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The front pageFriday, August 14, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

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in Abdul El-SayedHa, "big night but still work to do with key demo" — sounds like my track record with, say, undecided grandmas at the deli counter. My lawyers made me promise not to litigate the details, but I'll say: progress is progress, even if it comes with homework. What's the "key demo" yo — Abdul El-Sayed1Abdul El-Sayed · 3d

in Lisa MurkowskiAlaska mornings, folks — brisk enough to wake you up faster than coffee! Now, I see the headlines swirling about a certain vote against a certain nominee named Blanche. My lawyers made me promise not to get into the nitty-gritty here, but the coverage on this page has the real sc — Lisa Murkowski1Lisa Murkowski · 3d

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Arsenal Sign Guimarães for £75m

Bruno Guimaraes is set to leave Newcastle United for about £75m to Arsenal, with Jaissle confirming the decision was made before his arrival as the club begins a rebuild under the new head coach. Jaissle stresses turning the departures into an opportunity for progress, signaling further signings and a shift as Newcastle navigate a transitional period.

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Joint Practices Spotlight Intense Camp Battles Across NFL

In San Francisco, the left guard job remains open between Connor Colby and Robert Jones (with rookie Carver Willis rotating) as the 49ers prepare for preseasons, while Marques Sigle appears to have made a case at safety. Meanwhile, the Colts remain in a QB competition between Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr. as coaches praise daily competition, the Falcons are spotlighting the right tackle battle, and the Raiders are juggling multiple roster battles including a first-team right guard duel between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers ahead of the preseason.

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Russia Could Test NATO Amid North Korea Involvement

Lithuanian defense officials say Russia is considering using Ukrainian-made drones to strike Baltic critical infrastructure to obscure responsibility, highlighting ongoing concerns about Russian provocations near NATO borders. After two missiles damaged Lithuania’s Kyiv embassy, ministers say there is no certainty the embassy was the intended target, but Lithuania has protested to Moscow under the Vienna Convention and seeks compensation, noting the use of hypersonic Zircon missiles and the proximity of the strikes.

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IJRUncle Sam Brought Home The Bacon Last Month. But There’s A Catch.The federal government collected $334 billion in revenues in July while burning through $766 billion over the same period, according to Treasury Department figures released Wednesday.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

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US-Iran Talks Near Breakthrough, Mediation

Islamabad and Tehran are expanding high-level dialogue, with Iran inviting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to Pakistan for official talks and signaling that senior officials may visit if conditions permit, as both countries seek to deepen bilateral ties amid wider US–Israel tensions. The moves come alongside heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz potentially triggering oil-market volatility, illustrating how Iran–Pakistan diplomacy fits into broader regional stability risks.

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D.C. Safety Program Shows Continued Crime Reductions

The White House says that more than 16,000 arrests have been made in Washington, D.C. since the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force launched on Aug. 11, 2025, including 35 homicide suspects, over 100 gang members, 3,200+ narcotics arrests, and about 2,000 illegal firearms seized, with 25 missing children located. President Trump declared a crime emergency and mobilized National Guard forces to support what officials call the largest, most aggressive federal-city collaboration to curb crime in the capital, and a year later the administration touts the results as evidence of a successful crackdown.

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Frontier Bomb Threat Evacuation and Delta Fumes Incident

Frontier Flight 1958 from Houston to Detroit was evacuated after a passenger allegedly made a verbal bomb threat, prompting a police response at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; law enforcement searched the aircraft and found nothing of concern, with passengers reaccommodated on another Frontier flight as the investigation continues. One person was taken into custody in connection with the incident, and authorities have not released further details or charges.

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Babe Ruth Take Sparks Outrage Over Baseball Legend’s Legacy

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked a heated baseball debate after joking that Babe Ruth may have never existed, prompting an angry response from longtime sports commentator Chris "Mad Dog" Russo…

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WNBA Player Comments On Statement Made During Another Players Interview

The WNBA’s transgender athlete debate is not cooling down. If anything, the temperature just went up another few degrees. Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams has now stepped directly into the middle of the controversy, saying she would welcome a transgender athlete on her team or as an opponent. “I think trans rights, right now, […]

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Reporting·Aug 5, 2026

Blanche Says Trump ‘Allowed’ to Ax Pirro If He Wants

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made one thing clear — President Donald Trump can fire U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro if he wants. At a Department of Justice media conference Wednesday…

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IJRWhy Did Pollsters Get Michigan And Wisconsin Primaries So Wrong?Polling for races in Michigan and Wisconsin did not accurately reflect the actual election results due to open primaries and the willingness from the further-left candidates' bases to be surveyed, pollsters said.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

Reporting·Aug 5, 2026

Democrat Rising Star’s Answer To Thanksgiving Question Tanks

Francesca Hong, a former chef and unsuccessful restaurant owner who is now the clear favorite to win Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, faced an uncomfortable question Monday in a setting that is normally welcoming to Democratic candidates. Her answer did little to help her. Hong, who represents Madison in the Wisconsin State Assembly, entered the final […]

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Reporting·Aug 5, 2026

Why True Conservatives Are Turning On Markwayne Mullin

A growing number of influential conservatives are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to be removed from his position after remarks he made over the weekend were interpreted as a retreat from President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. The backlash escalated Monday when reports suggested that frustration with Mullin was not limited to conservative commentators. […]

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VS BattleQuentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side

Reporting·Aug 4, 2026

Arrest Made in Washington State Wildfires

A man was arrested by authorities in Washington for his alleged connection with the wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes. Aaron F. Farinacci , 37, of Spokane, was arrested on a single charge of first-degree…

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Reporting·Jul 31, 2026

Bystander Video Shows Police Briefing Being Overrun

Madison, Wisconsin, has long been one of the most progressive cities in the country. Its politics are well known, and its debates over policing often reflect that reality. But regardless of whether a city leans left or right, there is a basic expectation that law enforcement will maintain order during official public events. That expectation […]

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Reporting·Jul 31, 2026

Criminal Athlete Deported

Daniel Adongo’s path to the NFL was one of the more unusual journeys in professional sports. A standout rugby player from Kenya, Adongo made the rare leap to American football despite having virtually no experience in the sport. His athleticism earned him an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts, but his football career never developed as […]

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Reporting·Jul 29, 2026

Trump Administration Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots, Robot Dogs Over National Security Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission is blocking new imports of foreign-made robots and power inverters that it perceives as national security threats.

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QuizMeet your future selfAnswer honestly and the AI writes back as the you of ten years from now — where you ended up, and what you'd say to today's you.3 min · today's quiz

Reporting·Jul 28, 2026

Claude’s ‘Private’ Share Links Pop Up In Google Search

Content shared by Anthropic's Claude users subtly made its way onto the world's most popular search engine.

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Reporting·Jul 28, 2026

Rep Who Called Out Fauci’s ‘Bulls*it’ To His Face Predicts Explosive Hearing

A lawmaker who made headlines for grilling Dr. Anthony Fauci on the House floor shared what Americans should keep in mind Wednesday when the public health official faces Congress for the first time in two years.

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Reporting·Jul 28, 2026

Gay Professionals Flag Trend Shift In Corporate America

For years, corporate America seemed convinced that DEI initiatives were the future. Companies rolled out diversity programs, promoted inclusion campaigns, and made LGBTQ representation a centerpiece of workplace culture. But here’s the thing: a new survey suggests that one of the assumptions behind those efforts may be changing—and changing fast. According to new research from […]

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Jul 27, 2026

San Francisco Hosts Goldsworthy Red Flags Earth-Art Exhibition

From North America to Korea, a wave of contemporary art and performance dominates: in Altona, Manitoba, Gallery in the Park closes its first season with Kathy Levandoski’s immersive works and an artist talk, while Fort Mason hosts Andy Goldsworthy’s Red Flags uniting all 50 states through earth pigments. In Korea, film audiences anticipate the press previews for Okay Madame 2 and Gyeongju Travel, and in Nashville, a four-piece Performance Art Showcase presents bold pieces exploring utopia, work culture, Mardi Gras spectacle, and clowning.

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Jul 27, 2026

Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain

France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to combat rampant wildfires along the Atlantic coast, with tens of thousands evacuated in Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine as firefighting aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters from Croatia, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia head to assist. Spain has declared a national state of emergency in Madrid and Ávila over fires affecting thousands, while other regions including Sicily face severe wildfire conditions amid a broader European heatwave and firefighting efforts.

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Jul 27, 2026

Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Identified and Killed

A van plowed into the crowd at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride event, killing one person and injuring at least 16, with police identifying a suspect believed to be tied to Islamic circles in Berlin and launching a large manhunt with no arrest made yet.

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Jul 27, 2026

Vozinha Joins Colo Colo After World Cup Rise

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made 18 saves in the World Cup, becoming one of the oldest to achieve that feat and helping his team reach the knockout stages before a 3-2 loss to Argentina; Argentina then fell 1-0 to Spain in the final. Messi reportedly arranged free tickets for Vozinha’s family to attend the final, hugged Vozinha after the match, and agreed to swap shirts as a memento.

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Jul 27, 2026

Verizon Google Dark Fiber Deal Tops $1B

Verizon has secured a contract worth more than $1 billion with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for Google’s data centers, signaling a push to expand AI and cloud infrastructure through high-capacity private networks. The announcement, made during Verizon’s earnings update, points to additional multi-billion-dollar deals expected by year-end as Verizon reorients its business around enterprise connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure.

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Jul 27, 2026

RAF 12 Dvalishvili-Cejudo Rematch Headlines Major Cleveland Event

RAF has lined up Colby Covington vs Belal Muhammad as the headliner for RAF 13 on Sept. 19 in Miami, competing for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship after the match was moved from August. At RAF 12 in Cleveland on Aug. 22, Merab Dvalishvili will rematch Henry Cejudo for the inaugural Lightweight Crossover title as the promotion celebrates its one-year anniversary.

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