8 Aug 2026, 11:10 pm
With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
8 Aug 2026, 11:02 pm
Grab your tickets: the winning numbers for one of the largest Powerball jackpots have been drawn.
8 Aug 2026, 10:47 pm
After oil refineries and cargo ships, Ukraine is now taking out Russian e-commerce. Wildberries makes an astonishingly obvious target. The retailer has developed into a vast supply channel for Russia's war. With official military logistics beset by shortages, delays, incompetence, and corruption, Russian units at the front are dependent on private deliveries and donations of supplies and equipment, often crowdfunded; countless fighters also order on their own accoun…
8 Aug 2026, 10:45 pm
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. In an internal memo obtained and reported by The Associated Press, Engelbert said the leagues’ team presidents and general managers will address this topic at a previously-scheduled meeting. “I know……
8 Aug 2026, 10:43 pm
China is expanding and diversifying its anti-ship missile arsenal, strengthening its ability to keep US and allied naval forces at a distance in the western Pacific, analysts say. The growing range of launch platforms and the introduction of hypersonic weapons could complicate US and allied operations in a potential conflict over Taiwan. The latest demonstration came last week, when Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released footage showing a Type 052D destroyer lau…
8 Aug 2026, 10:38 pm
Andy Burnham is said to be on the brink of a 50/50 decision on how to keep PC Harper's killers behind bars.The Prime Minister is thought to have been handed two plans by civil servants - both of which would see the vile duo stay behind bars.Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers had been set to run free on Britain's streets under Labour's early release scheme - despite Mr Burnham's partial U-turn.But a petition to stop them seeing their freedom early has surpassed a staggeri…
8 Aug 2026, 10:37 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 10:36 pm
Officials did not identify the pilots but said they were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by US Forest ServiceTwo helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah have died, officials confirmed Saturday. The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.The helicopter was among those fighting a fire in the Fishlake National Forest. Th…
8 Aug 2026, 10:32 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 10:28 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 10:27 pm
A stretching golden coast just an hour from Kent is well worth visiting, with its unique rolling sand dunes and desert-like landscape that has garnered attention as a filming location…
8 Aug 2026, 10:17 pm
More than 20,000 people have been forced from their homes by out-of-control wildfires in Canada's British Columbia, where 105 blazes are currently burning.
8 Aug 2026, 10:11 pm
Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police sayThe death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday’s incident had died.Police at the Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province said the girl, who had been treated at hospital with critical wounds, had died, a day after a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents and then killed more peop…
8 Aug 2026, 10:09 pm
Parts of the U.S. will be able to at least see a partial eclipse, but how much totality will depend on where you live.
8 Aug 2026, 10:03 pm
For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.
8 Aug 2026, 10:01 pm
How fitting? On Saturday, Aaron Nola, the longest-tenured Phillie, got the ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during Alumni Weekend, one milestone away from another place in franchise history. Two thousand strikeouts. In the second inning, with two strikeouts already behind him, Nola faced switch-hitting catcher Brandon Valenzuela. He worked him into a 2-2 count and froze him with a front-hip sinker on the inside corner. The pitch was a beauty. A 93.4 mp…
8 Aug 2026, 9:53 pm
PHILADELPHIA - Powerball fever has taken over Philadelphia as Saturday night's drawing offers an estimated $856 million jackpot. The cash value is estimated at $370.7 million, and the drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m.Philadelphians try their luck for a record jackpotThe Powerball jackpot is the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history, and the last time someone matched all the numbers was May 2, according to those with Powerball. The largest Powerball jackpot…
8 Aug 2026, 9:46 pm
Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.
8 Aug 2026, 9:43 pm
Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.
8 Aug 2026, 9:31 pm
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
8 Aug 2026, 9:31 pm
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) on Saturday eulogized a beloved vacuum cleaner, affectionately named Beth after a former Senate staffer. The vacuum has been in the 92-year-old senator’s family for nearly 50 years and has been a popular feature on Grassley’s social media. “U willl see Beth no more,” Grassley wrote in a post alongside……
8 Aug 2026, 9:25 pm
A Florida father was arrested this week for allegedly killing the family's kittens in front of his teenage daughter as a form of punishment, authorities said.Bodycam video released by the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows deputies responding to a home in Pine Manor after receiving a report that a man was attempting to drown and strike a two-month-old kitten named Luna.David Charette Jr., 48, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after authorities a…
8 Aug 2026, 9:23 pm
“Representative Max Miller, the Republican from Ohio accused of physically abusing his ex-wife and young daughter, has defied calls from his own party to drop out and plans to stay in the race to keep his seat in Congress, according to his spokeswoman,” the New York Times reports. “Mr. Miller would have had to withdraw by Saturday evening, at the latest, to allow local party chairs enough time to name a replacement on the ballot by Monday at 4 p.m. according t…
8 Aug 2026, 9:20 pm
Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter said in an interview.
8 Aug 2026, 9:16 pm
Commercial ships under attack as Russia-Ukraine conflict spreads across Black Sea, says Turkey’s foreign minister. What we know on day 1,626Turkey’s foreign minister on Saturday called for a “moratorium” on attacks by Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea after a series of strikes on civilian ships there. “The conflict has spread across the whole Black Sea,” Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Turkey’s state news agency Anadolu. “To begin with, they…
8 Aug 2026, 9:16 pm
An artist from Cornwall has completed a 1,700-mile round trip to the Isle of Lewis to save a rare telephone box from being shut down.William Arnold, 43, who works as a photographer and artist, travelled to the remote settlement of Einacleit to place 52 calls from what is thought to be the last remaining connected double-door telephone kiosk in Britain.Under Ofcom rules, a payphone must receive at least 52 calls per year to stay in service."The project is slightly ri…
8 Aug 2026, 9:04 pm
The technical would have been Clark's eighth of the season, triggering a one-game suspension for the Fever star.
8 Aug 2026, 9:02 pm
Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson said that the 2026 NFL season will "potentially, probably" be his last.Lane Johnson's final seasonJohnson reportedly shared his feelings after practice on Saturday. The two-time All-Pro said he began considering stepping away last season, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.Johnson got married earlier this year, and say…
8 Aug 2026, 8:57 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 8:53 pm
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
8 Aug 2026, 8:51 pm
A heatwave record set 31 years ago could be equalled today - and broken early next week.
8 Aug 2026, 8:47 pm
For those with an ASUS ROG Ryujin III all-in-one CPU liquid cooling setup catering to gamers, there are now patches pending to enable this AIO liquid cooling setup to work under Linux for monitoring...
8 Aug 2026, 8:41 pm
Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.
8 Aug 2026, 8:39 pm
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
8 Aug 2026, 8:36 pm
For the opening night of the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), “Children of Blood and Bone” director Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu shared never-before-seen clips of the forthcoming African fantasy film and dished about making the movie. “Obviously films like this don’t get made very often,” Prince-Bythewood told “The View’s” […]…
8 Aug 2026, 8:34 pm
Perez Hilton will require surgery and is in a "serious but stable" condition after appearing to self-harm on a TikTok livestream.In a statement on Saturday night, his family said the blogger's treatment and recovery will be a "long process".Emergency services were seen outside Hilton's Miami home on Tuesday after the stream was reported to the police.He could be seen covered in blood after apparently cutting his torso many times with a serrated knife. TRENDING Stor…
8 Aug 2026, 8:31 pm
"Go see the film," star Callum Turner tells those wondering about the rules of the rom-com's alternate reality outlawing premarital sex (apart from one 12-hour window). "You'll realize pretty quickly what the realm is that you're working within."…
8 Aug 2026, 8:25 pm
By Keith RaynorMy son, Miles, is five years old, and despite many warnings of the dangers of screen time, putting on one of his favorite videos is one of the best ways to get him to sit in one place for an extended period of time. He’s currently fascinated by historical battles, so our rotation of programming includes Civil War reenactments and stage performances of Les Miserables, alongside Phineas & Ferb, My Neighbor Totoro, and of course, Bluey.One afternoo…
8 Aug 2026, 8:24 pm
On Saturday, a sold-out crowd cheered on as 15 contestants battled it out to claim the championship spurtle – with a pinch of Celtic salt the deciding factorOatmeal sloshes out of pots and into stovetop flames as contestants frantically fumble with their finishing touches. The timer is ticking down but spectators clap and cheer, their whoops ringing through the rafters of Pearl Beach memorial community hall before a voice cuts through the chaos: “please make way…
8 Aug 2026, 8:17 pm
A 36-year-old Indian man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly trying to force open a plane's emergency exit door at 30,000 feet.Jamsheer Athanikkal was aboard a Batik Air service from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Kochi, India, on Wednesday when the incident unfolded midair.He is accused of smashing the window panel of the emergency exit "without any provocation."Police believe the hospitality worker attempted to open the door simply becau…
8 Aug 2026, 8:15 pm
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.
8 Aug 2026, 8:08 pm
It was announced Friday that Charlie Gillespie will portray Troy, a professional hockey player who is traded to the Ottawa Centaurs in Reid's source material, while Justice Smith was cast as Harris, the team’s social media manager.
8 Aug 2026, 8:05 pm
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the 'climate emergency', public health 'crises' and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation. The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
8 Aug 2026, 8:04 pm
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
8 Aug 2026, 8:03 pm
Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.
8 Aug 2026, 8:02 pm
We'll get a break from storms Sunday with a slight dip in the humidity later in the day.
8 Aug 2026, 8:00 pm
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says attacks by foreign powers have become a constant threat to Germany. His remarks come just days after an explosive-laden drone was found at Leipzig airport.
8 Aug 2026, 8:00 pm
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
8 Aug 2026, 7:59 pm
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
8 Aug 2026, 7:59 pm
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
8 Aug 2026, 7:59 pm
Former Philadelphia Phillies legends gathered at Tommy Lasorda Field for a Sluggball competition that combined baseball skills, alumni camaraderie and charitable fundraising.
8 Aug 2026, 7:57 pm
President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to support her candidacy.
8 Aug 2026, 7:57 pm
Long-time Slashdot reader BrianFagioli is announcing that he's released a new iPhone app that creates a cryptographic witness for photos without uploading the original image. The app hashes the file, signs the hash using a dedicated identity stored in Apple Keychain, and publishes the witness to Nostr relays while keeping the photo inside the app unless the user chooses to export it. Rather than trying to determine whether a scene was genuine, the app — named…
8 Aug 2026, 7:57 pm
Long-time Slashdot reader BrianFagioli is announcing that he's released a new iPhone app that creates a cryptographic witness for photos without uploading the original image. The app hashes the file, signs the hash using a dedicated identity stored in Apple Keychain, and publishes the witness to Nostr relays while keeping the photo inside the app unless the user chooses to export it. Rather than trying to determine whether a scene was genuine, the app — named…
8 Aug 2026, 7:56 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 7:54 pm
Ahead of tonight’s final “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” show, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is speaking out about how producing on Broadway has become “unsustainable.” “I’m gutted that the wonderful Broadway production of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ is closing today,” Lloyd Webber wrote on Instagram. “I’m immensely proud to have been a part of an incredibly daring […]…
8 Aug 2026, 7:52 pm
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
8 Aug 2026, 7:46 pm
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as a massive wildfire doubled in size overnight and spread through Canada on Saturday.
8 Aug 2026, 7:43 pm
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
8 Aug 2026, 7:43 pm
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.
8 Aug 2026, 7:43 pm
Perez Hilton was in serious condition Saturday at a Florida hospital after he livestreamed what appeared to be self-harm from his Miami-area home Tuesday night, his family said in a statement. The blogger, known for celebrity news and criticism, has been stabilized, but his injuries will require surgery, the family said on Hilton’s website. “He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days…
8 Aug 2026, 7:42 pm
FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.
8 Aug 2026, 7:30 pm
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
8 Aug 2026, 7:29 pm
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said her office issued subpoenas as part of a civil rights investigation into an immigration detention facility in Newark. The investigation is looking into whether any actions by GEO Group, which owns and operates Delaney Hall, violated people’s rights “in the wake of reports of alarming conditions and recent deaths” at the facility, the Attorney General’s office said. “New Jersey has a legal and a moral duty…
8 Aug 2026, 7:27 pm
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
8 Aug 2026, 7:27 pm
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.
8 Aug 2026, 7:23 pm
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
8 Aug 2026, 7:19 pm
Mortal Kombat movie director Simon McQuoid has cast doubt on his return to the franchise as work on a third movie remains in limbo.The filmmaker behind both the first and second recent live-action adaptations of NetherRealm Studios' brutal and beloved fighting game series spoke about why he may not be back to direct Mortal Kombat 3 should the opportunity arise during an interview with The Wrap. In fact, he wasn't even sure how to offer a status update on the third f…
8 Aug 2026, 7:19 pm
Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.
8 Aug 2026, 7:13 pm
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
8 Aug 2026, 7:12 pm
A black Women's NBA star has appeared to blame "white privilege" after being sent off for smacking gender-critical rival Sophie Cunningham in the face.Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington left her opposition sprawled on the floor after a rough challenge at the end of the first quarter.Indiana Fever star Cunningham, 29, was on her way in for a layup with Carrington in pursuit - before the latter came barging in from behind.That sparked a fight on-court as Cunningha…
8 Aug 2026, 7:10 pm
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
8 Aug 2026, 7:09 pm
More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.
8 Aug 2026, 7:08 pm
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.
8 Aug 2026, 7:07 pm
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8 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm
Avian Visitors is a lovely project by [Teddy Warner] that uses a Raspberry Pi and microphone to keep track of which birds have been visiting your home, and creates a colorful illustration of recent visitors on top of it all. It reports on a web interface of its own making, but what really takes things to a new level is an optional, stylish E-Ink panel that shows the last 24 hours’ worth of visitors at a glance in a collage. The key to identification is BirdNET (Gi…
8 Aug 2026, 6:52 pm
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.
8 Aug 2026, 6:47 pm
Perez Hilton’s family released a statement on Saturday updating fans about the blogger’s health after he appeared to commit self-harm during a TikTok livestream. “Perez’s condition remains serious but stable,” read the statement, which was released on Hilton’s website. “He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming […]…
8 Aug 2026, 6:46 pm
Defense officials are pressuring military contractors to produce munitions "significantly faster" to replenish the country's dwindling arsenal.
8 Aug 2026, 6:45 pm
Northwest Philadelphians came together today in True Light Fellowship Church's free festival.
8 Aug 2026, 6:39 pm
Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought.
8 Aug 2026, 6:35 pm
Fast-moving fire displaces people in western Canada, burning homes as it races through towns on Okanagan LakeBritish Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes, trapped residents and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada.The premier, David Eby, announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, wi…
8 Aug 2026, 6:31 pm
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, laid out the country’s key demands for the U.S. amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Iran and Oman are engaged in ongoing discussions around this key waterway, which carries a significant portion of the world’s oil supply and has been……
8 Aug 2026, 6:31 pm
Five years after Rebecca Malave was struck and killed by a driver in Philadelphia, her family gathered Saturday to remember the 37-year-old mother of two and renew their call for justice. Malave and her 3-year-old son, Armani, were struck on Aug. 8, 2021, along the 100 block of West Luzerne Street. The driver did not stop. Armani was hospitalized for months and suffered severe brain damage. Malave died a few days after the crash. On Saturday, family members…
8 Aug 2026, 6:25 pm
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan clarified Saturday that the NATO-like agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not targeted at any particular country amid speculation that the pact was formed in response to the ongoing war in Iran. Fidan, in an interview with Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency conducted a day after the three countries……
8 Aug 2026, 6:22 pm
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
8 Aug 2026, 6:19 pm
As “Abbott Elementary” gears up for Season 6 production in just a few short weeks, stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James and Luke Tennie are reflecting on turbulent changes in the industry — from the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to production struggling in Los Angeles. “Any time there is a consolidation, something shrinks, and right […]…
8 Aug 2026, 6:17 pm
Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president‘Insinuation should not be presented as fact’Fifa has issued a new statement alleging there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president” as pressure increases on Gianni Infantino.The governing body issued the statement in response to Uefa confirming on Saturday that a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with I…
8 Aug 2026, 6:15 pm
Arthur T Knackerbracket writes:https://www.theregister.com/science/2026/08/04/nasa-puts-astronauts-lives-in-the-hands-of-teslas-flaky-cybertruck/5282628Tesla has recalled its Cybertruck 11 times to fix issues such as exterior trim panels falling off and an accelerator pedal that can become stuck, but NASA has nonetheless decided the rust-prone vehicle is up to the job of rescuing astronauts if trouble strikes on the launchpad of a forthcoming crewed mission.Muskmobi…
8 Aug 2026, 6:13 pm
"He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days," the celebrity gossip blogger's family shared in a statement on his website Saturday.
8 Aug 2026, 6:13 pm
FIRST ON FOX: Early last month, on the day after the Fourth of July, more than a dozen people found themselves trapped upside down on a malfunctioning ride along the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.Charlotte Hacker and Emilia Gordon, both 13, were among the passengers on the Wipe Out ride at Playland's Castaway Cove when it got stuck that evening.The two friends were interviewed with their parents' permission, recounting to Fox News Digital the terrifying experi…
8 Aug 2026, 6:10 pm
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Saturday it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations. But whether the public will get to see that footage remains largely up to ICE. The agency defended its body-worn camera policy amid questions about provisions allowing ICE…
8 Aug 2026, 6:06 pm
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.