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Today: August 14, 2026
Today: August 14, 2026

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Crime|World

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation

Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a

Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
Crime|Education|Health

Vigil held in Bessemer honors 3-year-old Ke'torrius "K-J" Starkes Jr.

Vigil held in Bessemer honors 3-year-old Ke'torrius "K-J" Starkes Jr.

Vigil held in Bessemer honors 3-year-old Ke'torrius "K-J" Starkes Jr.
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program

Canada's biggest pension fund, CPP Investments, is tapping large

Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program
Africa|Crime|Political|World

West African bloc calls for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader's release

The West African bloc ECOWAS urged Guinea-Bissau's military-led government to unconditionally release all detained political figures, including opposition leader Domingos

West African bloc calls for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader's release
Environment|Europe

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb

On the outskirts of Rome, an EU-funded regeneration project is seeking to improve the lot of 4,500 people living in a 1970s housing development, betting that

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
Environment

One Utah community will keep its fireworks ban even if the rest of the state doesn't

One Utah community will keep its fireworks ban even if the rest of the state doesn't

One Utah community will keep its fireworks ban even if the rest of the state doesn't
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says

There have been three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, South Africa’s nuclear regulator said

No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone yields rise, gap between German and US borrowing costs smallest in a month

The gap between German and U.S. 10-year borrowing costs sat near its narrowest in a month on Thursday as the escalation of fighting in the Gulf sent euro zone

Euro zone yields rise, gap between German and US borrowing costs smallest in a month
US|World

Trump administration puts up new panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home

President Donald Trump's administration put up new information panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home on Wednesday, following a

Trump administration puts up new panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home
Crime|US|World

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine
Business|Economy

Brazil government now expects 2026 inflation to be above central bank's target

Brazil's government raised its inflation forecast for this year to 5.1% on Wednesday from 4.5% projected in May, putting consumer prices above the central bank's target

Brazil government now expects 2026 inflation to be above central bank's target
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says

The U.S. will formally bring together AI developers and essential services providers to share information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Vault and Genesis agree to merge and create $8.71 billion Australian gold producer

Genesis Minerals has agreed to acquire smaller peer Vault Minerals in a deal that would create Australia's third-largest gold producer with a market capitalisation of around A$12.6

Vault and Genesis agree to merge and create $8.71 billion Australian gold producer
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez taps Washington envoy for new foreign ministry post

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, on Monday said she had tapped the nation's envoy to the U.S. for a new post dealing with foreign relations and trade abroad.

Venezuela's Rodriguez taps Washington envoy for new foreign ministry post
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'I'm so touched': Principal gets surprise retirement party after 55 years in Baltimore City Schools

'I'm so touched': Principal gets surprise retirement party after 55 years in Baltimore City Schools

'I'm so touched': Principal gets surprise retirement party after 55 years in Baltimore City Schools
Education

Freedom Schools across the Twin Cities foster environments that support young people

Freedom Schools across the Twin Cities foster environments that support young people

Freedom Schools across the Twin Cities foster environments that support young people
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher

Norway and England both had South Florida heat to worry about in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami Gardens

Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she’s a nominee

She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she’s a nominee

She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she’s a nominee
Crime|Political|US

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

A former U.S.

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Economy|Political|World

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran

The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S.

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight

Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight

Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Middle East peace efforts could not succeed without regional backing and that Israel must not be allowed to "dynamite"

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing

Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation

SoftBank's LY Corp and Bain Capital have again raised their bid for Kakaku.com, valuing the Japanese price-comparison website operator at 670 billion yen ($4.12 billion) and

SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation
Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
Education

How a retiring teacher inspired 650K hours of student service

How a retiring teacher inspired 650K hours of student service

How a retiring teacher inspired 650K hours of student service
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, hitting a satellite center and killing a baby

Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, hitting a satellite center and killing a baby

Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, hitting a satellite center and killing a baby
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN

The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial

Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court

Kara Scannell reports.

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|World

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
Crime|Political|US|World

Rubio to host summit on political violence on July 15

U.S.

Rubio to host summit on political violence on July 15
Business|Science|Technology|World

US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed on Thursday to end a government requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving

US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehicles
Europe|Political|World

US Army Europe commander Donahue to step down on July 2

The commander of the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, General Christopher Donahue, will relinquish his post on July 2, the U.S. Army said in a statement on Thursday.

US Army Europe commander Donahue to step down on July 2
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill
Crime|US|World

Man charged with murder, arson in Chicago fire captain's death appears in court

Man charged with murder, arson in Chicago fire captain's death appears in court

Man charged with murder, arson in Chicago fire captain's death appears in court
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, AP reports

Anthropic's Mythos model identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.

Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, AP reports
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports
Crime|US

Former sheriff weighs in after man accused of stealing police cruiser in a now-viral video

Former sheriff weighs in after man accused of stealing police cruiser in a now-viral video

Former sheriff weighs in after man accused of stealing police cruiser in a now-viral video
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales
Europe|World

Leader of Russia-backed Georgian region resigns to become Putin adviser

The leader of South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia that is backed by Russia, said on Tuesday that he is resigning to become an adviser to Russian President

Leader of Russia-backed Georgian region resigns to become Putin adviser
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills

Metro Waste Authority warns of lithium-ion battery fires at landfills