Politics, Travel
Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Sisters in Georgia
Police in Atlanta, Georgia, have rescued two sisters who had been abducted. Their rescue was captured on a police bodycam.
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Nature
UK Weather: Heavy Rain Brings Risk of Flash Floods
The UK's long dry spell has ended, with heavy, thundery showers now sweeping across the country.
Sports
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Line-ups
Flamengo and Cruzeiro are preparing to face each other in an important Copa Libertadores match. Fans across Brazil are looking for details about the kick-off time, TV coverage and confirmed line-ups for both clubs.
Sports
Red Bulls Begin Homestand Against League-Leading Nashville SC
New York Red Bulls are starting a three-match homestand, meaning they will host three games in a row without traveling away.
Sports
Phillies vs Marlins: TV Channel and Game Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Miami Marlins tonight in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
Sports
WNBA Rookie Azzi Fudd to Have Knee Surgery, Out for Season
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd will undergo knee surgery and miss the rest of the WNBA regular season. Fudd, one of the team's most talked-about first-year players, has been dealing with a knee injury.
Politics, Business
Canada and US say a trade deal is close, but details are unclear
Canada and the United States say they are close to finishing a new trade deal. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described 'significant progress' in the talks between the two countries.
Politics
Officials Knew Reflecting Pool Liner Was Peeling Before Vandalism Case Began
The Trump administration was warned about a peeling liner in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool nearly a month before it brought a vandalism case, according to news reports. A liner is the material inside a pool that st
Sports
Paul Skenes Gets Criticism Over Beach Photos and Early Pitches
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is facing backlash after beach photos with his girlfriend, gymnast Livvy Dunne, went viral. Backlash means strong negative reaction from many people. Viral means something spreads q
Sports
Seahawks Hold Workout With Former Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs
The Seattle Seahawks have held a workout with cornerback Trevon Diggs, according to a new report. Diggs is a former Pro Bowl player, meaning he was once chosen as one of the best players at his position.
Business
Bond Yields Fall as US Treasury Doubles Debt Buyback Plan
Bond yields pulled back from multi-year highs after the US Treasury Department said it would double the size of its debt buyback program. The news gave relief to investors who had watched yields climb sharply.
Sports
English Coach Jailed in Morocco for Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Leon Baptiste, an English athletics coach, has been jailed in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
Politics
Fill-In Senator Admits She Is 'Not That Informed' on National Security
Darline Graham, the sister of Senator Lindsey Graham and his current fill-in replacement in the U.S. Senate, admitted during a South Carolina debate that she is 'not that informed on national security.'
Politics, Science
Former Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty in Covid-19 Records Case
David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has pleaded guilty to conspiracy. He admitted working with someone else to hide records about Covi
Entertainment
Madelyn Cline Wears Two-Tone Outfit by Siedrés
Actress Madelyn Cline has been seen wearing a striking two-tone outfit from the fashion brand Siedrés.
Politics
Who Is Natalie Harp, the Aide Always Close to Trump?
A new report from The New York Times looks at Natalie Harp, an aide who is known for staying extremely close to President Trump. The report asks a simple but important question: what does she actually do?
Sports, Politics
Wales sports minister meets rugby union over fans' fears
Wales' sports minister, Heledd Fychan, has held a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to discuss fans' concerns. The WRU is the organisation that manages rugby union in Wales.
Entertainment
NYT Connections Game: Answers for August 19
The New York Times has released the hints and answers for its daily word game Connections, for the August 19, 2026 edition, which is puzzle number 1165.
Technology, Politics
Historian Warns AI Could Threaten Democracy
US historian Jill Lepore, who has won the Pulitzer prize, has written a new book about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The book is called The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State. It argues that AI threatens lib
Business, Economy
Diesel Prices Hit Record High as Supply Shrinks
Diesel margins — the profit made on each barrel of fuel — have risen above $100, reaching a record high. This shows how serious the current fuel shortage has become.
