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The ICON Who Just Left a Hole in America's HEART

Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage/Getty Images Country music legend Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a battle with cancer on August 25. The singer-songwriter’s career spanned several decades and earned her many accolades. Her legacy included 11 Grammy wins (including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), roles in featu

Tech

The STUNNING Way to Hike the Appalachian Without Leaving Home

Inspired by Oregon Trail, but minus the dysentery. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren't thrilled with the idea of you disappearing for three months.) But I've been longing to reconnect with my love of the outdoors and just recently took my kids on their first camping trip. So I di

The Verge·Tech·13d ago

How to Use AI Without Handing Over Your SECRETS

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Weeve helps you avoid pouring private info to an artificial intelligence assistant. Upload a file or paste text you’re planning to run through an AI. Weeve removes names, addresses, company details, and other identifying elements. You can then use the anonymized text in an AI prompt. It’s free and takes seconds. No download or log-in required. [Photo: Weeve] Why

Fast Company·Tech·13d ago

The AI Job Loss Survey With Results NOBODY Expected

Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both? There’s a lot of speculation regarding this question, but little solid data in the U.S. to answer it. I’m a sociologist who researches AI, among other topics. Seeking answers to that question and others, I commissioned an online survey by YouGov, a market research agency, to ask 1,250 U.S. workers between July 30 and August 4, 2026, about their experiences with AI and their attitudes toward the technology.

Fast Company·Tech·13d ago

The Browser-Based Video Editor That Could Replace IMOVIE Forever

Editing videos is one of those things most of us don’t have to do too often—at least not at an especially high level—so it’s understandable if you don’t have a dedicated professional-grade video editor. The built-in editor within your phone’s photo app works well enough for quickly cutting a video down to size. But what if you want to combine multiple videos into a single file? Or do things like add captions or background music? That’s where timeline-based editing software comes in. These applic

Fast Company·Tech·13d ago

Why China's Robots Are Suddenly EVERYWHERE

Humanoid robot competes in the optional boxing routine event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 26, 2026 in Beijing, China. | Image: Getty Images This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started I've admitted my f

The Verge·Tech·13d ago

Apple's Tiny New Macs Pack SHOCKING Power

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, absorbing everything in Rockstar's big GTA VI preview, wondering if Apple will announce a foldable iPhone at its September event, getting sucked into Summoning Salt's latest speedrunnin

The Verge·Tech·13d ago

Chess.com Just Made a SHOCKING Move — And Poker Is Only the Beginning

Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real money. Now Gambit's ready to really get the ball rolling with its first livestreamed event and collaborations with content creators, and Chess.com is planning to branch out into even more gam

The Verge·Tech·13d ago

The Man Who Crushed Big Tobacco Now Has META in His Sights

He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?  CNBC Meta settlement reached: Ohio to receive over $300 million  NBC4 WCMH-TV Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal  NPR State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes  Yahoo How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together  The New York Times

Google News·Tech·13d ago

Musk's Energy Shortcut Comes With a TOXIC Price

Elon Musk says a secretive new SpaceX foundry will let him cast his own turbine blades and get gas power online 18 months faster than anyone else — but it's a bet on a fuel source that's already triggering lawsuits and health studies everywhere his (and others') turbines have gone in.

TechCrunch·Tech·13d ago

The MASSIVE Valve Leak That Just Exposed Gaming's Biggest SECRET

Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked. We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3, content cut from Portal 2, and a build of a game called F-Stop that's set in the Portal universe but is built around a camera mechanic. The leak also includes titles from third-party developers. Early versions of Call of D

The Verge·Tech·12d ago
Business

Why Your Boss Is FAILING You and Doesn't Even Know It

Ask managers and their employees what coaching in the workplace looks like, and they’ll probably describe a formal scenario: a weekly calendar reminder that pops up midtask, a stiff conversation about performance during an annual review, or a manager stepping in to solve an employee’s problem. For managers, coaching feels like a time-consuming, uncomfortable, and high-pressure responsibility.  That may help explain why managers struggle with it.  According to a Gallup study that assessed how man

The Complete List of Red Lobster Locations About to DISAPPEAR

Even as it works to rebuild its brand after bankruptcy, Red Lobster hasn’t stopped trimming its footprint in 2026. The seafood chain’s footprint has shrunk to approximately 540 restaurants nationwide, down from over 700 before its bankruptcy. In May 2024, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closing more than 100 locations that year after its “Ultimate Endless Shrimp” promotion contributed to an estimated $19 million loss. Notably, earlier this week Red Lobster announced that it was bringing back

Politics

The Far-Right Firebrand ICE Just EXPELLED From America

Mr. Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of President Trump and vocal supporter of mass deportations, was himself sent back to his home country, part of a long fall from right-wing grace.

The Judge's Ruling That Just PROTECTED Student Protesters From Deportation

Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules  CBS News BREAKING: Federal court rules the statutes the Trump admin used in its speech-based deportation scheme are unconstitutional | The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression  FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Judge declares Rubio’s speech-based student deportations violate the Constitution  Politico Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules  AP News Judge Rules Trump

The SHOCKING Deal That Just Gave America Control of 65 Billion Barrels

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil  BBC Trump found an unusual solution to his Venezuela problem  CNN Exclusive | Inside Trump’s Plan to Give the Pentagon a Stake in Venezuela’s Oil Riches  WSJ Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’  The Hill ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover  The New York Times

The Far-Right Firebrand Who Just Got KICKED OUT of America

British far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE  The Washington Post Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the U.K. one day after ICE arrest  NBC News Milo Yiannopoulos deported after ICE arrest and detention at major Louisiana removal hub  Fox News US arrests far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos  DW.com Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.  The New York Times

The Trump Deal That Just Unlocked Venezuela's OIL Treasure

What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela  AP News ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover  The New York Times Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years  Reuters Trump’s Oil Deal Riles Both Sides of Venezuelan Political Divide  Bloomberg.com Venezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal  Al Jazeera

The MAGA Uproar After a Bill Got a Nickname Nobody SAW Coming

A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname  The New York Times What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech  CalMatters Nick Shirley draws hundreds of supporters, counterprotesters to California Capitol  Sacramento Bee Three arrested for assault during Nick Shirley-related political rally at State Capitol  KCRA Exclusive | Congress Republicans ask DOJ to challenge California’s ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’  New York Post

The One Change That Could Stop Trump From DESTROYING the Fed

The Federal Reserve—one of the world’s most powerful institutions—affects the U.S. economy in a way that no other part of government can. Interest rates, inflation, and bank regulation are all shaped by Fed policy and impact the everyday financial life of Americans, whether they realize it or not. Its decisions can influence everything from the cost of a mortgage to business hiring and the pace of economic growth. As a result, Fed critics on both the left and the right have long asked whether th

Why an 80-Year-Old Senator Claims to Speak for GENERATION Z

An 80-year-old senator says he’s the voice of his state’s youth. Many believe him.  The Washington Post Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided  AP News AI bursts to the front of Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary  CNBC Seth Moulton pushes for ‘new generation’ of leaders but clock is ticking  Roll Call In generational battle, Markey and Moulton offer closing arguments to voters ahead of primary  WBUR

Why Homan Is Sending People to the World's MOST DANGEROUS Country

Tom Homan defends deportations to Haiti amid travel warnings  Politico ICE sends second deportation flight to Haiti in a week. There are kids aboard  Miami Herald HOME SWEET HAITI: DHS Highlights Criminals Deported Back to Haiti, Including Pedophiles, Gang Members, Drug Traffickers, and Violent Assailants  Homeland Security (.gov) Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti  The New York Times U.S.-Born Children Are Sent to Haiti Aboard Second Deportation Flight in a Week  Democr

Why Texas Just KILLED Funding for Surveillance CAMERAS

As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras. That money was primarily raised by tacking a $1 fee onto insurance policies, allegedly to help fight catalytic converter theft. Flock cameras have increasingly drawn ire from across the political spectrum as they've become the subject of pr

Why Trump Wants the FCC to PUNISH This NBC Journalist

President Donald Trump suggested referring NBC News anchor Kristen Welker for possible punishment by the Federal Communications Commission after the “Meet the Press” moderator made innocuous remarks about candidates the President has backed in the run-up to the nation’s midterm elections later this year. Trump’s chilling diatribe, released via Truth Social, appeared to be misinformed. […]

Variety·Politics·12d ago

Why Trump's BIGGEST Supporters Are Now Turning Their Backs

Trump’s Arab American allies in Michigan are jumping ship. Mike Rogers could pay the price.  Politico Mike Rogers has a chance to flip Michigan. Trump keeps getting in the way  The Independent WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING: Mike Rogers Has “Stood By The Trump Administration’s Policies” Amid Canada Trade War  Michigan Democratic Party 'Dead in the water': Powerful voting bloc turns on Trump in key swing state  rawstory.com

Homan's Chilling Command After Milo Yiannopoulos Deportation

Homan after Milo Yiannopoulos deportation: ‘Get them out quick’  The Hill British far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE  The Washington Post Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the U.K. one day after ICE arrest  NBC News Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported after his immigration arrest in US  AP News ‘GB News wouldn’t touch him’: Milo Yiannopoulos will struggle to fit in with UK right wing  The Guardian

Trump's Controversial Plan to Fill Oil Reserves With VENEZUELAN Crude

Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil  Reuters Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves  Fox News Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Reprises Industry’s Neocolonial Past  Bloomberg.com Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner  The New York Times Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.  The Washington Post

Breaking

The Map Change That Just Made Canada FURIOUS at America

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order: 'It's official!'  Fox Business Google Maps switches to "Lake America" as Canada compares change to SNL skit  Axios Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ on US phones  WRIC ABC 8News Ford: Trump renaming Lake Ontario is ‘something out of “Saturday Night Live”‘  The Hill Lake Ontario to 'Lake America': Who gets to decide what goes on maps?  PBS

Breaking

The Venezuelan Oil Trump Is About to SEIZE

Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.  The Washington Post Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves  Fox News Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil  Reuters Venezuelan interim president offers details on US oil deal  The Hill Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner  The New York Times

International

Why Critical Oil Traffic REMAINS Below Normal Despite Sanctions

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains below normal as US sanctions pressure Iran  Fox News War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions  Reuters U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare  CNBC Embattled Iranian president admits crippling US sanctions suffocating Tehran: ‘We are in a war situation’  New York Post Iran’s oil exports near zero as Persian Gulf flows recover  Iran International

Why 2,400 People Have VANISHED After This Natural Disaster

Live updates: Death toll rises and thousands still missing in Nepal and China after catastrophic floods  CNN Nepal floods latest: Rescue efforts enter fifth day with more than 2,400 missing after flash flood  BBC As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’  The New York Times Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border  AP News Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal  NPR

Why 2,400 People Are Still MISSING After This Catastrophe

Nepal floods latest: Rescue efforts enter fifth day with more than 2,400 missing after flash flood  BBC Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods  The New York Times ‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospital  The Guardian Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal  NPR 'It stood like a serpent': American who survived deadly Nepal flood tells her story  Yahoo

The Masked Attack on a Palestinian Woman That NBC Caught on CAMERA

Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers in West Bank  NBC News Palestinian woman and NBC News team reportedly attacked in West Bank  The Guardian Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians  France 24 Dozens of settlers wound Palestinians, attack foreign journalists in W. Bank  Haaretz US news team attacked in occupied West Bank amid fresh settler violence  SBS

37 Dead After Strike—And Ukraine Is Blaming Its OWN Side

37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence  The New York Times At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot  BBC Photos show destruction after Russia’s deadliest strike on Ukraine this year  AP News Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 37  CNN At least 37 killed in Bucha, Ukraine, following Russian strike  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The 'Safe Haven' That's Becoming a NIGHTMARE for Refugees

Conditions are deteriorating in city of El Obeid and camps on its outskirts, with more people arriving every day Humanitarian conditions in the Sudanese city of El Obeid and two camps on its outskirts are dire and deteriorating, according to people on the ground, as civilians displaced by fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia continue to pour in from the surrounding countryside. The UN says more than 15,000 families have arrived since mid-July, joining

The Settler Attacks Drawing SHARP Rebukes from Israel's Allies

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes  The New York Times Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news  AP News Israeli settlers stage new attack on home in West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say  Reuters Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s Qusra  Al Jazeera Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence' by settlers in West Bank villages  France 24

Putin's DEADLY Response After 34 Die in Care Home Strike

Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv amid outrage over 34 deaths at care home  The Independent Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia attacks Ukraine with two Iskander missiles and 130 drones overnight  Українська правда At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot  BBC Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 37  CNN

Venezuela's MASSIVE 25-Year Energy Deal With the US

Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years  Reuters ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover  The New York Times What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela  AP News Trump’s Oil Deal Riles Both Sides of Venezuelan Political Divide  Bloomberg.com Venezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal  Al Jazeera

The VOTE That Could Change Europe's Map FOREVER

Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU  NPR Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues  BBC Iceland appears to have rejected EU accession talks in referendum, reports say  The Guardian A tiny nordic nation weighs moving closer to Europe under the shadow of Trump  CNN Iceland's vote on restarting talks on European Union membership is too close to call  Politico

Netanyahu Finally Speaks—But His Silence May Have Cost EVERYTHING

Breaking silence, Netanyahu decries ‘criminal violence’ after settlers again raid besieged village  The Times of Israel Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes  The New York Times Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news  Dallas News Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank  DW.com Israeli settlers stage new attack on home in West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say  Reuters

Iceland's KNIFE-EDGE Vote That Could Change Europe FOREVER

Vote count under way in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum  Al Jazeera Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, public broadcaster reports  CNN Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum  The Guardian Iceland's vote on restarting talks on European Union membership is too close to call  Politico Iceland votes on resuming EU membership talks as Trump's push for neighboring Greenland looms over debate  Fox News

Why THOUSANDS Are Still Missing After Nature's FURY Struck Nepal

Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.

NPR·International·13d ago

The SECRET Message Iran's Leader Just Sent to Gulf Rulers

Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'  Reuters Iran war live: Khamenei calls for Muslim world to confront ‘real enemy’  Al Jazeera Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’  NBC News Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar  CNBC Live updates • Report: Israeli strike in Gaza kills one Palestinian, wounds several  Haaretz

Nepal-China Flood DISASTER — The Death Toll That Keeps RISING

Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?  Al Jazeera Pilgrims to Flood-Stricken Nepal Sought the Divine at Sacred Mountain  The New York Times These men had a hellish escape from Nepal’s flooded hydro tunnels. They were the lucky ones  CNN China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border  BBC Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 750, officials say, more than 3,000 missing  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Gunfire Erupts at Swiss Rave — At Least 1 Dead, 5 WOUNDED

At least 1 killed and 5 injured in shooting at a rave in Switzerland  CBS News Manhunt underway after deadly Switzerland rave shooting  CNN Switzerland rave shooting kills 1, injures 5 as police hunt those responsible  Fox News Manhunt underway after 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Swiss rave, police say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Switzerland rave shooting kills woman, 22 as manhunt launched  BBC

The Ferry Disaster That Left Hundreds Fighting for SURVIVAL

Seven die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus  Reuters Rescue underway after Turkish ferry carrying hundreds of people capsizes off Cyprus  CNN Boat carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew capsizes off northern Cyprus - follow live  BBC Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates  The Guardian Boat with around 270 people on board capsizes off North Cyprus; one dead  Yahoo

Norway's New King Haakon Makes His First SPEECH to the Nation

Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the ​nation  DW.com Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII  AP News Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Reactions to the death of Norway's King Harald  Reuters Who is Norway’s new king, Haakon VIII?  The Washington Post

Why Canada Just Declared WAR Over a Lake's NAME

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.

NPR·International·13d ago

Why Canada Just Erected a GIANT Sign to Troll Trump

Meanwhile, Trump posts video of himself kicking over a Lake Ontario sign and replacing it with Lake America sign Donald Trump and Canada continued a verbal duel on Saturday over the US government’s administrative renaming of Lake Ontario, with the country erecting a giant sign saying “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” – and the American president posting a video of him tearing down an avatar of that sign, erecting a replacement saying Lake America, and dancing to YMCA. Rhetoric over the naming of La

Venezuela Just Made a Deal With Trump That Changes EVERYTHING

Deal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her country Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended her government’s highly controversial energy deal with Donald Trump, insisting the South American country will maintain ownership and sovereignty over its massive oil reserves. Rodríguez, who assumed power in January after Trump ordered the abduction of the president, Nicolás Maduro, took to the airwaves on Saturday to pu

Seven DEAD After Ferry Capsizes in Mediterranean Waters

At least seven dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus  Al Jazeera At least seven dead and more missing after boat carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus  CNN At least 7 dead, 23 missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus  USA Today Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus  The New York Times Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates  The Guardian

The Catastrophic Flood That Left Hundreds of FOREIGNERS Vanished

Live updates: Rescuers search for missing workers as death toll rises from devastating China-Nepal floods  CNN Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash  The New York Times 2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood | U.S. Geological Survey  usgs.gov Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation  NPR ‘The river has taken everything’: people return to remains of their homes in Nepal  The Guardian

The Strike That Just Made Ukraine's Death Toll SOAR

Kyiv region strike death toll rises to 38, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Death toll rises to 38 from Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year  NBC News Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 38  CNN 37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence  The New York Times

Norway Prepares to Say GOODBYE to King Harald V

Norway's royal palace says the funeral of King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9  AP News Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII  AP News Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V Set for Sept. 9, Palace Says  Bloomberg.com Norway: New King Haakon makes first speech to the ​nation  DW.com Norwegians line up at churches for emotional memorials remembering the late King Harald V  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The Swiss Rave Where Someone Opened FIRE on the Dance Floor

Hunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Swiss Rave  The New York Times Manhunt underway after deadly Switzerland rave shooting  CNN Swiss police continue large-scale search after deadly shooting at rave  Yahoo Manhunt underway after woman killed, several injured at Swiss rave shooting  Reuters Woman, 22, Dead and at Least 5 Others Injured After Shooting at Rave, Police Still Searching for Suspect  People.com

Breaking

The Bank Sanction That Could CUT Iran Off From the World Economy

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP  AP News Opinion | Trump’s New Iran Sanctions Put China on Notice  WSJ U.A.E. to Review Egyptian Bank as Part of U.S. Sanctions on Iran  The New York Times Bessent targets banks in UAE over Iran ties  Politico Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know  Al Jazeera

Science

Scientists Found a Crystal That Can Suddenly Become a BLACK HOLE

Physicists have mathematically captured a bizarre “spacetime crystal” that can either dissolve or collapse into a microscopic black hole after only a tiny change in energy. Their breakthrough came from an unusual trick involving infinitely many dimensions, potentially giving researchers a new tool for studying primordial and microscopic black holes.

NASA Just Launched the Telescope That Will Expose the Universe's DARKEST Secrets

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope blasts off. | Photo: NASA / John Kraus After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched. It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Moon. From this vantage point, Roman will conduct an unprecedented survey of the universe. Its field of view is 100 times larger than Hubble's and, according to NASA, it can survey the

The Verge·Science·13d ago
Health

The Simple Test That Could STOP Your Cancer Before It Starts

An experimental blood test shows promise in detecting precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. FluxFactory · E+/Getty A new blood test shows promise in catching precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer.  In trials, the DENEB blood test detected 92% of stage I–III colorectal cancers and 81% of high risk polyps. It is a noninvasive and experimental test. More research is needed before it can be recommended for routine screening. Colonoscopy and stool-based tests rema

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The Daily Habit That's DOUBLING Your Cancer Risk Right Now

Drinking at least one sugary beverage a day could more than double your risk for stomach cancer. Milky Way/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day could more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer.   Researchers say that artificially sweetened beverages were not linked to higher stomach cancer risk, however. Stomach cancer is currently the fifth most common cancer worldwide and can be deadly.  A new study found that drinking at

Healthline·Health·13d ago

Why the FDA Just Issued Its Most URGENT Warning About These Blueberries

The FDA upgraded a recall on organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries from Publix to Class I. Flavia Morlachetti · Moment/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall of frozen GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries from Publix to Class I.  A Class I recall indicates the highest level of health risk.  The initial recall of frozen berry products sold at Publix supermarkets was linked to potential E. coli contamination.  The Food and Drug Administra

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The BREAKTHROUGH Vaccine That Could End Melanoma's Deadly Return

A personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows promise in reducing recurrence and spread. Iparraguirre Recio · Moment/Getty A late-stage trial found that a personalized mRNA therapy for melanoma outperformed Keytruda alone on two important measures of treatment success. The experimental treatment is tailored to the unique mutations in each patient’s tumor to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Experts say the findings are encouraging, but deta

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The DEVASTATING Link Between Early Menopause and Your Mind

Recent research shows that entering menopause early may lead to faster cognitive decline and an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Kathrin Ziegler · DigitalVision/Getty Earlier menopause may be associated with faster cognitive decline and less favorable brain health later in life. These associations may persist for decades after the menopause transition. Earlier menopause was associated with faster episodic memory decline and an earlier Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Researchers say th

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The Popular Bedroom Pill With a HIDDEN Vision Threat

A common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people who take the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis for urinary tract issues may have a higher risk of glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. Men who take tadalafil and have glaucoma risk factors should receive regular eye exams, the researchers say. The overall risk of eye disease from occasional use of Cia

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The Arthritis Drug That's REVERSING Hair Loss in Surprising Ways

Results from two clinical trials show that a common rheumatoid arthritis drug, upadacitinib, supported hair regrowth in alopecia. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that the drug upadacitinib, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, effectively treated the hair loss condition alopecia areata in two clinical trials. The medication, sold under the brand name Rinvoq, is a JAK inhibitor that can help block the immune system response responsible for alopecia areata. There are

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The EXTREME Muscle Hack Young Men Are OBSESSED With

Young men are “T-maxxing” their testosterone levels on social media to optimize their bodies and mood. aire images/Moment/Getty Images “Testosterone-maxxing” or “T-maxxing” is a social media trend that promotes testosterone for improved strength, appearance, and confidence in young men. While medically appropriate in some cases, boosting testosterone with unprescribed hormones can suppress natural testosterone production. Experts warn that social media use may intensify body dissatisfaction

Healthline·Health·13d ago

What Scientists Just Discovered About Keto BEYOND Weight Loss

A recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer more health benefits for people with obesity than other weight loss diets.  The researchers compared a keto diet with the Mediterranean diet and a low fat, plant-forward diet.  All three diets led to weight loss and reduced body fat, but the keto diet offered more benefits for liver and metabolic health. A d

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The HEALTHIER Way to Survive Starbucks' Fall Menu Invasion

Starbucks has launched its 2026 fall menu. There are healthy swaps you can make to still enjoy your favorite drink. Image Credit: Starbucks The Starbucks Fall 2026 menu includes the return of seasonal favorites like the pumpkin spice latte and the pecan cortado, as well as new banana bread flavored drinks and the iced chaider.  Many of these seasonal drinks are high in sugar, fat, and calories.  Nutritionists advise simple changes you can make to your order to make it healthier.  The Fall 20

Healthline·Health·13d ago

Why Your Grocery Store Shelves Are SUDDENLY Empty

There have been several food recalls in the U.S., but experts say food safety standards are high. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Several major food recalls have occurred in recent weeks, involving products such as lettuce, jalapeños, eggs, salsa, guacamole, and frozen berries. The recalls have involved concerns about Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora contamination. Experts say the complexity of the global food supply can allow contaminated products to be distributed across large geographi

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The Signs Your Body Is Changing That Doctors WISH You'd Notice

As confusion and misunderstanding about perimenopause persist, learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of this life transition. Not everyone experiences perimenopause in the same way. The timing, severity, and symptomology may differ greatly from one person to the next. Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty Images Perimenopause has only recently entered the cultural conversation despite being a transitional life stage experienced by all females. An estimated 2 million women enter perimenopause each

Healthline·Health·13d ago

The Supplement Aisle Secret That Rivals ANTIBIOTICS

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal. The unexpected result could point to a new way to treat some patients while reducing reliance on antibiotics and the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

What One Month of Cleaner Air Did to People's BRAINS

Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The findings suggest that cleaner indoor air could offer a simple way to help protect the brain from the effects of traffic-related pollution.

The 20-Minute Trick That Erases a Sleepless NIGHT

A short bout of aerobic exercise or a 90-minute nap may improve cognitive function after a sleepless night. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images A short workout or a 90-minute nap may help your brain recover after a sleepless night, a new study found. The nap was particularly effective: people who took it performed about 22% better on memory tests than those who stayed awake. The findings suggest that either option may offer a practical way to offset some of the cognitive effects of sleep deprivati

Healthline·Health·13d ago
Sports

How to Watch the Little League Championship LIVE Online

The 2026 Little League World Series Championship Game features Nevada vs. Curaçao on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on ESPN. Games take place at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. With the start of the Little League World Series Championship Game, it’s likely games may features a few celebrities in attendance […]

Variety·Sports·13d ago
Entertainment

The ROCKY HORROR Legend Whose Final Curtain Just Fell

Actor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25. Curry’s death follows a near-fatal stroke he experienced in 2012 that had left him paralyzed.  The English actor and singer’s career in show business included Tony nominat

Why Paris Hilton Says ADHD Is Her Secret SUPERPOWER

Paris Hilton is sharing how she found an ADHD treatment that works for her and why embracing the condition has changed the way she sees herself. Photo Credit: Kevin Ostajewski Paris Hilton says receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult helped her better understand the challenges she faced throughout childhood. Hilton says ADHD treatment and organizational strategies help her manage her symptoms while balancing life as a mom and entrepreneur. She is speaking openly about her experience to chall

What Chris Hansen REALLY Thinks of Robert Pattinson Playing Him

Chris Hansen recently gave his reaction to Robert Pattinson’s impression of him in the upcoming A24 drama-thriller “Primetime,” which chronicles Hansen’s stint as host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator.” “I mean, obviously he has practiced imitating me, and while I think it’s overly dramatic, I think there is a pretty good imitation there […]

The Network About to DOMINATE the Emmys Like Never Before

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

The Literary Road Trip That's More PERKY Than Profound

American author Jay Parini’s 2020 memoir “Borges and Me: An Encounter” read as a charming extension of an anecdote any writer would dine out on for the rest of their life: the tale of how Parini, as a college student in the 1970s, was somehow partnered on a winding road trip through the Scottish Highlands […]

What Harry Styles Just Said About His Ex's WEDDING Shocked Everyone

On the opening night of his 30-concert residency at Madison Square Garden, pop superstar Harry Styles paid tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton. And at the tail end of Saturday night’s show, he shouted-out his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. “We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York […]

The Korean Show That's Quietly CONQUERING the World

When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” was selected as the only K-drama in the Special Screening section at Series Mania in Lille earlier this year, it marked an early signal that something unusual was happening with a show that had started life as a calculated creative gamble. By July 31, when the series took best […]

The Coastal Healing Retreat That Turned Into a Greek TRAGEDY

There are Greek waves aplenty lapping at the forlorn beachside setting of “Sea of Glass,” though they’re not especially weird ones. Amid a national cinema that has become internationally recognized for perverse plotting and deadpan absurdism, writer-director Alexis Alexiou’s third feature stands out for its stark storytelling and earnest emotional intensity. There is more than […]

The Hollywood Moment That Will Honor George Clooney's LEGACY

Laura Dern is set to give the Laudatio speech honoring George Clooney at Venice Film Festival where, as previously announced, he will be honored on Wed., Sept. 2, with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career […]

Why 'Call My Agent!' Fans Are About to Be THRILLED

The rare reboot pitch that that can actually be greeted with “this again!” rather than “this again?,” “Call My Agent! The Movie” makes sense of its rote title in two ways. First, and most obviously, it’s a feature-length spinoff of the hit French comedy series, which wittily satirized the national showbiz industry from the perspective […]

The $8 Million DISASTER That Spider-Man Just CRUSHED

“The Dog Stars” couldn’t beat the heat during the dog days of summer and melted down over its opening weekend. Disney and 20th Century’s “The Dog Stars” opened to just $8 million domestically from 3,330 locations for a fifth-place finish. The post-apocalyptic thriller, which cost more than $80 million to produce, has not sat well […]

What Happened When Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan TOOK OVER a Field

You know an inaugural festival has been a success when, after the temperature reached 95 degrees, humidity topped 80%… perspiration stains were so pervasive that it was the odd dry spots that looked like stains… constant 12-minute trudges back and forth between two action-packed stages threatened to sap what few excess pounds hadn’t been sweated […]

Why Katseye's Rising Star Just WALKED AWAY From the Tour

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza will not be joining the group for the U.K. and European dates of their upcoming “Wildworld” tour, which is scheduled to launch on Tuesday. In a statement posted to social media, Katseye’s label said that Laforteza is committed to “focusing on her well-being” after announcing her temporary hiatus from the group […]

How Olivia Rodrigo Just Raised $20 Million in ONE Night

Olivia Rodrigo raised a significant sum of $10 million with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival — and then doubled it to $20 million, thanks to a matching commitment from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Rodrigo introduced her own headlining set at the festival on Saturday in Irvine, California by thanking the crowd for attending and revealing […]

Sandra Bullock Just Dropped a MAJOR 'Practical Magic 2' Hint

Will Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks bring their musical talents to “Practical Magic 2?” Star Sandra Bullock seemed to teased the two pop stars’ involvement in the Warner Bros. sequel in a post on her Instagram Story Sunday morning. Along with a video of Rodrigo and Nicks performing together, Bullock wrote, “Angel voices that are […]

The Dance Punk Masterpiece Everyone FORGOT About

I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in NYC where it seemed like every indie band wanted you to let loose, dance like no one was watching, and just have some damn fun. Few embodied that as much as New York dance punk band Professor Murder. LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture were the biggest names of t

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Thousands Face DAYS Without Power as Storm Devastates Texas City

Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage  Texas Public Radio | TPR City, CPS Energy Share Joint Storm Recovery Efforts  City of San Antonio (.gov) Viewers share photos and videos of storm damage across San Antonio on KSAT Connect  KSAT City opens overnight resilience hubs while working to restore power, officials say  kens5.com San Antonio power outages could last days; cooling centers open  San Antonio Express-News

Google News·Other·13d ago

The Inferno Racing Toward Big Sur's Most EXPENSIVE Homes

Fast-moving wildfire explodes in size again as it looms over luxury Big Sur mansions  New York Post Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations  The Guardian Plaskett Fire grows past 8,000 acres as crews try to protect homes near Highway 1  KSBW Twin Big Sur wildfires shut down Highway 1 as new blaze races toward coast  Los Angeles Times Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon  KQED

Google News·Other·13d ago

The Big Sur Fire That DOUBLED Overnight and Forced Evacuations

Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations  The Guardian Plaskett Fire grows past 8,000 acres as crews try to protect homes near Highway 1  KSBW Twin Big Sur wildfires shut down Highway 1 as new blaze races toward coast  Los Angeles Times Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon  KQED Fire Fight in Big Sur – 8/28/2026  the-lookout.org

Google News·Other·13d ago

The WILDFIRE That Just Exploded Past 23,000 Acres—And It's Only 21% Contained

Timber Fire now covers over 23,000 acres, as containment remains at 21%  KSBW Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations  The Guardian Twin Big Sur wildfires shut down Highway 1 as new blaze races toward coast  Los Angeles Times Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon  KQED Highway 1 closed as firefighters battle Timber, Plaskett fires  KSBY News

Google News·Other·13d ago

Flash Floods Just EVACUATED Dozens From the Grand Canyon

Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods  CBS News Flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon leads to evacuations in Phantom Ranch area  12News Dozens of people rescued from Grand Canyon trails after flash flooding  AZ Family 50 airlifted from Grand Canyon after sudden flood  FOX 10 Phoenix 50 people evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood, weather service says  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Google News·Other·13d ago

Arizona's Water Crisis Could Kill Your SALAD Supply

Water cuts are coming for Arizona. Is your salad on the chopping block?  NBC News Nevada sues the Trump administration over ‘catastrophic’ water cuts as the Colorado River spirals into crisis  CNN Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.  grist.org What the new rules for a shrinking Colorado River mean for tribal nations  High Country News San Diego region in ‘good shape’ despite Colorado River water cuts  KPBS

Google News·Other·13d ago

How She Asked for Help Before Killing Her Three CHILDREN

How Lindsay Clancy sought help before she killed her three children  NBC News Jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ends deliberations for the day and will return Monday  CNN Lindsay Clancy jury heard conflicting accounts of key evidence. Here are 4 inconsistencies  CT Insider Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights need for postpartum awareness, resources  The Boston Globe Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict - Boston News, Weather, Sports  WHDH

Google News·Other·13d ago
Breaking

What VANISHED 20 People at America's Most Famous CANYON

At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding  NBC News More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says  CNN Grand Canyon flooding: Flash flood hits Bright Angel Creek leading to Colorado River, forcing Phantom Ranch evacuation  ABC13 Houston Grand Canyon flash floods leave more than 20 missing as dozens are evacuated, park officials say  CBS News Significant Flash Flooding Closes Phantom Ranch and North Kaibab Trail  National Park Service (.g

Google News·Other·12d ago
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The Flash Flood That Just Made 20 People VANISH at America's Most Famous Canyon

At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.