Jim Harbaugh Criticizes Punter's Tackle Attempt During Preseason Game
Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, criticized punter JK Scott for not attempting to tackle Jacob Cowing during a preseason game against the S
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50 articlesSupreme Court Temporarily Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to proceed by issuing a stay on a lower court's injunction
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue, issuing a stay on a lower court's injunction.
HHS initiates program for missing persons with autism
On August 21, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services launched a federal initiative to improve response efforts for missing persons with autism. The p
Trump Temporarily Lifts Beef Import Tariffs, Campaigns in South Carolina
President Trump has temporarily lifted tariffs on imported beef to alleviate price pressures. The decision has faced criticism from some lawmakers and ranchers,
New York Woman Arrested for Alleged Terrorism Plot Involving FBI Undercover Operatives
Jessica Bowie, an Albany resident, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol in support of the Islamic State. The FBI reported
Turkey seeks Interpol warrant for Netanyahu over accusations of genocide
Turkey has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of genocide related to attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists and is seeking an Interpol warran
Beef Prices Increase Amid Stable Grocery Costs
In 2026, beef prices have risen while other grocery prices have stabilized. This situation has garnered interest from political figures and the public.
Logitech Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds
Logitech is being sued in a proposed class action lawsuit for not refunding customers for tariff-related price increases. The lawsuit claims that Logitech retai
Supreme Court Allows Construction of Trump's Ballroom Project to Continue Temporarily
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Trump's ballroom construction project to proceed, overriding a lower court's halt. The administration claims
Trump announces Ed Martin's departure from DOJ for election-related legal work
On August 21, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Ed Martin will leave his position as U.S. pardon attorney at the Justice Department to work on legal m
Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Russian Cartoon 'Masha and the Bear'
Ukraine has sanctioned the Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' as part of efforts to ban it, with the culture minister labeling it as propaganda. Russian offic
Aon projects 9.5 percent increase in U.S. employer health costs for 2027
Aon has projected a 9.5 percent increase in employer health costs in the U.S. for the year 2027, based on current trends. The analysis highlights the ongoing ri
Civil Liberties Group Warns Against Censorship Following Cambridge Professor's Death
Following the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) cautioned against calls for media cens
Tunnel from Ghouta Siege Converted into Museum
A tunnel from the Ghouta siege has been repurposed as a museum, marking 13 years since the deadly sarin gas attack by government forces. The site serves as a hi
Supreme Court Allows Continuation of White House Ballroom Construction
The Supreme Court has ruled that construction on a White House ballroom can continue while it considers the legality of the project. This decision follows previ
Poland constructs defensive barrier with German assistance
Poland is building a defense system along its borders to protect against Russia, with assistance from German military engineers. The collaboration has been ongo
Supreme Court Chief Justice Issues Temporary Order on Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary order permitting ongoing construction of the $400 million ballroom at the White House linked to former Preside
Enrollment in SNAP Program Declines by Over 13%
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has seen a significant enrollment drop of over 13% in the last year, exceeding government projections. This
Massachusetts Senate Candidates Debate Key Issues in Final Showdown
In a debate on August 21, 2026, Massachusetts Senate candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton discussed key issues such as transgender athletes in sports, immigrat
Trump Supports Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Race Amid GOP Concerns
Donald Trump campaigned for Darline Graham in South Carolina as she seeks to fill her late brother's Senate seat. However, her lack of experience and unclear po
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue Temporarily
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the continuation of construction for a new ballroom adjacent to the White House, blocking lower court rulings that wou
Eight fatalities reported in plane crash near military radar site in Alaska
A plane crash in western Alaska on Thursday resulted in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including two employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Pentagon Issues Separation Notices to Publisher and Editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has issued separation notices to the publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination. Publisher Max Lederer plans to retire at th
Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday, Reflects on Longevity
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday on August 21, 2026, in Surrey, England. Reflecting on her long life, she emphasi
San Diego County Bars ICE from Using Local Shooting Ranges
San Diego County has decided to bar federal immigration agents from using local shooting ranges, leading to accusations of hypocrisy from state Republican leade
Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leaders following criticism of DOD's actions
The Pentagon has terminated the leadership of Stars and Stripes after the publication criticized the Department of Defense's interference in its operations. The
Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building Reopens After Renovations
The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building has reopened following extensive renovations that started in 2004. This reopening is a notable event for the Smit
Two individuals injured in stabbing incident at Sikh temple in Canada
A stabbing incident at a Sikh temple in Canada resulted in two injuries. Police have taken one suspect into custody but have not disclosed any potential motive
Eight people killed in plane crash in Alaska, including two US Army Corps of Engineers workers
A plane crash in Alaska resulted in the deaths of eight people, including two employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The twin-engine Cessna 441 was travel
Eight people killed in plane crash in Alaska, including two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers
A plane crash in Alaska resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including two workers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The twin-engine Cessna 441 was
DHS confirms only 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that only 185 non-citizens are on Nevada's voter rolls, significantly lower than earlier claims of 16,000. The
Jessica Tarlov Discusses Liberal Views on Fox News’ 'The Five'
Jessica Tarlov serves as a liberal commentator on Fox News' 'The Five', where she engages with a panel of conservative hosts. Her viewpoints have attracted atte
Virginia running back Solomon Beebe arrested on animal cruelty charges
Solomon Beebe, a running back for the University of Virginia, has been arrested and charged with three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The charges relate
Second Circuit Court rules against subpoenas issued to Letitia James' office
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that subpoenas issued by Albany prosecutor John Sarcone III to Letitia James' office were invalid. This decision refle
Recording of 2008 police interview presented in Tupac murder case
In the ongoing trial related to the murder of Tupac Shakur, a recording of a 2008 police interview with Duane Davis was presented to the jury. Davis claimed in
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Blocking DOJ Subpoenas to Letitia James
On August 21, 2026, a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that blocked Justice Department subpoenas for records from New York Attorney General Letitia James's
14 people killed in drone strikes on shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
A drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in at least 14 fatalities and over 120 injuries on August 21, 2026. The attack involved two
Chinese regulators mandate Tesla to implement safety measures for 2.98 million vehicles
Chinese regulators have ordered Tesla to add warning labels to nearly 3 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to improve safety in emergencies. The automaker wil
MAHA Movement Urges Trump to Reconsider Coal-Powered AI Data Centers
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has warned President Trump against using coal to power AI data centers, citing health and environmental concerns.
Poll Shows Tight Race in North Carolina Senate Election
A High Point University Poll shows that former Governor Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 5 points in the North Carolina Senate race. The poll was released on
New Data Indicates Decline in Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Lettuce
Data indicates a potential decline in cyclosporiasis cases associated with lettuce after a spike in July. Health officials are continuing to assess the safety o
Schumer Avoids Question on Campaigning with El-Sayed, Who Opposes His Leadership
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not disclosed whether he will campaign for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, who has expressed he would not support Schumer a
Schumer avoids question on campaigning with El-Sayed, who does not support him as leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not confirmed his campaign plans for Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan candidate who does not support Schumer's leadership. Sc
Drought Conditions Affecting UK Farming
As of August 21, 2026, officials indicate that nearly two-thirds of England is facing drought due to prolonged heatwaves and dry weather. This situation is impa
Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay $13 million in privacy case
Prince Harry and six others are required to pay $13 million following a failed invasion of privacy lawsuit. This ruling is seen as a significant loss for the cl
Waymo Submits Documents in NHTSA Investigation of Child Collision
Waymo has submitted documents to the NHTSA as part of an investigation into a collision involving a child. The submitted responses are entirely redacted, with W
CIA Faces High Volume of Retirements, Causing Delays in Pension Processing
The CIA is facing an unprecedented number of retirements, leading to significant delays in processing pension benefits for retirees. Internal documents indicate
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean Visit White House Briefing Room Ahead of Concert
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean visited the White House briefing room on August 21, 2026, for a mock press briefing ahead of their concert in Washington, D.C. The v
Pennsylvania Governor Launches Website for Data Center Feedback
On August 21, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro launched a website for residents to provide feedback on data center construction. This initiative follows