US Consumer Sentiment Sinks in August After 2-Month Rebound: UMich
Only 8 percent of consumers expect their income growth to exceed inflation in the year ahead.
Pentagon Expands Missile Interceptor Production With New Boeing, RTX Agreements
The deals are the latest in the Pentagon’s efforts to increase output of high-demand air and missile defense weapons.
Investors Sue Selena Gomez Over Mental Health Startup
The lawsuit claims Gomez failed to promote Wondermind Global after nearly $1.2 million in investments.
What Happened When We Created a Snapchat Account for a 13-Year-Old
Studies suggest teens may be exposed to sexual, violent, drug and other unsafe content at alarming rates.
Top French Court Blocks Macron-Backed Social Media Ban for Under-15s
The French president has now instructed his prime minister to begin work on a more ‘legally sound’ version of the legislation.
Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
The plea resolved Mangione’s federal stalking case while separate New York murder charges remain pending.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Let It Keep Building White House Ballroom
Lower courts ordered the construction work stopped, saying the project needed congressional approval.
House Committees Detail Harvard Ties With Chinese Entities in New Report
The committees identified 140 publications co-authored by Harvard-affiliated researchers and researchers affiliated with Chinese universities.
FDA Raises Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Risk
The FDA warned that consuming the recalled eggs could cause ‘serious adverse health consequences or death.’
Declassified Documents Allege 2019 FBI Operation to Discredit Intelligence on Biden-Ukraine Corruption
The White House Transparency Task Force released the files, and FBI Director Kash Patel said thousands more are on the way.
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UK’s Farage Regains Parliamentary Seat in Special Election
Parliament re-opened an investigation into the party leader’s finances after he defeated an array of novelty characters and fringe candidates.
She Escaped North Korea 3 Times. Half of Her Family Didn’t Survive | Grace Jo
At just 6 years old, Grace Jo fled North Korea for the first time with her mother and sister.

Shoppers Close Their Wallets in July as US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall
The end of the FIFA World Cup and Prime Day moving hurt July commerce, Bank of America economists said.
The Science About When to Eat Protein
Timing matters less than you think.
US Expands Primary Care to Nearly 1 Million More Americans
The funding will help communities tackle “chronic disease at its roots,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Rediscovering Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema: The Hidden Grandeur of Victorian Classical Painting
The artist’s polished technique and archaeological precision defined the classicism that prevailed in Victorian England for a generation.
Fighting for Freedom: Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’
The Finnish composer’s most famous work is a patriotic composition—a covert protest of Russia’s hold over his beloved country.
Trump Says Leavitt Leaving Her Post as White House Press Secretary at End of Month
The president made the announcement via Truth Social on Aug. 12.

16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
48 Missing Children Rescued During World Cup Operation in Massachusetts: US Marshals Service
The U.S. Marshals Service said several of the children were located outside state borders after investigators tracked leads across the country.
All ICE Enforcement Officers in Maine Equipped With Body-Worn Cameras, Sen. Collins Says
The devices arrived more than two weeks ahead of the nationwide deadline set by acting ICE director David Venturella.

Judge Drops Case Against 6 Nevada Republicans Accused of Falsifying 2020 Election Result
Nevada Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled in favor of the six GOP electors, who said the signing of a document in 2020 was ‘political theater.’

North Korea Threatens Stronger Deterrence Ahead of US–South Korea Military Drills
Such rhetoric from Pyongyang is typical ahead of joint exercises between South Korea, the United States, and other allies.

As US-Iran Hormuz Stalemate Lingers, Shipping Companies Face Worsening Dilemma
After hostilities were followed by a weeks’-long lull, the only certainty is there’s no certainty in when, how the strait will be safe, shipping experts say.

Despite Losing QB Competition, J.J. McCarthy Wants to Stay With Vikings
Head coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the starter earlier this week.

New Indictment Alleges Nick Reiner Lay in Wait Before Killing Parents
A grand jury returned murder charges with special circumstances in the deaths of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Plank Science: 6 Plank Exercises to Build Core Strength
Planks are great for strengthening your core, including the deep muscles of your trunk. These six plank variations can elevate your core to new heights.
A Nutritionist’s Advice on Eating for Healthy Hair
Before spending money on supplements, it may be worth taking a closer look at your diet.

The Risks of Eating Meat Differ Between Individual and Population Levels
Whether eating red meat raises blood sugar depends on who you ask, according to a new study.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
Sweet Corn Season Is Here, These Recipes Make the Most of It
With corn so delicate and fresh, the best way to cook it is hardly at all.

Cleaning and Sealing Exterior Wood
Treated lumbar needs care and protection from the elements.

The California Surf Museum: A Temple Dedicated to the Waves
Founded in 1986 (at 312 Pier View Way), you can’t miss it since its blue-and-white exterior resembles a cresting wave.











































































































