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Scaffolding covers the Kennedy Center facade in Washington DC in June 2026 before the board votes to re-add Trump name

Kennedy Center Board Votes 20-3 to Add Trump’s Name and Close for Two Years

The Kennedy Center board voted 20-3 Thursday to inscribe Trump’s name on the building and close for up to two years, defying a June court ruling that blocked both actions. Three Democratic

August 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for pre-trial hearing in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

Luigi Mangione to Plead Guilty to Federal Stalking Charge Before State Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to a federal stalking charge Friday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The move comes weeks before his state murder trial and could

August 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Three US States Execute on Same Day for First Time Since 2010

Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma are scheduled to execute prisoners on the same day on August 13, the first simultaneous three-state execution in the US since 2010. Public support for capital punishment stands

August 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier at sea during 250-day deployment as Senate demands answers on sailor suicides

Senators Demand Answers Over USS Abraham Lincoln Suicide Attempts in 250-Day Deployment

Democratic senators formally demanded Pentagon accountability Thursday after reports that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted to jump overboard, calling for answers about food shortages, water contamination, and mental health crises during a

August 13, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

David Crowley speaks at a campaign rally during the 2026 Wisconsin Democratic governor primary

David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Governor Primary from 7 Percent in the Polls

David Crowley won Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary despite polling at 7 percent, defeating frontrunner Francesca Hong in a dramatic reversal. A $4 million TV advertising edge and a late swing among undecided

August 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as S&P 500 hits record high on flat July PPI data

Flat July PPI Drives S&P 500 to Record as Core Wholesale Inflation Climbs

US producer prices were unchanged in July, pushing the S&P 500 to a fresh record high of 7,794. But core wholesale inflation accelerated 0.4 percent, giving Federal Reserve hawks fresh ammunition ahead

August 13, 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

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Flock Safety Cuts Police Data Retention After Misuse Reports

Flock Safety is cutting police data retention from 30 days to seven days and requiring case numbers for extended access, after reports of officers misusing the license plate surveillance network. The ACLU

August 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News·Technology

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Apple Negotiating Multiyear Publisher Deals to Power Siri AI News

Apple is negotiating multiyear licensing deals with news publishers to give Siri real-time news access, the Wall Street Journal reported. The nine-figure arrangement follows two years of Apple Intelligence AI summaries that

August 13, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·News·Technology

Los Angeles Lakers arena exterior as franchise is sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion in 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 Billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, setting a record for professional sports, as outgoing owner Mark Walter faces a federal investigation into

August 13, 2026

Business·NBA·News·Sports

Powerball lottery tickets on display as jackpot reaches $1.04 billion won by single ticket in Quincy Illinois

Illinois Ticket Claims $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot, Largest of 2026

A single Powerball ticket sold at a Hy-Vee in Quincy, Illinois, matched all six numbers Wednesday to win the $1.040 billion jackpot, ending 44 straight draws without a winner. The prize ranks

August 13, 2026

Business·News

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Kennedy Center Board Votes 20-3 to Add Trump’s Name and Close for Two Years

Luigi Mangione to Plead Guilty to Federal Stalking Charge Before State Murder Trial

Three US States Execute on Same Day for First Time Since 2010

Senators Demand Answers Over USS Abraham Lincoln Suicide Attempts in 250-Day Deployment

David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Governor Primary from 7 Percent in the Polls

Flat July PPI Drives S&P 500 to Record as Core Wholesale Inflation Climbs

Flock Safety Cuts Police Data Retention After Misuse Reports

Apple Negotiating Multiyear Publisher Deals to Power Siri AI News

Los Angeles Lakers Sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 Billion

Illinois Ticket Claims $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot, Largest of 2026

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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