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+ Africa: Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official—Mali says 82 soldiers held captive since deadly attacks in April have been freed by armed groups, in a rare breakthrough as the country battles jihadi...
+ Africa: Displaced families and hospitals struggle as Sudan's war ravages El-Obeid—The war, which began in April 2023, has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced around 13 million, and pushed large parts of Sudan into famine. [Auth...
+ Africa: One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery—The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The b...
+ Africa: Doku commits to Manchester City until 2031 in five-year deal—Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping the Belgium winger at the Etihad until 2031. The 24-year-old has become ...
+ Africa: Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece—Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid ou...
+ Africa: Ecuador police seize 370kg of cocaine near Colombian border—Ecuadorian police have seized hundreds of kilograms of cocainee in an area known as Guagua Negro near the Colombian border. Anti-narcotics officers sp...
+ Africa: Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test—Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the ...
+ Africa: France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic—The case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations dete...
+ Africa: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay blocked despite Trump’s claim of ‘total control’—The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and Iran says it will stay that way until its conditions are accepted. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Rédacti...
+ CSM: Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations—On a South Carolina farm, a withdrawn girl finds her place as an equestrian in DéLana R.A. Dameron’s last novel, “Fairfield County.”
+ CSM: Why heat, wildfires, and drought are slowing Europe’s move to green energy—Why “green realpolitik” is slowing Europe’s move toward greener energy.
+ CSM: A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war—Siblings Moaz, Yasseen, and Zahira Tasabehji founded a climbing gym known as Jabalna (Arabic for “our mountain”).
+ CSM: Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war—Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia’s war with Ukraine
+ CSM: Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions—Authors increasingly use AI tools to craft their work. Readers are concerned about transparency and quality.
+ CSM: AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here’s why.—The AI boom is driving up prices for energy, chips, and software, boosting inflation and complicating the Federal Reserve’s targets.
+ CSM: A Mideast beacon for the sanctity of life—Amid war within its borders and elsewhere, Lebanon officially ends the death penalty, setting an example for a region that often resorts to violence.
+ CSM: Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal—For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But ...
+ CSM: Finish degrees for less: Schools overseas pitch US community college students—Overseas schools offer another path for U.S. community college students to finish their degrees.
+ Egypt News: UAE expresses solidarity with Egypt, conveys condolences over victims of Ismailia road accident —ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt ov...
+ Egypt News: UAE Floating Hospital provides prosthetics to 21 Palestinians —Al Arish [Egypt], August 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish continues to implement the Step of Hope programme un...
+ Egypt News: India to send first ship along Arctic route next year official —The Shipping Ministry sees a huge possibility in the Northern Sea Route, after a 70% jump in cargo traffic via the Chennai-Vladivostok trade linkIndia...
+ Egypt News: '7 Dogs': Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt feature in action-packed trailer —New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): The India release trailer of global action-thriller '7 Dogs' was unveiled by actor Salman Khan on Thursday, settin...
+ Egypt News: India showing active interest in Arctic route Putin —India and China among the countries discussing ways to work with Russia on the Northern Sea Route, the Russian president saysIndia is among the countr...
+ Egypt News: Iran, Trump Clash Over Who Controls The Strait Of Hormuz —New posts12:41Iran, Trump Clash Over Who Controls The Strait Of Hormuz By Kian Sharifi Irans new Basij Paramilitary chief says the Strait of Hormuz is...
+ India ET: Quote of the day by Ashanti: 'When I'm not performing? I'm looking for the...' - motivational quote by singer of Foolish, Only U and Happy teaches life lessons on ambition, staying driven after success, why reaching your goal shouldn’t be the end and why —Quote of the day by Ashanti: Singer Ashanti emphasizes always seeking new opportunities beyond current achievements. Her career includes hit songs li...
+ India ET: Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer cramps —Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those with kidney conditions should be wary of magne...
+ India ET: International Left-Handers Day 2026: History, significance and why August 13 is celebrated —Every year on August 13, International Left-Handers Day shines a spotlight on the unique experiences and hurdles faced by left-handed individuals. Thi...
+ India ET: Japanese proverb of the day: "Even a small fire should be extinguished quickly" — Powerful life lessons on emotional control, patience, wisdom, resilience, relationships, and why ignoring tiny problems today can turn resentment, conflict, bad habits, and —Japanese proverb of the day: “Even a small fire should be extinguished quickly.” It carries a warning many of us learn too late. Small arguments can b...
+ India ET: In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffected —The Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could cause major dis...
+ India ET: Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw —Poland has thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw. This incident marks the first time Moscow has been accused o...
+ India ET: ‘This SOB kept saying China travel ban won’t work’: Navarro exposes Anthony Fauci’s COVID ‘lies’ — [Link to media]
+ India ET: ‘He isn’t digging deep into election fraud’: Navarro goes off at Jim Jordan over FBI classified docs — [Link to media]
+ India ET: Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its core —Delhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing options. ...
+ India ET: ‘American citizenship is not for sale’: Rubio revokes 600+ visas in birthright tourism crackdown — [Link to media]
+ India ET: In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment device —The treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological research and moder...
+ India ET: Rapido gets 5-year cab licence from Karnataka government, valid till August 2031 —Rapido has received a five-year licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority for its cab services in the state, valid until August 2031, givin...
+ India ET: US power outages are rising, but homeowners may not need a huge generator to keep the AC, refrigerator and essentials running —As power outages become a growing concern across the US, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep essential appliances running during blackout...
+ India ET: Instagram refreshes its wordmark, nearly a decade after last redesign —Instagram has updated its wordmark, replacing the decade-old text-based logo. The new design features a sharper and more modern typeface with flowing,...
+ India ET: In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to life —Hoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlement was subm...
+ India ET: Can giraffes do math? The world’s tallest mammals are better at addition than subtraction, scientists discover in surprising math study —New research reveals giraffes possess remarkable cognitive abilities. Some giraffes can mentally combine quantities, a foundational numerical thinking...
+ India ET: Several homes catch fire in central England, Sky News footage shows —Firefighters battled a large grass fire near a golf course in Stourbridge. Several homes were on fire as the blaze spread close to properties. Around ...
+ India ET: Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not required —In the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's licenses. M...
+ India ET: Life Lesson of the Day: “Even a hut feels like paradise when you’re with your loved one” — Russian proverb offers a timeless reminder about love, happiness and finding joy in life’s simplest moments —Life Lesson of the Day: The Life Lesson of the Day comes from the Russian proverb “Even a hut feels like paradise when you’re with your loved one,” of...
+ India ET: Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts —Two media groups have sued to halt a new service offering paid access to presidential posts. This Truth API service provides early access to high-prof...
+ LA Time National: FedEx and others announce layoffs in Southern California—More than 500 people have lost jobs at FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking; two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville will close.
+ LA Time National: How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November—For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.
+ LA Time National: In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor's race—After polling showed progressive Francesca Hong up by double digits, the establishment-backed David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for governor...
+ LA Time National: Trump again asks Supreme Court to save USPS mail ballot plan after second lower court loss—The Trump administration again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene to save President Trump's plan for the U.S. Postal Service to place new natio...
+ LA Time National: As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters—L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.
+ LA Time National: Inside David Ellison's desperate fight for Warner Bros.—Paramount's board has approved David Ellison's contingency plan to move headquarters from Hollywood as early as this fall, according to people familia...
+ LA Time National: How Anaheim outpaced Silicon Valley in income growth—A recent survey of metropolitan areas showed that Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana had some of the greatest income growth nationwide.
+ LA Time National: Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views—The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle t...
+ LA Time National: How to help Colombians after devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake—After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia, thousands have been left without basic needs and hundreds have died. Here are some organizations...
+ LA Time National: Chabria: Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case—In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wr...
+ LA Time National: 'The Yellow Line is a quiet thief': How Israel's moving border is erasing Gazans' lives—Since an October ceasefire, Israel has shifted the Yellow Line west, boosting its control from 53% to about 64% of the Gaza Strip.
+ LA Time National: Iran believes time is on its side in the war with the U.S. But its strategy carries great risks—Iran is betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz — and that time is...
+ LA Time National: How Colorado became the unlikely epicenter of American yak ranching—A slice of Nepal has been recreated in Colorado, where a rancher raises yaks.
+ LA Time National: Contributor: One key element is missing from the Israel-Gaza peace deal—The missing element is Israel.
+ LA Time National: Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation—Blanche's path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republic...
+ LA Time National: After Supreme Court loss, Trump again targets birthright citizenship with new orders—Trump called the Supreme Court decision 'very unfair,' and said the new orders were an attempt to end birthright citizenship by other means.
+ LA Time National: Mexico sends troops to improve security as U.S. halts avocado imports over 'threat'—The United States said it halted avocado inspection work in Mexico's Michoacán state because of a "threat to U.S. interests."
+ Latest UPI: U.S. recalls 13.4 tons of Argentine beef over inspection lapse—The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of nearly 13.4 metric tons of Argentine beef distributed in Texas and Florida.
+ Latest UPI: Panthers' running back Hubbard week to week with hamstring injury—Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has "a legit hamstring" injury and is week to week, coach Dave Canales told reporters Thursday.
+ Latest UPI: Palestinians in the West Bank told to leave as forces try to end siege—The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to evacuate 15 homes in the West Bank village of Qusra in a move to clear Israeli illegal outposts.
+ Latest UPI: Study puts extreme poverty in Cuba at 94% on Fidel Castro centennial—Extreme poverty affects 94% of Cubans, and eight in 10 have been forced to skip a meal because of a lack of money or food, according to a study.
+ Latest UPI: Look: Escaped tortoise found after 2 weeks, over 12 miles from home—A 15-year-old African spurred tortoise who escaped in Manitoba was found two weeks later at a nature preserve more than 12 miles from home.
+ Latest UPI: Watch: D.C. bomb squad identifies suspicious device as adult toy—A suspicious object left outside a Washington, D.C., firehouse shut down rush hour traffic and prompted a bomb squad response before being identified ...
+ Latest UPI: 49ers' Ricky Pearsall gets knee surgery, eyes nine-month recovery—San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall underwent knee surgery and targets a nine-month recovery, he announced Thursday on Instagram.
+ Latest UPI: Mexico 's Michoacán state resumes avocado exports to U.S.—All U.S. government activities in the western state of Michoacán have resumed, including inspections needed for avocado exports to the United States.
+ Latest UPI: Watch: Blindfolded man assembles Mr. Potato Head in 7.92 seconds—A Kentucky man donned a blindfold and assembled a Mr. Potato Head toy with a record-breaking time of 7.92 seconds.
+ Latest UPI: Oil prices decline as IEA forecasts a decline in demand—The price of crude is on the decline on Thursday after the International Energy Agency projected a decline of 1.6 billion barrels per day in demand.
+ Latest UPI: The false and the furious: We aren’t just bothered by different beliefs -- we’re bothered when we think others are wrong—Differences in beliefs may not be what drives people apart. A belief that someone else is wrong may be the stronger force.
+ Latest UPI: Watch: Two loose goats visit Oregon transit station, board bus—A pair of loose goats wandered into a transit station in Portland, Ore., and even briefly boarded a bus before fleeing the area.
+ Latest UPI: Tyler Robinson's attorneys argue against the death penalty in filing—Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk argue that he shouldn't be eligible for death penalty.
+ Latest UPI: MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refuses to concede loss in Minnesota Republican primary—MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede defeat in the Minnesota governor's Republican primary, alleging irregularities in the tallies.
+ Latest UPI: Flock says it will address police misuse of surveillance systems—Surveillance technology company Flock Safety announced new measures to safeguard the use of its technology on after reports of police officer misuse.
+ Latest UPI: Manchester City signs winger Jeremy Doku to five-year extension—Manchester City signed Belgian winger Jeremy Doku to a five-year contract extension, the Premier League soccer franchise announced Thursday.
+ Latest UPI: Watch: 'American Horror Story' Season 13 teaser features iconic characters—Twisty the Clown, the Rubber Man, Constance Langdon and other fan-favorite "AHS" characters appear in a teaser for "American Horror Story" Season 13.
+ Latest UPI: Watch: Tom Hardy warns of war in 'MobLand' Season 2—"MobLand," a crime drama starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, will return for a second season on Paramount+ in September.
+ Latest UPI: Jadyen Daniels tells LSU to halt his NIL use after cornerback gets No. 5—Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels wants LSU to stop using his NIL after the Tigers gave his former jersey number to another player.
+ Latest UPI: Producer price index stays flat in July, driven by falling fuel prices—The producer price index for the month of July remained flat after falling 0.1% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Thursday.
+ Moscow Times: Fires, Floods and Foul Air: In Siberia’s Tyumen Region, Weather Disasters Turn Biblical—Large swathes of Siberia are witnessing dizzying weather extremes this summer. Experts point to climate change.
+ Moscow Times: Moscow Universities See Record Admissions Competition Amid Wartime Quotas and Budget Cuts—The Kremlin has pushed to reduce university enrollment in favor of vocational training to address industrial labor shortages.
+ Moscow Times: Novosibirsk Activist Who Documented Farmer Protests Arrested on Terrorism Charges—“I believe this is payback for my mother’s active civic stance,” Mikhailova’s daughter said in a video.
+ Moscow Times: Orsk Refinery Shutters for 6 Months After Ukrainian Attack—On Thursday, regional governor Yevgeny Solntsev described the situation at local gas stations as “not simple everywhere, but manageable.”
+ Moscow Times: Russian Military Officer Killed in Annexed Crimea Bomb Explosion—Telegram channels identified the victim as Captain First Rank Robert Shageyev, who defected to Russia during the 2014 annexation of Crimea.
+ Moscow Times: Putin Makes First Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands Amid Protests From Japan—The four contested isles are part of the volcanic Kuril archipelago, running from Kamchatka to Hokkaido.
+ Moscow Times: Moscow Court Upholds Visiting Businessman’s Treason Arrest Over Ukrainian Tax Payments, Mediazona Reports—Russian investigators allege that Varyukhin committed treason by paying mandatory taxes on his earnings into the Ukrainian state budget.
+ Moscow Times: Ukrainian Drones Attack Wildberries Hub and Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan—Ukraine has struck more than two dozen Wildberries facilities in the last month.
+ Moscow Times: Tyumen Region Imposes Mass Pig Culls Over Mystery Outbreak—The incident follows a similar livestock culling after a pasteurellosis outbreak in the Novosibirsk region earlier this year.
+ Moscow Times: Son of Former Senior Official Reportedly Arrested in Moscow Murder Investigation—Alexander Khotin was detained Tuesday, west of Moscow, where they allegedly found a blood-stained knife inside a bathroom, according to RBC.
+ Moscow Times: St. Petersburg Philosophy Professor Detained Over $40 ‘Extremist’ Navalny Donations—“I personally supported Alexei Navalny,” Zaytsev told the officers on camera.
+ Moscow Times: Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack—Organizers said the Dronnitsa event would require diverting air defenses and security personnel from other locations.
+ Moscow Times: Ad Spending on Wildberries Nosedives After Ukrainian Drone Attacks, Kommersant Reports—A source told Kommersant that many advertisers had either frozen their promotional budgets or sharply cut back across major retail categories.
+ Moscow Times: 3 Killed, 2 Grain Terminals Halt Work in Novorossiysk After Ukrainian Attack, Sources Say—Two of Novorossiysk's largest grain terminals halted work on Wednesday, industry sources told Reuters.
+ Moscow Times: Orenburg Region Imposes Fuel Rationing After Ukrainian Refinery Attack—Orenburg is the 16th reported region to face renewed fuel disruptions following a brief period of stabilization in late July.
+ Moscow Times: Putin Threatens Retaliation if Europe Seizes Russian Ships—The warning follows the EU’s adoption of a mechanism allowing member states to confiscate and sell Russian oil carried aboard shadow fleet vessels.
+ Moscow Times: Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages —Moscow previously relied primarily on fuel imports from neighboring Belarus and Kazakhstan in response to Ukraine’s drone campaign.
+ Moscow Times: Apple Removes Yandex’s Payment Service App—Apple has not publicly commented on the removal, though it has delisted apps linked to sanctioned Russian entities in recent months.
+ Moscow Times: Russian Wheat Exports Brace for Decade Low in August Amid Black Sea Attacks—Russia and Ukraine have been attacking each other’s agricultural export facilities and commercial vessels in the Black Sea in recent weeks, driving wh...
+ Moscow Times: Russia Says Syria Base Deal Will Boost Ties, Source Says Some Russian Forces Will Stay—The naval facility and air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
+ NYT: U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown—The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes. [Cat...
+ NYT: California May Let Residents Choose ‘Jewish’ as an Ethnic Identifier—A bill would allow Jews to identify themselves as an ethnic group on state forms. Supporters argue it’s a step toward acknowledging the complex nature...
+ NYT: Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building—The vote to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” is an aggressive test of a judge’s order to remove his name. [Category: United S...
+ NYT: Luigi Mangione, Facing Stalking Charges in Federal Court, Is Expected to Plead Guilty—He is charged with stalking resulting in the death of an executive, but the specifics of his plea were unclear. A murder trial in state court is set f...
+ NYT: Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power—Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal. [Category: Hong, Francesca (...
+ NYT: How a Longshot U.S. Oil Drilling Project Is Shaking Up Greenland—A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and loc...
+ NYT: After Supreme Court Losses, Trump Keeps Pushing—Is the administration defying the court or pursuing lawful alternatives? [Category: United States Politics and Government, Decisions and Verdicts, Cou...
+ NYT: In This State, an Intense Fight in the G.O.P. for Control of the Right—Wyoming, one of the most conservative states, has a legislature divided between a hard-right House and a merely right Senate. Ultraconservatives want ...
+ NYT: Happy Hour With the Vanishing Nuns of New York—As convents are closing all over, the sisters are facing the end of their lives together — and they have brought the party to an assisted living cente...
+ NYT: In a Chinese Leader’s Death, Mourning for a More Hopeful Time—Tributes for former Premier Zhu Rongji reflect nostalgia for an era when China was opening to the world and the future seemed more prosperous and hope...
+ NYT: The Golden Age of Mexican Food Is Here. And It’s Complicated.—Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States. [Category: Mexican-Ame...
+ NYT: How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers—Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up. ...
+ NYT: The Board of Peace Road Map for Gaza Gives Hope—The signs point to Hamas being serious about disarming. The recent Board of Peace plan for it to surrender its weapons should be carried out. [Categor...
+ NYT: How Supreme Court Oral Arguments Have Transformed Since Covid-Era Precautions—Live audio, a new format and new voices have transformed and unsettled the court’s signature public ceremony. [Category: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Unit...
+ NYT: How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained—Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced. [Ca...
+ NYT: 41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants In the United States—Our favorite choices for seafood from Sonora, carnitas from Michoacán, chalupas from Pueblo and so much more. [Category: Mexican-Americans, Restaurant...
+ NYT: How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind—Tributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of t...
+ NYT: What’s Happening in Kansas Should Alarm Us All—Is Kansas just the beginning? [Category: United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Drivers Licenses, State Legislatures, Transgender...
+ NYT: A Celestial Wonder—We’re sharing photos from yesterday’s total solar eclipse. [Category: internal-storyline-no, Eclipses, Sun, Moon, Space and Astronomy, Spain]
+ Top News UPI: U.S. recalls 13.4 tons of Argentine beef over inspection lapse—The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of nearly 13.4 metric tons of Argentine beef distributed in Texas and Florida.
+ Top News UPI: Palestinians in the West Bank told to leave as forces try to end siege—The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to evacuate 15 homes in the West Bank village of Qusra in a move to clear Israeli illegal outposts.
+ Top News UPI: Study puts extreme poverty in Cuba at 94% on Fidel Castro centennial—Extreme poverty affects 94% of Cubans, and eight in 10 have been forced to skip a meal because of a lack of money or food, according to a study.
+ Top News UPI: Mexico 's Michoacán state resumes avocado exports to U.S.—All U.S. government activities in the western state of Michoacán have resumed, including inspections needed for avocado exports to the United States.
+ Top News UPI: Oil prices decline as IEA forecasts a decline in demand—The price of crude is on the decline on Thursday after the International Energy Agency projected a decline of 1.6 billion barrels per day in demand.
+ Top News UPI: Tyler Robinson's attorneys argue against the death penalty in filing—Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk argue that he shouldn't be eligible for death penalty.
+ Top News UPI: MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refuses to concede loss in Minnesota Republican primary—MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede defeat in the Minnesota governor's Republican primary, alleging irregularities in the tallies.
+ Top News UPI: Flock says it will address police misuse of surveillance systems—Surveillance technology company Flock Safety announced new measures to safeguard the use of its technology on after reports of police officer misuse.
+ Top News UPI: Producer price index stays flat in July, driven by falling fuel prices—The producer price index for the month of July remained flat after falling 0.1% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Thursday.
+ Top News UPI: Three states set to hold executions on same day for first time since 2010—Three states are set to execute prisoners Thursday in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma. Two of them didn't fight their death sentences.
+ Top News UPI: Single ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.04B Powerball jackpot—A $2 stake by a player in Illinois won the billion dollar Powerball jackpot, the largest win of 2026 and the eighth largest in history of the game.
+ Top News UPI: Ukraine hits Russian grain facilities prompting food price warnings—Two major export terminals handling millions of tons of grain were damaged in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
+ Top News UPI: Tokyo condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands—Japan issued a stern rebuke to Moscow after the Russian president visited a chain of islands at the center of a territorial dispute between neighbors.
+ Top News UPI: Closing U.S. consulate in Indonesia may undermine Indo-Pacific strategy—The decision to close the U.S. Consulate in Medan, Indonesia, risks weakening American influence in an Indo-Pacific strategically important region.
+ Top News UPI: Justice Department charges former SPLC official—The Trump administration has filed fraud-related charges against a former Southern Poverty Law Center official who testified during the Jan. 6 probe.
+ Top News UPI: On This Day, Aug. 13: Israel, UAE agree to normalize relations—On Aug. 13, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to full normalization of relations.
+ Top News UPI: Russia's Supreme Court bans only anti-war party from Duma elections—Russia's Supreme Court has removed the country's only anti-war political party from the ballot for next month's legislative elections.
+ Top News UPI: After 30 years of service, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires—Astronaut Mike Fincke announced he was retiring Wednesday following 30 years of service and 549 days in space, the fourth most among NASA astronauts.
+ Zero Hedge: Supreme Court Sets November Arguments In Religious Liberty, Prison Medical Care, And Agency Power Cases—Supreme Court Sets November Arguments In Religious Liberty, Prison Medical Care, And Agency Power Cases Authored by Matthew Vadum via The...
+ Zero Hedge: Running The Hormuz Gauntlet: Recruitment Ad Offers Tanker Crews Double Pay To Brave Drone Strikes—Running The Hormuz Gauntlet: Recruitment Ad Offers Tanker Crews Double Pay To Brave Drone Strikes Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen ...
+ Zero Hedge: Diesel Crack Spread Explodes To Record As Wall Street Warns Of Refined-Products "Perfect Storm" —Diesel Crack Spread Explodes To Record As Wall Street Warns Of Refined-Products "Perfect Storm" Wall Street Warns About "Perfect Storm" ...
+ Zero Hedge: Treasury Department Ends Ownership Reporting For US Small Businesses—Treasury Department Ends Ownership Reporting For US Small Businesses Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times, The Treasury Department...
+ Zero Hedge: LIS Technologies' New $6.2M Oak Ridge Building Is The Missing Link In Nano's Fuel-To-Reactor Stack—LIS Technologies' New $6.2M Oak Ridge Building Is The Missing Link In Nano's Fuel-To-Reactor Stack LIS Technologies just bought the build...
+ Zero Hedge: Paramount Mulling California Exodus Amid Antitrust Scrutiny—Paramount Mulling California Exodus Amid Antitrust Scrutiny Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, Paramount Skydance could be th...
+ Zero Hedge: Tehran's Houthi Proxies Attack Saudi Aramco Again, Crude Spikes, As Iran's Military Command To Be 'More Aggressive'—Tehran's Houthi Proxies Attack Saudi Aramco Again, Crude Spikes, As Iran's Military Command To Be 'More Aggressive' Summary Saudi Aramco...
+ Zero Hedge: "Abolish NYSE Stock Exchange," Says China-Based Hasan Piker Producer, Mamdani Campaign Alum—"Abolish NYSE Stock Exchange," Says China-Based Hasan Piker Producer, Mamdani Campaign Alum Far-left influencer Hasan Piker's Chin...
+ Zero Hedge: Private Credit's Problems Just Got Real—Private Credit's Problems Just Got Real Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance For most of this year, the private credit story I’ve written a...
+ Zero Hedge: Massive Blast Rocks Italian Munitions Plant At Heart Of Europe's Ammo Supply Chain—Massive Blast Rocks Italian Munitions Plant At Heart Of Europe's Ammo Supply Chain A massive explosion has been reported at a major Itali...
+ Zero Hedge: All Of Iran's Weapons Today Are Domestic, Missile Production Exceeds Usage: IRGC Official—All Of Iran's Weapons Today Are Domestic, Missile Production Exceeds Usage: IRGC Official At a moment US officials as well as media headl...
+ Zero Hedge: The Beautiful Great Game: Extra Time & Penalties—The Beautiful Great Game: Extra Time & Penalties By Michael Every of Rabobank Yesterday’s in-line US CPI report was the non-event it...
+ Zero Hedge: Palantir, Flock, & Data Centers: The Battle Dividing The Right—Palantir, Flock, & Data Centers: The Battle Dividing The Right The political right spent much of the last decade united against Big T...
+ Zero Hedge: Dowd: US Disabilities Hit An All-Time High Of 37 Million In July: UP 23% Since Feb 2021—Dowd: US Disabilities Hit An All-Time High Of 37 Million In July: UP 23% Since Feb 2021 Authored by Ed Dowd via Beyond The Narrative, Th...
+ Zero Hedge: StubHub Shares Plunge As Weak Outlook Fuels Fears World Cup Pulled Spending Forward—StubHub Shares Plunge As Weak Outlook Fuels Fears World Cup Pulled Spending Forward StubHub shares plunged 20% in premarket trading as un...
+ Zero Hedge: Watch: UK PM Wants Every Area In Britain To House Migrants—Watch: UK PM Wants Every Area In Britain To House Migrants Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ...
+ Zero Hedge: 2026 Rate-Hike Expectations Plummet After Cooler-Than-Expected PPI —2026 Rate-Hike Expectations Plummet After Cooler-Than-Expected PPI Following yesterday's cooling (in-line) consumer price inflation data...