New York Times loses defamation lawsuit related to college basketball player
Former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears has successfully won a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. The case arose from an article p
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The Taliban has released two UN staff members who were detained in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 9. Their release took place on Thursday morning.
Aisha Wahab elected to complete term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell
State Senator Aisha Wahab has been elected to complete the term of former Representative Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District. Wahab's lead
Ghent University suspends Nathan Cofnas amid plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday
Nathan Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University following his plagiarism allegations against Professor Jason Arday, who recently resigned from the Universi
Claims About Jason Arday's Achievements Verified Following His Death
An analysis has verified that Jason Arday's claims of running 30 marathons in 35 days and playing semi-professional football are true. Arday, who was found dead
Justice Department Requests Interviews with FBI Officials Regarding Mar-a-Lago Search
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to interview FBI officials involved in the 2022 search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as part of an investigation in
Indiana Residents Face Ongoing Power Outages After Storm
Residents in northwest Indiana have been without power for nine days following a storm on August 11, leading to significant disruptions in daily life and school
Scott Jennings Faces Opposition for Potential Role as White House Press Secretary
Scott Jennings is seen as a leading candidate to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, but faces pushback from some Trump supporters due to h
Met Office predicts strong El Niño weather pattern
The Met Office has reported that the ongoing El Niño weather pattern is anticipated to be strong. This phenomenon may contribute to 2027 being the hottest year
Aisha Wahab elected to Congress in California special election
Aisha Wahab has won a special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress following his resignation due to sexual misconduct allegations. Wahab, a state senat
Nevada grants permits for 8,000 robotaxis from Tesla, Uber, and Waymo
The Nevada DMV has issued permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to deploy up to 8,000 robotaxis within the next year. This marks a significant step in the exp
Trump and Cohen Discuss Relationship on Radio Show
Donald Trump and Michael Cohen engaged in their first public conversation since their falling out during an appearance on Cohen's radio show. The exchange sugge
Judge Allows California Oil Pipeline to Continue Operations
A judge has permitted an oil pipeline off the California coast to continue its operations, despite opposition from state regulators and environmental groups. Th
US deports approximately 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala amid Mexico's objections
The US has deported around 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala, which has raised objections from Mexico. This move is aligned with the Trump administration's efforts to
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Reflects on Titans Trade to Jets
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. has shared his feelings of uncertainty about his recent trade from the Tennessee Titans to the New York Jets. He is still coming to terms wi
Former Kings Trainer Files Lawsuit Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination
Crystal Lee, a former assistant athletic trainer for the Sacramento Kings, has initiated legal action against the team. The lawsuit includes allegations of preg
Mariners to promote pitching prospect Kade Anderson for MLB debut
The Seattle Mariners will promote Kade Anderson, a top pitching prospect with a 1.06 ERA, to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. This move
James Carville Critiques Democratic Socialists at Media Event
James Carville criticized Democratic Socialists during a media event on August 21, 2026, urging them to stop using the Democratic name if they oppose the party.
James Carville Criticizes Democratic Socialists During Media Event
James Carville criticized the far-left faction of the Democratic Party during a media event, arguing that those who oppose the party should not use its name. He
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak Arrested for Public Intoxication
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested on August 18, 2026, for public intoxication outside a McDonald's. Police reported that Lepak exhibited s
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak Arrested for Public Intoxication
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested for public intoxication outside a McDonald's in Edmond on Friday night. Police reported that Lepak displ
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak Arrested on Public Intoxication Charges
Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested for public intoxication on August 18, 2026, after police responded to a report of a man appearing drunk