Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill
2026-08-08
Taiwan holds an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and guiding residents as authorities test civilian emergency responses.Continue Reading
The Traitor Thinks He Can Defy the Supremes on Birthright Citizenship
2026-08-08
The White House appears to think that it can ignore a Supreme Court ruling by lying about its previous defeat and trying to achieve the same goal another way. President Traitor 47 issued an executive order on Thursday that purported to narrow the scope of birthright citizenship, two months afterContinue Reading
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strikes on two Russian refineries and Black Sea rig
2026-08-08
Ukrainian forces struck two Russian oil refineries and a surveillance post mounted on a Black Sea drilling rig on the night of 8 August, Ukraine’s General Staff said. The strikes extend a months-long Ukrainian campaign against Russia’s refining sector. Ukrainian forces attacked Russian refineries about 50 times between mid-April andContinue Reading
EU channels a further €30 million into Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, raising its total contribution to €279 million
2026-08-08
The European Union has transferred an additional €30 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, raising its total contribution to the mechanism to €279 million, First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Telegram. The transfer is the latest in a series of contributions to the fundContinue Reading
At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda
2026-08-08
At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda., At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda NewsFeed At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda. Authorities said the fire started inContinue Reading
Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
2026-08-08
Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier., Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where residents say Israeli forces built an earth barrier. Three Lebanese soldiers have been wounded while trying to defuse unexploded ordnance in the southern village ofContinue Reading
How Colorado became the unlikely epicenter of American yak ranching
2026-08-08
A slice of Nepal has been recreated in Colorado, where a rancher raises yaks., Read MoreContinue Reading
Max Miller rejects calls to quit, puts $1 million into reelection campaign
2026-08-08
Despite domestic abuse allegations and growing calls to drop out, Republican Rep. Max Miller is vowing to stay in the race — and lending his campaign $1 million to keep going. Miller plans to lend his campaign $1 million of his own money as he seeks a third term inContinue Reading
What the first local dengue case in Virginia means for Americans
2026-08-08
The Virginia Department of Health announced Tuesday that a Northern Virginia resident was infected with dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease known as “breakbone fever” in many parts of the world for the intense muscle, joint and bone pain it can cause. It is the first locally acquired case in theContinue Reading
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
2026-08-08
Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care., Fears mount for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care. The director general of Gaza’s Ministry of Health has calledContinue Reading
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
2026-08-08
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada., Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada. The district of Summerland in British Columbia has issued evacuation orders, as powerful wildfires continue toContinue Reading
ICE bodycam releases hinge on agency’s “best interests”
2026-08-08
Officers to wear cameras by September, but ICE retains broad discretion over releasing serious-incident footage Published August 8, 2026 1:31PM (EDT) All ICE agents will be required to wear body cameras by September 2026. But DHS can decide how and when to release them as its own discretion over anyContinue Reading
Naked college swimmer killed security guard before fleeing on foot in Maui, police say
2026-08-08
A college athlete was arrested Thursday and accused of killing a 63-year-old security guard after police found him wandering naked through the streets of Maui., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading