New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long

Aug 14, 2026 - 06:31 - -

1. New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln  npr.org
2. U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns  The New York Times
3. Iran targets tankers in ‘unprovoked attacks’ in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says  Fox News
4. No supplies, a food shortage and dark thoughts: Families of sailors describe life on the USS Lincoln  NBC News
5. Exclusive | U.S. Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran War Strain  WSJ

Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Aug 14, 2026 - 04:04 - -

1. Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO  AP News
2. What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Cases and Potential Plea Deal  The New York Times
3. Luigi Mangione to enter plea in federal court and low morale aboard USS Abraham Lincoln: Morning Rundown  NBC News
4. Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case as soon as Friday  CNN
5. Luigi Mangione case in photos: From Brian Thompson’s killing to the courtroom  Fox News

US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran Next Week

Aug 14, 2026 - 06:57 - -

1. US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran Next Week  Bloomberg
2. Treasury yields rise as U.S. threatens Iran with more economic sanctions  CNBC
3. US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz  Reuters
4. Trump orders Bessent to cripple Iran’s economy  telegraph.co.uk
5. Iran could unleash ‘kinetic’ response as US tightens economic containment, analyst warns  Fox News

Life

Aug 14, 2026 - 06:45 - -

1. Life-threatening flooding possible in Hawaii from Tropical Storm Lala  The Washington Post
2. Hawaii Island under hurricane warning, Maui County under tropical storm watch as Lala nears  Hawaii News Now
3. Track Lala as the storm approaches Hawaii, where dangerous flooding is possible  The Washington Post
4. Thursday weather update: Hurricane warning issued for Big Island as Lala continues march toward state  Big Island Now
5. Tropical Storm Lala – Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency  Hawaii department of defense (.gov)

White House exposes ‘Transshipment Scam’ costing US up to $26B, points finger at China

Aug 14, 2026 - 01:51 - -

1. White House exposes ‘Transshipment Scam’ costing US up to $26B, points finger at China  Fox News
2. White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs  KXAN Austin
3. White House Says China Avoids Billions in Tariffs by Rerouting Goods  WSJ
4. India in U.S. crosshairs again — White House report cites countries ‘enabling’ China’s tariff evasions  The Hindu
5. Opinion | It Was a Great Scam While It Lasted  The New York Times

ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

Aug 14, 2026 - 09:00 - -

1. ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county  npr.org
2. How ICE subcontracts its anti-immigrant terror to local police  People's World
3. How immigration enforcement extends beyond agencies with ICE agreements  newsfromthestates.com

American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Soon to Be Reunited With Family

Aug 14, 2026 - 10:00 - -

1. American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Soon to Be Reunited With Family  The New York Times
2. US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says  CNN
3. US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says  BBC
4. US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. Rising Golf Star Dies at 18 After Shock Medical Incident  The Daily Beast

Who are the biggest social media stars in Congress?

Aug 14, 2026 - 08:45 - -

Who are the biggest social media stars in Congress?  Politico

Flash flooding underway in Indiana and Illinois as storms slam the flood

Aug 14, 2026 - 06:13 - -

1. Flash flooding underway in Indiana and Illinois as storms slam the flood-ravaged Midwest for a sixth-straight day  CNN
2. INDOT: Goal to reopen westbound I-70 near Centerville on Friday after road washed away by floodwaters  WTHR
3. Dearborn, Hamilton County residents near Whitewater River urged to evacuate  FOX19 | Cincinnati
4. STAY INFORMED: Area school districts closed, delayed due to flooding  WHIO TV
5. 'We're going to stay right here': Southeastern Indiana residents head to shelters after mandatory evacuation orders  WLWT

Karoline Leavitt and the trap of MAGA womanhood

Aug 13, 2026 - 19:00 - -

1. Karoline Leavitt and the trap of MAGA womanhood  vox.com
2. Jimmy Fallon Reacts to Karoline Leavitt’s White House Exit  The New York Times
3. Karoline Leavitt leaves behind a legacy of lies. What’s next for the Trump aide?  The Guardian
4. Karoline Leavitt, the Press Secretary Who Perfected the Art of Defending Trump  WSJ
5. Who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary?  CNN

Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected

Aug 14, 2026 - 07:35 - -

1. Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected  The New York Times
2. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked British election  AP News
3. So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he's in deep trouble, and he knows it | Owen Jones  The Guardian
4. Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances  BBC
5. Trump ally Nigel Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament  CNBC

Millions across Europe swelter under fresh wave of extreme heat

Aug 13, 2026 - 20:34 - -

1. Millions across Europe swelter under fresh wave of extreme heat  Euronews.com
2. Europe Is Once Again In the Grip of Extreme Heat  The New York Times
3. Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war  CNN
4. Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame?  The Guardian

NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'

Aug 14, 2026 - 10:46 - -

1. NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'  CNBC
2. NATO Jet Downs Drone as Concerns Grow Over Russia Threat  WSJ
3. Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace  Reuters
4. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace  The Independent
5. NATO Jets Shot Down Drone That Entered Latvian Airspace  Bloomberg

Live Updates: UAE accuses Iran of attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas are "goal number one"

Aug 14, 2026 - 11:33 - -

1. Live Updates: UAE accuses Iran of attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas are "goal number one"  CBS News
2. 2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East  AP News
3. UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries  Reuters
4. Iran updates: New ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz  NewsNation
5. Oil Rises After Tanker Attack in Hormuz  WSJ

Anthropic Investors Think It’s Worth $2 Trillion

Aug 13, 2026 - 23:05 - -

1. Anthropic Investors Think It’s Worth $2 Trillion  Gizmodo
2. Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao is leading early IPO meetings with investors and has not discussed valuation, sources say  CNBC
3. The trillion-dollar IPO vibes continue  Financial Times
4. SpaceX set an IPO record. Now there’s hope that Anthropic could shatter it.  MarketWatch
5. Anthropic Tries to Shore Up Investor Confidence Ahead of Blockbuster IPO  WSJ

Bill Ackman's latest bets, including Netflix and Visa, mark major portfolio overhaul

Aug 14, 2026 - 09:48 - -

1. Bill Ackman's latest bets, including Netflix and Visa, mark major portfolio overhaul  Seeking Alpha
2. Ackman unveils six new investments including Netflix, Visa, Mastercard in portfolio overhaul  Reuters
3. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman unveils 6 new stocks he's betting on  Business Insider
4. Bill Ackman Unveils Six New Stock Picks  WSJ
5. Bill Ackman Invests in Netflix and Visa in a Tough Year for His Pershing Square Funds  Barron's

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Waver — Live Updates

Aug 14, 2026 - 11:08 - -

1. Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Waver — Live Updates  WSJ
2. S&P 500 heads for third straight winning week after record  qz.com
3. Stocks Churn as US Threats Against Iran Lift Crude: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg
4. Should You Really Buy Stocks Right Now With the S&P 500 Near Its Record High? Warren Buffett Has Good Advice for Investors.  Yahoo Finance
5. Wall St futures tread water after S&P 500 notches record high close  Investing.com

Truth Social’s sale of fast access to Trump posts draws legal concerns

Aug 14, 2026 - 11:34 - -

1. Truth Social’s sale of fast access to Trump posts draws legal concerns  The Washington Post
2. 'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
3. Nearly a dozen firms are already paying up to $100,000 per month for early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts  Fortune
4. Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts  The Guardian
5. The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements  The Intercept

iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date

Aug 14, 2026 - 06:32 - -

1. iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date  forbes.com
2. iPhone 18 could get two new Pro-level upgrades, per report  9to5Mac
3. Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch  TechRepublic
4. What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More  MacRumors
5. Apple’s iPhone event will be packed with intrigue  Macworld

Organic

Aug 14, 2026 - 07:01 - -

1. Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyder  Ars Technica
2. The Czinger 21C Spyder Has 1,250 HP And Very Clever Brakes  Motor1.com
3. Czinger Opens the Cockpit for the New 1250-HP 21C Spyder. Price? A Cool $2.75 Million  Car and Driver
4. Czinger 21C Spyder Has More Downforce Than Any Other Convertible And The Coolest Brakes You'll See All Week  Jalopnik
5. See More Photos of the Czinger 21C Spyder  Road & Track

Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint

Aug 13, 2026 - 14:00 - -

1. Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint  The Verge
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price  Ars Technica
3. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] One City, Three Perspectives: Capturing London With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8  samsung.com
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future  The Guardian
5. These Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Deals Can Help You Save Big on the Stylish Foldable  CNET

One UI 9.5 will finally bring app lock feature to your Galaxy phone or tablet

Aug 14, 2026 - 03:25 - -

1. One UI 9.5 will finally bring app lock feature to your Galaxy phone or tablet  SamMobile
2. Samsung Could Bring Dark Theme Icons With One UI 9.5  SammyGuru
3. Galaxy phones may finally get a basic privacy feature Samsung missed  Digital Trends
4. Samsung Galaxy Phones May Finally Get True Dark Theme Icons in One UI 9.5  Android Headlines
5. Samsung might give you dark-themed icons to go with dark mode  Android Authority

Teamsters Pound Paramount Over WBD Merger Promises & Threats: “Stop Playing Games”

Aug 13, 2026 - 22:50 - -

1. Teamsters Pound Paramount Over WBD Merger Promises & Threats: “Stop Playing Games”  Deadline
2. David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount rattles an already battered Hollywood  NBC News
3. David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal  The New York Times
4. Ellison to Move Paramount Out of California if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit  Variety
5. Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal  Reuters

Read the Full Credits to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend

Aug 14, 2026 - 04:07 - -

1. Read the Full Credits to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend  Pitchfork
2. Phoebe Bridgers Finds Another Level on ‘Lost Weekend’  The New York Times
3. A Perfect Album for a Frustrating Decade  The Atlantic
4. Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’: All 16 Tracks Ranked  Billboard
5. She’s Gone From Indie Rocker to Unlikely Pop Star. Now She’s Back With Her First Album Since the Big Change.  Slate Magazine

Drake Dating Show 'Goth Baddie' Pinkchyu Reveals Another Celeb Barked in Her DMs

Aug 14, 2026 - 08:00 - -

1. Drake Dating Show 'Goth Baddie' Pinkchyu Reveals Another Celeb Barked in Her DMs  TMZ
2. #TSRCutTheFoolery: #Drake, pleaseee! 😂 Drizzy drops a pic from ‘Degrassi’ to remind y’all ain’t nunnn new! 🤣 (SWIPE for context) — (📸: @gettyimages) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffLG  instagram.com
3. Watch ‘Goth Baddie’ Pinkchyu’s Mom Get Emotional After Hearing Drake’s Buying Her a New House  Billboard
4. Drake Barks on Command, Picks Goth Streamer as His 'Wife,' and Promises to Buy Her Mom a House  complex.com
5. Drake Is Really Buying 'Goth Baddie' Pinkchyu's Mom a House  TMZ

Exclusive | Carly Simon gives rare glimpse into how James Taylor divorce impacted their kids in emotional new song

Aug 13, 2026 - 22:56 - -

1. Exclusive | Carly Simon gives rare glimpse into how James Taylor divorce impacted their kids in emotional new song  Page Six
2. Carly Simon's New Album Is a Gift of Acceptance  The Vineyard Gazette
3. Carly Simon's 'Comes in Waves' is a moving, late-career triumph for the 83-year-old star  USA Today
4. Music Review: Carly Simon’s ‘Comes in Waves’ is a journey through love and loss  AP News
5. Carly Simon’s back, and she still has the power to make me weep  Yahoo

Game Recap: Raiders offense starts strong and rookies shine against Arizona Cardinals

Aug 14, 2026 - 04:10 - -

1. Game Recap: Raiders offense starts strong and rookies shine against Arizona Cardinals  Raiders.com
2. Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza throws for 97 yards in 4 drives  ESPN
3. Fernando Mendoza Admits He Needs to 'Grow a Lot' After Raiders Preseason Debut  Bleacher Report
4. Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanks God for an NFL debut that compares favorably to 'Mr Brady'  Fox News
5. NFL Catchup: Mendoza, Love, Allar Shine In Preseason Debuts; Seahawks Sign Arnold  FOX Sports

Islam Makhachev declares ‘nobody likes’ Ian Machado Garry after Philly fans boo him mercilessly

Aug 13, 2026 - 22:58 - -

1. Islam Makhachev declares ‘nobody likes’ Ian Machado Garry after Philly fans boo him mercilessly  MMA Fighting
2. UFC 330 preview and picks: Machado Garry is a real threat to Makhachev  ESPN
3. UFC 330: Ian Machado Garry booed heavily at news conference  BBC
4. UFC 330 predictions, odds, best bets: Ian Garry prop and big underdog among top picks to consider  CBS Sports
5. Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to ‘shut up’ as UFC star answers emotional question for him  Yahoo Sports

Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas

Aug 14, 2026 - 03:47 - -

1. Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas  nbcsports.com
2. DJ Pickett won't budge on No. 5 amid Jayden Daniels-LSU flap  ESPN
3. Jayden Daniels, LSU clash over his No. 5 jersey  Axios
4. “Baylor Made Over a Billion Dollars Off My Name”: Heisman Winner’s Strong Take Amid Jayden Daniels-LSU Controversy  Yahoo Sports
5. Jayden Daniels' camp picked a fight with LSU and may have overplayed his hand in Baton Rouge  CBS Sports

Labriola on the win over the Packers

Aug 14, 2026 - 07:40 - -

1. Labriola on the win over the Packers  steelers.com
2. Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' first preseason game against the Packers?  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
3. Packers Crushed by Steelers, But Here Are the Three Things That Mattered  si.com
4. STEELERS 28, PACKERS 9 | Three things that stood out from the Packers’ 28-9 loss to the Steelers on Thursday night  channel3000.com
5. How to watch tonight's Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers game in Week 1 of the NFL preseason schedule  CBS News

Perseid meteor shower peaks into early morning hours Thursday

Aug 13, 2026 - 02:26 - -

1. Perseid meteor shower peaks into early morning hours Thursday  wtol.com
2. Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect  Space
3. The Perseids, Summer’s Strongest Meteor Shower, Will Peak Tonight  The New York Times
4. Solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower, planet parade: What NYC will see Wednesday  ABC7 New York
5. How to see the year's best meteor shower tonight : Short Wave  npr.org

Metal From Beyond Our World Found in Rings Worn by Ancient Mediterranean Elites

Aug 13, 2026 - 04:57 - -

1. Metal From Beyond Our World Found in Rings Worn by Ancient Mediterranean Elites  sciencealert.com
2. Rings forged from meteorites may have been fashionable among ancient Greek elites  Phys.org
3. Ancient kings wore rings made from metal that came from outside Solar System  India Today
4. Ancient Greek rings may have been forged with iron from meteorites  Science News
5. These Curious Ancient Greek Artifacts Have Extraterrestrial Origins—Why They Vanished 3000 Years Ago Remains a Mystery  The Debrief

Here’s the latest on the eclipse.

Aug 12, 2026 - 12:58 - -

1. Here’s the latest on the eclipse.  The New York Times
2. See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos  The New York Times
3. Column | The first moments of the eclipse were uneventful. Then came the magic.  The Washington Post
4. Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse : The Picture Show  npr.org
5. In pictures: Europe's best solar eclipse since 1999  CNBC

Rapid warming may tip Atlantic circulation at 2°C, while slower warming may avert collapse

Aug 13, 2026 - 09:00 - -

1. Rapid warming may tip Atlantic circulation at 2°C, while slower warming may avert collapse  Phys.org
2. Fate of the AMOC may depend on how quickly CO2 rises  New Scientist
3. The Atlantic Ocean can handle more warming than expected — with one big catch  ScienceDaily
4. Failure to track a stable AMOC state under rapid climate change  Nature
5. A Key Atlantic Ocean Current Did the Opposite of What Scientists Expected  SciTechDaily

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province

Aug 13, 2026 - 17:30 - -

1. DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province  Al Jazeera
2. DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province  The Guardian
3. Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know  Fox News
4. Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says  Reuters
5. Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says  BBC

My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care.

Aug 13, 2026 - 09:00 - -

My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care.  CBS News

Wisconsin DHS confirms 13 more measles cases in Iowa, Lafayette counties

Aug 13, 2026 - 22:30 - -

1. Wisconsin DHS confirms 13 more measles cases in Iowa, Lafayette counties  channel3000.com
2. Measles cases spike from 2 to 15 in southwestern Wisconsin  WKOW
3. Wisconsin measles outbreak grows to 15 confirmed cases, 6 probable  jsonline.com
4. Measles cases surge to 15 in Iowa and Lafayette counties as Wisconsin warns of more spread  WISN
5. Confirmed measles cases in Iowa, Lafayette counties jumps to 15  WMTV 15 NEWS

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

Aug 14, 2026 - 10:00 - -

1. The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know  CNN
2. Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season  Science News
3. FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna  NBC News
4. One year since Kennedy canceled mRNA vaccine projects, science shows how wrong he was  STAT
5. F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine  The New York Times