25 Aug 2026, 11:42 pm
SNAP card-skimming suspect arrested in Bristol Borough; police seek 2nd man
Police have not said how many victims are involved, but officials are warning the public to remain vigilant as the investigation continues.
25 Aug 2026, 11:42 pm
South Carolina voters make final choice between Graham, Norman
Republican voters in South Carolina late Tuesday nominated Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term in November on Tuesday night.
25 Aug 2026, 11:38 pm
What Happened to Raheem Sterling? From Going Head-to-Head With Messi To Possible Jail Time
Footballer Raheem Sterling could face jail time of up to two years after formal charges were filed against him for dangerous driving and drug-related offences. The charges stemmed from a motorway crash in May. Related Articles The £50M Lie: Welshman Gets 4 Years and 3 Months for Faking Jaguar Malfunction To Avoid Car PaymentsOff-Duty Trainee Cop 'Bundled Woman Into Car, Raped Her Then Drove at 120mph'Why Did Police Seize a £3.7 Million Ferrari? Rare Supercar Spott…
25 Aug 2026, 11:30 pm
Dolly Parton's 'Firstborn' Joke to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Fuels Bizarre 'Satanic Sacrifice' Claims
Dolly Parton's death has given an eerie new life to a bizarre internet theory that began weeks earlier, when the country legend jokingly asked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their future firstborn after thanking them for a $2 million (£1.5 million) donation. Related Articles Dolly Parton Net Worth: How the Country Icon Built up Her $450M Empire and Who Will Inherit It?Who Will Inherit Dolly Parton's Money? $450M Empire May Go To Her Philanthropic Work or Relativ…
25 Aug 2026, 11:28 pm
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?
Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
25 Aug 2026, 11:25 pm
Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz
Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.
25 Aug 2026, 11:22 pm
AccuWeather: A terrific Tuesday on tap for the Philadelphia region
Quiet and comfortable through midweek, turning unsettled at times starting Thursday.
25 Aug 2026, 11:18 pm
Callaway Good Good Ad Controversy: CEO Apologises and Admits 'Approval Should Never Have Happened'
Callaway CEO Chip Brewer has apologised over the controversial Good Good Golf advertisement and acknowledged that his company approved the video before it was posted, declaring that the decision 'should never have happened'. Related Articles Callaway Golf Ad Controversy Explained: The Shocking Good Good Video, Backlash and Apology'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist BacklashTravelodge CEO Abruptly Quits…
25 Aug 2026, 11:18 pm
Masked man wanted for terrorizing Philadelphians captured in Las Vegas
The suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a creepy mask has been arrested in Nevada, authorities announced Tuesday.
25 Aug 2026, 11:16 pm
Dolly Parton's literacy legacy lives on in Delaware
In 2022, Parton visited the Wilmington Public Library to highlight her signature literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which is available statewide in Delaware.
25 Aug 2026, 11:01 pm
US launches new drug boat strike in the Caribbean, citing narcoterrorism
The U.S. military launched a lethal strike on Tuesday against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean traveling through “established narco-trafficking routes” as outlined by Southern Command.  Four onboard the vessel were killed. It follows a Monday attack on an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific in which two people were killed.  Commander Gen.……
25 Aug 2026, 11:00 pm
Taylor Swift Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘She Was True Grace and True Grit, All in One Dazzling Person’
Taylor Swift shared a touching tribute to the late Dolly Parton after the iconic singer-songwriter’s death on Tuesday. “A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right,” it reads. “But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy […]…
25 Aug 2026, 10:58 pm
Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways  
President Trump notched two critical wins in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (Okla.) clinching the GOP nominations in their respective primary runoff races. The Republican contests for South Carolina Senate and Oklahoma governor served as another key test of the president’s influence in the GOP as several of his gubernatorial and House picks have……
25 Aug 2026, 10:58 pm
Dolly Parton, a Hollywood Treasure Who Lit Up the Screen With Her Authentic Self
The country superstar was a luminous natural in a small but indelible body of much-loved feature films, chief among them '9 to 5,' 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and 'Steel Magnolias.'…
25 Aug 2026, 10:57 pm
What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.
25 Aug 2026, 10:56 pm
Taylor Swift Remembers Dolly Parton’s “True Grace and Grit”: “Her Legacy Will Be Everlasting”
The 14-time Grammy Award winner previously told The Hollywood Reporter that Parton was "a force of evolution and transformation in our industry."…
25 Aug 2026, 10:55 pm
U.S. kills 4 in strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean, 2nd in days
U.S. Southern Command forces killed four people Tuesday in its latest strike targeting an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
25 Aug 2026, 10:54 pm
Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home
Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.
25 Aug 2026, 10:53 pm
Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff 
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor — a win for President Trump who backed Mazzei in the contest, according to Decision Desk HQ.   Drummond and Mazzei, a financial planner, were vying for the GOP nod to……
25 Aug 2026, 10:50 pm
Trump nabs crucial primary win in South Carolina: 4 takeaways 
Graham, who was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.), term in the upper chamber, faced growing questions around her lack of political experience after a gaffe on the debate stage last week.  …
25 Aug 2026, 10:47 pm
Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York
Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
25 Aug 2026, 10:45 pm
The Best Tinted Sunscreens to Achieve Off-Duty (UV-Protected) Beauty
These Hollywood-coveted, editor-tested formulas blend makeup, skin care and, of course, sun care.
25 Aug 2026, 10:42 pm
Jelly Roll Takes Jabs at Donald Trump While Guest Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
"In the last few years, I’ve lost 300 pounds. That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump," the country star quipped during the opening monologue.
25 Aug 2026, 10:42 pm
Jane Fonda Slams Paramount For Calling Mark Ruffalo’s Comments ‘Antisemitic’: ‘A Smear to Delegitimize Criticism of the Merger’
Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as “antisemitic” for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel and David Ellison’s planned merger with Warner Bros. “Especially as a Jewish American, I find it deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used […]…
25 Aug 2026, 10:40 pm
Graham keeps her Senate seat, vindicating Trump
The NewsSouth Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won Tuesday’s primary for a full term, riding President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a narrow victory after a quick special election.“Our victory would not have been possible without you, and we are truly grateful,” Graham said of Trump at her victory party in Columbia. She immediately pivoted to the general election against Democrat Annie Andrews, warning that she advocates “turning confused little boys into lit…
25 Aug 2026, 10:30 pm
Writer claims Sheridan stole concept for 'Yellowstone'
According to Salkin's suit, "Yellowstone" features too many similarities to her material to be a coincidence.
25 Aug 2026, 10:20 pm
Sudanese illegal migrant lay in wait for lone woman before attacking her 30 times with broken bottle
An illegal migrant from Sudan lay in wait for a lone woman before attacking her 30 times with a broken bottle in Leeds. Ibrahim Albashir, 34, embarked on the violent rampage in April 2024, targeting his 32-year-old victim as she walked home from a dinner out with friends. On Tuesday, Leeds Crown Court heard how the asylum seeker left Sudan at the age of 25, first breaking into Libya before illegally crossing to Italy.Albashir then headed to France, where he began sm…
25 Aug 2026, 10:12 pm
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25 Aug 2026, 10:08 pm
Vaping is better than patches or gums for quitting smoking – updated review
Johner Images/Getty ImagesIf you’ve ever been a smoker, you’ll know how hard it is to quit. It can take as many as 30 attempts to finally break the habit. An updated Cochrane review assessed the evidence of which common tools are most effective to help people quit smoking for six months. It found e-cigarettes (or vapes) containing nicotine are more effective than other types of nicotine-replacement therapies (including patches and gums) and counselling suppor…
25 Aug 2026, 10:06 pm
Mixed results for One Nation and the Coalition in latest federal polls
There have been mixed messages emerging from the three federal polls released this week. In the DemosAU poll, the Coalition was up four points on the primary vote to 25% and One Nation was down five points to 24%. However, in the other two polls (YouGov and Morgan), One Nation was up two points and the Coalition down by one to 2.5 points, with One Nation’s primary vote lead over the Coalition increasing to 5–6 points. Combined support for One Nation and the C…
25 Aug 2026, 10:05 pm
Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
President won’t name supplier and has previously said he ‘does some things I can’t even share’ to obtain vital air defence missiles. What we know on day 1,644Ukraine has ⁠recently received a ⁠small number ⁠of US-made ​Patriot interceptors capable ⁠of shooting down Russian ballistic missiles, Volodymyr ​Zelenskyy ‌said. He did not ​say how ​many ​had arrived, ​or ‌who ​had ​supplied them. Kyiv also ‌got confirmation of future sup…
25 Aug 2026, 10:02 pm
Heroes and zeroes of Eagles open practice: Jalyx Hunt feasts, Riq Woolen ball hawks, Jalen Hurts has choppy night
Jalyx Hunt and Riq Woolen gave the preseason Linc crowd something to get fired up about. Jalen Hurts had a so-so night, though.
25 Aug 2026, 10:00 pm
Italian senator urges Britain to work with EU to tackle 'serious migrant crisis' after Ceuta invasion
A senior figure in Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party has urged Britain to work together with the European Union to strengthen its borders following the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta last month.Between 5,000 and 8,000 migrants remain in the exclave, more than three weeks after an estimated 72,000 swam across or crossed the border on foot from Morocco.Following the breach, Italy suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, pausin…
25 Aug 2026, 10:00 pm
Historic sulphur emissions the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art: new research
Amy StevensMurujuga is a sacred cultural landscape of land and sea Country across the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. It contains an estimated 1 million to 2 million petroglyphs, or rock engravings, that tell the story of the relationship between Ngarda-Ngarli Traditional Owners and this landscape over at least 50,000 years. These petroglyphs hold deep meaning for Ngarda-Ngarli, embodying cultural, spiritual, ances…
25 Aug 2026, 10:00 pm
Cheap AI Token Resellers: The Secret Ingredient is Fraud
[Matt Lenhard] has an interesting writeup explaining exactly how fraudsters offer access to cutting-edge AI models at a tenth of the price. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the secret is to get tokens for free from anywhere they can and by any means necessary. Then wrap them in a pretty relay API, and sell access to it. Relaying tokens is not by itself a shady practice. That distinction belongs to services that obtain tokens fraudulently, opening the door to selling them at…
25 Aug 2026, 9:55 pm
Spain finally apologises to people of Ceuta for migrant invasion... while welcoming in millions more
The Spanish Government has finally apologised to Ceuta for last month's migrant invasion.Spain now plans to reform migration and asylum laws as a senior minister issued the apology to a parliamentary committee.Defence Minister Margarita Robles said: "I want to apologise to all those who may have felt, or who even still feel, abandoned or not sufficiently cared for."I have witnessed first-hand your feelings of anxiety, of abandonment, of lack of safety." TRENDING St…
25 Aug 2026, 9:54 pm
Water crisis makes life in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps even worse
Families displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.
25 Aug 2026, 9:48 pm
"People were willing to die because they could not speak"
"Speech is Who We Are" by Steve Szilagyi at 3 quarks daily…
25 Aug 2026, 9:47 pm
Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, dies following ‘brief battle with cancer’ – latest updates
Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Donald Trump and others mourn star’s deathDolly Parton dies aged 80 | Celebrity tributes | A life in picturesParton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside outShare your tributes and memories of Dolly PartonOur picture editors have collated Dolly Parton’s life in pictures:In the UK, top radio presenter Jo Whiley introduced her BBC Radio 2 evening show by playing I Will Always Love You,…
25 Aug 2026, 9:46 pm
Typhoon Narra: record flood waters submerge homes and force mass evacuations in China
Heavy rain expected in parts of Vietnam and southern ‌China, as another storm system, Typhoon Saudel, heads for Japan and TaiwanWidespread flooding triggered by Typhoon Narra has submerged homes and forced mass evacuations in southern China, as another storm system tracked towards Japan and Taiwan.Authorities in Chongzuo, in China’s Guangxi region – famous for its giant waterfalls and karst limestone mountains – on Tuesday evacuated more than 15,000 people a…
25 Aug 2026, 9:45 pm
UK Government Reticent Over Power Plant Hack
Government Tight Lipped Over Possible Iranian Hack, Experts ComplainOperational technology security leaders are calling on the British government to release technical details of a cyberattack last month that took a small power plant offline for four days. So far, the government's public statements have "been very limited, and hopefully, we'll find out more soon."…
25 Aug 2026, 9:45 pm
Zimbra Exploitation Spreads as Thousands Stay Unpatched
More Than 8,000 Unpatched Instances Remain Exposed to CVE-2026-73570Attackers have compromised at least 267 Zimbra installations through a likely CVE-2026-73570 campaign, while more than 8,000 unpatched servers remain exposed to unauthenticated remote code execution that can give attackers access to mail data and system resources.
25 Aug 2026, 9:45 pm
US Lawmakers Urge Probe of Trump Cyber Workforce Cuts
House Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Assess Staffing Losses at US Cyber AgencyHouse Democrats are asking the Government Accountability Office to examine how staffing reductions and cuts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have affected the agency's ability to defend federal networks and critical infrastructure.
25 Aug 2026, 9:45 pm
Banks Face the Penalty But Scammers Exploit the Gaps
Australian Scam Rules Impose Tough Penalties But Leave Critical Players UnregulatedAustralia's new Scams Prevention Framework promises shared responsibility for scam prevention. But gaps in coverage could leave banks exposed and victims asking who ultimately reimburses the for their fraud losses. The rules take effect in March 2027.
25 Aug 2026, 9:43 pm
Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan
Malaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
25 Aug 2026, 9:40 pm
Surrogate, California couple clash in court as newborn fights for life after heart surgery
The critically ill newborn at the center of a bitter surrogate custody fight was placed back on a breathing tube after his condition worsened following open-heart surgery, according to newly filed court documents.The baby is in critical condition and being closely watched at the hospital, intended parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed said in filings obtained by TMZ.The couple said the child suffered possible complications after a Norwood procedure, an operation us…
25 Aug 2026, 9:36 pm
Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck
Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the "Reign of Terror," the weapon was used to kill thousands — including French nobles, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
25 Aug 2026, 9:34 pm
Iowa Attorney General Says She’s Taking California to the Supreme Court Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wrote in an op-ed for The Daily Wire that she is suing California for leading the charge in the lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. “California is once again trying to be the country’s regulator. And once again California is defying common sense to raise costs around the country,” Bird […]…
25 Aug 2026, 9:32 pm
Attempted drone incursion at Virginia prison leads to $324K contraband haul with meth, 17 cellphones
Virginia prison officials intercepted a package containing an estimated $324,000 worth of contraband, including a pound of suspected methamphetamine and more than a dozen cellphones, following an attempted drone incursion at a state prison, authorities said.The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said corrections staff discovered the "suspicious package" at Sussex I State Prison at around 1:30 a.m. Monday.Inside, officials said they found a one-pound bag of s…
25 Aug 2026, 9:32 pm
‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix on Bringing ‘Sexiness’ and ‘Danger’ to Her Hosting Gig: ‘I Initially Scare the Crap Out of’ Islanders
Ariana Madix has had a meteoric rise as a host — one that landed her an Emmy nomination this year. After a guest-hosting gig during the fifth season of the summertime dating show “Love Island USA,” she officially took over the reins for the sixth season in 2024. Two years later, she has wrapped Season […]…
25 Aug 2026, 9:20 pm
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and drug offences following motorway crash
Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide following a motorway crash earlier this year. In May, the 31-year-old crashed his Lamborghini, thought to be worth around £270,000, into barriers on the M3 southbound. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, which caused no injuries. Following the crash, at around 9am on May 28, Sterling was arrested before later being released on bail. TRENDI…
25 Aug 2026, 9:16 pm
US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigrationAll US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who they deem could end up relying on US assistance, a state department official confirmed Tuesday.The agency launched the initiative at all embassies and consulates in early August, accordi…
25 Aug 2026, 9:10 pm
Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 16: Offense struggles at the Linc
Day 16 of Philadelphia Eagles training camp was an open practice at Lincoln Financial Field, and the offense struggled for the better part of the night. As always, we have notes.
25 Aug 2026, 9:09 pm
Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after alleged Philly City Hall threats
LAS VEGAS - The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, Working alongside the USMS Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, Philadelphia-based U.S. Marshals took 22-year-old Zymire Hughes into custody in Las Vegas around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Zymire Hughes was wanted by @PhillyPolice for terrorizing citizens in Center City Phila. @USMS_Philly and the USMS Nevada Violent Offender Task Force…
25 Aug 2026, 9:09 pm
Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47
The UN Secretary General has condemned a violent attack that left at least 47 dead and saw over 50 more kidnapped.
25 Aug 2026, 9:06 pm
Want Proof the US Air Force F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Can Be Beaten? A Navy EA-18G Growler Landed A Kill Shot in What Was Thankfully a Simulation
An Air Force pilot once said to me that “The worst thing you could do to one of our pilots was to put him in a fair fight.” And the F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, embodies the US Air Force’s commitment never to fight a peer again. It aims to achieve what military circles call overmatch.  For a time, the US Air Force possessed such overmatch.  F-22 Raptor. Image: Creative Commons. A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor flies in formation wi…
25 Aug 2026, 9:06 pm
South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate
Darline Graham, sister of late Lindsey Graham and backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experienceSouth Carolina voters have chosen Darline Graham as the Republican nominee for US Senate, the seat formerly held by her late brother, Lindsey, on November’s ballot.Darline Graham, with Donald Trump’s full-throated support, overcame concern about her lack of legislative experience to beat five-term congressman Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s Republican special…
25 Aug 2026, 9:04 pm
Emergency plans for attack on Britain sped up over fears of Russian strike
"Civil defence" planning for a national crisis has been pushed forward amid fears Vladimir Putin could launch an attack on Britain.The Cabinet Office has been urged to accelerate planning for Britain's home defence programme after a week of chilling threats from Moscow.The scheme is designed to join up military and civilian planning for national emergencies. It is spearheaded by national emergency committee COBR, and includes plans for how the Government would trans…
25 Aug 2026, 9:01 pm
Philly's masked man arrested in Las Vegas, officials say
The man accused of harassing, chasing and threatening people while wearing a mask near Philadelphia’s City Hall has been arrested, according to the U.S. Marshall’s Service. Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Aug. 25 after being wanted by authorities in Pennsylvania, officials said. Hughes is being held at the Clark County Detention Center waiting to be extradited to Pennsylvania. Officials will be providing an update around 9:30…
25 Aug 2026, 9:00 pm
Alex Pretti’s family calls for accountability 7 months after fatal CBP shooting
The family of Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse who was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents during a January crackdown on immigration in Minnesota, called for answers from the Trump administration on Tuesday — seven months after his death. “I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he……
25 Aug 2026, 9:00 pm
Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
25 Aug 2026, 9:00 pm
‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Spooky Franchise Gets a Hair-Raising Stage Experience
Taking the spirit of the “Paranormal Activity” films and turning it into a scare-‘em stage experience could have been a terrifying trip for its creators, too. After all, horror isn’t exactly a Broadway staple and producers have mostly given up that particular ghost. But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in […]…
25 Aug 2026, 8:58 pm
Democratic socialist wins primary runoff for Oklahoma Senate
Democratic socialist N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas is projected to win Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate primary to take on Republican nominee Rep. Kevin Hern, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Thomas defeated Democrat Jim Priest, a lawyer, after both advanced from a June runoff where neither candidate secured over half of the vote. Thomas, a nurse, led the……
25 Aug 2026, 8:58 pm
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
25 Aug 2026, 8:52 pm
Secret Service launches probe into 'threat' against Barron Trump after $10m bounty placed on President's son
The Secret Service is investigating a video which placed a $10million bounty on Donald Trump's son Barron.Iranian state TV has aired footage attacking Donald Trump's family, having previously showed off videos targeting First Lady Melania Trump.The video targeting 20-year-old Barron shares information about where is known to travel and stay, his social media and gaming habits, and a map of his close friends.Disturbingly titled "Where to Kill Barron Trump", the video…
25 Aug 2026, 8:49 pm
Darline Graham Wins GOP Nod in South Carolina
“Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), on the November ballot,” The Hill reports. New York Times: Darline Graham, backed by Trump, wins primary for Senate in South Carolina.
25 Aug 2026, 8:48 pm
Dolly Parton died following ‘brief battle with cancer’
A representative for Dolly Parton on Tuesday said the country singer died after a “brief battle” with cancer, although they did not disclose the specific type of cancer.  “After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” Parton’s representative Marcel Pariseau……
25 Aug 2026, 8:47 pm
In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having familiesWhen law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was “heartbroken”. She had been talking to Wang Ye every day since she created him in January.“I was crying my eyes out – snot and tears everywhere,” the 19-year-old says. Continue reading...
25 Aug 2026, 8:46 pm
Can Guy Fieri Unite America? Inside His Lifelong Advocacy of Global Cuisine: ‘When You Talk About Food, You Talk About Culture’
“I called Taylor Sheridan to ask him just for some meat for the event. Taylor said, ‘I’ll only give you the meat if I can come cook it.’ And Taylor Sheridan shows up to cook.”  Guy Fieri is reminiscing about a 2023 fundraiser he held for Maui fire relief that made $1.7 million for restaurants, […]…
25 Aug 2026, 8:44 pm
Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says
A man who killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Montana had been asked to move out of the residence weeks earlier.
25 Aug 2026, 8:42 pm
David Scott’s daughter defeated in Georgia House special election for open seat
Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), is projected to lose the special election runoff to fill the remainder of her father’s term in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Former Gwinnett School Board Chair Everton Blair emerged the victor in Tuesday’s runoff, after coming in behind Marcye Scott in……
25 Aug 2026, 8:42 pm
From Hasan Piker to Jesse Watters, El-Sayed seeks to focus on affordability amid scrutiny from both sides
Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan distances himself from Twitch streamer and debates Fox News hostThe Democratic candidate for Senate in the swing state of Michigan has spent the week trying to keep his affordability message front and center as scrutiny mounts from both ends of the political spectrum.In the span of two days, Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from leftwing streamer Hasan Piker, spoke out against rightwing hate directed at the Muslim community,…
25 Aug 2026, 8:40 pm
Graham wins GOP nod in South Carolina Senate primary runoff for late brother’s seat
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), on the November ballot, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Lindsey Graham, 71, died unexpectedly in early July after serving in the Senate for more than two decades — and after winning……
25 Aug 2026, 8:38 pm
Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent
Stanley Druckenmiller said he was ‘proud of using it’ as wider media grapples with parameters around AI useStanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire investor, said he used artificial intelligence to pen his viral Wall Street Journal op-ed in which he sharply criticized the interference of Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, in the US bond market.Many news outlets, including the Guardian, covered the editorial, highlighting Druckenmiller’s rebuke of his former…
25 Aug 2026, 8:37 pm
Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here’s what the numbers say
Magnitude 5+ earthquakes in the past 30 days. Geoscience Australia, © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BYWhenever there’s a series of destructive or notable earthquakes, scientists get asked the same question: are earthquakes becoming more frequent? Over the past three months, multiple large earthquakes have occurred near population centres around the world, resulting in devastating impacts to people and infrastructure: Philippines (magnitude 7.8) Indonesia (M7.
25 Aug 2026, 8:37 pm
The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
In the past few days your social media feeds may have been full of videos of humanoid robots sprinting, jumping and performing various incredible (and not so incredible) feats. This is because the second World Humanoid Robot Games have just finished in Beijing. It featured many incredible sights, but some of the more mundane events offered more insight into how this technology will eventually help humans. Robots are now faster than people Commonly referred to…
25 Aug 2026, 8:36 pm
Beyoncé Remembers Dolly Parton as “Bold and Brilliant” in Touching Tribute
The queen of country died at 80 years old on Tuesday after a “brief battle with cancer,” her reps announced.
25 Aug 2026, 8:33 pm
Polygamous sect leader serving 50 years for child sex abuse gets another 24 years
Samuel Bateman, 50, is convicted of three state child abuse counts after previous conviction on federal countsA polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was given another 24 years in prison Tuesday on separate state convictions for child abuse for hauling girls in an unventilated trailer in Arizona.Samuel Bateman, 50, was convicted of three child abuse counts stemming from an August 2022 traffic stop…
25 Aug 2026, 8:29 pm
Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says
New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
25 Aug 2026, 8:23 pm
How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self-aware artifice into authentic artistry
Pete Still/Redferns/Getty ImagesScrolling through the tributes to Dolly Parton this morning – from the Grand Ole Opry, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, queerfluencers and others – I thought to myself: that’s her real name? Yes. The “Queen of Country”, who died overnight aged 80, was born Dolly Rebecca Parton. My surprise at the authenticity of her name says something about the contradiction within the figure of Dolly. A sometime figure of ridicule and sa…
25 Aug 2026, 8:22 pm
Chrome/Chromium Experimenting With Flatpak Packaging
Google engineers responsible for the Chrome/Chromium web browser are experimenting with Flatpak packaging on Linux. They aren't yet committed to officially supporting Flatpak packages but for now are at least exploring the option...
25 Aug 2026, 8:18 pm
Watchdog: FEMA crew broke law by skipping homes with Trump signs
A government watchdog said Tuesday that a Federal Emergency Management Agency crew violated the Hatch Act during hurricane relief efforts in 2024.
25 Aug 2026, 8:17 pm
Former presidents honor Dolly Parton following singer’s passing
Three of the four living former presidents have released statements honoring the late country singer Dolly Parton in the hours after her passing was announced Tuesday following her battle with cancer and other recent health issues. Former Presidents Clinton, Obama and Bush each paid tribute to Parton in statements praising her artistic and philanthropic efforts,……
25 Aug 2026, 8:16 pm
120-tonne electric trucks take mining 1,250m underground with 624kWh batteries
Two 120-tonne battery-electric trucks are now hauling iron ore deep inside Sweden’s Malmberget mine, showing how electric heavy transport is moving beyond surface operations and into demanding underground production. The Scania-based semi-trailer trucks can carry just over 70 tonnes each and use 624 kWh battery packs. They are operating at depths of up to 1,250 meters below ground as part of LKAB’s effort to reduce emissions from its mining operations. Dur…
25 Aug 2026, 8:15 pm
Luis Castro, Trish Reilly and Barry Wilkinson Named 2026 MacGuffin Award Honorees
Luis Castro, Trish Reilly and Barry Wilkinson will be honored at the third annual MacGuffin Awards.  The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters.  The honorees, recognized for their craftsmanship, […]…
25 Aug 2026, 8:13 pm
Olympic hero Alysa Liu to sit out figure skating season before 2027 return
US star plans to return for 2027-28 seasonLiu will continue training during year awaySkater says break ‘makes the most sense’Olympic champion Alysa Liu will sit out the 2026-27 figure skating season, taking another break from competition while continuing to train ahead of a planned return the following year.The 21-year-old American announced her decision on social media, saying she wanted time to “recalibrate” and develop her skating away from the demands of…
25 Aug 2026, 8:11 pm
Dolly Parton death: Country music legend and cultural icon dead at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'
Music icon Dolly Parton has died, her family announced. She was 80 years old.
25 Aug 2026, 8:07 pm
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US statesInstagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information from the public while testifying during a blockbuster social media trial.“I am not trying to encourage my team to hide anything,” the CEO, Adam Mosseri, told a California courtroom on Tuesday. Continue reading...
25 Aug 2026, 8:06 pm
Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement with Saudis to Congress
“President Trump has submitted a landmark nuclear accord with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, but hasn’t dropped his last minute condition that the kingdom normalize relations with Israel,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The move is expected to trigger months of intensive debate among lawmakers about how to boost the American nuclear industry while curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.”…
25 Aug 2026, 8:05 pm
Desktop CPU Shipments Crater 20% Amid High Component Costs
Arthur T Knackerbracket writes:https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/desktop-cpu-shipments-crater-20-percent-amid-high-component-costs-but-amd-gains-record-share-despite-ugly-desktop-processor-market-intel-floods-laptop-market-with-millions-of-cpus-but-amd-still-sets-all-time-share-recordsDesktop CPU Shipments Crater 20% Amid High Component Costs, But AMD Gains Record Share Despite 'Ugly' Desktop Processor Market — Intel Floods Laptop Market With Million…
25 Aug 2026, 8:03 pm
High-frequency C-band signals cut through severe GPS jamming on standard hardware
TrustPoint has shown that its C-band navigation signals can keep working through satellite navigation interference on an established commercial receiver platform. The test, conducted under a U.S. Navy research contract, paired TrustPoint’s signals with an enhanced receiver from NovAtel, a Hexagon business. The result could help speed the development of navigation systems designed to operate when GPS becomes unreliable. GPS remains central to military operati…
25 Aug 2026, 8:01 pm
’20/20′ Sets Dolly Parton Special Tribute: Where to Watch Online
Airing Aug. 25, the episode joins a growing list of dedicated primetime coverage from networks like CBS and CMT.
25 Aug 2026, 8:00 pm
Movie review: 'Dog Stars' validates fears of social collapse
"The Dog Stars," in theaters Friday, offers another variant on survivors of an apocalypse where the world and the other survivors are equal threats.
25 Aug 2026, 8:00 pm
Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal
Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.