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Top Headlines – August 21, 2026

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One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school
A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
Harry and Meghan tried to make it in Hollywood. It was a royal setback.
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down
Ken Griffin says Citadel unwound 80% of Situational Awareness risk, made $4B worth of trades
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay methods starting in August
Log Cabin Republicans, a leading group for gay conservatives, abandons transgender advocacy
Megyn Kelly, Dave Portnoy blast NFL’s Roger Goodell for suggesting Super Bowl could be played outside US
Trump to pause tariffs on ground beef imports in bid to lower prices
The wacky — and dangerous — NYC bills that could soon be law: Sick leave for pets, abolished gang database and an elephant ban
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
Popular ski guide company at center of deadly Tahoe avalanche hit with brutal punishment
The Gwyneth Paltrow AI controversy only hurts women
RNC Chair Blames Trump’s Bad Approval Rating On (Checks Notes) Joe Biden
TikTok to pay $400 million to settle claims it violated children's online privacy laws
Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Ed Martin, controversial pardon attorney at DOJ, leaving Trump administration
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Polymarket referred dozens of possible military insider trading cases to DOJ, source says
'The Hunting Wives' Season 2 returns this fall. See release date
He Said He Was the World’s Healthiest Man. Then Came a Stunning Diagnosis.
‘Your Truth Is False’: Ariana Grande Fires Back At Trump Account Over Video Using Her Song
To women, Lindsay Clancy isn’t a monster — she’s living proof of their worst fears
Trump’s New Vision For Reflecting Pool Includes Portrait Of Himself With 1 Hilarious Detail
The Battle of Brooklyn is back! Rev War re-enactors swarm NYC streets for 250th anniversary: ‘My musket is the joy of my life’
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up
Appeals court says federal prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga – prediction, lineups, teams
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers
Broadcom debt deal expected to reach upwards of $70 billion, sources say
Trump-backed SNAP changes lead to sharp cuts in food assistance
After a sexual assault case went viral, China’s corporate drinking culture is under fire
Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Chilling messages reveal surprisingly simple way bumbling would-be NY Capitol bomber Jessica Bowie joined ISIS
Horrific details unveiled in revenge stabbing of Fresno prosecutor outside court as suspect is identified
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now
This photojournalist was sentenced to 15 years in an Iranian prison. She refuses to be silenced
Supreme Court temporarily allows construction of White House ballroom to continue
How is drought hitting UK farming?
As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Prince Harry, Elton John And Others Must Pay Millions Over Failed Invasion Of Privacy Case
Argentina Players and Staff Banned for Combined 21 Games After World Cup Brawl
New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama
Woman covertly filmed by Meta AI smart glasses raises privacy and consent concerns: "I had no say"
Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defence
John Mayer explains why algorithms can't replace great radio
In the city where Haitian deportees are being sent, locals say they’re not ready
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Trump to allow more beef imports as some Republicans warn it could hurt ranchers
JD Vance Says $40 Trillion U.S. Debt Is Biden’s Fault, And Critics Are Tired Of The Blame Game
The White House's Review Of Rosie O'Donnell's Week On 'Kimmel' Is In!
The IndyCar race in D.C. is taking over the capital this weekend. Here's what to know.
'Dreams in Nightmares' is a road-trip movie about living on your own terms
Nearly 25% of U.S. workers are "functionally unemployed," economic analysis finds
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race
On ‘Shrinking,’ Jessica Williams Talks the Talk
Diamondbacks make Ketel Marte decision after face-to-face meeting following bizarre no-show
How New York’s Second-Home Tax Turned Into a Headache for Mamdani
What we know about Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death
Trump attacks Democrats as ‘communists’ — while acquiring government stakes in private companies
Oura ring doesn't accurately measure sleep quality, lawsuit says
England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
Texas court slashes $50 million judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones, but other verdicts still stand
Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
From rural routes to desegregation runs, the yellow school bus faces a new reality
Walmart says tap to pay coming to all stores by year’s end
Shedeur Sanders called out by Bills agitator in brutal dig during fight for Browns’ starting QB role
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
Maggie Haberman Says Secret Service 'Alarmed' Over Natalie Harp Letters To Trump
Iraq’s solar villages show how to build an energy transition that lasts
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Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Isla Fisher talks leading men icks, life post-divorce
Teofimo Lopez Jr. looks to bounce back from disastrous loss when he faces Rolly Romero for welterweight title
2026 BMW Championship leaderboard: Live updates, FedEx Cup Playoffs highlights from Round 2
Prince Harry, Elton John, others ordered to pay $13M after losing privacy case
‘Déjà vu.’ Kennedy Center battle rekindles over adding Trump’s name to facade
NFL preseason Week 2: Fernando Mendoza throws first NFL interception, De'Zhaun Stribling dazzles
4 memory stocks are darlings of the AI boom. How they differ and why we own Micron
Fury says fight with Joshua looks unlikely with venue yet to be agreed
Ke Huy Quan has his ‘hopes up’ for 'Goonies' sequel, shares update
Bryson DeChambeau speaks on LIV's future, McIlroy's comments
Djibouti Football Federation accused of misusing funds from FIFA
Child stars have been speaking their truth for some time. Why isn’t Hollywood listening?
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
For Many Fans, the Latest ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode Hits Too Close to Home
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Prince Harry and 6 others to learn initial cost of failed Daily Mail case
Trump's Reported Remark About Natalie Harp Would Be A Wild True-Life Twist
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
Progressive Aisha Wahab fends off AIPAC money to win Eric Swalwell's seat
Several people injured in sword attack at school in Sweden
Netflix sued over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ by Christian metal band
South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics
Liverpool preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
HBO's 'Lanterns' are lords of the ring
Giorgia Meloni Cuts the Hard Right a Path to Power
Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff
Surprising political effects of Europe’s heat waves
‘My Guardian and Protector’: Natalie Harp letters express her devotion to Trump
Meta’s Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in southeast of Ireland
3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan American elected to Congress
Kurt Busch reflects on losing brother, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, to ‘one-in-a-million’ sickness
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s family accuses gov’t of defying hospital order
Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Why are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?
Trump Administration Has a Different Way to Drain Harvard Funding
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection: "They just sent me here"
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Neutrogena addresses backlash over its past brand deal with Hayden Panettiere
Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia
US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
People With ADHD Swear By ‘Home Shoes’ For This Common Issue
Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change
U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people in pachinko parlor fire
Most Americans aren't anti-vaccine. They're uncertain — and that's a growing public health challenge
Rosie O'Donnell Gives Trump A Final F.U. On 'Kimmel' And It's A Keeper
Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future
What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall
New York Times defamed ex-college basketball player Kai Spears, must pay him $9.25 million in damages, jury says
Russia says ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know
Plane bound for remote an Alaska radar site crashes, no survivors reported
Remains found of American mountain climber who died in avalanche in Pakistan
Charter plane crashes near remote Alaska radar site, killing all 8 on board
Richard Gadd Had Never Heard of the Manosphere
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
The idyllic holiday island that once housed a Nazi fortress
Harry and Meghan’s return fuels a burning question: Can he heal the royal rift with Prince William?
3 big questions to ask Mom and Dad before you make a major financial commitment
Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media
Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
NATO member Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets to destroy drone near critical European gas project
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
Flock camera vandals say privacy reforms aren’t enough: ‘The changes are bull----’
‘Where’s the humanity?’ Why job seekers say hiring is ‘broken’
What we know about the IndyCar race taking over the heart of DC
Meet teen superstar Yan Diomandé, the most expensive African soccer player in history
Charter plane crash at remote radar site in Alaska kills 8
Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
Always exhausted? Here's how to tell if it's burnout
Sudan’s displacement crisis deepens as violence escalates
Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
Muslim Charity in Britain Faces Scrutiny for Possible Links to Hamas
Trump tries to push Sen. Darline Graham across the finish line over some Republicans’ objections
Former Pakistani leader Imran Khan is medically fit and back in jail, official says
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
When Lake Mead hits new lows, its waters unveil mysteries. Last time, it revealed a murder case that is still unsolved
Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement
They grew up with disability rights. Now, they're fighting to keep them
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Intimate Letters Allegedly From Natalie Harp To Trump Revealed
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
ISIS-linked New Yorker caught plotting to blow up state Capitol allegedly wanted to attack White House, Times Square NYE bash
Here’s why MAGA-world wants anyone but rumored frontrunner Scott Jennings as next WH press secretary
How Moderna Nearly Tripled Its Stock Price in a Single Day
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked
Why Are U.S. Open Tickets Suddenly So Expensive?
Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia
The App Bringing Disabled Daters Together
In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public
Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
Asian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury's moves fail to calm markets
Harry and Meghan’s California Neighbors Shrug as Their Idyll Ends
Islanders reveal winner of fan-created third jersey contest for 2027-28 season
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has a theory about Marvel's 'Wonder Man' cancellation
Michael Kay calls Yankees’ three-run inning an ‘offensive orgy’ in wild call
Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers
Fishermen rescued after 5 days stranded at sea
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's Moves To Calm The Bond Market Haven't Worked So Far
Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
Study: Girls use 14 beauty products a day. A doctor explains the potential risks
Are big retailers going to share their billions of dollars in tariff refunds?
Federal Court Is Asked To Block Kennedy Center From Returning Trump's Name To Building
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges
'A delicate dance': JD Vance says economic pressure is the best way to achieve Washington's objectives in Iran
Joe Scarborough Torches Trump Over Record $40 Trillion Debt With A Brutal Math Lesson
Child Welfare Agency Had No Right to Monitor Mother, Court Finds
Amazon delivery drone drops ‘shocked’ customer’s package directly into swimming pool in viral video
Small plane carrying 8 people crashes in western Alaska
Micron CEO: AI has 'totally changed' the equation for the boom-and-bust memory industry
Harvard agrees to $53M settlement over body parts stolen, sold by ex-morgue manager
Projecting the Best (and Worst) Teams in the N.F.C. This Season
How the A.I. Borrowing Binge Helps Drive Up Government Bond Yields
Pakistan’s Imran Khan moved to hospital after Supreme Court order
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Americans who say they drink alcohol remains at record low, survey finds
Multiple skirmishes break out at Giants-Dolphins joint practice
Trump is right to put his neck on the line for data centers
Undecided Voters Share Their Thoughts On The Economy... And Trump May Want To Take Note
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Duane Davis said he’d never told anyone the story. Jurors just heard him walk police through the night Tupac was killed
Charter plane carrying 8 crashes in western Alaska, NTSB official says
After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
NY woman arrested in ISIS-inspired plot to bomb state Capitol was once a ‘little girl waving the American flag after 9/11’
Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, NTSB says
Long Islander Brandon Bussi brings Stanley Cup back where it all started
16-year-old Tennessee girl who ran on field and tackled football player midgame is charged with assault
'Boss': Michael Cohen Cozies Up To Trump In Flattering Radio Interview
Hacker targets ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ in apparent leak
Texas cities among 2026 best US real estate markets
Morgan Stanley picks Dallas for expansion outside NYC — stepping up Wall Street exodus following Mamdani election: ‘Wake-up call’
Inside Harry and Meghan’s surprise U.K. return and what it means for the royal family
California AG Bonta asserts Paramount-WBD deal would need ‘robust’ concessions from Ellison
Neutrogena addresses its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after she spoke about postpartum depression
DOJ Seeks To Question FBI Officials Tied To Search Of Trump Mar-A-Lago Estate, Sources Say
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Watch how an Amazon drone delivery in Texas ended up in a pool
US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
Targeted by an Islamophobic Provocateur, a City’s Muslims Are on Edge
Alia Shawkat Is Finally Settling Brad Pitt Dating Rumors 7 Years Later
How has Lindsay Clancy become a more compelling victim than her three children who she brutally killed?
Melania Trump Makes 1st Public Appearance In A Month And The Social Media Suspicion Is High
How a fatal chopper crash in Africa struck the heart of Miami’s cultural elite
US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail after court order
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in these states
Investigators probe dramatic midair crash as landing plane hits hovering helicopter
Hong Kong court to deliver verdict for 2 prominent former Tiananmen vigil organizers
USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment
US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol