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The front pageSaturday, August 15, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

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Swift Masters Ownership Affects Trump TikTok

Donald Trump’s campaign and a later Trump-related Instagram reel used Taylor Swift’s song ‘August,’ but the audio was removed from TikTok videos amid questions about licensing and Swift’s potential distance from the campaign, sparking widespread online speculation about her political stance. The incident drew cross‑platform attention as fans debated the implications for Swift’s relationship with Trump and his messaging.

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Yankees Lose 10th-Inning Duel as Schlittler Shines

After a nearly two-hour rain delay, the New York Yankees completed a dramatic 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, with Ryan McMahon driving in the decisive sac fly and Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. delivering key late-inning hits to erase a two-run deficit. The victory snapped Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak and kept the Yankees within shouting distance of the Red Sox in the AL East.

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Jul 25, 2026

Seattle-area Raccoon Jimothy Draws Attention, Warnings

Public health officials in Seattle and Toronto urged people to admire Jimothy, the viral Seattle raccoon, from a distance and not to touch or feed him, warning that wild animals can carry serious diseases and pose bite or scratch risks. Despite his internet fame and local celebrations, authorities highlighted risks such as raccoon roundworm, leptospirosis, and the potential for rabies in wildlife.

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IJRAre The Trump Admin’s Efforts To Combat US Addiction Crisis Actually Working?Experts are split on whether the Trump administration’s efforts to confront the U.S.’ ongoing opioid crisis have made significant progress.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 15

Jul 25, 2026

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Seeks Jolie Surname Change

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne has filed to legally drop Pitt from her surname, with a November 2 hearing set, following siblings Zahara and Maddox who are also pursuing name changes and Shiloh who has already become Jolie. The moves reflect a broader trend among Jolie-Pitt children to distance themselves from Pitt’s name, often after publishing required public notices and completing court steps in California.

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Jul 24, 2026

Rule Budget Guides Prop Firm Challenge Planning

The articles explain a “rule budget” as the buffer between account value and breach that turns a prop firm’s loss limits into actionable daily and per-trade decisions, emphasizing pre-trade checks on max losses, daily loss, balance, and risk per trade. They also advise sizing trades by a fixed risk (1R), calculating position size from stop distance, accounting for multiple open trades, and updating breach levels as the account grows to stay within the rules.

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Jul 24, 2026

Aboriginal Business Directory reported as Australia's go-to platform

Aboriginal Business Directory is a national Australian platform that connects consumers, communities and procurement teams with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–owned businesses, searchable by category, city or distance with free listings and paid exposure options. It aggregates listings from all states and territories, features established Indigenous organisations, and highlights new additions across major cities to promote Indigenous enterprise and reconciliation.

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Jul 23, 2026

Olandria Carthen, Nic Vansteenberghe Split

Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe from Love Island USA have split after about a year together, with a source saying the distance and their busy schedules made it hard to maintain the relationship, though they remain close friends. The breakup, widely reported by outlets like People and E! News, has been described as amicable with no public drama, and the couple were longtime fan favorites known as Nicolandria.

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Jul 21, 2026

Sean McCann Represents Scotland at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann, Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with his twin Amelie also on the squad and fellow veteran Duncan Scott among the stars he will race alongside. The 21-year-old distance freestyle specialist, who trains at Loughborough University and has previous Commonwealth Youth Games experience, hopes the Games will propel him toward Team GB and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Reporting·Jul 16, 2026

Biden Memoir Faces Scrutiny

No matter how much distance Democrats try to put between themselves and the Biden years, the former first family keeps returning to the public spotlight. Former President Joe Biden’s latest reappearance will come in the form of a new memoir. At least the book will not arrive until after the midterm elections. Little, Brown and […]

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IJRBeijing’s Voyage Through Frozen Waters Could Change Shipping ForeverChina is preparing to establish a regular commercial shipping route through the Arctic, potentially giving Beijing a dramatically shorter path to Europe while reducing its dependence on some of the world's most volatile maritime chokepoints.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 15

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

The Sea Of Galilee In Israel Turns Blood Red

The Sea of Galilee — a place woven deep into biblical history — has suddenly turned a shocking, vivid shade of red. From a distance, the water’s surface appears almost painted, with crimson waves lapping against the…

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Left-Wing Democrat Aftyn Behn In Striking Distance Of Winning In Trump Country, Poll Shows

A hotly-contested House race for a heavily Republican seat in Tennessee is in a dead heat less than one week out from election day, according to new polling. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released Wednesday…

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VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

GOP Nominee In Key Governor Race Rises 10 Points In Polling Against Dem Frontrunner

Virginia’s off-year gubernatorial contest is tightening less than three months ahead of election day with Republican Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears within striking distance of her Democratic opponent…

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

One Year After Laken Riley Act, One Democrat Doesn’t Want To Talk About Her ‘Yes’ Vote

One year out from the Laken Riley Act’s passage, Democratic Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is trying to distance herself from her vote in favor of the bill. Craig, a four-term lawmaker running for Minnesota’s open 2026…

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Mark Warner Goes Silent When Asked If He’ll Keep Fundraising With Democrat Who Texted Murder Fantasies

Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is refusing to distance himself from Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones, who is facing calls to suspend his campaign after resurfaced text messages showed that he mused…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

How NYC’s Little-Understood Voting System Could Lead To A Socialist Mayor

New York City’s ranked choice voting (RCV) system may make the difference in a closer than expected Democratic mayoral primary — in which an upstart far-leftist is in striking distance of winning, political consultants…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Lee Zeldin Says ‘Democrats Out Of Power’ Must Preach ‘Zero Tolerance’ To Disturbing Trend

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared on Fox News Monday to urge “Democrats out of power” to condemn and distance themselves from a growing wave of politically motivated threats and violence…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Trump Reportedly Shuts Off Flow Of Taxpayer Dollars Into World Trade Organization

The Trump administration has reportedly suspended financial contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as of Thursday. The decision comes as part of a broader shift by President Donald Trump to distance the…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Pair Of Fox News Superstars Announce They’re Engaged

Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt said Thursday that they are officially engaged. The long-distance couple said to Fox News that Hannity, 62, proposed to the 48-year-old network host over Christmas at…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom Gives Clearest Sign Yet He’s Going To Gun For Presidency With Response To Biden’s Hunter Pardon

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom distanced himself from President Joe Biden Tuesday by condemning the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden. Newsom, a suspected presidential contender in 2028, told Politico he is…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Trump Within Striking Distance Of Harris In State GOP Hasn’t Won Since New Millennium

Former President Donald Trump has closed within striking range of Vice President Kamala Harris in New Hampshire, a state the GOP hasn’t claimed in a presidential race since 2000. A new Emerson College Polling/WHDH poll…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

‘Delusional Ideas’: Ukraine Distances Itself From Would-Be Trump Shooter Who Said He’d ‘Die’ For Kyiv

Ukraine distanced itself from a man who had said he’d fight and “die” on Kyiv’s behalf — and was arrested in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Sunday, according to…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Republican Senate Candidate Tied With Democrat In Deep Blue State: POLL

Former Republican Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan is within striking distance of pulling off a historic upset in his state’s 2024 Senate election, according to a poll released on Tuesday. Hogan and Democratic nominee…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

CHAD WOLF: Kamala Harris’ Tough Border Talk Conceals Radical Immigration Plan

Since Kamala Harris unseated President Joe Biden to become the Democratic presidential nominee, her campaign has spent the last few weeks trying to distance herself from the failed policies of the current administration…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Doocy Asks Biden If He Is Bothered By Kamala Harris Distancing Herself From His Economic Policies

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked President Joe Biden on Thursday if he is bothered by Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to reportedly distance herself from his economic policies. The vice president…

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