US Ramping Up Military Commitment to Asia, Pentagon Says
Washington is strengthening its Asia posture around a ‘denial defense’ strategy while urging regional allies to shoulder more of the burden.
‘It Was a Warzone:’ Survivors Describe Evacuating BC Wildfires
One resident describes leaving his home with his wife and young child amid the chaos.
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
At least 18 have been reported dead from the quake, which registered at 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, the USGS reported.
If They Were Human, They’d Be Arrested. Experts Respond to Rogue AI Breach.
One expert compared the OpenAI model hack to a dystopian thought experiment in which a machine eventually destroys humanity.
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Iran Again Refuses to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Unless US Meets Demands
Trump said on Aug. 9 that the United States was only semi-negotiating with Iran after the regime demanded multiple concessions.
FBI Working with DHS, ODNI on Election Integrity: FBI Director
Trump said that in 2019, China had a strategy focusing on ‘undermining domestic confidence in the US president.’
Trump Says Contractor Error Contributing to Reflecting Pool Damage Was Inconsequential
Trump reiterated allegations of vandalism at the reflecting pool, citing testimony from ‘a highly credible witness.’
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Crimea Strikes Could Rise Sevenfold With Faster Western Funding: Ukrainian Drone Commander
Ukrainian Maj. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi’s assessment comes as Russian authorities said 13 people were killed in a drone assault on Tartarstan
EXCLUSIVE: Kash Patel: The FBI’s War on Scam Centers Around the World
Working with international partners, the FBI has seized over $15 billion, arrested more than 300 people, and freed thousands of trafficked victims.
Tune in Today: The March That Outlived an Empire
Edward Elgar’s humble beginnings did nothing to encumber the patriotic success of the “Pomp and Circumstance” march.
‘Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy': Classic Animation and Traditional Values
This Apple TV Peanuts special follows Snoopy and Charlie Brown on a neighborhood hunt for the missing red doghouse.
‘It Was a Warzone:’ Survivors Describe Evacuating BC Wildfires
One resident describes leaving his home with his wife and young child amid the chaos.
3 Exercises to Train Your Fascia Strength, Ease Back Strain, and Help Prevent Falls
Fascia is the hidden key to better balance, stronger core coordination, and freedom from chronic soreness and stiffness.
To Break the Rod and Rend the Gyve
In this installment of ‘When Character Counts’, we look at a famous abolitionist who was born a slave but envisioned a nation where all people could be free.
Archer Aviation Acquires Boeing’s Flying-Taxi Venture in Stake Deal
The California-based startup will acquire three Boeing subsidiaries as it prepares for commercial eVTOL operations.
London Police Seize Cars Worth $10M in a Single Weekend During Antisocial Driving Crackdown
Officers took 90 vehicles off the road between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9, including a special edition Ferrari worth almost $5 million.
S&P 500 Earnings Blow Past 2nd Quarter Expectations: FactSet
On an aggregate basis, companies are reporting earnings that are more than 29 percent above estimates.
Twins’ Vahn Lackey Begins Baseball Journey in Florida With Record Signing Bonus in Tow
Vahn Lackey, Minnesota Twins’ 2026 No. 1 draft selection, is this year’s Johnny Bench Award winner as the best collegiate catcher in division 1.
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Madonna and Blur Albums, Dies at 69
The British producer who helped transform the sound of the late 1990s died last month at his home, family members announced.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
The Foods That Feed Your Eyes
A healthy diet provides nutrients that protect delicate eye tissues, filter harmful light, preserve the retina, and regulate intraocular pressure.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
How Can Homeowners Save Money When Moving in Summer?
One of the most effective ways to save money is to book movers as early as possible.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
