALON

🤖 Girl's dental trouble caused a life-threatening eye infection

A girl went to her dentist complaining of a toothache and swelling around her eye.

LIVESCIENCE

⚔️ The Revenge of Millennial Cringe

The viral resurgence of the single “Home,” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, reflects a simultaneous disgust at and attraction to an era of unabashed sincerity.

NEWYORKER

🔥 The Crossword: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

White shape on the Puerto Rican flag: four letters.

NEWYORKER

🔥 Coming of Age in Panic Mode

Michael Clune follows up memoirs about drug addiction and computer games with “Pan,” a novel about a teen-ager with anxiety set in the nineties.

NEWYORKER

🔥 Adam Friedland’s Comedy of Discomforts

His rendition of the talk show is innately subversive, at direct odds with the squeaky-clean, white-bread humor that is typical of its cable counterpart.

NEWYORKER

🤖 Diagnostic dilemma: Girl's dental trouble caused a life-threatening eye infection

A girl went to her dentist complaining of a toothache and swelling around her eye. It turned out the two problems were connected.

LIVESCIENCE

🤖 Who is Jimmy Lai? 'Prisoner of conscience' who has endured 1,600 days behind bars

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been in a high-security prison for more than 1,600 days.

SKY

⚔️ Kris Jenner thanks Meghan Markle for As Ever gifts after daughter Khloe Kardashian failed to acknowledge Duchess in 'awkward' moment

Meghan Markle showed her link to influencer royalty as she featured momager Kris Jenner on her Instagram Story on Tuesday.

DAILYMAIL

🇬🇧 South Korea’s former first lady in solitary confinement after bribery arrest

Kim Keon Hee’s detention comes as husband Yoon Suk Yeol faces separate criminal charges over martial law attempt

FT

🔥 What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?

Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 In ‘And Just Like That…’ a Craven Era Took Its Revenge on Youth and Hope and Fun

Every generation gets the “Sex and the City” version it deserves.

NYTIMES

💻 Bezos-backed Perplexity AI makes surprise bid for Google Chrome

One technology investor called the $34.5bn offer a "stunt" that is much lower than Chrome's true value.

BBC

🤖 Cholera outbreak devastates Sudan refugee camps

Cholera spreads rapidly in Sudan’s refugee camps, causing severe illness and deaths amid aid shortages.

ALJAZEERA

👔 Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long?

President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.

NYTIMES

🌐 Surge in global oil production will meet decreasing demand, warns IEA

Paris-based energy advisory body makes fifth consecutive monthly cut to demand outlook

FT

⚔️ Oil market faces risk of ‘large overhang’ as Saudi pumps more, warns IEA

Paris-based energy advisory body makes fifth consecutive monthly cut to demand outlook

FT

🔥 Meet Khaleesi: First female dire wolf is brought back from EXTINCTION - 12,000 years after the species vanished

The first female dire wolf has finally been introduced to her two older brothers for the first time, as these ancient predators grow their pack after going extinct 12,000 years ago.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Zelenskyy, European leaders to hold Trump call ahead of Putin summit

German chancellor has arranged a series of meetings, beginning with European leaders and followed by a call with Trump.

ALJAZEERA

✊ New York protests over killing of Al Jazeera staff in Gaza and US blackout

Protesters in New York City rallied outside The New York Times over the killing of Al Jazeera journalists including Anas

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe

Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

The X owner had accused Apple of making it impossible to fairly compete with ChatGPT.

BBC

🔥 Ukraine Strikes Druzhba, Russia’s Largest Oil Pumping Station Near Border, Sparking Massive Fire

Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Druzhba, Russia’s largest pipeline hub – located in Bryansk region, just 40 km from Ukraine – sparking a massive fire and disrupting fuel supply to its military industry.

KYIVPOST

🤖 Alien's tragic star: The cruel fate of 7ft-tall Nigerian student who played monster in 1979 film after chance sighting - as new show airs

Nigerian art student Bolaji Badejo was the man chosen to play the eponymous monster after Scott's casting director spotted him in a pub.

DAILYMAIL

🛢️ Can Colorado Recycle Toxic Water from Oil and Gas Drilling Without Increasing Emissions?

RIFLE, Colo.—The vegetation along the Colorado River as it runs next to Interstate 70 is lush in early June, soaking up the tail end of this year’s meager spring runoff as it makes its way West.&#160; But as you approach Rifle, Colorado, splotches of dry grass begin popping up on the slopes above the river’s [&#8230;]

ICN

⚖️ How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

NYTIMES

🤖 Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Raised Eyebrows in Saudi Arabia

The soccer star has been living in the country with Georgina Rodríguez, the mother of his children, testing the boundaries of social change in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

NYTIMES

🔥 Ronaldo Moves From Unwedded Bliss to Engagement in Conservative Kingdom

The soccer star has been living in the country with Georgina Rodríguez, the mother of his children, testing the boundaries of social change in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Trump and Putin Could Decide Others’ Fates, Echoing Yalta Summit

In 1945, the map of Europe was redrawn in Yalta without input from the affected countries. Ukraine and Europe fear a repeat in Alaska.

NYTIMES

👔 Trump Has Made Himself Commander in Chief of the Chip Industry

President Trump has become the semiconductor sector’s leading decision maker, from new fees on exports to China to a brief demand for a C.E.O.’s firing.

NYTIMES

🔥 Trump Wants to Take Over the Fortune 500. What Can Go Wrong?

Our commander in chief has decided to also command the Fortune 500.

NYTIMES

🇨🇳 What to Know About Trump’s Deal With A.I. Chipmakers

Nvidia and AMD will give the Trump administration a cut of chip sales to China in a deal that raises questions about national security and trade policy goals. Tripp Mickle explains.

NYTIMES

🌐 Meat Is Back at Eleven Madison Park, After 4 Vegan Years

The Manhattan restaurant drew global praise and skepticism with its climate-minded, all-plant menu. Now its chef wants to be more welcoming — and popular.

NYTIMES

🎖️ Netanyahu allies turn on army chief as Gaza rift deepens

Israeli ministers clash with military officials who fear plan to take over Gaza will overstretch army

FT

🏦 Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.

NYTIMES

🔥 The Hardest Part of Setting a Guinness World Record? Getting People to Show Up.

When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try.

NYTIMES

💻 With replay review and 'robot umps,' who is still trying to become an MLB umpire?

Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been transformed by technology. But none of that has deterred aspiring umpires.

NPR

🔥 The Strange Beauty of New York’s Bodega Ramps

These humble, concrete blobs, designed to ease entry into delis and other stores, can resemble glaciers, pancakes or clamshells and affirm the civic compact.

NYTIMES

💨 An Environmental Justice Test Case for Trump’s EPA: A Creek That Smells Like Death

DURHAM, N.C.—On a summer afternoon in Burton Park, hip-hop throbs from a car stereo over the backbeat of a basketball slapping on concrete. The sun bakes a grid of identical brick buildings, whose wheezing window air conditioners can barely keep pace with the 96-degree heat. Three young boys laugh and shout as they speed down [&#8230;]

ICN

⚖️ With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits

A record number of congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.

NPR

🗳️ High prices and healthcare costs may turn Latino voters away from Republicans in 2026

Latino voters helped deliver the White House to President Trump in the last election but many of them already say they won't vote for Republicans next year, but they aren't yet turning to Democrats.

NPR

🏛️ Inside one of the most understaffed immigration courts in the country

The Chelmsford, Mass., court has hemorrhaged judges, a consequence of the Trump administration's seemingly contradictory efforts to downsize the federal government and increase immigration arrests.

NPR

🤖 Why a good pep talk doesn't always need to include advice

Need to say a few words of encouragement? The authors of the book <em>Tiny Pep Talks</em> explain how to deliver a message that motivates and inspires — whether it's for a loved one or for yourself.

NPR

🔥 Help is growing for the heavy emotional toll cancer takes on young men

Coping with cancer and its aftermath isn't easy for anyone. But men tend to isolate more, seek less support and, alarmingly, die earlier than women. Young survivors are working to change that.

NPR

🔥 The strange-but-true origin story of the humble potato

Scientists have long wondered about how the potato's genetic lineage came to be. Now they know: The plants are a cross between tomatoes and a plant known as Etuberosum.

NPR

🌐 Is Kari Lake a CEO? Her agency said so. The law suggests not

Kari Lake has sought to dismantle Voice of America and its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. But the law suggests she's not eligible for the job.

NPR

🤖 Why the origin of the word 'dog' remains a mystery

Although "dog" is ubiquitous today to describe man's best friend, it remains a mystery where the word originally came from.

NPR

🤖 Advocates fear Trump's crackdown in D.C. will put many homeless people behind bars

The White House says people living on the street in Washington, D.C., can avoid jail by going to a shelter. Homeless advocates say there aren't enough shelter beds.

NPR

🗳️ High prices and health care costs may turn Latino voters away from Republicans in 2026

Latino voters helped deliver the White House to President Trump in the last election. Many of them already say they won't vote for Republicans next year, but they aren't yet turning to Democrats.

NPR

🇺🇸 RAGBRAI, the World’s Largest Recreational Bike Ride, Is Getting Hotter and Harder

Laura Ferguson has a strict no-plastic-water-bottle rule when she bikes across Iowa.&#160; She has managed to complete 19 RAGBRAIs—the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa—relying solely on hoses, taps and her reusable water bottles. But on a blisteringly hot Wednesday this July, with 72 miles of Iowa roadways to cover, Ferguson finally caved, accepting [&#8230;]

ICN

👔 South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo next week before flying to Washington for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump

ABC

✊ Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured

Clashes have erupted at protests in Serbia between supporters and opponents of the government

ABC

💥 Bizarre conspiracy theory suggests that the Titanic didn't actually sink

Conspiracy theorists have perpetuated a rumor in recent years that rewrites the events of the Titanic disaster. The fact that the Titanic hit an icebe...

UM

🇩🇪 Zelensky Heads to Berlin for High-Level Talks With Trump, NATO

Germany is hosting Zelensky for bilateral talks with Chancellor Merz before they join together for a transatlantic video summit with Trump, NATO, and EU leaders.

KYIVPOST

🇩🇪 Zelensky in Berlin for High-Level Talks With Trump, NATO

Germany is hosting Zelensky for bilateral talks with Chancellor Merz before they join together for a transatlantic video summit with Trump, NATO, and EU leaders.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ Dying of thirst in Gaza

How Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ What Happens When Trump and Putin Sit Down in Alaska? 4 Key Scenarios

The stakes are enormous. The pressure is real. And the outcomes could reshape the war in Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Greetings from Paris, where you can swim in the Seine for the first time in a century

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

NPR

🇯🇵 Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady

Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Harvey Weinstein to be tried for third time in New York after mistrial

Disgraced US film producer Harvey Weinstein is to be tried for a third time in a sexual assault case.

SKY

🔥 Republicans: America’s teetotallers

Share of US adults who drink falls to 54%, the lowest level since 1939

FT

⚔️ Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians: Report

Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ South Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians

Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.

ALJAZEERA

🌍 Moderate 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand's lower North Island

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck New Zealand&rsquo;s lower North Island

ABC

🌧️ Zelenskyy to visit Berlin for meetings ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The German government says that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin on Wednesday to join Chancellor Friedrich Merz for talks with European and U.S. leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit later this week

ABC

🇯🇵 McDonald's Japan's Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end

Fast-food chain McDonald&rsquo;s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards

ABC

🌧️ Ukraine – A Q&amp;A Around War and Peace

A question and answer with columnist Timothy Ash.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ ‘The US severely undermined peace’: China says it ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea

The incident comes days after two Chinese ships collided while chasing a Philippine vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

SMH

🔥 Three High-Stakes Calls: Zelensky, Trump and European Leaders Align Ahead of Putin Summit

European and Ukrainian leaders will hold a series of online meetings with Trump before his Alaska summit with Putin, aiming to safeguard Kyiv’s interests and prevent a one-sided ceasefire deal.

KYIVPOST

🔥 3 High-Stakes Calls: Zelensky, Trump and European Leaders Align Ahead of Putin Summit

European and Ukrainian leaders will hold a series of online meetings with Trump before his Alaska summit with Putin, aiming to safeguard Kyiv’s interests and prevent a one-sided ceasefire deal.

KYIVPOST

💵 Trump Is Giving Putin a Most Wonderful Gift

There is something Putin cares about more than money.

NYTIMES

📉 New York City Companies All but Stopped Hiring in First Half of the Year

Fewer than 1,000 private-sector jobs were added, the slowest growth in the labor market outside a recession and the pandemic since 2003.

NYTIMES

📰 This missing trait could make robots more 'human'

<p dir="ltr">Neurotic, anxious robots like C-3P0 from Star Wars' C-3P0 and Marvin from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are a staple of science fiction — but they're not as common in the real world. Most of the time, the chatbots and artificial intelligence "robots" we encounter are programmed to be extraverted, confident and cheerful. But what if that changed?<p dir="ltr">NPR science correspondent <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/4494969/nell-greenfieldboyce"target="_blank" >Nell Greenfieldboyce</a> dives into the world of robot personality research and talks to a team of researchers that are experimenting with a very different kind of robot temperament.<p dir="ltr">Read more of Nell's reporting on the topic <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-s1-5479044/people-like-extroverted-robots-but-they-relate-to-the-neurotic-ones"target="_blank" >here</a>.<p dir="ltr"><em>Interested in more science news? Let us know at shortwave@npr.org. </em><p dir="ltr"><em>Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at<a href="http://plus.npr.org/shortwave"target="_blank" > plus.npr.org/shortwave</a>.</em><p dir="ltr"><em>Love podcasts? For handpicked recommendations every Friday, subscribe to <a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pod-club?utm_source=audiopromo"target="_blank" >NPR's Pod Club</a>.</em>

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