Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Tue, Aug 18, 2026 8:00 am PDT
NBC News · 18h ago · The California Democrat said he’d “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” but said he hadn’t violated the law or House Ethics rules.
· Washington Post · 18h ago · The California Democrat said that he had “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” and that he will cooperate with the investigation.
NPR · 19h ago ·
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
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The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside his marriage but also says his actions were consensual in nature and did not violate House ethics rules.
ABC News · 9h ago · A teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the coast of California have been reunited as President Donald Trump honored both as heroes
· The Guardian · 16h ago · President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast, was rescued by a 16-year-old lifeguard – and was now sitting
BBC · 19h ago ·
'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescue
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The US president hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.
CBS News · 21h ago ·
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
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President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
ABC News · 9h ago · Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is legally contesting her siblings’ plan to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% minority ownership stake in the team to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press
· Variety · 12h ago · Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who has been the face of the team since the death of her father Jerry Buss in 2013, is reportedly contesting the plan approved by her siblings to sell the family’s remaining 18% stake in the storied NBA franchise to investors Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
CNBC · 15h ago ·
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
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Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."
NBC News · 18h ago ·
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss hasn’t agreed to sell share of team, lawyer says
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Her lawyer also accused Joey and Jesse Buss of leaking “false, defamatory and pernicious ‘information.’”
Los Angeles Times · 19h ago ·
Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
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Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.
CBS News · 14h ago ·
Jeanie Buss disputes her family's sale of Lakers stake: What to know about dramatic off-court fight
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Jeanie Buss would no longer serve as the Lakers' governor if her family sells its 17.8% ownership stake to Josh Kusher and Bob Iger
NBC News · Aug 17, 2026 · Police are investigating the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, star of TV and film, after being found unresponsive at her South Carolina home. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.
· NPR · Aug 17, 2026 · A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."
BBC · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
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Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes,' 'Nashville,' dies at 36
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Actor Hayden Panettiere, who starred in TV dramas and movies, died Sunday, according to her family. She was 36.
Deadline Hollywood · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36
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Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC’s Heroes, has died at the age of 36. Her rep confirmed the news to Deadline.
Rolling Stone · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dead at 36
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Details surrounding the actress’ death are currently unknown
Variety · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36
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Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles on “Heroes” and in “Scream 4” and “Scream 6,” has died. Her rep confirmed her death to ABC News. A cause of death was not immediately known.
Forbes · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ And ‘Scream’ Star, Dies At 36
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Hayden Panettiere, a former child actress who transitioned into a successful career as an adult in film and television with such shows as "Heroes," "Nashville" and two "Scream" films, has died.
International Business Times · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere Cause of Death: What We Know After the Nashville Star's Tragic Death at 36
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Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has died at 36. The cause of death remains undisclosed, leaving fans and family seeking privacy during this difficult time.
CBS News · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Hayden Panettiere, actress known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
ABC News · 9h ago · Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame would be the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll
· CBS News · 21h ago · From Texas sitting too low at No. 5 to USC looking highly overrated at No. 14, we break down the biggest misses in the preseason Associated Press poll
ABC News · 12h ago · A U.S. judge has blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington
· Washington Post · 13h ago · The administration sought to keep the agency’s headquarters in Washington.
CBS News · 13h ago ·
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
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U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
ABC News · 17h ago · Civil rights advocates have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring the state’s public schools to display the Ten Commandments
· Washington Post · 21h ago · The case could set up a landmark clash over the separation of church and state.
NBC News · 21h ago · Monday marks the end of a 60-day deadline that the U.S. and Iran agreed to in June to end the war and reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
· Washington Post · Aug 17, 2026 · The threat came in response to a question about negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a reporter.
Financial Times · Aug 17, 2026 ·
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
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US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
CBS News · Aug 17, 2026 ·
U.S. and Iran locked in stalemate as 60-day window for talks expires
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The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider peace deal and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday, with no deal in sight.
CNBC · 23h ago · President Trump was held civilly liable in the case by a New York federal jury for defaming and sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll.
· Washington Post · 23h ago · The president was found liable of sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll in the high-profile civil case.
The Guardian · 23h ago ·
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
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Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writerThe US supreme court has once again declined to consider Donald Trump’s appeal of a jury verdict in 2023 that found him liable for sexual
CBS News · Aug 17, 2026 ·
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
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The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
BBC · 23h ago ·
Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
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The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
NBC News · Aug 17, 2026 ·
Supreme Court turns away Trump’s latest bid to block E. Jean Carroll award
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The Supreme Court turned away for a second time President Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a jury verdict that awarded $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for alleged sexual abuse and defamation.
NBC News · 8h ago · San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by immigration authorities in El Paso, Texas, and remained in custody, according to family and ICE detainee records.
CNBC · 10h ago · The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
CNBC · 10h ago · The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
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CBS News · 12h ago · In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
ABC News · 8h ago · Authorities say 13 former or current Penn State University students participated in a cocaine-trafficking ring that involved two fraternities
· NBC News · 16h ago · More than a dozen students are accused of running a drug ring out of two fraternities near campus. The fraternity brothers are accused of bringing in kilos of cocaine from Philadelphia and New York and using new pledges to help cut and package the drugs.
ABC News · 9h ago · The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”
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NPR · 9h ago · A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · Jurors will decide whether Duane “Keffe D” Davis played a role in the deadly drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in September 1996
BBC · 13h ago · Mangione admitted to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Friday, after which his lawyers moved to dismiss the state case.
· NBC News · 18h ago · The judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in New York put the proceedings on hold to allow prosecutors time to respond to Mangione’s efforts to have the case thrown out.
Wall Street Journal · 19h ago ·
Luigi Mangione’s State Murder Trial Delayed After Guilty Plea in Federal Court
NBC News · 16h ago · Tupac Shakur’s killing at the age of 25 has long been one of the music industry’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Today in Las Vegas, prosecutors began laying out their case against a former Los Angeles gang member accused of orchestrating the rapper’s death.
· NPR · 17h ago · Opening statements began Monday in the murder trial of rapper Tupac Shakur. The man implicated in the 1996 killing in Las Vegas is a former gang member.
Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.
· CBS News · 20h ago · The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
ABC News · 9h ago · The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated
ABC News · 10h ago · A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed
ABC News · 10h ago · Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs
NBC News · 13h ago · Massive hordes of jellyfish have been spotted near some East Coast beaches, causing an influx of reported stings in Maryland and Delaware. NBC News’ George Solis spoke to two beachgoers who were recently stung in Ocean City, Maryland.
ABC News · 17h ago · Major League Baseball’s team owners unanimously have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by private equity billionaire José E
· CBS News · 21h ago · The Padres are now operated by owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Business Insider · 17h ago · The gang returns for Season 18. We'll show you where to watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · The Gang returns on Aug. 18. Here’s how to stream new episodes of Always Sunny when they come out
Business Insider · 19h ago · Paramount Skydance wants those suing to stop its WBD deal to post a nearly $1.9 billion bond, saying it will miss out on "significant" cost savings.
· Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Tech scion David Ellison's company wants the coalition of 12 states and the WGA to cover the 'ticking fees' that Paramount could incur due to Warner deal delays.
Wall Street Journal · 8h ago
Business Insider · 8h ago · The $500 Neko Health scan is geared towards health-conscious consumers and longevity biohackers looking to collect their own data.
BBC · 8h ago · BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.
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ABC News · 9h ago · Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
ABC News · 9h ago · Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."
ABC News · 9h ago · Meta is starting a major court battle over claims it contributed to the youth mental health crisis
ABC News · 9h ago · U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high
· CBS News · 18h ago · U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Forbes · 7h ago · Apple has issued iOS 26.6.1 and iOS 18.7.10, containing dozens of security fixes for iPhones. Here's what you need to know.
New Scientist · 7h ago · When we put our literature, games and films into AI models, we risk replacing our cultural history with a mishmash of auto-generated works. We desperately need to preserve human writing, says columnist Annalee Newitz
Forbes · 8h ago · AI sandboxes are being allowed to let AI escape and see what happens. This is risky. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Forbes · 8h ago · NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan has passed critical tests as the space agency’s revolutionary Titan rotorcraft moves a step closer to its 2028 launch.
Forbes · 8h ago · Hugging Face counts 28,531 community GGUF conversions of Qwen models and 54 from Qwen itself. The file that runs is rarely the one the lab tested or signed.
BBC · 9h ago · Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?
BBC · 10h ago · Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.
Ars Technica · 11h ago · Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.
Forbes · 13h ago · Sunday Night's Main Event runs Sept. 6 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker and Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton are set. Start time and how to watch.
Rolling Stone · 7h ago · The Colombian singer's Fundación Pies Descalzos will lead an effort to kickstart education in the devastated Chocó region
· ABC News · 12h ago · Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote region of her home country after a devastating earthquake struck last week, killing hundreds and affecting thousands of educational sites
Rolling Stone · 7h ago · “If you thought the president hated Jimmy Kimmel Live when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel? Buckle up, people!"
· Variety · Aug 17, 2026 · Rosie O’Donnell is finally back behind the talk-show desk. Yes, the former host of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “The View” will be serving as guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” the week of Aug.
Los Angeles Times · 11h ago · Bestselling romantasy author Sarah J. Maas revealed the titles, covers and release dates for the next installments in her hit ACOTAR series.
· NBC News · 22h ago · Fans of the Maas-iverse can finally rejoice — titles and covers for the anticipated sixth and seventh books in the “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series have been revealed.
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Following Connie Britton’s heartfelt tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at the age of 36, fellow Nashville alum Charles Esten also remembered his former co-star.
· Rolling Stone · 13h ago · The Nashville star remembered his first encounter with Panettiere and how they became "fast friends"
CBS News · 23h ago ·
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
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Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Rolling Stone · 18h ago · The actress shared her vocal skills throughout her career, landing emotional moments on Nashville and other film projects
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · The dancing clown is back: HBO on Monday announced a Season 2 renewal forIt: Welcome to Derry, its Stephen King prequel series from Warner Bros. Television and EPs Andy and Barbara Muschietti.
· Variety · 23h ago · “It: Welcome to Derry” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO. The show originally premiered on HBO Max on Oct. 26, 2025. It is based on Stephen King’s “It” novel and builds on the two-part “It” film reboot from 2017 and 2019.
Rolling Stone · 7h ago · The Irish band's fifth album arrives on Oct. 16 via XL Recordings
Variety · 7h ago · Stars Collective has acquired the Mandarin-language remake rights to “Thelma,” the 2024 Sundance Film Festival breakout that became Magnolia Pictures’ highest-grossing narrative feature, and is developing an adaptation titled “Grandma, Please
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Jon Ronson’s audio series Things Fell Apart is returning for a third season next year. The new season, the show’s first in three years, will follow the British-American gonzo journalist as he explores eight stories of outsiders fighting powerful institutions.
Variety · 8h ago · Sony’s superhero tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.3 million), elevating its running total to $106.5 million after 20 days of release.
BBC · 8h ago · Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
· ABC News · 9h ago · Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open
ABC News · 9h ago · LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early
· BBC · 19h ago · LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".
ABC News · 9h ago · The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he went AWOL for the second straight season
· CBS News · 12h ago · Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
ABC News · 9h ago · FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan
· BBC · 18h ago · Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
ABC News · 9h ago · Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5
· Los Angeles Times · 11h ago · Shohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.
Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.
· CBS News · 20h ago · The NBA, however, said that a report that came out on Monday contained 'numerous and significant inaccuracies'
ABC News · Aug 16, 2026 · Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s move
· BBC · Aug 16, 2026 · Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
BBC · 6h ago · Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
BBC · 8h ago · The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
ABC News · 9h ago · The expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes
International Business Times · 7h ago · A helicopter crash in Sifnos, Greece, killed a British newlywed couple and a Greek pilot. The crash, possibly due to tail rotor failure, is under investigation by Greek authorities.
· ABC News · 17h ago · A private helicopter has crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos, killing three people on board, Greek authorities say
International Business Times · 8h ago · Labour MP Bayo Alaba is suspended over an unpaid £50,000 Bounce Back Loan. The Labour Party is investigating the matter, while Alaba maintains his commitment to fulfilling financial obligations.
· BBC · 23h ago · Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.
International Business Times · 8h ago · Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank name their daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina, honouring Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Adelaide, while reflecting their family's ties to Portugal.
· BBC · 23h ago · The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
Financial Times · Aug 17, 2026 · Iran conflict is reshaping alliances in a way neither America nor Israel foresaw
· BBC · 23h ago · Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.
Wall Street Journal · Aug 17, 2026 ·
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It ‘Gets in the Way’ of Iran Conflict
Rolling Stone · 23h ago · The president ordered a last minute downgrade of the annual joint military training drills between South Korea and the U.S.
· NPR · Aug 16, 2026 · President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
ABC News · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said it declined to help denuclearize Iran
NBC News · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
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The president said he has directed the Pentagon to scale down the exercises, citing South Korea’s refusal to join the war in Iran and his “very good” relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
CBS News · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
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President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
International Business Times · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump Orders Reduction of South Korea Military Drills as He Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un
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President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and diplomatic tensions with North Korea and Iran.
Financial Times · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
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President claims the joint exercises send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea
Washington Post · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un
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The president cited the cost of the drills and said he did not want to send a signal that is "totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea. He also criticized South Korea for not helping him on Iran.
BBC · Aug 16, 2026 ·
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
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His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
International Business Times · 16h ago · The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to its lowest level since 1982 due to emergency drawdowns aimed at mitigating global supply disruptions caused by tensions with Iran.
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BBC · 23h ago · Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
· ABC News · 23h ago · A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician.
International Business Times · 7h ago · Hayden Panettiere's sudden death at 36 has highlighted her struggles with addiction and domestic abuse, as well as her efforts to inspire others through her memoir and public interviews.
CBS News · 7h ago · The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
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New Scientist · 8h ago · Since the 1990s, researchers have wondered if unexpected results from gallium-based neutrino detectors are a sign of a new kind of particle, but a new study suggests that revising their calculations could explain the anomaly
International Business Times · 9h ago · Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in South Carolina, sparking speculation about her cause of death. Authorities report no foul play, but investigations continue to determine the official cause.
International Business Times · 9h ago · Sainsbury's suspends facial recognition at a London store after a customer was wrongly accused of shoplifting, raising concerns about the technology's reliability and human error in security processes.
Science Daily · 9h ago · A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seemingly empty space alters the behavior of light.
Science Daily · 9h ago · Einstein’s abandoned cosmological constant made a spectacular comeback when astronomers discovered that the universe’s expansion is accelerating. It now sits at the heart of our best cosmological model—a model that works extraordinarily well, yet may still be wrong.
Science Daily · 10h ago · Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible.
Science Daily · 10h ago · Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it have risen dramatically across the United States over the past decade. Poison center reports jumped from just 19 cases in 2010 to more than 1,200 in 2023, while severe outcomes—including life-thre
NASA · 16h ago · By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 This week was very special for the Curiosity team here on Earth as we celebrated the 14th landing anniversary.
Science Daily · 17h ago · Scientists studying three artisan British cheeses found that the microbes responsible for their distinctive flavors may also offer surprising benefits for gut health.
NBC News · 23h ago · E-bikes aren’t banned in NYC, but Mayor Mamdani is cracking down on illegal models. See the speed and power rules by state, plus top e-bikes that meet the requirements.
NBC News · Aug 17, 2026 · One of the hottest trends in wellness is assisted stretching with recovery practices popping up all across the country. Two professional stretch therapists from Stretch*d in New York City, join TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to demons
New Scientist · Aug 17, 2026 · People with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these changes
NBC News · Aug 17, 2026 · Meet Elena Surratt, the mom putting strollers to good use in her class Stroller Bodies, a dance cardio workout designed for moms looking to find community while getting a workout in.
New Scientist · Aug 17, 2026 · Blood tests may give different results depending on when in the day, or the year, they are taken, which could result in people missing out on an anaemia diagnosis
New Scientist · Aug 17, 2026 · Lifting at least 50 kilograms twice a week improved older women's muscle mass, mobility and balance
Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2026 · Alcohol-free cold plunge parties, dating mixers and chic Rummikub events that started in Los Angeles have made their way east to New York City.
NPR · Aug 17, 2026 · In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
Forbes · Aug 16, 2026 · As COVID-19 rises all throughout America, so has misinformation. A doctor and public health expert clarifies what you need to know about vaccines and treatments.
NBC News · Aug 16, 2026 · President Donald Trump’s new executive order cuts the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 18 to 11. The administration cites rising autism rates for the change, though rigorous studies over decades have shown no link between vaccines and autism.
NPR · 20h ago · Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity.
NPR · 22h ago · Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman talks about diets he's tested, and contradictory information about what's healthy to eat and what's not. He says evolution often works against weight-loss efforts.
Christian Science Monitor · Aug 13, 2026 · On a South Carolina farm, a withdrawn girl finds her place as an equestrian in DéLana R.A. Dameron’s last novel, “Fairfield County.”
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Christian Science Monitor · Aug 12, 2026 · Authors increasingly use AI tools to craft their work. Readers are concerned about transparency and quality.
Christian Science Monitor · Aug 10, 2026 · Trying to understand AI? Monitor reviewers plunge into AI-related books that offer a path through the complex issues.
Christian Science Monitor · Aug 7, 2026 · “The Hardest, Longest Race” takes readers on a wild jaunt across the country, on roads that could hardly live up to the name.
NPR · Aug 6, 2026 · Living in the desert is "not for everybody," says Watkins. Her home, in the Mojave Desert near Death Valley, is staggeringly beautiful and brutal. Her new novel Yellow Pine shares this landscape.
NPR · Aug 5, 2026 · Spanish painter Salvador Dali needed America to become famous. So suggests a new exhibit about his life and influence.
NPR · Aug 5, 2026 · Writer Nina LaCour talks about her new novel -- Meet Me in the Garden -- a post World War II Great Migration story that follows three sisters as they shift their lives from New Orleans to Los Angeles - and the difficult life choices they face.
Forbes · 17h ago · Tributes are coming in from showbiz friends and colleagues of Hayden Panettiere, the "Nashville," "Scream" and "Heroes" actress who died on Sunday at 36.
· Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · Hayden Panettiere, the accomplished former child actor known for roles in 'Ice Princess' and 'Heroes,' died Sunday at age 36. Her Hollywood peers remembered her career on social media.
NPR · 18h ago · Families of children adopted from Kazakhstan meet every summer in New Hampshire's lake country to celebrate the food and culture of their country of origin.
NPR · 18h ago · At Portland's annual soapbox derby, motorless cars race downhill pulled by nothing more than gravity. It's part race, part parade, with cars built to look like sharks, guitars and slices of cake.
Forbes · 18h ago · Can the Maldives become a serious food destination? Inside the resorts, chefs and culinary strategies transforming luxury dining, local sourcing and Maldivian cuisine.
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Washington Post · Aug 17, 2026 · The health secretary takes a 19th-century approach to U.S. drug safety standards.
Washington Post · Aug 17, 2026 · Abdul El-Sayed, Bernie Sanders and co. hand the GOP a gift by backing a plan that would do away with popular coverage.
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