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Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at MSG: Concert Review - Variety

On the opening night of his Madison Square Garden residency, Harry Styles paid tribute to Dolly Parton and completely overhauled his setlist.

Variety

Breaking News2 days ago

Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks - AP News

The official in charge of President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza is criticizing Israel for its attacks on the war-battered Palestinian territory and warning that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war. Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Pe…

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Politics

Pro-Palestinian Activists Accused of Vandalizing Trump Resort Face Terrorism Accusation

Prosecutors will seek to prove that members of Palestine Action who they say painted “Gaza is not 4 sale” on the Scottish golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.

Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote

After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.

Lake Ontario Didn’t Ask for This

There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest priority seems to be “Making The Great Lakes Even Greater.”

Trump Elevates Ben Moss, Former Vance Aide, as White House Staff Secretary

The move amounted to one of the few major changes in West Wing personnel in Mr. Trump’s second term.

Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero

President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.

Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case

A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent antisemitism on campus.

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.

Fired Journalists at Independent Military Publication Sue Pentagon

Three journalists dismissed from Stars and Stripes accused the government of violating their First Amendment rights, asking the courts to stop their termination.

Economy

Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from. - CBS News

U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?

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Elon Musk Is Dipping Into the Rejected Candidates Pile After Admitting xAI 'Was Not Built Right' - Gizmodo

We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

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Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year - BBC

February saw the sharpest drop in Canada's employment totals since the Covid-19 pandemic, mostly due to the US tariff squeeze

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Stock Market Today: Dow Fades On Inflation, GDP Surprise; Nvidia Turns Lower (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose early but retreated Friday after surprise inflation and GDP data. Adobe plunged on earnings.

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices - AP News

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier…

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Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want - CNBC

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

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Southwest Airlines to discontinue flights to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June, continue service to Midway - ABC7 Chicago

Southwest Airlines said Friday it will discontinue service to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June.

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Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video - The Verge

Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plans from $2.99 to $4.99 per month and removing 4K streaming from Prime subscribers who don’t pay extra.

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Technology

Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules

The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.

OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Call for Greater Defense Against A.I. Attacks

In an open letter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others said that a wave of A.I.-enabled cyberattacks was coming and that organizations and governments needed to prepare themselves.

Meta Took Aim at Anthropic. It Is Also One of Its Largest Customers.

The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic’s tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.

A $17.1 Billion Vote of Confidence That Jonathan Haidt Was Right

In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure His Competitors Share His Pain

Meta, the social media giant, agreed to change the way children interact with its apps. That could be trouble if its competitors don’t abide by the same rules.

Clash Between Prediction Markets and States Sets Off a Furious Political Battle

A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.

Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.

Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.

Health

Health1 day ago

Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany

Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered.

Health1 day ago

A $17.1 Billion Vote of Confidence That Jonathan Haidt Was Right

In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.

Health2 days ago

F.D.A. Approves Drug Poised to Transform Care for Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.

Health2 days ago

‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease.

Health4 days ago

The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs

Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.

Health4 days ago

Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper

The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever.

Health5 days ago

Nearly 40,000 Eye Drop Bottles Are Recalled Over Potential Contamination

Federal safety regulators said the maker of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief voluntarily recalled the drops because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.”

Health6 days ago

Some States Banned the Use of Food Stamps to Buy Soda. Did It Work?

A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.

Science

Phys.org - News And Articles On Science And Technology

Primed and ready to fight, a nematode pheromone arms plants to battle pathogens

When cold and flu season comes around, we take steps like getting our flu shots and taking immune supplements to strengthen our bodies' defenses against pathogens. Plants face pathogenic threats, too. Plant pathogens can have devastating effects on crop yields, with up to 40% of global food crops lost annually, and such losses have severe implications for food security. But what if we could boost plant immune systems as we do our own and make them better able to withstand or fend off biological threats?

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'An exciting surprise': Ancient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert

Fossilized teeth from at least seven shark species have been discovered in the Egyptian desert, hinting at its complex, watery past.

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Exploring how bumble bee queens coordinate chemical signals

New research by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Margarita Orlova is providing new insight into how bumblebee queens communicate through chemical signals and how those signals change throughout their lives.

Phys.org - News And Articles On Science And Technology

The wisdom of the egg cell: Oocyte epigenetic mark may help prevent excessive placental growth after fertilization

The genome—which contains genes encoded in DNA—acts as the fundamental blueprint of life. But what you might not know is that, in addition to this genetic information, we have something akin to an "instruction manual" for how genes should be handled. This instruction manual is known as the epigenome.

Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night - The Guardian

Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night  The GuardianNext Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28  Sky & TelescopeAugust lunar eclipse 2026: When to see the Blood Moon tonight  MashableThe moon is turning red tonight — here's why, and how to watch  Live ScienceWhere And When To See Tonight’s ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse From Every U.S. State  Forbes

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Live Science: The Most Interesting Articles

'Wildfire smoke is the fastest-growing environmental threat in the US': How a warming world will poison the air we breathe

Wildfires are projected to increase dramatically due to climate change. That could trigger a massive increase in heart attacks, premature births and early deaths, research reveals.

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

World News

Indian Squash Players Advance In Budapest

Indian squash players Velavan Senthilkumar and Veer Chotrani have advanced to the semifinals of the Budapest Open, with Senthilkumar notably defeating top seed Eain Yow Ng.

Rediff.com

Hub Group, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - HUBG

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Hub Group, Inc. ("Hub Group" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: HUBG) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule …

PRNewswire

Is a dingo a house pet?

Is a Dingo a House Pet? Unpacking the Wild Truth The answer is a resounding no. Dingos are not suitable as house pets, possessing inherent wild instincts and specific needs that cannot be adequately met in a domestic environment. Introduction: The Allure and …

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‘Dracarys’: New ‘dragon’ species named after House of the Dragon’s Syrax discovered in Thailand

Science News: A newly described mountain horned dragon from western Thailand has given the world a species name with a fantasy-inspired twist. Researchers have name.

The Times of India

Hindalco commissions India’s first Superfine PPT ATH plant in Karnataka

Hindalco Industries has commissioned India's first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant. This new facility at Belagavi will meet domestic demand for the specialty alumina product. The plant utilizes in-house technology and operates entirely on renewable ener…

The Times of India

Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’

Real Madrid produced an all-round performance at the Santiago Bernabeu last night, stepping up across all three departments and taking home a 4-1 win.While the first-half was relatively shaky, the men...

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Reliable journalist drops major hint on Barcelona’s mystery signing: ‘Only football fanatics would know him’

Barcelona could be preparing a surprise move in the transfer market after a major revelation from Matteo Moretto suggested that the club are working to bring in a new left-footed defender.Speaking on ...

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‘ESPN Has a Major Problem’ — CFB World Reacts As ‘Friction With Pat McAfee’ Causes ‘College GameDay’ Producer Change

For a show built around what happens on camera, ESPN’s latest College GameDay drama is coming from the production truck. In its original report, Awful Announcing said Wednesday that Jim Gaiero, a 31-year ESPN veteran who has served as a lead GameDay producer …

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Opinion

Opinion23 hours ago

Health experts raise alarm over rising antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Health experts have raised concerns over increasing cases of resistance to antibiotic treatment, calling for integrated approach to counter the threat. The scientists are also worried by rising incidences of cross transmission of diseases between animals and humans as a result of antimicrobial resistance. The came up in presentations from health researchers from across Africa […]The post Health experts raise alarm over rising antimicrobial resistance in Africa appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Opinion23 hours ago

The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'

Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".

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Opinion23 hours ago

Kilosu 70 liradan 5 liraya düştü: Üretici çözüm istedi

Bilecik’te meyve suyu fabrikaları üreticiden aldıkları ürünün fiyatlarını 5 lira gibi iyice dibe vurdu.

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Jarome Luai is promoting Pepsi for PNG. He doesn’t become a Chiefs player until 2028

The NRL was given a stark reminder of the sponsorship bonanza awaiting PNG Chiefs signings on Friday. Rival clubs are entitled to be upset.

The Age

A storm is brewing south of Perth, and it ain’t the weather

The surge of One Nation in successive polls and the party’s lower house success in South Australia earlier this year has turned Secret Harbour into a genuine three-way contest.

The Age

A storm is brewing south of Perth, and it ain’t the weather

The surge of One Nation in successive polls and the party’s lower house success in South Australia earlier this year has turned Secret Harbour into a genuine three-way contest.

The Age

Editor's Notes: October 7 shattered Israel’s old political map, next election may redraw it

The next election may reveal a political reshuffle already underway, as Israelis no longer fit neatly into the camps that shaped the country for decades.

Jerusalem Post

‘Excitement And Joy’: Max Iheanachor Discusses His Preseason Debut

Thursday was Max Iheanachor’s long-awaited NFL debut. The Steelers’ first-round pick got off to a great start during training camp but suffered an injury just before the first preseason game. He was in the conversation to start at right tackle before the injury halted such talk. That caused him to miss both the Green Bay […]

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