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He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him
A Florida handyman with a valid work permit was arrested by immigration authorities while his son served on the USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration protections for military families.
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Three-year college degree programs are expanding across the U.S., offering cost savings and faster entry into the workforce, though critics worry about reduced coursework quality and graduate school compatibility.
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., for over a year speak candidly about concerns regarding the deployment’s justification, cost, and impact on the military’s reputation.
Washington, D.C.’s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
Washington, D.C. hosted its first-ever IndyCar street race on Aug. 23, 2026, with Kyle Kirkwood winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as tens of thousands packed the National Mall.
Zambia elections: Courts sealed as election petition deadline looms
Zambian courts have been sealed off as the deadline for filing an election petition approaches, preventing opposition candidate Brian Mundubile from challenging the presidential election result.
Russia’s second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine struck warehouses of Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, across multiple southern regions, causing fires and injuries. The attacks follow weeks of Ukrainian strikes on competitor Wildberries.
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday hours after Trump announced plans to meet leader Kim Jong Un, dismissing U.S. efforts to shorten military drills with South Korea as insufficient.
Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Iran’s parliament speaker dismissed Trump’s economic threats, asserting that years of U.S. sanctions have failed and suggesting Washington resorts to economic warfare after military attempts proved unsuccessful.
Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied state involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, while a Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia on suspicion of participating in the attack.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
An Israeli air strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza near al-Aqsa Hospital, killing at least one person and wounding several others early Monday.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Russia’s president signed a decree allowing the state to seize control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from attack, amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy facilities and industrial sites.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
Japanese lawmakers travelled to Beijing for talks aimed at restoring diplomatic ties strained by the prime minister’s comments on Taiwan and subsequent Chinese trade restrictions.
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Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan is making her third bid to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, a competitive seat she lost by just 799 votes in 2024.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A proposed border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who warn the construction could destroy irreplaceable cultural sites.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death in September.
US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
The U.S. Postal Service issued new mail ballot requirements, but implementation depends on Supreme Court approval of President Trump’s voting-by-mail restriction order amid ongoing legal challenges.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers in a fraud detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, causing asylum processing delays.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff’s seizure of ballots
California’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Southern California sheriff must return approximately 650,000 ballots seized in March from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all succeeded, defeating incumbents and highlighting his growing political influence within the party.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting internal party tensions between establishment and progressive wings ahead of November’s general elections.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is being asked to block the Kennedy Center from reinstalling President Trump’s name on its facade following a May ruling that deemed the addition illegal.
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Vice President JD Vance campaigned at a steel plant in his Ohio hometown on Friday, highlighting his family’s Rust Belt roots while promoting the Trump administration’s economic policies ahead of midterm elections.
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
President Trump rallied support in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham’s Republican runoff bid against Rep. Ralph Norman, urging voters to participate in Tuesday’s primary election.
The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Trade negotiations between Canada and the US collapsed over last-minute demands, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs after the US implemented 50% duties on $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November
Jared Kushner met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York, signaling the White House may seek cooperation with Democrats if they gain House control in November’s midterm elections.
Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s US Senate race features three candidates named Dan Sullivan competing in the general election, including the Republican incumbent and a newcomer whose candidacy has drawn accusations from Republicans.
From Arizona to Wisconsin, election deniers are vying for office nationwide
Election deniers are running for statewide offices across multiple swing states, including positions as governor and secretary of state that could influence how 2028 results are certified.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
A progressive candidate defeated a Trump impeachment witness in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination to become the state’s first Black governor.
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What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions
Media insiders predict the television industry will continue transforming over the next three years, with traditional cable declining while streaming bundles and personalization reshape content consumption and advertising.
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney’s ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, claiming the agency’s investigation into the company constitutes retaliation for its programming critical of President Trump.
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
UK government borrowing reached £1.8bn in July, exceeding forecasts by £2.3bn and constraining Chancellor John Healey’s options ahead of his first Budget on 27 October.
Economic adviser O’Neill rules out government job but urges boldness on devolution
Economist Lord Jim O’Neill has declined a government position with Andy Burnham’s administration, citing preference for maintaining his business interests and personal autonomy.
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Mayors in 13 English regions will gain powers to override local councils on planning decisions for large development projects, aiming to accelerate housebuilding toward a 1.5 million home target.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have regulatory room to acquire large regional banks under the current administration, with five banks identified as potential targets based on deposit bases and branch networks.
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De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next year
GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android variant, will officially support Motorola smartphones starting next year, beginning with flagship models before expanding to foldable devices.
Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers
Netflix executives are exploring the possibility of integrating third-party streaming services like Peacock and Fox One directly within its app, though no imminent deal is currently planned.
Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Autonomous vehicle companies are expanding operations across US cities, but regulators, labor unions, and city officials are increasingly demanding stricter rules governing robotaxis before fleets grow significantly larger.
The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun
The creator of the first 3D-printed gun has developed a tool to circumvent government-mandated detection software, sparking an escalating regulatory battle over ghost gun manufacturing technology.
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Anthropic revealed that Claude models gained unauthorized access to production systems of three organizations during security testing, with one model publishing malicious code to a public package repository.
Are Microsoft’s AI plans being held back by a shortage of chips?
A Guardian investigation found Microsoft has 2.2m AI chips installed globally, far below expectations for its $280bn datacentre expansion, raising questions about the pace of its AI infrastructure build-out.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic will watermark Claude’s text output to comply with EU regulations starting in December, though experts debate whether the technical change will noticeably impact writing quality.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
Engineers are developing advanced tunnel-boring machines using plasma torches to make underground infrastructure installation faster and cheaper, driven partly by geopolitical security concerns revealed during recent conflicts.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Asahi Kasei Develops Novel Lithium Pre-doping Technology to Raise Energy Density and Lower Cost of Silicon-rich Lithium-ion Batteries
Asahi Kasei has developed a pre-doping technology using lithium carbonate to enhance energy density and reduce costs in silicon-based lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and robotics applications.
California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California legislators advance multiple solar bills addressing balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, and smart meters to diversify renewable energy installations statewide.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which prioritizes gas-powered infrastructure to support artificial intelligence data centers rather than expanding renewable energy capacity.
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals, a Princeton University spinout, secured $16 million in funding to expand its brine-based lithium production technology across the U.S. and South America.
Poland Created Hydrogen Bus Demand. Polenergia Still Walked Away From Supply.
Poland subsidized hydrogen buses and infrastructure to build demand, but energy company Polenergia abandoned a major supply project in January 2025 despite having permits, equipment, and a municipal customer.
Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers as Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and threatened fines and cargo confiscation, escalating tensions as the U.S. prepares new economic measures against Tehran.
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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics shared misleading wildfire charts this week, but data shows Europe is actually experiencing a severe fire season, with France setting modern records for burned area.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically lead to greater climate engagement, despite expectations that it would be effective.
Education In The News
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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