21 Aug 2026, 5:14 pm
UK transit nerds are next level
Emily Medhurst knows almost everything about London's moquettes…
21 Aug 2026, 5:06 pm
Watch: Russian double-tap drone strike on Ukrainian mall leaves 15 dead in Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown
A devastating Russian double-tap drone strike on a Ukrainian mall in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown has left at least 15 dead. Footage of the aftermath showed smoke billowing from the commercial complex as emergency services rushed to evacuate the 130 injured, including 23 children. Ukrainian officials expect the death toll to rise after two waves of drones hit the largest mall in the city. A double-tap strike refers to the practice of following an attack…
21 Aug 2026, 4:56 pm
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.
21 Aug 2026, 4:52 pm
Tzolis shines on Premier League debut - Arsenal v Coventry player ratings
How Arsenal and Coventry's players rated following their Premier League match.
21 Aug 2026, 4:52 pm
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with E. coli and Salmonella
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday that alfalfa sprouts are linked to a current E. coli and salmonella outbreak. The agency has tied several food-borne illness cases to the consumption of alfalfa sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands, also urging Americans who have purchased the affected sprouts to throw……
21 Aug 2026, 4:51 pm
TikTok reaches $400M settlement with DOJ over alleged children’s privacy law violations
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations the platform violated a children’s online privacy law, the agency said Friday. The company will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after a court dismisses an earlier consent decree entered against……
21 Aug 2026, 4:46 pm
Reports of sexual assault in military dropped for third year in a row: Pentagon 
Reports of sexual assault in the U.S. military dropped for the third year in a row in 2025, and the Pentagon received a slightly lower number of sexual harassment complaints last year compared to 2024, the department said in a new report that was made public on Friday.  The Pentagon received a total of 7,998……
21 Aug 2026, 4:44 pm
Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre “P” Thomas Hospitalized Following Heart Attack
"We ask that everyone keep P and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time," the company said.
21 Aug 2026, 4:43 pm
Dozens of people across 15 states sickened by tainted alfalfa sprouts
Fifty-five people, mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin, have been sickened by alfalfa sprouts contaminated with E. coli and salmonella, officials say.
21 Aug 2026, 4:36 pm
AccuWeather: Rain at times this weekend for the Philadelphia region
We will have rain around at times this weekend, but it's drier and brighter early next week.
21 Aug 2026, 4:36 pm
World’s largest pilot training facility adds 86 simulators in $145 million expansion
United Airlines has completed the first phase of a major expansion at its Denver Flight Training Center, pushing the facility’s simulator fleet to 86 training devices and giving it the capacity to train up to 860 pilots each day. The nearly 700,000-square-foot complex now ranks as the world’s largest pilot training facility. It operates around the clock and supports United’s growing pilot workforce through repeated simulator-based training. The expansion ad…
21 Aug 2026, 4:35 pm
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
21 Aug 2026, 4:27 pm
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.
21 Aug 2026, 4:25 pm
Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Pageants Pulled From The CW Just a Week Before Air
The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants have faced several controversies in recent years, and here’s the latest: Just a week before the events were scheduled to air on The CW, they’ve suddenly been pulled from the network. The CW and Miss USA aren’t elaborating on the real reasons why, but in a statement, […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:24 pm
Homebrew 68K Machine Has A PCI Bus
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21 Aug 2026, 4:24 pm
Trump Once Promised International Students Green Cards. Now The Government Might Charge Them $100,000 To Work.
The White House is officially reviewing a proposal from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose a $100,000 fee on international students who want to work in the U.S. after graduating from American universities, government records show. News of the initial proposal first broke late last month. Its progression to regulatory review, after the DHS formally submitted to the White House on Thursday, is a signal it is closer to succeeding. The fee would be atta…
21 Aug 2026, 4:22 pm
What's next for ‘HMBL Zay' after his 3,000-mile walk? He shares his plans
After walking about 3,000 miles from Philadelphia to California, community activist Isaiah “HMBL Zay” Thomas is already preparing for his next challenge: a 1,000-mile journey through Canada. Thomas, who returned to Philadelphia a few weeks ago, said he plans to begin the Canada trip in October. His goal is to complete the journey in 30 days, covering about 35 miles each day. “And Canada, that’s like my next mission, is to do 1,000 miles in Canada,” T…
21 Aug 2026, 4:20 pm
Seeing beneath the surface during metal additive manufacturing
When we watch a metal part being built by laser-based metal additive manufacturing (AM), we're only seeing part of the story. In one kind of metal AM process, a high-powered laser sweeps across a bed of metal powder, creating a tiny pool of molten material—often a few human hairs wide. In a fraction of a second, the metal powder beneath the moving laser spot heats up, melts, flows and solidifies into continuous metal.
21 Aug 2026, 4:19 pm
Girl, six, dies days after three members of same Palestinian family drown off Sussex coast
A young girl has died in hospital after she was pulled from the sea in West Sussex alongside three family members who also died, according to a law firm acting for the hospital and the Palestinian Forum in Britain.Saja El-Khawas, six, died on Friday after the deaths of Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37, on Tuesday afternoon in Shoreham-by-Sea.Saja had been in hospital in a critical condition since the incident.Her identity…
21 Aug 2026, 4:18 pm
Vito Coppola developed health condition after BBC Strictly star embroiled in 'toxic bullying' ordeal
Vito Coppola, the Strictly Come Dancing professional who has appeared on the BBC One show since 2022, has for the first time opened up about a devastating struggle with bulimia that began during his late teenage years.The 33-year-old Italian, an 11-time Latin American Champion, disclosed that toxic criticism about his body from judging panels and competitors in the world of competitive dance drove him towards the eating disorder.His condition reached a crisis point…
21 Aug 2026, 4:16 pm
Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
21 Aug 2026, 4:15 pm
Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, CDC says
U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including four people who have been hospitalized. The CDC said cases are als…
21 Aug 2026, 4:15 pm
How Hollywood’s Veterans Are Chasing Emmy History: Sally Field, Harrison Ford, Martin Short and More
Awards season loves a fresh face, but this one also loves a weathered one. When the Television Academy announced its nominations in July, the story wasn’t about the ingenues. It was about the lifers, the character actors, the movie stars and the beloved figures we lost along the way. Voters have handed us a September […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:15 pm
‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Crew Thought Their Journey Was Done Until There Was a Big Break in the Case: ‘We Have to Rally Now’
Two days’ notice is all director Margaret Brown had to figure out how to give her true-crime docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” an ending. The original four-part series, chronicling the brutal 1991 murders of four young women in Austin, Texas, denied audiences what the victims’ families had similarly been robbed of for 35 years: closure. […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:13 pm
Arsenal v Coventry City: Premier League – live
First game of new Premier League season, 8pm kick-offArsenal’s opportunity | Football Daily | Mail ScottPlenty of debutants in the cast tonight. Every single one of them will have been dreaming of something like this …Mikel Arteta’s turn to talk pitchside to Sky. “The players need that desire to go again … I certainly have it … we have to create an opportunity … we don’t know what other clubs are going to do … we have to be the best version of ours…
21 Aug 2026, 4:13 pm
Fan Uncovers Impossible Cyberpunk 2077 Location Hidden in New Edgerunners 2 Trailer
An eagle-eyed fan spotted an extremely specific location from Cyberpunk 2077 in the new trailer for Edgerunners 2, earning praise from the show's official social media accounts as theories abound online.Netflix dropped a new trailer and images for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Thursday, giving us a closer look at Weak Kingsley, D, Roman Carax, and Talia Yang. In the trailer’s opening shot, we see Night City’s skyline through a puddle. It’s a tranquil image that…
21 Aug 2026, 4:12 pm
Controversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice Department
The head of the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group, Ed Martin, is leaving the department, capping a chaotic tenure in the Trump administration. Martin, who also served as the U.S. pardon attorney, has been at the center of a string of controversies since the earliest days of joining the administration, including failing to advance as a nominee……
21 Aug 2026, 4:12 pm
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions
European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rulesThe Dutch data protection authority has fined ⁠Uber €825m ($966m) for deactivating driver ⁠accounts through automated systems without ​adequately informing them, according to a 17 August decision.The penalty would be the second-largest issued yet under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Continue reading...
21 Aug 2026, 4:11 pm
‘The Odyssey’ Sets Digital, 4K Blu-ray Release Dates
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is finally setting sail for home theaters. The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem will be available to rent and purchase on digital beginning Nov. 17, following its theatrical debut on July 17. The film is also slated to arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray the same day. The digital release […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:11 pm
Neighborhood Association Wants Forum With Penn State, Local Officials After Cocaine Ring Bust at Fraternity Houses
The president of a State College neighborhood association this week called for Penn State and borough officials to address questions and concerns from residents about an alleged cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two off-campus fraternity houses. Mark Huncik, president of the Highlands Civic Association, said during Monday's borough's council meeting that he was requesting a public forum, and that he also would like State College police and representat…
21 Aug 2026, 4:07 pm
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
21 Aug 2026, 4:07 pm
AMD Posts Massive Patch Series For Enabling UALink In The Linux Kernel
Whether coincidental or intentional, AMD engineers tend to drop interesting, feature patches for the open-source/Linux space on Friday afternoons. Hitting the kernel mailing list minutes ago were two patch series sent out by AMDGPU maintainer Alex Deucher for introducing UALink infrastructure...
21 Aug 2026, 4:05 pm
TikTok to Pay $400 Million to U.S. Government to Settle Lawsuit Alleging App Violated Child-Safety Law
TikTok, the company behind the namesake popular short-form video app, has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit alleging it violated the country’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Justice Department announced the settlement with TikTok and China-based ByteDance on Friday. Under the terms of the agreement, TikTok will pay […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:04 pm
US state soon to get 250,000 MWh of renewable electricity with new 20-year solar deal
In Western Maryland, coal is giving way to clean sun. In a major move for state finances and climate strategy, Governor Wes Moore announced a deal to power Maryland’s future by building on its industrial past. The state has locked in a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with REV Renewables that turns a reclaimed coal mine in Garrett County into a massive solar hub. It will help save money and slash emissions. The Board of Public Works gave its green l…
21 Aug 2026, 4:03 pm
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
21 Aug 2026, 4:01 pm
Khloé Kardashian "protects" friends on Hulu's new show, 'The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project'
"The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project" stars reveal the executive producer "protects" her friends on Hulu's new show. ✨…
21 Aug 2026, 4:01 pm
LISTEN: Amazon Courts Creators to Build Businesses and Scale the Attention Economy for Brands
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Matt Sandler and Angie More of Amazon explain how the digital behemoth is diving in to the creator economy to build business and bring scale in ad buying to big brands. Sandler, who is Amazon’s general manager of creator services, and More, head of creator ad partnerships, […]…
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
You’re Killing Me review – did an AI monkey write this terrible Brooke Shields crime caper?
I desperately wanted this show to be Gilmore Girls meets Murder, She Wrote – but the story of a novelist turned amateur sleuth is just so lazy. And yet, I still have high hopes for the confirmed second seasonLook, we all want Brooke Shields to be in gainful employment. We all want her to have a fabulous third act to her career. God knows, the child model turned star of prurient fever dreams Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon (and the “Nothing comes between me and m…
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey on Finding Himself in His Devoted Dad Role — and Nearly Playing Professor X
The two-time Emmy nominee was a runner-up for the new 'X-Men' movie, and jokes that at least audiences won't have to see him bald: "The only hat I can wear is a fitted size eight. It is empirically a big fat head, and I don't know if we want to see it shaved."…
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court injunction seeking to halt the construction of President Trump's White House ballroom.
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after Mavs buy out deal: ESPN sources
Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
AI Boosted Homework Scores, Then Exam Scores Dropped
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Economist: Students and school children are increasingly using artificial intelligence. A survey last year by Chegg, an ed-tech firm, found that 80% of rich-world undergraduates used it in their studies. More recent polls put the figure at 94% in Britain and 93% in Germany. Such widespread adoption has fueled concerns about the impact the technology might be having on learning. Teachers report marking identikit essays tha…
21 Aug 2026, 3:59 pm
Trump heads to South Carolina as White House shifts to midterms
President Donald Trump is heading to South Carolina today as the White House looks to focus more on the looming election season. Trump’s visit to Myrtle Beach — where he hopes to provide a boost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — comes as Republicans face a difficult path to retaining full control of Washington. The White House is shifting to an all-hands-on-deck approach, with Vice President JD Vance also campaigning in Ohio today. A White House official told S…
21 Aug 2026, 3:58 pm
5 Deportees Resisted Deplaning in Liberia
“At least five people who were deported by the United States to Liberia but resisted getting off the plane were flown to Equatorial Guinea, in Central Africa, on Thursday,” the New York Times reports. “It is the first reported case in the administration’s so-called third-country deportation campaign of migrants who refused to get off a deportation flight in a country to which they had no ties being flown to another such country.”…
21 Aug 2026, 3:58 pm
Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
21 Aug 2026, 3:58 pm
ETH engineer develops solar collector that turns sunlight into industrial heat
An ETH Zurich engineer is developing a solar thermal collector designed to provide industrial facilities with process heat, potentially offering a lower-cost alternative to burning fossil fuels for applications such as pasteurization, drying, cleaning, and chemical processing. The prototype, developed by mechanical engineer and ETH Pioneer Fellow Luca Thommen, is designed to concentrate sunlight and convert it directly into usable heat. The project targets an oft…
21 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm
Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.
21 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm
Navy reportedly weighs renaming aircraft carrier for Trump
The name of Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement.
21 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
21 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm
Report: Sixers hiring Phil Handy as assistant coach on Nick Nurse's staff
Phil Handy has significant connections to Sixers head coach Nick Nurse and forward LeBron James.
21 Aug 2026, 3:52 pm
Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team
Bolt’s name appears in Wythenshawe FC squad listTeam features several former Premier League starsSprinting legend Usain Bolt appears set to turn out for a star-studded Sunday league team in Greater Manchester after his name appeared in their online squad list.The eight-time Olympic champion, who still holds the world records for the 100 metres and 200m, appears on the player list for Wythenshawe FC Veterans on the Football Association’s Full-Time website. Contin…
21 Aug 2026, 3:51 pm
Giorgia Meloni says ‘I thought it would be easier with Trump’ New York Times reports
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke about her relationship with US President Donald Trum during an interview with the New York Times.
21 Aug 2026, 3:51 pm
Constituent says a Rob Bresnahan video broke House rules. The lawmaker blames a ‘clerical error.’
The Pennsylvania Republican denies a taxpayer-funded congressional message that landed in Google’s political campaign ad database was ever an election advertisement.
21 Aug 2026, 3:51 pm
Trump Says U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to Leave Role
“President Donald Trump said Ed Martin, a senior Justice Department official, was leaving his post in the administration, the latest in a series of high-profile departures ahead of November’s midterm elections,” Bloomberg reports. Said Trump: “Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028.”…
21 Aug 2026, 3:50 pm
Lindsay Clancy murder trial: rebuttal witnesses called after defense rests
Closing arguments could come on Monday as prosecutors seek murder conviction over deaths of three young childrenLindsay Clancy’s defense in her murder trial rested on Friday after calling witnesses to testify about the ailing mother’s mental state and attempts to seek help before she killed her young children.The defense wrapped more quickly than some expected given that the prosecution rested their case on Monday. Continue reading...
21 Aug 2026, 3:49 pm
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
21 Aug 2026, 3:48 pm
New US particle collider gets 1,069 crystals to track electrons after collisions
The world’s first polarized electron-proton collider, the Electron-Ion-Collider (EIC) which is currently under construction has received over 1,000 crystals to support its massive ePIC detector. The particle accelerator, built at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) together with Jefferson Lab (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility), carried out its first long-lead procurement with the delivery and acceptance of a…
21 Aug 2026, 3:48 pm
US supreme court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administrationThe US supreme court has allowed Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial White House ballroom for now, temporarily pausing a lower court order that would halt much of the project.Supreme court chief justice John Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday, permitting work to continue on the planned White House addition – a top priority of…
21 Aug 2026, 3:47 pm
Russia attacks Ukraine shopping center; 14 dead, 121 hurt
Russia launched a daytime drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih Friday, killing at least 14 and injuring 121 others, including 22 children.
21 Aug 2026, 3:45 pm
Emmy Predictions: What Surprises Could Emerge With Five Days Left to Vote
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]…
21 Aug 2026, 3:44 pm
Navy reportedly weighs renaming aircraft carrier for Donald Trump
The name of Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement.
21 Aug 2026, 3:43 pm
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé shares emotional post on her 37th birthday
Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé and father of their daughter, has paid a touching tribute to the actor on what would’ve been her 37th birthday. The retired boxing legend posted a photo in remembrance of the late actor on Instagram Friday, five days after the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star was pronounced dead in South Carolina. “Today is Hayden’s birthday. Instead of celebrating the way we had planned, today we celebrat…
21 Aug 2026, 3:43 pm
Phillies mural could be torn down to make way for proposed apartment building on Walnut Street
A mural celebrating the history of the Philadelphia Phillies could be in jeopardy as developer PMC Property Group seeks to build a 31-story residential tower at the Walnut Street site where artist David McShane painted the mural in 2015.
21 Aug 2026, 3:43 pm
Police seek to identify ‘suspicious' man seen knocking on doors in Berks County
The Caernarvon Township Police Department is requesting the public’s help to identify a “suspicious person” who has been knocking on doors in Berks County. According to police, around 1:16 p.m. on Thursday, a man was seen knocking on doors in Morgantown, near the Joanna Store area, claiming to be a solicitor with Kinetic High Speed Internet. However, officials said the company told police the man is not affiliated with them. Police said the man was a…
21 Aug 2026, 3:43 pm
Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany ‘not lawfully serving’
A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that John Sarcone was “not lawfully serving” as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York when he subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) office last year. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Sarcone’s January disqualification as the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern……
21 Aug 2026, 3:42 pm
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
21 Aug 2026, 3:41 pm
The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis
The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and NevadaIt’s official: after years of tense negotiations and missed deadlines, there is finally a plan to govern the future of the imperiled Colorado River - or at least the makings of one.With the previous framework set to expire in October, the US Bureau of Reclamation publicly released its proposal for a new plan on Friday. Continue reading...
21 Aug 2026, 3:40 pm
US ambassador to Belgium criticizes Ghent University’s suspension of professor over Jason Arday accusations
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White on Friday condemned the decision made by Ghent University to suspend researcher Nathan Cofnas over his plagiarism accusations against Jason Arday. White said on the social platform X the decision made by the university to put Cofnas under investigation was “retaliation against an American scholar following his accurate whistleblower……
21 Aug 2026, 3:35 pm
Lula, Trump to resume talks over U.S. tariffs on Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on Friday to push for resuming bilateral trade talks…
21 Aug 2026, 3:34 pm
10 Photos of Karoline Heintz: 18-Year-Old Soccer Star Tragically Killed Before College Debut
Karoline Heintz was preparing for one of the biggest chapters of her life. The 18-year-old had recently graduated from Peters Township High School and was days away from beginning college, where she was set to continue the sport she had played for years. Related Articles 18-Year-Old Soccer Star Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend Who Said a 'Demon' Told Him ToHayden Panettiere's Ex Brian Hickerson's Chilling Texts Exposed After Arrest as He Allegedly Threatened to Release…
21 Aug 2026, 3:34 pm
Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say expertsThe Trump administration is asking for public feedback on changes to the ways it recommends vaccines – likely opening the door to greater access challenges and confusion, experts say.In a notice published by the health and human services (HHS) to the Federal Register on Friday, officials say they are now seeking comments from the p…
21 Aug 2026, 3:31 pm
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
21 Aug 2026, 3:30 pm
As elevator repairs drag on, older residents of subsidized Berks County apartment building endure outages, injury
Despite pressure from township, state and county officials, one elevator remains out of service more than a year after the state sealed it.
21 Aug 2026, 3:30 pm
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. New on the Short Circuit podcast: Shooting the wrong man (tragedy) and free speech dying in the library (comedy). Under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, a first assistant U.S. Attorney automatically becomes interim U.S. Attorney if there's a vacancy. So can the AG name someone the first assistant to a vacant U.S. Attorney position…
21 Aug 2026, 3:30 pm
MLflow Flaw Opens a Path to Cloud Credentials Theft
CISA Sets Sept. 2 Deadline to Patch, Amid Active ExploitationAttackers are exploiting a flaw in exposed MLflow servers to reach systems that are normally closed to the internet. The bug may reveal cloud credentials without requiring a login. CISA has not disclosed the victims, attackers or results of the intrusions.
21 Aug 2026, 3:29 pm
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
Court cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.
21 Aug 2026, 3:29 pm
Cancer-fighting medical isotopes’ production gets nuclear authority’s regulatory approval
An Ontario-based company has received approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to operate its on-site hot cell facility. The step marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued leadership in the production of cancer-fighting medical isotopes. The company revealed that the CNSC’s approval authorizes Bruce Power to use the facility to perform Target Carrier Removal (TCR), an important step in the production process for lutetium-177 (Lu…
21 Aug 2026, 3:28 pm
Eagles odds and ends: Turns out it's extremely hard to play QB in the NFL
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles QBs have started wearing cameras on their helmets during practices, and the view from them is eye-opening.
21 Aug 2026, 3:28 pm
Shaquille O’Neal: Marvel Turned Me Down for the ‘Avengers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal will not be appearing in December’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” or any other “Avengers” film, for that matter. In an interview with Variety about his “Dunkman” league, the first professional dunking league where contestants from around the world compete for a grand prize of $500,000 — whose finals is airing the night of Aug. 25 […]…
21 Aug 2026, 3:27 pm
33m tons of toxic seaweed clogs Caribbean beaches – video
A record amount of sargassum has piled up along coastlines of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Sargassum is a brown seaweed that causes lower oxygen levels and foul-smelling gases when it decomposes on beaches. Researchers and marine scientists have warned that the algae build-up starves underwater plant life of sunlight, affects human health and can leak arsenic into sand Continue reading...
21 Aug 2026, 3:26 pm
U.S. Says American Held by China Wrongfully Detained
“The ​United States has designated Myanmar scholar and U.S. citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained after his arrest by Chinese authorities in June, ‌the State Department said, a move that makes securing his release a top U.S. priority,” Reuters reports. “The designation for Min Zin, who is accused of endangering Chinese national security, comes just weeks before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White H…
21 Aug 2026, 3:25 pm
World Bank projects 6.4% contraction for Lebanon’s economy
The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon's fragile recovery, predicting a 6.4% contraction in the economy.
21 Aug 2026, 3:23 pm
Britain set to cut deal with Belgium to slash small boat crossings in English Channel
The UK is set to sign a deal with Belgium in a bid to slash small-boat crossings in the English Channel.The agreement will cover law enforcement cooperation, aimed at tackling people-smuggling gangs.Data-sharing resources, which were stripped back after Britain left the EU, will be at the centre of discussions.The deal will not include anything on migrant returns, according to the i. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say People-smuggling gangs are increasingly launc…
21 Aug 2026, 3:21 pm
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall
Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.
21 Aug 2026, 3:20 pm
US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Experts say even a last-minute breakthrough will not result in the US lifting all its tariffs on Canadian goods.
21 Aug 2026, 3:17 pm
'Bomb threat' reported on Scottish ferry moments after passenger rescued from estuary
A "bomb threat" has been reported on a Scottish ferry moments after a passenger was rescued from the water.The person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles sailing from Brodick on the Isle of Arran.After being recovered from the water by the vessel's rapid rescue team, the man allegedly told crew members there was an explosive device on board, triggering emergency protocols and throwing the busy service into a major security alert. Police were immediatel…
21 Aug 2026, 3:16 pm
Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination against his Christianity cost him his political career in a civil case aga…
21 Aug 2026, 3:14 pm
Palestinian victims of Israeli settler attacks face battle for justice
Palestinians with missing relatives are marking International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism.
21 Aug 2026, 3:14 pm
Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member statesThe Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United Nations, a congressional notification seen by Reuters ⁠showed – a move aid experts said ⁠was a welcome step towards paying ​billions in dues owed.There was no immediate response from Washington DC to questions about the reasons for the payment from an administra…
21 Aug 2026, 3:10 pm
HHS launches autistic missing persons alert initiative
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday a new federal initiative to improve preparedness and response efforts when individuals with autism are reported missing.  The agency will partner with the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to strengthen coordination among emergency management agencies, law enforcement, first responders and……
21 Aug 2026, 3:10 pm
Live updates: Trump lifts beef import tariffs, heads to South Carolina to rally for Graham
President Trump on Friday sought to ease price pressure on beef prices by temporarily lifting the tariffs on imported beef. The move drew swift and sharp rebukes from some lawmakers and ranchers. Trump is set to hit the campaign trail Friday in an attempt to give Republican Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) one last boost before……
21 Aug 2026, 3:10 pm
Music Industry Moves: My Morning Jacket and Jim James Sign Publishing Deal With Peermusic
Peermusic has signed a worldwide publishing deal with My Morning Jacket and frontman Jim James, as announced by Jamie Cerreta, President of U.S. and Canada. Through the deal, Peermusic will publish the go-forward works of My Morning Jacket as well as Jim James’ go-forward solo recordings, starting with his new album “Wowed Out,” due out […]…
21 Aug 2026, 3:08 pm
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Netanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
21 Aug 2026, 3:07 pm
Wild LA police chase today through San Fernando Valley in Southern California ends in wrong-way, head-on car crash on 405 Freeway into CHP cruiser
A Los Angeles police chase of a burglary suspect through Southern California's San Fernando Valley ended in a 405 Freeway crash.
21 Aug 2026, 3:05 pm
Ariz., Calif., Nevada face reductions in Colo. River water deliveries
Arizona, California and Nevada will see major reductions in water deliveries from the drought-afflicted Colorado River under a new framework.
21 Aug 2026, 3:04 pm
Mark Ruffalo Goes Scorched-Earth on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Calling Out the Ellison Family’s Complicity in Palestinian ‘Genocide’
Mark Ruffalo is not staying quiet. The Oscar-nominated actor and activist, who’s currently starring in the box-office smash “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” sounded off on his Instagram Story Friday about Paramount Skydance’s pending $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger, which is currently being challenged by a dozen state attorney generals, including in […]…
21 Aug 2026, 3:03 pm
Man with sword attacks Swedish high school; 3 injured
A man wielding a sword entered a Swedish high school and injured three people Friday before being shot and arrested by police.
21 Aug 2026, 3:03 pm
Mark Sanford Backs Ralph Norman in Senate Runoff
“Mark Sanford, who previously served as both a congressman and the governor of South Carolina, endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican primary for the state’s U.S. Senate seat,” NOTUS reports. “Sanford, a Republican, is putting himself again at odds with the president, who endorsed Darline Graham, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister who is currently serving out the rest of his term. Sanford also ran to replace Graham but received just 14.9% of the v…