FBI Task Force Targeting Transnational Repression Across US: Patel
Transnational repression tactics include stalking, cyberhacking, assault, attempted kidnapping, as well as threats against targets’ family members and friends.
Former NBA Players Test WNBA Policies by Declaring for Women’s 2027 Draft
The two men say they seek equal treatment after some players advocated for trans participation in the women’s basketball league.
CKM Syndrome: A New Condition 9 in 10 Adults May Have–Here Are the Causes
CKM syndrome progresses through stages, and you can move backward through them—not just forward.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Deal With Oman Is in Final Stages
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged the United States to meet demands in order to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Homeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports.
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ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
Chinese AI Seems to Be Gaining on US Rivals—Analysts Say Not So Fast
America still has an advantage in AI infrastructure, although China is trying to make its own chips and data centers, a U.S.–China tech expert said.
Spain Imposes Border Controls on Italian Travelers Amid Immigration Dispute
A spat over immigration escalated as the government in Madrid responded to Rome’s restrictions.
Michigan Ends Warning on Lettuce as Cyclosporiasis Cases Slow
State health officials said contaminated produce is likely no longer in circulation.
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan: Israel Won’t Withdraw Until Hamas Is ‘Genuinely Disarmed’
Trump said in July that an agreement had been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
EXCLUSIVE: Kash Patel: The FBI’s War on Scam Centers Around the World
Working with international partners, the FBI has seized over $15 billion, arrested more than 300 people, and freed thousands of trafficked victims.
Not New, but New on Netflix for August
Check out our monthly report on what’s debuting on the popular streaming site.
How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’
In ‘This Week in History,’ Allen Funt’s experiences at Cornell and the Signal Corps helped produce one of America’s funniest TV shows.
3 Exercises to Train Your Fascia Strength, Ease Back Strain, and Help Prevent Falls
Fascia is the hidden key to better balance, stronger core coordination, and freedom from chronic soreness and stiffness.
Longue Vue House: A House Built for Its Gardens
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a New Orleans estate that seamlessly weaves architecture and landscape.
Florida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches
Officials in Louisiana also warned of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria last week.
Trump Says Voters ‘Angry at Republicans,’ Not Him, Ahead of Midterms
The president was commenting on the GOP’s prospects ahead of the November elections, noting that the incumbent president tends to lose seats in the midterms.
China Reshaping Indo-Pacific Poses Irreversible Threat to Japan: Analysts
Tokyo’s defense white paper echoes the 2025 edition, which flagged China as ’the greatest strategic challenge' to Japan since World War II.
Beijing Sanctions 2 US Labs That Can Prove Where Cotton Grew
U.S. importers must prove their goods are free of Xinjiang forced labor, and the two sanctioned firms sell forensic testing that makes that proof possible.
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Madonna and Blur Albums, Dies at 69
The British producer who helped transform the sound of the late 1990s died last month at his home, family members announced.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
The Foods That Feed Your Eyes
A healthy diet provides nutrients that protect delicate eye tissues, filter harmful light, preserve the retina, and regulate intraocular pressure.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
Buttery, Sweet, and Orange: This Milk Alternative Has Deep North Carolina Roots
Made for coffee, cereal, and everyday uses, the milk is slightly sweet with an orange tinge and creamy texture.
How Can Homeowners Save Money When Moving in Summer?
One of the most effective ways to save money is to book movers as early as possible.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
