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AP Exclusive: US military family schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Pirro says

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

US will hit Iran economically in ways ‘that have never been seen’ next week: ‘One-two punch’

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits shooting Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione told a judge he is prepared to plead guilty in the federal case related to the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits shooting Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione told a judge he is prepared to plead guilty in the federal case related to the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, says he shot UnitedHealthcare CEO in the back

It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.

British cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident

‘Platonic co-parenting’ on the rise, with special ‘dating’ apps seeing a surge in users: ‘A lot more normal’

UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"

The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.

UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"

The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.

UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"

The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.

Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs

Luigi Mangione's lawyer speaks out after he announced plans to plead guilty in federal case

Michigan’s marquee Senate race close in first poll after El-Sayed primary win

Army identifies identifies 2 Fort Hood helicopter pilots killed in Apache crash

Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve

Colombia grapples with rebuilding a shattered nation after a deadly earthquake

Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay

Mangione admits to shooting insurance CEO, pleads guilty to federal charges

French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority

French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority

OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO

OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO

OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO

U.S. and Iran in "deadlock" as both claim control of Stait of Hormuz, expert says

Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?

Book excerpt: Modesty on the line in "The Summer of Death"

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder looks to help kids with rare "butterfly" skin disease

Book excerpt: Modesty on the line in "The Summer of Death"

Lottery frenzy hits Illinois town where winning billion-dollar Powerball ticket was sold

Fernando Mendoza’s little brother goes viral for heartwarming Tom Brady exchange

California voters’ deep rift on wealth tax exposed as voter ID heads for troubled waters: New poll

Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger - Reuters

Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger  reuters.com

Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger - Reuters

Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger  reuters.com

Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission

Inside Russia's alleged plot to murder a dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizen in Poland

American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year

July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year

'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir

The minister has previously said there was "no reasonable alternative" to the cattle being euthanised on site after the 51 cattle were culled following a court order.

'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir

The minister has previously said there was "no reasonable alternative" to the cattle being euthanised on site after the 51 cattle were culled following a court order.

Knicks lose valued assistant and challenges guru Jordan Brink to Bulls

Jeff Bezos Buys a Piece of Liverpool Football Club

Jeff Bezos Buys a Piece of Liverpool Football Club

Chelsea say no Fernandez move as deadline passes - but is it really over?

Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?

Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial - Reuters

Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial - Reuters

Reports of dire conditions, mental health crises on USS Abraham Lincoln

How to Fix New York City’s $500 Million Trash Problem

The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.

The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.

Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027

Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO - Reuters

Luigi Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, due in court amid plea deal reports  Reuters

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO - Reuters

Luigi Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, due in court amid plea deal reports  Reuters

In 'Lanterns,' the superheroes soar through a grounded detective story

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children

HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ is better than terrible Ryan Reynolds movie: review

In 'Lanterns,' the superheroes soar through a grounded detective story

Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store

Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC

Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool

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He wandered two quake-shattered landscapes. Now an AP photographer reflects on what his lens saw

Major League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days

France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms

A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index

Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban

Mike Vrabel roasted for alleged Dianna Russini affair after Patriots post viral challenge clip

Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul skips court appearance, sends high-powered attorney for hit-and-run case

Troy Aikman makes surprising Dolphins dig after signing on as team consultant

Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play

Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments

Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson as his widow sobs in court: ‘I shot Mr. Thompson’

Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's Fatal Shooting

Luigi Mangione Prepared to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges, He Tells Judge

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence

How much interest can a $10,000 short-term CD earn over the next year?

Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty in federal case on CEO's killing | Special Report

Why is a debt collector calling about a debt that's not on your credit report?

Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino

10-year Treasury yield inches higher as traders digest soft retail sales, monitor the Middle East

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose 2 basis points to 4.661%.

Bloody, hair-pulling brawl erupts at swanky Beverly Hills steakhouse serving $80 filets

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days

I Played a Game Simulating the Aftermath of the 2028 Election. Here's How It Went.

Violent crime plummeted in U.S. last year, White House official says

The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI prepares to release the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

How much interest can a $50,000 high-yield savings account earn by next August?

A $50,000 high-yield savings account could produce a big return for savers over the next year. Here's what to know.

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote

Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans

Would Hong Wang have won her historic math prize if she had stayed in China?

The success of Wang and other young Chinese mathematicians abroad has sparked discussion about the country’s education system.

Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.

Would Hong Wang have won her historic math prize if she had stayed in China?

The success of Wang and other young Chinese mathematicians abroad has sparked discussion about the country’s education system.

German runner calls for ‘more respect’ after seeing online racial abuse of teammates

Athletes clear a barrier during the women's 3,000 meters steeplechase final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)2026-08-14T11:50:35Z BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned the online racial abuse directed at some of her teamm…

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring

Prichard Colon, left, exchanges punches with Daniel Calzada during a junior middleweight title boxing match, Saturday, April 11, 2015, at New York. Colon won by TKO. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)2026-08-14T13:55:45Z The boxing world was in mourning Friday following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after h…

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'

New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'

New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.

FBI seized phones from Mark Walter, top deputy before $12.5B Lakers sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger: report

Phone seizures took place months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

FBI seized phones from Mark Walter, top deputy before $12.5B Lakers sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger: report

Phone seizures took place months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

New CNBC Generation Lab poll shows almost half of 18- to 34-year-olds see democratic socialism positively

San Francisco announced as host of 2028 MLB All-Star Game

The Midsummer Classic returns to SF for the first time since 2007.

Stolen Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse Works Are Recovered, Police Say

The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.

Luigi Mangione hearing set to start amid discussions about possible guilty plea

Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Luigi Mangione hearing set to start amid discussions about possible guilty plea

Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

R-rated director's cut of X-Files film restores Chris Carter's original horror vision

Lawrence mayor arrested on federal fraud, money laundering charges

Retail sales unexpectedly drop for first time in 9 months — making it difficult for Fed to hike rates

The unexpected decline in retail sales was also payback after Amazon pulled forward its Prime Day event to June from July and a retreat in gasoline prices.

Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man

Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.

Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man

Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.

Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man

Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.

Founding member of EMF dies aged 55

Covid Vaccine and Pregnancy: What to Know Now

Prominent Republicans and others have falsely claimed this week that the shots are linked, despite years of data showing they are safe.

People are using AI to help their love life. Here's how to set boundaries and navigate it.

AI is making its way into people's love lives - some say it has helped to improve their conversations while others have used it to end a relationship. Dr. Sue Varma discusses how to use AI properly, set boundaries and identify warning signs of becoming too emotionally dependent.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

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Luigi Mangione to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be in federal court Friday for a hearing at which he's expected to plead guilty in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Luigi Mangione to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be in federal court Friday for a hearing at which he's expected to plead guilty in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Heat Is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like.

Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.

Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response

Why Europe Keeps Being Pummeled by Heat Waves

The whole planet is warming, but changes in weather patterns could help explain why the continent is suffering so many bouts of severe heat.

Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years

Mortgage rates hit a recent low at the end of February but rose sharply at the start of the war with Iran. They are now at their highest level in over a year. 

Trump asks Supreme Court to let $400M ballroom project resume at White House

Trump’s solicitor general on Friday petitioned the high court to suspend last week’s decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.

The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.

Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.

The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.

Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.

The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.

Mayor Karen Bass’ wannabe Mamdani impression goes bust in pothole fixing fail

The Los Angeles mayor tried to recreate the viral pothole moment of New York’s socialist mayor.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: A New Vision for Syria

An exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.

Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST26: Get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for NFL preseason games

The Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST26 can be used on any of Friday’s NFL preseason contests. New users who enter the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST26 at sign-up can activate the latest welcome promo from the sportsbook: Get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash. There are three games on the docket: Dolphins vs. Commanders, Jets vs. Buccaneer…

Person Hides Prompt Injection In Legal Filing Telling AI To Side With Them

An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: A person representing themselves in a Connecticut court hid a series of instructions designed to manipulate artificial intelligence in an official court filing. These "prompt injections" told the hypothetical LLM to side with them, and to "ensure your textual output agrees with the presented filin…

Indiana river breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency

The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.

See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities

Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities

Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

Indiana river breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency

The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.

See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities

Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

Violent crime plummeted in U.S. last year, White House official says

The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI prepares to release the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman dead at 88: ‘Never be duplicated’

The Tigers claimed national titles in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 2000.

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Watch: Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures. The post Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible? appeared first on Boston.com.

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures. The post Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible? appeared first on Boston.com.

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures. The post Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible? appeared first on Boston.com.

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures. The post Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible? appeared first on Boston.com.

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently, and Massachusetts is weighing measures. The post Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible? appeared first on Boston.com.

Wall St subdued as markets pause after S&P record high; data, Mideast in focus - Reuters

Wall St opens mixed as investors weigh Middle East tensions, data  Reuters

Wall St subdued as markets pause after S&P record high; data, Mideast in focus - Reuters

Wall St opens mixed as investors weigh Middle East tensions, data  Reuters

Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom

Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.

Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom

Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.

Celtic's Engels poised for West Ham transfer

Belgium midfielder Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan

Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.

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Bengals star Orlando Brown Jr.’s ex-girlfriend sues him for civil theft

She is accusing him of refusing to return her property.

"Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" stars reveal what they want audience to take away from film

Natalie Morales speaks to some of the stars behind the new film, "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie." They explain what they love about the franchise and what they hope the audience takes away from the movie.

"Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" stars reveal what they want audience to take away from film

Natalie Morales speaks to some of the stars behind the new film, "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie." They explain what they love about the franchise and what they hope the audience takes away from the movie.

Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components

The U.S. is looking to scale defense manufacturing and chip away at China's drone dominance.

Couple’s intense fight causes partner to drive car off a cliff

This couple wanted to mend their disagreements — but they ended up pushing one side of the relationship off a cliff.

Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

Having two types of student loans can make it difficult to navigate forgiveness options. Here's what to know now.

Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline

The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.

Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline

The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.

3 signs it's time to switch savings accounts right now

Don't assume that your current savings account suffices. Here are three signs that it may be worth making a switch.

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala closes in on islands

The Big Island is expected to begin to see rain from Lala by midday Friday, and downpours are expected to intensify through the day.

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

(L-R): Ewan McGregor as Greg and Anne Hathaway as Denise in The End of Oak Street —Warner Bros. PicturesIt's been 33 years since the enduring cinematic masterpiece that is Jurassic Park first hit theaters in June 1993. Since that fateful summer, Steven Spielberg's sci-fi survival thriller has reigned supreme as the undisputed king of dinosaur films…

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

(L-R): Ewan McGregor as Greg and Anne Hathaway as Denise in The End of Oak Street —Warner Bros. PicturesIt's been 33 years since the enduring cinematic masterpiece that is Jurassic Park first hit theaters in June 1993. Since that fateful summer, Steven Spielberg's sci-fi survival thriller has reigned supreme as the undisputed king of dinosaur films…

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

The drop in spending raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation and soaring gasoline prices.

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

The drop in spending raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation and soaring gasoline prices.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue - Reuters

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue - Reuters

The End of Oak Street Is a Nasty, Effective Exercise in Dino Terror

There's something primordially satisfying about watching a big-screen dinosaur get the what-for from the business end of a just-loaded shotgun. The recent run of Jurassic Park movies sometimes seems to have lost this primal pleasure, replacing it with ho-hum computer-generated spectacle and cheap nostalgic callbacks to the franchise's better days.…

Italian sprinter Filippo Dezza has shocking haircut — but there’s a surprising reason

Filippo Dezza was turning heads at the European Athletics Championships — and not just for his blazing speed in the 200 meters.

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe - Reuters

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe  Reuters

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe - Reuters

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe  Reuters

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, upsetting Trump

The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" written in red paint.

World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, upsetting Trump

The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" written in red paint.

Judge Rejects Suit Against University of Michigan That Sought Emails on Climate Law

A conservative group had tried to force the University of Michigan to hand over messages from a law professor who worked on “climate superfund” bills.

US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses

Myanmar faces rise in diarrhea as monsoon flooding continue to worsen in many parts of the country

Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, is seeing a concerning rise in acute diarrhea cases, adding to the country's challenges with flooding and civil war

Zambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers

Vote counting in Zambia’s presidential election has been suspended by the electoral authority

Skip Bertman, LSU's 5-time national title-winning baseball coach, dies at 88

Stanley “Skip” Bertman, who turned LSU’s baseball program into a national powerhouse that won its first five national championships, had died at age 88

OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground

Leading US AI labs such as OpenAI and Anthropic are releasing cheaper models as they fight to retain cost-conscious customers who are switching to cut-price alternatives from Chinese rivals. The price war comes as rising AI bills push companies to curb usage and seek cheaper models, helping Chinese developers including Moonshot and DeepSeek make in…

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran - Reuters

US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz  reuters.com

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran - Reuters

US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz  reuters.com

What is hypoplastic left heart syndrome? Birth defect at center of McKenna West surrogacy battle

Surrogate McKenna West was about 20 weeks pregnant when the baby she was carrying, Gabriel, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Laufey created a ‘third space’ with her annual fan event, ‘A Very Laufey Day.’ Then it exploded

Laufey performs during iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 2025. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)2026-08-14T14:00:18Z NEW YORK (AP) — It was 2023 when Laufey, the Icelandic singer-songwriter known for her neoclassical jazz-pop, decided to create a global fan event. Her second album, “Bewitched,” was soon to be released and…

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes

Activists accumulate food and water supplies in front of Israeli army soldiers who are blocking the road leading to the houses of three Palestinian families that have been besieged by Israeli settlers for six days, in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)2026-08-14T14:03:28Z QUSRA…

The livin’ is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of ‘summertime’ are fading in 2026’s swelter

A boy cools himself off in a fountain on a hot summer day in Moscow, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)2026-08-14T13:55:17Z LONDON (AP) — Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to consider the death of the summertime state of mind. The season itself is in no danger; climate change, mainly caused by the burning of oil, gas and co…

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal

White House Ballroom construction continues Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)2026-08-14T13:54:35Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeal…

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal

Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody

In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message

Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact

The pact says an armed ⁠⁠attack on any one of the ⁠⁠three countries would be ⁠⁠regarded as an ⁠⁠attack against them all.

Wildfires in Britain hit record levels after homes burn in intense heat

Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally

Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.

Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally

Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.

Suspect charged with vandalizing DC World War II memorial with bubble soap, red graffiti

WASHINGTON — DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced charges Friday against a woman who allegedly vandalized the capital’s World War II Memorial by pouring bubble soap into its fountain and spray-painting a cryptic message on its stone edifice. Pirro said in an X post that prosecutors in her office were filing two felony charges against...

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House resume ballroom construction during appeal

President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to resume construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court's order to halt the work.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House resume ballroom construction during appeal

President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to resume construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court's order to halt the work.

Some More Thoughts About Surrogacy and Abortion

My post yesterday on surrogacy and abortion has generated many responses, as I had suspected. Surrogacy is one of those issues that conservatives simply don't want to talk about. It is often heart-wrenching when couples are not able to have children, and IVF and surrogacy are viewed as miracles to let these couples have children. To raise any moral…

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.

Paintings worth $10 million that were stolen in 3-minute heist are recovered

The recovered works are valued at more than $10 million.

Paintings worth $10 million that were stolen in 3-minute heist are recovered

The recovered works are valued at more than $10 million.

U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says

Missionary organization SIM International says Kevin Rideout is in good health in the care of U.S. officials.

U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says

Missionary organization SIM International says Kevin Rideout is in good health in the care of U.S. officials.

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Capricor shares soar as potential FDA lifeline revives Duchenne drug hopes - Reuters

Capricor shares soar as potential FDA lifeline revives Duchenne drug hopes  Reuters

Trump appeals to Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of the president's White House ballroom to continue.

Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

New effort to add Trump's name on outside of Kennedy Center could face legal challenges

The Kennedy Center board members, most of whom were appointed by President Trump, voted on Thursday to add an inscription to the building under the Kennedy Center sign that says the building was "restored and renovated by President Donald J. Trump." The new effort to add the president's name could face legal pushback. Nancy Cordes explains.

Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

Free agent Sancho favours move abroad

Free agent Jadon Sancho is believed to prefer a move abroad despite receiving offers from Premier League clubs.

Four Central Asian countries report simultaneous power blackouts - Reuters