18 Aug 2026, 6:00 am
Hayden Panettiere's sudden death at the age of 36 has prompted an outpouring of tributes and a wave of speculation as well. An X account came up with an outrageous conspiracy theory surrounding Panettiere's tattoo which unsurprisingly sparked an online debate. Related Articles Hayden Panettiere Died in Condo Where On-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson Had StayedWho Is Brian Hickerson? Hayden Panettiere's Ex Arrested for Domestic Violence Flew to South Carolina With HerHa…
18 Aug 2026, 5:59 am
Tributes have been pouring in for Hayden Panettiere after the actress died at 36. She started working in Hollywood as a child and went on to become best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville. Her family and representatives confirmed that she died on 16 August 2026. Authorities said she was found in cardiac arrest, but the cause of death remains undetermined. Related Articles Hayden Panettiere's Friends Did Not Approve of Her Reunion With Ex Brian Hickerson Bef…
18 Aug 2026, 5:56 am
“Embattled GOP Rep. Cory Mills is running for reelection Tuesday in a Florida primary that will test voters’ tolerance of serious controversy, including claims involving sexual misconduct and domestic violence,” the Washington Post reports. ”If Mills, 46, wins his race, Democrats believe the scandal-laden Republican’s victory could make the reliably red seat vulnerable to an upset in November.”…
18 Aug 2026, 5:55 am
A few years ago, I made a friend at the gym by not wearing headphones, striking up a conversation, and seeing him there every single day for the next one thousand days; a few months ago, I attended his wedding! A few weeks ago, I attended a dinner at a Philadelphia club, ran into a friend’s uncle, who then invited me to lunch the next day (this time at The Philadelphia Club), at which we then ran into another friend’s uncle and made a merry afternoon of it. A fe…
18 Aug 2026, 5:55 am
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used in strikes, but the MoD says it stands against Russian aggression.
18 Aug 2026, 5:54 am
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".
18 Aug 2026, 5:52 am
Elon Musk's Grok AI has blamed a 'prompt-injection glitch' after users manipulated it into falsely accusing its creator of viewing child sexual abuse material and calling for his assassination. Related Articles Woman Sues Over Stepfather's Use of Grok To Turn Her Childhood Photo Into Thousands of Abuse ImagesOpenAI Admits Its Own AI Agents Secretly Built a Hidden Message Board To Plan HacksUS Reportedly Dropped '2,000 Munitions at 2,000 Distinct Targets' in Iran Usi…
18 Aug 2026, 5:52 am
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile hit a ship transiting the strait, causing at least one casualty.
18 Aug 2026, 5:51 am
It's sunny and slightly less humid on Tuesday as the August heat continues, with temps near 90 the next few days.
18 Aug 2026, 5:50 am
Deardorff was born near Los Angeles and later served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded. After returning home, he completed college with a degree in geography and then travelled to Alaska looking for work, including possible opportunities with the US Geological Survey. Once he arrived, though, his plans changed.A copy of the patent can be seen online. Acknowledgement: The Homestead Acts caused significant displacement of Native Americans a…
18 Aug 2026, 5:49 am
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
18 Aug 2026, 5:45 am
Criminals impersonating Elon Musk and other well known figures are talking victims into buying gift cards. In Surrey and Sussex, women account for 80% of those caught in celebrity impersonation cases, Surrey Police said in a fraud bulletin published in February. Related Articles 86-Year-Old With Dementia Scammed Out of $10K: Fraudsters Even Drove Her to Bank to Withdraw CashOnlyFans Stars Warn AI Deepfakes Are Luring Fans to Their Homes: 'I Could Be Hurt or Killed'P…
18 Aug 2026, 5:45 am
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s public school students could benefit from a new federal education tax credit program next year, but the state has yet to opt into it. Thirty-one others have done so or announced plans to participate. Meanwhile, Gov. Josh Shapiro says he is waiting for additional federal guidance, as lawmakers seek out Pennsylvania’s participation through legislation. The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, or FSTC, also known…
18 Aug 2026, 5:44 am
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
18 Aug 2026, 5:41 am
Scholars are still uncovering works by the Granada poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago for his politics and sexuality. Two biopics about him are due between 2026 and 2027.
18 Aug 2026, 5:40 am
Fourteen people are facing charges in connection with an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation at Penn State University, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday.
18 Aug 2026, 5:40 am
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
18 Aug 2026, 5:38 am
“South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to ‘substantially reduce’ joint military exercises,” the Associated Press reports. CNBC: South Korea must brace for “worst-case scenario,” President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills.
18 Aug 2026, 5:37 am
US drivers are paying more for gasoline (petrol) this August than in any August on record, and government forecasts show the pain locking in through winter, with the national average stuck near $4 (£2.96) a gallon (3.785 litres) into the new year. Highest August on Record Related Articles Trump Blasts Exxon, Chevron Over $26B Iran War Windfall, Vows They'll 'Give Some Back'Trump's $3.47 'Freedom Fuel' Promise Backfires? Here's How Much Drivers Are Really Paying'Big…
18 Aug 2026, 5:36 am
The boxer and the late actress were a couple from 2009 to 2018 and had a child together.
18 Aug 2026, 5:36 am
Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko, who is the father of her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, is mourning the actress following her death on Sunday at the age of 36. In an Instagram post late Monday night, the heavyweight boxing champion wrote that his “family is going through a time of profound shock and grief.” He continued: […]…
18 Aug 2026, 5:35 am
British YouTuber James Whomsley has built and flown a giant radio-controlled aircraft fitted with circular wings, testing whether the unconventional configuration could perform better than traditional straight wings. Whomsley, better known through his ProjectAir channel, spent a month developing the aircraft after recalling a ring-shaped paper plane he flew as a child. A paper plane is a tool that gives a lot of joy to children, and the same idea encouraged him t…
18 Aug 2026, 5:35 am
The ongoing Middle East crisis has led to soaring energy prices across the UK and much of Europe, further contributing to higher living costs.
18 Aug 2026, 5:33 am
“Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) insisted that he has ‘zero interest’ in running for president in 2028 during an interview Monday night,” Mediaite reports.
18 Aug 2026, 5:31 am
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
18 Aug 2026, 5:31 am
“A series of severe heatwaves and prolonged droughts have turned many European riverbeds into barren sandscapes this summer,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Major arteries for trade and agriculture across the continent—including the Rhine, Danube and Po—are now at record low levels, disrupting freight transportation, forcing nuclear power plants to shut reactors and eroding agricultural productivity.”…
18 Aug 2026, 5:31 am
Beta Film has teamed up with ZDF/Arte and Antitalent to co-produce the Croatian crime drama “Red Water,” winner of the 2025 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award at the Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Industry Days. “Red Water,” a six-hour series, is based on Jurica Pavičić’s bestselling novel of the same name, which ranked among […]…
18 Aug 2026, 5:30 am
A new report has warned that there is a lack of effective competition between petrol stations around the UK, impacting fuel prices paid by drivers.The latest monitoring report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has assessed the impact that the war in the Middle East has had on fuel prices and margins.Fresh data until the end of June 2026 revealed that there was no evidence that retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of th…
18 Aug 2026, 5:30 am
The Delaware County Republican Committee nominated Gail Scott on July 22 as their candidate for the state Senate’s 26th District. Party officials announced Scott’s nomination Monday for the district, which encompasses Marple, Newtown, Ridley, Springfield, Upper Darby and Upper Providence. Scott spent 20 years in bank operations and holds a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting and a master’s degree in health administration. Born and raised in…
18 Aug 2026, 5:29 am
“President Trump has a new rule for America’s partners: Cross him in one theater, and the consequences will follow you into the next,” Axios reports. “Trump has spent his second term battering U.S. allies, humiliating their leaders and using decades-old security relationships to settle personal and political scores.” ”The Iran war has only deepened those impulses: Trump is growing angrier at allies that stayed out of the conflict — and punishing them a…
18 Aug 2026, 5:29 am
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record…
18 Aug 2026, 5:29 am
Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppyling drones to Kyiv.
18 Aug 2026, 5:28 am
Russia launched a deadly missile strike on a rural community in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv province as Ukraine continued to target Russia with drones.
18 Aug 2026, 5:27 am
Ricky Gervais had once said that there were no reasons to tie the knot 'before the eye of God as there is no God.' However, the 65-year old now plans to marry his long-term partner and award-winning novelist Jane Fallon to avoid losing tens of millions of pounds to inheritance tax. Related Articles Karoline Leavitt Is Leaving the White House a Millionaire at 28: Her Net Worth, Salary, and CareerNvidia Joins SpaceX Mega Investor Club: Alphabet's $94 Billion Stake Top…
18 Aug 2026, 5:26 am
Iran war prompts cost of living squeeze for workers as ONS reports unemployment rate stays at 4.9%Business live – latest updatesWage growth in the UK slowed in June, official figures show, and vacancies hit a five-year low as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three m…
18 Aug 2026, 5:26 am
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
18 Aug 2026, 5:24 am
Chrisean Rock has claimed she acted in self-defence after a street fight with a woman alleged to be a friend of Blueface's pregnant girlfriend, Nevaeh Akira, was captured on video and spread online. Related Articles Blueface Kicks Pregnant Girlfriend Nevaeh Akira Into Pool During Livestream, Prompting Viewers To Call PolicePhiladelphia Eagles Star Fred Johnson Accused of Kicking Out Eight-Month Pregnant Girlfriend in Viral Video12-Year-Old Dies from Brain Injury Aft…
18 Aug 2026, 5:23 am
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.
18 Aug 2026, 5:23 am
Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress's official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including "Chocolate com Pimenta", "Caminho das Índias" and "Gabriela".
18 Aug 2026, 5:22 am
GB News host Ellie Costello has accused the Labour Government of "playing with the families of victims" over Andy Burnham's latest move to attempt to block the early release of the killers of PC Andrew Harper.Speaking to the People's Channel, Work and Pensions minister Lilian Greenwood assured the Government is "acting to protect the public in the way that we roll out the early release scheme".The Prime Minister is considering a "rule change" to block the early rele…
18 Aug 2026, 5:21 am
“Weeks after being rebuked by President Donald Trump for dropping cases related to alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is going to unusual lengths to try to keep behind bars a woman accused of vandalizing a memorial elsewhere on the National Mall,” Politico reports. New York Times: Judge orders release of woman accused of vandalizing World War II Memorial.
18 Aug 2026, 5:21 am
Drummer and bandleader John Hollenbeck formed his innovative jazz quartet GEORGE during Covid to address social justice issues by focusing his compositions on people with the name George. Oh, like YOU never came up with any weird ideas during lockdown?Named after George Floyd and performing compositions with titles invoking such historical figures as George Washington Carver, George Clinton and Georgia O'Keefe, Montreal-based GEORGE uses intricate, eccentric and mel…
18 Aug 2026, 5:20 am
New research reveals that 65% of millennials travel in search of “simpler times”, with everything from Lizzie McGuire Vespa tours in Rome to Barbie dream houses and retro gaming adventures driving the rise of Y2K travel.
18 Aug 2026, 5:20 am
Free transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors - tourists and locals can now take them off the island…
18 Aug 2026, 5:20 am
Report by Rachel de Souza finds 71% of children referred to UK anti-terror programme do not have a clear ideologyThe children’s commissioner for England has warned of a group of children “intoxicated by extremism” who need help the UK government’s anti-terror programme cannot provide.Referrals to Prevent – the programme designed to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised or drawn into extremism – involving children have risen in the past decad…
18 Aug 2026, 5:19 am
Russia has issued a direct warning to Britain after British-made drones were reportedly used by Ukraine in strikes against targets inside Russian territory, accusing London of deliberately escalating the conflict and warning that its growing involvement could carry consequences. Related Articles Russian Embassy Warns Britain Faces 'Higher Price' for Arming Ukraine With Attack DronesAndy Burnham to Give Zelensky 'Stone Cloak' Tech That Helps Drones Evade Russian Air…
18 Aug 2026, 5:18 am
“Speaker Mike Johnson on the campaign trail Monday aimed to stoke fears among voters that the Democratic Party is being overtaken by its far-left flank,” Politico reports. “Democrats are ‘in the midst of an open civil war’ between moderate and progressive factions, Johnson said at an event in Virginia while stumping for vulnerable Rep. Jen Kiggans — and added that House and Senate Minority Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are powerless to stop i…
18 Aug 2026, 5:18 am
Forecasters have warned that heavy downpours expected later this week could trigger surface water flooding across parts of Britain. The Met Office said that Thursday will bring intense showers to much of the country, though some areas may escape them entirely.Met Office's Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: "Many areas in England and Wales are desperate for rain. This week, some of these areas will see the first meaningful rain for a long time."A wet fron…
18 Aug 2026, 5:16 am
A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a viral phenomenon.
18 Aug 2026, 5:16 am
“Some battleground candidates are going viral for shooting from the hip. Jon Ossoff is doing it from a carefully controlled script,” Politico reports. ”Ossoff drew attention Sunday for calling out a little-known aide to President Donald Trump by first name on a Midtown Atlanta rally stage. It was part of a larger prepared speech that hammered Trump over the war in Iran — and part of a larger strategy to raise his profile in a critical Senate race, all while…
18 Aug 2026, 5:15 am
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
18 Aug 2026, 5:13 am
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesAndy Burnham is under pressure to intervene in a privately run prison that is seeking to recruit custody officers on zero-hours contracts for the first time across England and Wales’ prison estate.Managers at HMP Millsike, a category C prison for 1,500 prisoners near York operated by the outsourcing company Mitie, have signed off online adverts fo…
18 Aug 2026, 5:13 am
Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.
18 Aug 2026, 5:12 am
The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.
18 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
Artificial intelligence has uncovered previously hidden patterns inside breast cancer tumours that could help doctors predict how aggressively a cancer may behave and identify patients at greater risk of poorer outcomes. Related Articles AI Creates 16 Brand-New Viral Genomes Never Seen in Nature, Scientists Call It a Turning PointFirst AI to Design Brand New Viruses Leads Scientists to Warn of 'Urgent Biosafety' ConcernsAI Hiring Tools May Be Pushing Women Out of th…
18 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
I can't believe it. I get it from women and men: "I would listen to your message, but I just can't tolerate your language." Listen, I've watched women clutch their pearls around me my whole life, girl. My whole life, Kyle. I think that's just a way for them to not hear hard things. It gives them an out ... For a woman to speak with authority and power, and to use strong language, is really hard for some people to hear. Especially where we come from.Related: How Int…
18 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
The former Pakistani prime minister's family has repeatedly raised concerns about his deteriorating health in prison. The 73-year-old was jailed in 2023 on corruption charges that he says were politically motivated.
18 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, concerns are growing over the state of the country's democracy.
18 Aug 2026, 5:09 am
The Department for Health and Social Care has launched a legal challenge against Uniserve for tens of millions of pounds, claiming the company, which has close ties to the Conservative party, supplied 11 million faulty gowns during the pandemic. The legal action comes as new documents obtained by Byline Times, reveal how Uniserve, and a Conservative MP linked to the company, successfully lobbied ministers to push through the deal, which ultimately left the Gove…
18 Aug 2026, 5:07 am
Ferguson Marine has opened a voluntary redundancy programme expected to see up to 70 employees leave the Port Glasgow yard, as work on the ferry Glen Rosa winds down and before contracts for four new vessels are finalised, the company stated. The yard is moving into the final outfitting and commissioning phases of Glen Rosa ahead of delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026, and says the workload is naturally reducing as a result. Formal consultation has begun. Graeme…
18 Aug 2026, 5:06 am
Unitree Robotics has unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 6.5 feet (2-meter) standing vertical jump and attaining a top speed of 41.5 feet per second (12.66 meters per second). The Chinese robotics company said the robot, which has legs just 2.7 feet (0.85 meters) long, was developed in slightly over three months and still has significant room for improvement. A video released by Unitree showed the humanoid completing the jump and landing steadily, highl…
18 Aug 2026, 5:05 am
The video shows how the woman made the two-storey drop and land safely in the basket of the ladder next to a firefighter.
18 Aug 2026, 5:05 am
Nasdaq will begin trading US stocks for nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, adding a new overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET, as the exchange races to compete with round-the-clock crypto and tokenised markets and with investors abroad clamouring for access.
18 Aug 2026, 5:05 am
Taylor Swift attended the wedding of longtime music-industry collaborators Laura Sisk and Oli Jacobs at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Gloucestershire on Saturday, swapping stadium stages for an intimate countryside celebration. Related Articles Taylor Swift Flaunts Wedding Ring and New Haircut at Star-Studded Wedding as Kelce Kicks off Chiefs PreseasonSelena Gomez Fraud Lawsuit: Lawyer Calls Claims 'Completely Meritless' as She Seeks DismissalAriana Grande a…
18 Aug 2026, 5:03 am
British Gas has apologised to a disabled pensioner after threatening him with court action over a mistake with his £2,000 bill. Ex-seafarer José Bell, 69, spent "sleepless nights" worrying over the incorrect charges for his one-bedroom flat in Lewisham, south London.The company's own annual estimate for the property, home to a single occupant, stood at just £179.14.Mr Bell, however, was subsequently slapped with a staggering bill totalling £2,022.41 back in 2024…
18 Aug 2026, 5:03 am
Union Chapel, LondonAhead of playing arenas this winter, Bridgers gives her third album, Lost Weekend, a stripped-back UK debut that makes its bewitching songs sound even more astoundingThree days after the rapturous release of her third album, Lost Weekend, Phoebe Bridgers invites 900 people into her bedroom to hear her play some of its devastating songs live – or at least, that’s how it feels inside Union Chapel in north London on this Monday night. With Bridg…
18 Aug 2026, 5:03 am
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who became the university's youngest Black professor, has been remembered by thousands after his death at the age of 41. Related Articles Jason Arday's Treatment Sparks Meghan Markle Comparisons: 'Sound Familiar?'Jason Arday Was 'Half His Body Weight' Four Days Before His Death, Friend SaysJason Arday Death: Cambridge Professor's Words on Love Resurface Amid Family's 'Sustained Abuse' ClaimsWho Is Nathan Cofn…
18 Aug 2026, 5:01 am
From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home• The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested• How to make your vacuum cleaner last longerBuying a vacuum cleaner isn’t as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from, it can be bewildering. Sticking with established brands isn’t necessarily a safe bet, with past performance being no guarantee that the lates…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
“Vaccination rates among American kindergartners decreased during the 2025–2026 school year for all tracked vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Monday,” Axios reports. ”Exemptions from getting one or more vaccines increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia, growing to 4.2% from 3.6% the year before.” ”The drop-off coincided with continued efforts by the Trump administration to make controversial vaccine policy ch…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Whether Elf Lyons’ high-concept Hollywood throwback, Kate Dehnert’s disorientating rave or Ele McKenzie’s Bob Dylan fantasy, heartbreak fuels fine humour at the festivalBreakups. We’ve all been through them. Sometimes they’re mutual, sometimes not. Sometimes agony, sometimes relief. And sometimes, they’re world-shattering bereavements that seem to end, or at least upend, everything. That’s the experience two comedy shows seek to express on this year’…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
There are many tech irritants that are a scourge of modern life, yet we have lacked the vocabulary to describe them ... until nowThe “dickover” is the scourge of the modern age. Coined in May by John Gruber, a tech writer, it is defined as “a modal panel, popover, or curtain presented by a website or app, deliberately obscuring its own content to frustrate the user”. Essentially, it is the thing (or more often, things) you have to click away in order to read…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Any new addition to your collection can contain stowaways, so you’d be wise to deploy a little patience – but how long is long enough?The problem There is nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new plant. You find the perfect spot, nestle it in among your others, and stand back to admire the new arrival. What you cannot see are its passengers: a few spider mites tucked under a leaf, mealybug eggs in a joint, or fungus gnat larvae in the compost. A fortni…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Critics might have been sniffy back in 2001 but the silly summer camp comedy has endured and director David Wain has been enjoying the ‘slow-burn’ appreciationIn the summer of 2001, the film critic Roger Ebert wrote a scathing film review in song form, with lyrics set to the tune of a classic song about summer camp. “Hello muddah, hello fadduh / Here I am at Wet Hot American Summah,” it began. The review proceeded to mock the film Wet Hot American Summer in…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
Co-created by a developer and his sewing-obsessed partner, this design game is ‘the most technically challenging’ its lead programmer has ever madeWhen Jonathan Hau-Yoon wanted to make something as meaningful as the environmental strategy game Terra Nil, he turned for inspiration to his longtime partner. Sabrina Becker had worn a dress she made herself to their very first date, and would have studied costume design abroad had hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! In the hallways of Thomas Jefferson University’s East Falls campus, a quiet, 12-year-old Aarna Channappagoudar was about to launch the inaugural test flight of a drone that she, and several other kids, designed and built themselves. The drone, which has a small plastic core with four legs sticking out, rose unsteadily, and began to make a loop. “OK,…
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
"Texas Chain Saw Massacre" star Teri McMinn and co-writer Kim Henkel discuss Texas Chain Saw Day, with events and screenings Tuesday via Fathom.
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
The recent Ruptures and Opportunities report from the U.N. portrays Latin America and the Caribbean as caught in three mutually reinforcing traps.
18 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia at No. 3 in its annual list of the best public high schools in America. Downingtown STEM Academy was No. 19.
18 Aug 2026, 4:59 am
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
18 Aug 2026, 4:58 am
South Africa introduced a digital social assistance programme in 2020 to identify who was eligible for its Social Relief of Distress grant. The country’s High Court later found that the automated vetting system it relied on was unconstitutional and invalid. The case was brought by the Institute for Economic Justice, a South African think tank, and #PayTheGrants, a civil society movement that advocates for economic justice. The government appealed the decision an…
18 Aug 2026, 4:56 am
Wessex Water's temporary hosepipe ban has officially come into force after months of unusually dry weather, record-breaking heatwaves, and soaring demand placed increasing pressure on supplies across the region. Related Articles Wessex Water Hits 1.4 Million Customers With First Historic Hosepipe Ban Since 1976 as Drought WorsensStranded Travellers, Evacuated Homes and Water Rationing as Extreme Weather Grips Two ContinentsResidents Help Firefighters With Hosepipes,…
18 Aug 2026, 4:56 am
Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
18 Aug 2026, 4:55 am
Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.
18 Aug 2026, 4:53 am
Stephen Collinson: “As Donald Trump’s critics see it, he’s striking out badly on foreign policy.” “But the president is still taking mighty swings.” “His long-broken memorandum of understanding with Iran reached its 60-day expiration date on Monday. Instead of celebrating a nuclear deal that might have justified his war, Trump vented his frustration by finding some of America’s friends to punish and rekindling his relationship with North Korea’s Ki…
18 Aug 2026, 4:52 am
Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, has shown he can laugh off online criticism. When a social media post labelled him and his siblings 'ugly', the 21-year-old singer responded with humour rather than outrage. Related Articles 'She Was Celebrating Inside': David Beckham Steps in After Comedian Mocks Wife VictoriaDavid, Victoria Beckham Face Furious Backlash for Allegedly Using Harper in 'Choreographed' Feud With Brooklyn'Victoria Is Inconsolable!': Broo…
18 Aug 2026, 4:51 am
Guido hears Montgomerie was informed of his suspension yesterday – prior to the broadcast of his interview with The Spectator……
18 Aug 2026, 4:51 am
August is here, and that means gamescom is almost upon us. Once again, the biggest games event in the world is host to thrilling showcases, hands-on demos, a cosplay contest and more! As part of the programme, the gamescom awesome indies show returns with a 60–75 minute show filled with a mix of world-exclusive trailers, gameplay reveals, and developer interviews.Produced in partnership with IGN, gamescom’s official production partner, this year’s edition o…
18 Aug 2026, 4:51 am
The security defect allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete user data and public projects. The post GitLab Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.
18 Aug 2026, 4:49 am
“The White House hit back hard — for a reason — after Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) targeted close Trump aide Natalie Harp over the weekend,” Semafor reports. “The onslaught stems in part from Ossoff’s status as a potential presidential candidate.” ”But his comment that Trump ‘wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie’ landed as ‘a cheap shot,’ one administration official said. Harp’s proximity to Trump has unnerved some of his aides and…
18 Aug 2026, 4:49 am
Frasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given the latest indication that his summer shopping spree may be far from over, after he increased his stake in the luxury giant Hugo Boss to nearly half. Ashley’s Frasers Group, which last week bought Harvey Nichols department stores for a reported £40m, increased its shareholding in the…
18 Aug 2026, 4:46 am
Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI have sparked fresh reunion speculation after fans linked a mystery woman in LAROI's Instagram Story to McRae and noticed she had recently been seen wearing what they believe is his shirt. Related Articles Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Relationship: Matching 'I Do Love You' Tattoos Fuel Romance BuzzSelena Gomez Fraud Lawsuit: Lawyer Calls Claims 'Completely Meritless' as She Seeks DismissalBethany Joy Lenz Says 'This Can't Be Real' Afte…
18 Aug 2026, 4:46 am
In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”…
18 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
“Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November’s general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall,” the Associated Press reports. “The campaign featured over a dozen contenders in each of the top races — for Senate, U.S. House and governor. Under Alaska’s open primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, and the four who receive the…
18 Aug 2026, 4:44 am
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
18 Aug 2026, 4:42 am
Amazon Prime captures strain of manager’s final seasonClub chair says Spaniard threatened to leave ‘100 times’Pep Guardiola clashed with his captain and almost broke down in tears as he railed at players during his worst run as Manchester City manager.The Spaniard stood down at the end of last season after winning 20 trophies in a glorious 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. One of the lowest point of his glittering reign came during a testing run in the autu…
18 Aug 2026, 4:41 am
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.
18 Aug 2026, 4:41 am
Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded in the country.