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Canada tariffs; Visa revoked; Dolly Parton; Voters : NPR

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Cruise ship lifeguard, 38, admitted having sex twice with 17-year-old passenger: police

A 38-year-old lifeguard working on a cruise ship has confessed to engaging in sexual activities with an underage girl on two occasions inside his cabin, authorities report. Rafael Cayetano Blanco,

How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market : Planet Money : NPR

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Justice Jackson Rips Supreme Court Decision For Injecting ‘Chaos And Uncertainty’ Into Midterms

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a scathing dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision on Monday

Kacey Musgraves divides fans with immigrant children’s plea, faces boycott calls to ‘shut up and sing’

Kacey Musgraves has sparked controversy after she requested her fans to donate to an immigrant

Politics

FOX News Just Hired a New Permanent Co-Host for ‘The Five’ – Here’s Who They Picked * * by Mike LaChance

Screencap of YouTube video. FOX News' panel talk show ‘The Five’ consistently ranks among the network’s top-rated programs, achieving significant

Resolution Filed To Impeach Trump For Covering Up ICE Murders

As a result of Republican-led gerrymandering efforts to maintain control of the House, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was defeated in

Musk won’t face charges in Wisconsin over alleged election bribery

Elon Musk will not face criminal charges for alleged election bribery related to Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court election, as announced

South Carolina could give Trump a revitalizing win — or his most embarrassing loss

Donald Trump is navigating a significant challenge this midterm election season, largely of his own creation. The president has dedicated

Pat Murphy was totally wrong”; “This was over-managing

Milwaukee Brewers rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt faced a challenging moment against the New York Mets

PUBG DED.NET closed beta announced, how to join, and more

On August 25, 2026, the highly anticipated Gamescom Opening Night Live unveiled PUBG DED.NET. This

Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Prediction and Betting Tips

Celta Vigo and Osasuna are set to clash at the Balaidos Stadium this Thursday in

Manchester City make contact to sign Liverpool star in surprise move: Reports

Manchester City is reportedly pursuing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, having reached out to his representatives

Entertainment

Meghan Markle’s $27K Cartier Watch Has a $26 Twin

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Vidio Partners With ReelShort in First Indonesia Short-Drama Deal

Vidio, an Indonesian streaming service, has formed a partnership with ReelShort, a microdrama platform owned

Suge Knight Claims He was Offered $1Million to Cover For Tupac ‘Murderer’

In the ongoing murder trial of Davis, Knight made a startling revelation during a conversation with TMZ on Tuesday, August

Dolly Parton Was ‘Hospitalized for Kidney and Autoimmune Issues’

TMZ reports that Dolly Parton was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on

Inside Hayden Panettiere’s Family Life After Her Shocking Death at 36

Skip Panettiere, Hayden's father, is a retired firefighter from the New York City Fire Department.

Famed “Portrait of Omai” Will Go on View at LA’s Getty Museum

News The Sir Joshua Reynolds painting, acquired in a joint deal by the Getty and

Björn Persson’s New Book Highlights the World’s Incredible and Endangered Wildlife — Colossal

From the expansive grasslands of Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro to the dynamic icy landscapes of

Famed “Portrait of Omai” Will Go on View at LA’s Getty Museum

News The Sir Joshua Reynolds painting, acquired in a joint deal by the Getty and the National Portrait Gallery in

Health & Wellness

Measuring ROI For Healthcare AI May Require A New Approach

AI tools in healthcare may add value in novel and non-traditional ways.gettyOver the past two years, there has been notable

First two U.S. measles deaths this year reported in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA — Two unvaccinated individuals from Pennsylvania have died due to measles, marking the first measles-related fatalities in the U.S.

Indigenous Tobacco Retail In Canada: What To Know

Indigenous tobacco retail in Canada is often misunderstood, lying at the intersection of treaty rights, tax regulations, and the economics

With Medicaid cuts looming, rural hospitals already making changes

BANGOR, Maine — In a significant shift for American health care, Republicans last year enacted cuts that will reduce expected

Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows : ScienceAlert

Ketamine is an unusual and multifaceted drug. It serves multiple purposes: acting as an anesthetic, pain reliever, dissociative drug, hallucinogen, and a particularly rapid-acting antidepressant. This unique combination of effects

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Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows : ScienceAlert

Ketamine is an unusual and multifaceted drug. It serves multiple purposes: acting as an anesthetic,

Prompt injection ranks No. 1 with OWASP and No. 12 in the incident record. The attack itself is invisible to a scan.

A CISO might misinterpret a low CVE count as a reason to downplay prompt injection,

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to expand beyond Texas Starbase with new Louisiana spaceport dedicated to Starship

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is set to broaden its operational scope with plans to

Apple’s iPhone Ultra Could Bring Back the Small Phone – Tech Advisor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 recently made its debut, strategically preceding Apple's launch. This

US companies are on the cusp of big climate solutions. Thank the government.

While the United States has not been the most aggressive country in addressing climate change, it has supported a program

Sacred revolt

By reverence, I do not suggest a return to rigid religious beliefs or supernatural ideas. Instead, I refer to a

Tennessee helped make nuclear history. It wants to do it again.

Luther “Sunny” Miller, approaching 80, once worked at Aerojet, a rocket and missile manufacturer literally in his backyard. He is

Heatwaves intensify data centre crisis

Virginia is home to the world's largest data centre cluster, where energy companies have long faced the formidable task of

Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities

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From the Blog

Nvidia earnings could reveal its fastest-growing business isn’t chips: Chart of the Day

Wall Street's attention is currently on Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs), but the real growth story lies in the company's networking operations. Over the past two years, Nvidia's networking business

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Inspirational, Funny and Uplifting Wisdom

Like countless others worldwide, I've admired Dolly Parton for many years. Her iconic songs such as "Jolene," "Islands in the Stream," and "Here You Come Again" have left a lasting

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Kith Fall 2026 Menswear Collection

In fashion, aesthetics are always key, but this season, Kith urges you to focus on the sensation and texture of their collection. The brand emphasizes terms such as “texture,” “tactile,”

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Silver prices pull back slightly, but remain over $68

Silver (SI=F) September futures kicked off the day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at a promising $68.96 per ounce, marking a 0.5% increase from the previous day's closing price. However,

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Zoe Kravitz Made This Once-Dated Jeans Trend Cool for Fall 2026

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Zoë Kravitz effortlessly revives bygone fashion trends, turning them into

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Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul Board Netflix Series ‘The Shooter’

Netflix has announced the production of “The Shooter” (working title), an action-noir series that brings together Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul. This marks Lee’s debut in an action role. Lee

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7 arrested after teen gunned down as Bakersfield battles gang violence

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting of a 17-year-old at a high school football game in Bakersfield, authorities have arrested six additional individuals as part of efforts to prevent

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Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Country Music Mourns an Icon

The world of country music is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished icons. Dolly Parton, aged 80, has passed away. Her family shared the news on Tuesday,

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Louis Navellier has blunt message on Nvidia’s reign before earnings

AI developers are driving the demand for more power, which is fueling the AI boom and benefiting Nvidia. The company is strategically becoming more vertically integrated by investing in companies

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Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton – The White House

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In honor of Dolly Parton's memory, I have ordered, under the authority granted to me by the Constitution and

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Jennifer Aniston’s Basic, Elevated Knit Top Style Is on Amazon

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has once again set a fashion trend by

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Lifestyle

Lil Yachty LOEWE Campaign: A New Era Begins

Lil Yachty has transitioned from a viral sensation to a significant figure in Loewe's Fall

Why ‘How Long Should It Take To Fall Asleep?’ Is The Wrong Question

When people think of sleep issues, they often imagine lying awake in bed, staring at

From the Archives: MacKenzie Bezos: Writer, Mother of Four, and High-Profile Wife

Before marrying Jeff Bezos in 1993, MacKenzie Scott was a standout English major at Princeton,

110 Short Quotes That Hit Hard About Motivation, Love and the Meaning of Life

Some of the most impactful quotes are short ones that deliver a strong message immediately.

Serayah Ends Engagement to Joey Bada$$ After Alleging Infidelity

Serayah has called off her engagement to Joey Bada$$ after over three years together, citing