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US to Revoke 200,000 B1/B2 Visas, H-1B Reform — 3dThe Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourism visas for foreigners who have sought asylum or are currently pursuing asylum, potentially constituting the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and raising legal challenges. The plan, coordinated with DHS and described as closing a loophole where short-term visitors apply for asylum, would roll out over time and may not immediately deport affected individuals as cases are recategorized or adjusted.

Minneapolis church shooting documents reveal swift responseWorld — 6hDocuments released a year after the Annunciation Church and School shooting in Minneapolis detail a rapid, multi-agency police response and triage efforts, but offer little clarity on the motive behind 23-year-old Robin Westman’s attack that killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski and wounded others. The release includes roughly 1,500 photos and hundreds of pages of interviews and evidence from the investigation.

Boston Symphony Musicians approve three-year contract, prevent first strike in 145 years — 1dThe Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new three-year labor agreement through August 2029, averting what could have been the orchestra’s first-ever strike with a 94% ratification vote. The contract emphasizes a more collaborative relationship and gives musicians a greater role in artistic planning and the search for the next music director, amid ongoing tensions over the non-renewal of Andris Nelsons.

Video — YouTubeSubscriptions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)LastWeekTonight · 2M views · Aug 24, 2026

Miranda Hope goes Instagram official with Kaleb Winterburn — 3dMiranda Hope publicly confirmed her romance with Kaleb Winterburn on August 23, sharing summer photos that show them embracing in a lake and kissing on a boat, with Kaleb also posting related clips in the days around. The coverage notes Kaleb’s Montana-based influencer background with the Montana Boyz, while highlighting Hope’s ongoing co-parenting with ex-husband Chase McWhorter after their 2024 divorce, a storyline followed by multiple outlets.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 1d

Naz Hillmon Fined $500 for Second Tech, WNBA Rules — 4dIn recent WNBA action, Naz Hillmon was fined for her second technical foul of the season as Atlanta beat Los Angeles, while Alyssa Thomas delivered a historic triple-double and became the first player to reach 5,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists—despite also accumulating a sixth tech and contributing to Phoenix’s playoff elimination. The week also featured Angel Reese’s career-high 31 points for Atlanta and A’ja Wilson’s near-triple-double for Las Vegas in a win that underscored a mix of standout performances and ongoing discipline-related fines across the league.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Photronics investors urged ahead of September 4 deadline — 4dMultiple investor-rights law firms are signaling securities class actions against firms including Photronics, Capricor Therapeutics, BlackRock TCP Capital, and Insulet, with deadlines in 2026 for lead plaintiff status and ongoing litigation alleges misstatements or fraudulent omissions. Investors are urged to review claims and consider joining the suits before deadlines, as lawsuits allege issues ranging from misleading data on drug trials to failed disclosures and stock drops.

Phonak EON AI Hearing Platform Launches Globally — 3dSonova unveiled its Phonak EON AI-powered hearing aids, featuring a Hypersonic chip and third-generation real-time AI for better speech clarity, wind noise suppression, longer battery life, and a smaller, lighter design. The rollout starts in the U.S. with planned launches in Australia and key European markets, underscoring a strategy to expand AI-enabled connectivity and strengthen its market leadership.

Guangxi Floods, Narra Displaces 54,000 — 5dTyphoon Narra dumped torrential rains across China's Guangxi region and neighboring provinces, forcing about 54,000 people to relocate and leaving thousands in emergency shelters as rescuers waded through floodwaters. The storm delayed China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission and imposed further risks, while in northern Vietnam Narra caused a fatal landslide, widespread housing damage, and crop losses.

Wright Heads to LSU After Browns Waiver, Fifth-Year Push — 6dLane Kiffin is leveraging Louisiana's NIL and transfer-portal loosening to add NFL-bound players to LSU, exemplified by Dae’Quan Wright’s path from the Browns back to college for 2026, a move that has sparked widespread backlash over the state of college sports. The ongoing drama around LSU’s roster moves, NIL-era loopholes, and transfer rules signals a chaotic but pivotal shift in who can play college football and when.

On X · @BarcaTimesHansi Flick Praises La Masia Youngster Xavi Espart’s PerformancesThe @BarcaTimes post quotes Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressing mild surprise at Xavi Espart’s strong showings, calling his work excellent both with and without the ball, highlighting his high technique, and urging him to continue. It is circulating among FC Barcelona fans because it underscores another successful La Masia promotion under Flick, fueling excitement about the young player’s rapid rise and versatility (including at left-back).487 likes · 16m

Bush Family Shares Rare Multigenerational Photos in Maine — 4dThe Bush family, including Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Laura Bush, and their children, shared rare multigenerational photos from a Kennebunkport, Maine vacation at the family’s Walker’s Point Estate, with captions referencing Taylor Swift’s “August.” The posts showcased three generations and the extended family enjoying end-of-summer moments at the Bush compound, drawing fan admiration for the “Ladies” of the clan.

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Boston Symphony Musicians Authorize First-Ever Strike — 5dBoston Symphony Orchestra musicians have authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history as contract talks fail to yield a deal amid the controversy over Andris Nelsons' departure; the union says management has not accepted a mediator and notes a loss of trust. Management insists negotiations continue toward a fair agreement with competitive pay and benefits, and has not yet imposed any strike, with a looming contract deadline driving the talks.

VS BattleNew York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish · 158 votes — pick a side

Trump Pushes for Kim Summit as Drills Cut — Aug 15, 2026President Donald Trump posted photos with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, insisting that they get along GREAT despite years of tension and leaving open the possibility of reviving direct talks. Coverage notes their three historic summits in Singapore, Hanoi, and Panmunjom, and observations that Pyongyang’s responses remain uncertain amid broader geopolitical dynamics.

Appeals court upholds block on James subpoenas — 6dA federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling blocking the DOJ from subpoenaing records from New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office, finding that acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone was unlawfully serving under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. The DOJ plans to take the case to the Supreme Court as it continues investigations related to Trump and the NRA.

Burnham Impersonation Incident Prompts Security Scrutiny — Aug 17, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged a few messages with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, with Downing Street and the British embassy in Washington downplaying the exchange but alerting the U.S. administration; the incident mirrors a prior FBI investigation into impersonations of Wiles and concerns that her phone may have been hacked, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity risks at the highest levels of government.

Daily Caller News FoundationAs Questions Pile Up, Democrat Governor Won’t Clarify Whether Patients Died From Measles Or ‘With Measles’Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday the tragic deaths of two individuals with measles in Lancaster County, which is home to a large Amish population. 1d

Sowcar Janaki Dies in Chennai HospitalSports — Aug 19, 2026Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki, a prolific star across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema, died at 94 in Chennai. In other arts and human-interest coverage, Gaza children participate in the 'Waves of Hope' swimming project while Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton share glimpses of their Hawaii getaway, and the Photo Finds auction highlights works by renowned photographers.

QuizCan you still pass 6th grade?Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.4 min · today's quiz

South China floods death toll reaches 159, 10 missing — 6dTyphoon Maysak unleashed devastating floods in Guangxi, southern China, raising the death toll to 159 with 10 people still missing and dam-related casualties. Authorities say recovery is underway, more than 1.65 million people were affected, and a Liulan Reservoir breach contributed to the casualties.

Pulitzer Prize Tour Planned Across 20 Cities — Aug 20, 2026Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association are launching “Pulitzer on the Road,” a 20-city touring exhibit that will travel from October 2026 (starting in Chicago and Dallas) through May 2028, spotlighting more than a century of Pulitzer-winning journalism, photography, poetry, plays, and fiction with appearances by authors like Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett, Daniel Kraus, and Gabriela Frank. The exhibit aims to democratize access to landmark works and combat misinformation by offering interactive displays that connect communities with the journalism and storytelling honored since 1917.

Video — YouTubeMiley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Perform “Wrecking Ball” / “I Will Always Love You” | Full PerformanceCover Nation · 586K views · Aug 25, 2026

Egyptian Teen's AI App Transforms Visual Access Worldwide — Aug 18, 2026Egyptian siblings Mark and Karen Morad have developed ScribeMe, an AI-powered app that turns live camera visuals into spoken descriptions to help blind and visually impaired users understand their surroundings, including a safari commentary in Kenya. The app works with iPhones, Android, and Meta glasses, supports multiple languages, is used in 140 countries, and has earned recognition in technology competitions such as Vodafone’s AI Assistive Tools Hackathon 2024.

Nevermind named best sophomore album of all time — Aug 17, 2026Nirvana’s Nevermind is named the greatest sophomore album of all time in a 2026 Consequence ranking, underscoring its lasting global influence, while Pearl Jam’s 'Black' resurges on charts decades after Ten thanks to renewed streaming and TikTok trends, and Pearl Jam’s 'Alive' is highlighted as a defining grunge anthem with a personal origin story. David Bowie’s Life on Mars? is celebrated by Forbes for its lyricism, with Bowie recounting how it drew on My Way and themes of isolation that continued to shape his work.

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 1d

Howie Mandel Confesses Paying for Sex Services — Aug 17, 2026Howie Mandel sparked controversy on his Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast by revealing that he pays for a sexual service at massage parlors for $25, a joke he repeated with his daughter present, prompting discomfort from Jackelyn Shultz and prompting media to question whether it constitutes cheating. The chatter continued with a tongue-in-cheek photo later circulated by Mandel’s team, highlighting the long-running, boundary-pushing humor Mandel maintains about his marriage to Terry Mandel.

NSO to Play Six DC Venues — Aug 18, 2026The National Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season will be performed across six DC-area venues as the Kennedy Center undergoes a two-year renovation after a board aligned with Trump took over and briefly added his name to the complex, a move later ordered to be reversed by a federal judge. Despite significant ticket-sales declines, NSO officials say the repertoire remains unchanged and aim to rebuild audiences, with tickets going on sale Aug. 28 in a season featuring roughly the same number of concerts as the prior year.

Hollywood Microdrama Boom Drives US Revenue Toward $2B — Aug 18, 2026Microdramas, short vertical smartphone‑first series, are rapidly transforming Hollywood by driving studio expansions such as Vertical World Studios in Los Angeles and contributing to a shift away from traditional TV as revenues shrink, with the US market expected to reach about $1.5 billion this year and near $2 billion next year, while the global market could hit around $14 billion by late 2026. The trend originated in China, is aided by platforms like ReelShort, GoodShort and TikTok, and while it creates jobs and new production opportunities, it faces profitability pressures and rising AI-related production costs.

Xiaomi Reports Q2 Margin Slump, EV Losses Grow — Aug 18, 2026Xiaomi’s smartphone margins fell to 8.5% as rising memory costs and tougher competition weighed on profitability, even as the average selling price climbed and shipments fell about 26.5% to 31.2 million. In H1 2026 the group’s net profit dropped 37.6% to 14.2 billion yuan and revenue declined 8.4%, with the smartphone×AIoT segment posting a 7.5% drop in phone revenue in Q2 despite strong EV deliveries and ongoing losses in the EV/AI initiatives.

Portland Fire Spoil Taurasi Ring Night 88-85 Phoenix — Aug 17, 2026Carla Leite scored 23 points to lift the Portland Fire to an 88-85 road win over Phoenix, sealing it with a late 6-0 run. The game also marked ceremonies retiring Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 jersey, honoring the Mercury icon during the event.

On X · @tim_cookTim Cook Shares Lighthearted Video of Pokémon Visit to Apple ParkApple CEO Tim Cook posted a video and quip about hosting the Pokémon team at Apple Park, introducing them to “John,” discussing gaming, and (unsuccessfully) keeping Pikachu out of the pond. The playful post is drawing attention for its wholesome humor and hints at possible Apple-gaming/Pokémon collaboration.1,230 likes · 17m

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