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2025-08-21

City places moratorium on group housing

Owensboro city commissioners said Wednesday they support an ordinance that would halt the development of any new residential care facilities in the city for 12 months.

2025-08-21

Crunchyroll’s New Fantasy Anime Is a Masterclass in Innovation at Its Heart

Image courtesy of CrunchyrollOne of Crunchyroll’s newest fantasy anime to stream this summer has perfectly captured the real driving force of innovation, yet few are talking about it. Secrets of the Silent Witch is a magical series revolving around Monica Everett. She’s a genius when it comes to magic and thus is one of the world’s famous Seven [...]The post Crunchyroll’s New Fantasy Anime Is a Masterclass in Innovation at Its Heart appeared first on ComicBook.com.

2025-08-21

Watch this humanoid robot nail complex tasks and think on the fly

Boston Dynamics' impressive Atlas robot looks ready for the workplace.

2025-08-21

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4636-4637: Up Against a Wall

Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator, Framework Earth planning date: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 What does a good rover do when her back is up against a wall? Fight for science! Curiosity indeed fought the good fight at “Río Frío,” the wall of one of the many ridges cutting through the boxwork terrain [...]

2025-08-21

Gurriel, Del Castillo rally Diamondbacks past Guardians in victory

PHOENIX (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, Adrian Del Castillo had a broken-bat RBI single in the 10th and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Wednesday.

2025-08-21

Housing inventory hasn't been this high in DFW in more than a decade

The situation has some economists wondering whether the housing market will enter a recession.

2025-08-21

Wynonna Judd's daughter Grace Kelley accuses ex-stepdad of molestation, criticizes singer - Entertainment Weekly

Wynonna Judd's daughter Grace Kelley accuses ex-stepdad of molestation, criticizes singer Entertainment WeeklyWynonna Judd's Daughter Grace Kelley Slams Mom, Reveals Ex-Stepdad Molested Her People.comWynonna Judd's daughter claims singer covered up ex-stepdad's sexual abuse Page SixWynonna Judd’s daughter accuses her of covering up ex-husband’s alleged sexual abuse: ‘She was never a mother’ New York PostWynonna Judd’s Daughter Makes Shocking Abuse Allegations: ‘She Was Never a Mother’ parade.com

2025-08-21

1000-Lb. Sisters' Tammy Slaton Debuts New Teeth Amid Weight Loss

Tammy Slaton is giving her smile an upgrade. The 1000-Lb. Sisters star unveiled the progress she's made so far on getting a new set of teeth, revealing that she's fixed a gap she previously had...

2025-08-21

Lee pledges 3-step plan to denuclearize N. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung told Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun he intends to implement a three-phase strategy to eliminate North Korea's nuclear capabilities, beginning with a halt to its n...

2025-08-21

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its second day — but don't let it ruin your summer

For the second day in a row, tech stocks dragged markets lower Juggernauts such as Apple, Amazon and Alphabet were more meh-nificent than magnificent.

2025-08-21

'Proud of myself': Milton man savors chance to be at front of line for WA's first In-N-Out

RIDGEFIELD, Wash. — A man from the western Washington area arrived roughly 14 hours before the opening to ensure he was first in line at the opening of the state's first In-N-Out Burger location.Kevin told KING 5 sister station KGW that he pulled into the parking lot of the new location in...

2025-08-21

CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M after Medicare fraud scheme exposed by former Aetna whistleblower

A federal judge has ordered CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager, Caremark, to pay nearly $290 million after a whistleblower accused the business of overcharging Medicare on prescription drugs more than a decade ago.Sarah Behnke, a former Aetna actuary, alleged Caremark defrauded Medicare Part D...

2025-08-21

Duty exemptions for low-value imports face review amid exploitation

An expert panel at the government's Tax Commission has noted that overseas sellers of inexpensive goods effectively exploit tax exemption systems for small-ticket item imports.

2025-08-21

Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with killings of her staffers

MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 13 people allegedly involved in the killing of two members of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's staff in May were arrested Wednesday for their alleged roles in what authorities described as a meticulously planned hit on two people close to the capital's leader. Three of those arrested allegedly were [...]

2025-08-21

Man Dies On Livestream After Regularly Enduring Violence And Humiliations In Videos

A lawyer for one of the co-streamers of the 46-year-old French man known online as Jean Pormanove said the violence was staged.

2025-08-21

Review: Elise Hart Kipness releases her new book ‘Close Call,’ which is set in the U.S. Open

Author Elise Hart Kipness just released her new book "Close Call," which was inspired by true events that took place at the U.S. Open. The post Review: Elise Hart Kipness releases her new book ‘Close Call,’ which is set in the U.S. Open appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-21

China Flexes Its Green Hydrogen Muscles In Europe

Despite persistent uncertainty in the global green hydrogen market, China's Sungrow Hydrogen has established an elaborate new R&D facility in Germany.The post China Flexes Its Green Hydrogen Muscles In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

2025-08-21

LISTEN: How Guillermo del Toro, Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac Brought ‘Frankenstein’ to Life; Gamescom Boots Up in Germany; ESPN’s Streaming Send Off

It took more than 20 years, $120 million and many pounds of prosthetics and makeup to allow Guillermo del Toro to bring his vision of “Frankenstein” to life. The hero’s journey that del Toro traveled with one of filmdom’s foundational creatures is the subject of this week’s Variety cover story. “Frankenstein” stars Jacob Elordi and [...]

2025-08-21

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Recover As Crypto Sentiment Switches From 'Fear' To 'Neutral:' Analyst Highlights Where BTC May Find Support

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied on Wednesday, despite hawkish Federal Reserve minutes dampening hopes for rate cuts.CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+0.73%$114,093.67Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +4.78%$4,306.00XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) +1.78%$2.93Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +4.89%$187.07Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +4.96%$0.2208Sentiment Improves From ‘Fear’ To ‘Neutral’Bitcoin reentered the $114,000 region, a day after tumbling below $113,000. Ethereum made a stronger rebound, rising to an intraday high of $4,376.79 after plummeting to $4,070.54 the previous day.Ethereum's dominance rose to 13.4%, the highest since mid-November 2024, while Bitcoin's market share narrowed to 58.6%.Over $340 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bearish short traders losing $217 million.Moreover, about $530 million in Bitcoin shorts risked liquidation if the apex cryptocurrency surges to $117,000.Bitcoin's open interest rose 0.53% over the last 24 hours to $80.76 billion. Meanwhile, over 60% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were long as of the time of this writing.The market sentiment flipped ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-08-21

Israel Approves Major West Bank Settlement Project

Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.

2025-08-21

Pensioners on the frontline of Argentina’s fiery politics

It has become a tradition Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires: each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police corral or confront a band of protesters brandishing signs, shopping bags and walking frames. For sure, these veteran “militants” are vocal. Sometimes they are even feisty. But they are also gray-haired, wrinkled and at times struggle to keep their balance. “For [...]The post Pensioners on the frontline of Argentina’s fiery politics appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-21

Reminder Of An Investor Conference Webinar

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) We would like to remind that KN invites shareholders, investors, analysts, and other stakeholders to join its investor conference webinar scheduled on August 22nd ...

2025-08-21

Assistive Technologies For Visually Impaired Market To Hit US$ 16.3 Bn By 2035, Rising At 10.2% CAGR TMR Analysis

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire)Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired MarketRising demand for AI-powered wearables and inclusive education policies are driving rapid growth in the assistive ...

2025-08-21

YouTuber Nash Grier’s Mother-In-Law Nikki Giavasis Has Been Reported Missing

Nash Grier‘s wife Taylor Giavasis has revealed that her mother, Nikki Giavasis, has gone missing after last being seen in Ft. Lauderdale – E! News Denise Richards‘ estranged husband Aaron Phypers refuses to vacate L.A. home despite being evicted – Page Six Jenelle Evans speaks out after son Jace leaks their explosive texts – TMZ [...]

2025-08-21

YouTuber Nash Grier's Mother-In-Law Nikki Giavasis Found Safe After Being Reported Missing

Nash Grier‘s mother-in-law has been found safe one day after she was reported missing – People Denise Richards‘ estranged husband Aaron Phypers refuses to vacate L.A. home despite being evicted – Page Six Jenelle Evans speaks out after son Jace leaks their explosive texts – TMZ Margot Robbie walks her first red carpet since giving [...]

2025-08-21

Caitlin Covington Reveals Truth About "Christian Girl Autumn” Hiatus

Don't fall for the rumors.While Caitlin Covington—the influencer behind the "Christian Girl Autumn” meme—originally said she will be taking a break from creating fall-themed content this year, it...

2025-08-21

Darren Criss Returning To Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ After Casting Backlash

After the recasting of Maybe Happy Ending‘s leading man with a non-Asian actor, Darren Criss is returning to the Broadway musical. On Wednesday, the Will Aronson/Hue Park show announced the 2x Tony-winning actor is reprising his robotic role as Oliver on Nov. 5, following backlash around the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman, the first actor [...]

2025-08-21

‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel

More than 700 acclaimed professionals call for arms embargo, sanctions and scrutiny as Gaza faces darkest days.

2025-08-21

Texas House approves plan to redraw congressional maps to favour Republicans

The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander that launched weeks of protests by Democrats and a widening national battle over redistricting.

2025-08-21

Interstellar object emitting light & Rebekah Baptiste latest | FOX 10 Talks

John Hook previews this week's Newsmaker, and FOX 10 Anchor Brian Webb and Executive Producer Trenton Hooker discuss new evidence from Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb that the interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, appears to be emitting its own light.

2025-08-21

Denzel Washington on Cancel Culture: ‘I Follow God, I Don’t Follow Man’

While promoting his new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest,' the Oscar-winning actor said faith matters more to him than public approval.

2025-08-21

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at 88

The host of "Caught in Providence" died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

2025-08-21

Reality TV star, Judge Frank Caprio, dead at 88 following battle with pancreatic cancer

Rhode Island Municipal judge and reality TV star, Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in the courtroom, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

2025-08-21

State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Officials said Shahed Ghoreishi, a contractor working for the Bureau of Near East Affairs, was terminated over the weekend following two [...]

2025-08-21

Linkin Park – New Australian Shows Announced!

LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour, their first visit since 2013. Now comes an exciting update for Australian fans, with 3 new shows added in response to extraordinary demand in [...]The post Linkin Park – New Australian Shows Announced! appeared first on Spotlight Report.

2025-08-21

Cooler change | 13Weather Blog

The cooler change is here and even cooler air is in the 7 day forecast.

2025-08-21

Ketel Marte | FOX 10 Talks Sports

FOX 10 Sports Anchor Richard Saenz & Executive Producer Mark Malerich discuss Ketel Marte. The All-Star second baseman is having one of the best seasons of his career on the field, but that hasn't stopped a fair amount of criticism for the Arizona Diamondbacks slugger.

2025-08-21

Articulated Robot Market Size To Hit USD 87.93 Billion By 2032 Driven By Automation, Precision Manufacturing, Automotive & Electronics Adoption, And AI Advancements

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The U.S. Articulated Robot Market was valued at USD 7.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 23.41 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 15.74% during the ...

2025-08-21

Northern Star Resources on Agnico Eagle acquisition rumors: 'Not surprising' as many miners need M&A

Stuart Tonkin, Managing Director & CEO of Northern Star Resources, discusses the gold miner's FY25 results and decision to drop its hedging policy to capitalize on increasing gold prices. He also comments on the rumors of a possible acquisition by Canadian-based gold producer Agnico Eagle.

2025-08-21

AP News Summary at 10:00 p.m. EDT

Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

2025-08-21

New Pennsylvania Project Marks Milestone With 10th Podcast Episode

CHESTER, PA — The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is celebrating the release of the 10th episode of Slingshot The Podcast, a series aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting civic ...

2025-08-21

NYT Strands hints, answers for August 21, 2025

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words ...

2025-08-21

Swiatek and Ruud meet defending champs Errani and Vavassori in US Open mixed doubles final

Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud will play defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori on Wednesday night for the U.S. Open mixed doubles title and $1 million. Swiatek and Ruud, the No. 3 seeds, beat top-seeded Jessica Pegula 3-5, 5-3,...

2025-08-21

Christopher Conway Joins BioDuro Board, Enhancing Strategic Leadership

(MENAFN - Cision) IRVINE, Calif. - August 20, 2025 – BioDuro, a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced that Christopher Conway, CEO of ...

2025-08-21

New Astronaut Class to debut - space & defense

New Astronaut Class to debut space & defenseNASA to Announce New Astronaut Class, Preview Artemis II Moon Mission NASA (.gov)Artemis 2 astronauts suit up for nighttime moon launch dress rehearsal (photos, video) SpaceArtemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025 Space

2025-08-21

Molecular Partners Appoints Martin Steegmaier As Chief Scientific Officer To Drive Discovery Of Next-Gen Darpin Therapeutics

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Extensive experience from senior oncology research roles at Roche, MorphoSys, Boehringer Ingelheim and most recently CSO at SOTIO Biotech ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, ...

2025-08-21

Antarctic ice loss could have 'catastrophic' impact - DW

Antarctic ice loss could have 'catastrophic' impact DWRapid loss of Antarctic ice may be climate tipping point, scientists say ReutersAbrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations," experts warn CBS NewsScientists warn of 'abrupt changes' taking place in Antarctica Australian Broadcasting CorporationEmerging evidence of abrupt changes in the Antarctic environment Nature

2025-08-21

Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts

All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump’s Truth Social feed, but a new digital media strategy for California Governor Gavin Newsom that is delighting Democrats — and riling Republicans. Newsom — hotly-tipped for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination — has been parodying Trump with a series of [...]The post Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-21

New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds - The Brighter Side of News

New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds The Brighter Side of News

2025-08-21

Keros' KER-065 granted US FDA Orphan Drug designation for DMD treatment

21 August 2025 - Keros Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq:KROS), a US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising novel therapeutics to treat disorders linked to dys...

2025-08-21

ReAlta Life Sciences secures EMA orphan drug designation for pegtarazimod in graft-versus-host disease

21 August 2025 - Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company ReAlta Life Sciences Inc announced on Thursday that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to RLS-0071 (pegta...

2025-08-21

Analyst Expectations For CollPlant Biotechnologies's Future

There is a major performance and valuation gap between Palantir and BigBear.ai stocks in the market today, one that may be closed down.

2025-08-21

Hamlet BioPharma completes Phase II study of Alpha1H in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

21 August 2025 - Swedish biotechnology company Hamlet BioPharma AB (Spotlight Stockmarket:HAMLET) on Thursday announced that its newly completed Phase II clinical trial evaluating Alpha1H in patients ...

2025-08-21

A Rise In Surgical Robotics Could Send These 2 Healthcare Stocks Soaring

Chipmaker Nvidia’s earnings report next week could be a major factor for market sentiment.

2025-08-21

Zelluna ASA announces Q2 2025 financial results and business update

21 August 2025 - Norway-based pharmaceutical company Zelluna (OSE:ZLNA), a developer of allogeneic 'off-the-shelf' T-cell receptor-based natural killer (TCR-NK) therapies for the treatment o...

2025-08-20

B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

VANCOUVER – The B.C. Supreme Court has given the Canadian government until April 2026 to change the Indian Act to bring it into compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms after a success...

2025-08-20

Enterprise Claude gets admin, compliance tools—just not unlimited usage

Anthropic upgraded its Claude Enterprise and Team subscription to offer seats with access to Claude Code and offer additional admin controls.

2025-08-20

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months ...

2025-08-20

China rushes to build out solar, and emissions edge downward

High on the Tibetan plateau, Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed — 610...

2025-08-20

Tyra Biosciences Announces Participation at Upcoming Investor Events

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyra Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYRA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation precision medicines that target large opportunities in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) biology, announced today that members of company management...

2025-08-20

Abbott: “Texas has passed more pro-life legislation than any state in the United States”

(The Center Square) – After the regular legislative session this year, additional anti-abortion measures have become law or will become law Sept. 1.

2025-08-20

Shots fired at Surrey car wash business

Surrey Police Service officers on patrol noticed bullet holes Monday night

2025-08-20

As AI Search Threatens Open-Web Ad Supply, DSPs Face a Reckoning

The Trade Desk, Viant, and industry analysts say the “whole ecosystem is being upended."

2025-08-20

Why the Defense Industrial Base Is So Hard to Fix

Supply chain and raw material uncertainty as well as a declining workforce are at the root of America's defense industrial base woes.The post Why the Defense Industrial Base Is So Hard to Fix appeared first on The National Interest.

2025-08-20

DeSantis awards posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett, Florida lawmakers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five notable Floridians with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, one of the state’s highest honors. The awardees include the state’s last Democratic governor, Buddy MacKay, who was a citrus farmer, policy wonk and diplomat; former Democratic governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, who was [...]

2025-08-20

Intel Skyrockets 28%--But Is This Just Another Bubble Brewing?

SoftBank money, a potential US stake, and dot-com era valuations collide in Intel's high-stakes comeback drama.

2025-08-20

New Stephen King adaptation called "one of the year's best" movies, with "flawless" performances from Licorice Pizza and Alien: Romulus stars: "Left me visibly shocked"

The Long Walk is impressing critics from top-to-bottom, but it's Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson's performances that are stealing the show

2025-08-20

Crews close gap in fire line on Monroe Canyon Fire

Crews have successfully closed a gap in the fire line on the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, a crucial step in containing the state's largest fire in 2025.

2025-08-20

New-look UCLA aims for turnaround with transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava

LOS ANGELES (AP) — DeShaun Foster got busy overhauling most of his coaching staff after his first season at UCLA. He upgraded the roster, making a splash in the transfer portal by landing quarterback...

2025-08-20

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore dodges nonprofit questions ahead of staff departures

COLUMBIA, Md. (WBFF) — After his team said he had to leave an event immediately, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore slipped out through an emergency exit nearly half an hour later, avoiding unanswered questions about the state’s nonprofit spending, as his top aide is set to lead a prominent Baltimore foundation next year. Outside the elevators of IronCircle, a cybersecurity company where Moore participated in a fireside chat and a ribbon-cutting at its new headquarters in Columbia, Md., on Tuesday, one of the governor’s assistants gathered the attending members of the news media for the governor to take a few questions. This [...]

2025-08-20

Cowboys triplets fall out of top 10 triplet ranking due to one question mark

The Dallas Cowboys made the term ‘triplets’ famous in the 1990s, but now their offensive trio can’t crack the top 10.

2025-08-20

'Survivor: Australia V The World' Spoilers: First 3 Eliminations Revealed

Reality TV competition fans have been avidly tuning in to watch Australian Survivor: Australia V The World. This season, hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia and taking place in Upolu, Samoa, brought together AU Survivor legends to compete with Survivor competitors from across the world. If you’re located in the USA, and you’re a fan of the [...]

2025-08-20

Palantir Stock Is Facing Selling Pressure: What's Going On?

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares are trading lower Wednesday as the stock continues to pull back following a strong run in recent weeks. Here’s what you need to know.What To Know: Palantir shares surged to new all-time highs earlier this month after the company beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines for the eighth straight quarter, reporting second-quarter revenue of $1.004 billion versus estimates of $939.71 million, and adjusted earnings per share of 16 cents versus estimates of 14 cents.Revenue was up 48% year-over-year as U.S. Commercial revenue jumped 93% year-over-year and U.S. Government revenue increased 53% year-over-year.Palantir guided for third-quarter revenue of $1.083 billion to $1.087 billion versus estimates of $981.1 million. The company also raised its full-year guidance to a range of $4.14 billion to $4.15 billion versus estimates of $3.9 billion.After riding a wave of momentum to approximately $190, shares have faced selling pressure in recent trading sessions. Citron’s Andrew Left announced a short position ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-08-20

AP News Summary at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation

2025-08-20

DAVID MARCUS: DC just had a murder-free week, and yes, Dems, Trump did that

Washington DC experiences dramatic crime reduction following Trump's police takeover, with robbery down 46%, carjacking down 83% and no murders in a week

2025-08-20

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

2025-08-20

Vicar who led rave-style ‘cult’ in Church of England found guilty of assaulting female followers

The leader of the Nine O’Clock Service, Christopher Brain, 68, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault

2025-08-20

Dexter defeats odds to become one of 2025’s highest-rated shows

The gamble to revive the serial killer for a New York-set series has paid off

2025-08-20

JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

2025-08-20

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’

On July 2, Amazon launched “Heads of State,” an action-comedy film starring Idris Elba and John Cena as the respective leaders of the United Kingdom and the United States. But the viewership data indicated that this was no traditional two-hander. Representatives for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who plays a senior MI6 agent and the film’s third [...]

2025-08-20

Are the Houston Rockets Fully Equipped to Become an OKC Thunder Rival?

The Houston Rockets added Kevin Durant following a second-seed finish in the West last year. Could they be a threat to the reigning champs?

2025-08-20

Kristi Noem says southern border wall to be painted black

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the nation's southern border walls will be painted black to better repel anyone who might try to scale them.

2025-08-20

Congo's draft peace deal with M23 seeks to return government control to rebel-held areas

A draft peace deal between Congo's government and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels aims to restore government control over rebel-held areas

2025-08-20

Sterling Shepard is going to find himself in a vital role in the Bucs offense

Injuries now have Sterling Shepard in a pivotal role in the Bucs offense to start the 2025 season.

2025-08-20

New Red Sox slugger found clutch homer ‘super relieving’ and ‘so special’ in brutal loss

The Red Sox lost in brutal fashion last night. That doesn't take away from the fact that the newest member of the team delivered a signature moment in his first start for Boston.

2025-08-20

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’ - Variety

AI Becomes Hollywood’s New Secret Weapon in Talent Negotiations: ‘The Data Doesn’t Lie’ VarietyAI Isn’t Coming for Hollywood. It's Already Arrived WIREDI'm an AI artist working in Hollywood. Here's my advice for others looking to use the tech to boost their careers. Business InsiderStability AI’s Hollywood Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges Startup Ecosystem Canada

2025-08-20

Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts. Released in December, the viral hit song, created by Southern soul singer 803Fresh and dance...

2025-08-20

Eight Florida Gators named to 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team

Florida football had eight players named to the 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team ahead of the opening kickoff.

2025-08-20

West Virginia sticks with fiber for BEAD

The third state to release its final proposal for BEAD, West Virginia's revised program will still award 99% of its broadband deployment funding for fiber networks.

2025-08-20

New evacuation orders in effect for overnight growth of the Derby Fire

New evacuation orders are in effect in Eagle County in response to overnight growth of the Derby Fire, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said.

2025-08-20

Kelly Clarkson returns to 'The Voice' after Brandon Blackstock's death - Entertainment Weekly

Kelly Clarkson returns to 'The Voice' after Brandon Blackstock's death Entertainment WeeklyKelly Clarkson Back On 'The Voice' After Brief Absence, Talk Show OK DeadlineKelly Clarkson Comes Back to “The Voice” After Jennifer Hudson Filled in During Her Brief Absence AOL.comBrandon Blackstock's Daughter Savannah Shares How He Changed 6 Months Before His Death E! OnlineInside Kelly Clarkson’s ex Brandon Blackstock’s celebration of life attended by his girlfriend Brittney Marie Jones New York Post

2025-08-20

Latest On Aaron Judge’s Flexor Strain - MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Aaron Judge’s Flexor Strain MLB Trade RumorsYankees’ Aaron Judge unlikely to throw normally again in 2025, says Aaron Boone - The Athletic The New York TimesBoone clarifies Judge talk as OF says arm better ESPNYankees’ outfield shuffle continues with new plan for Giancarlo Stanton New York PostJudge's throwing likely impacted for rest of '25, return to outfield still TBD MLB.com

2025-08-20

Porsche-backed Group14 closes new funding, takes control of JV's battery material plant

The startup said it also acquired the remaining 75% stake in its joint venture with SK, gaining full ownership of manufacturing operations for its silicon battery material in South Korea. The Woodinville, Washington-based company makes silicon-carbon composite material or SCC55, which can replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, enabling them to charge more quickly and hold more energy. Demand for electric vehicles and advanced technologies has driven steady investor interest in the battery materials sector, with multiple companies competing to attract funding.

2025-08-20

Analyst Has Shock Opinion Regarding Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid has two strong players at the right-back position, and one analyst believes one could be sitting on the bench for a while.

2025-08-20

Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills

Train derailments involving spills of 1,000 gallons or more of hazardous materials happen a few times a year, often resulting in evacuations or fires

2025-08-20

Trump Wants to Paint Border Wall Black so It’s Too Hot to Touch

Speaking near the border in New Mexico on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said crews have begun painting sections of the 30-foot steel bollards that make up the barriers.

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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz injury scare – and the bargain basement names they could target

Arsenal are expected to first look at the loan and bargain basement markets if Kai Havertz is ruled out for a prolonged period of time with a knee injury that has provided an early-season concern for head coach Mikel Arteta.

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Gregory Groom in court in appearance with murder of Kylee Monteiro

The boyfriend of a slain pregnant woman whose remains were found in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, appeared in court on Wednesday and was charged with murder.

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Brentford reject bid worth up to £40m from Newcastle for Yoane Wissa

The DR Congo international wants the move to St James’ Park.

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Fallout 5 - everything we know so far

Fallout 5 is officially in development, though we likely won't be seeing it for a long time. Here's what we know so far.