There’s a new Democratic presidential frontrunner, according to the Kalshi prediction markets at least. Over the weekend, Jon Ossoff claimed first place (whatever exactly that means on Kalshi), at 18 percent, followed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 17 percent and then Gavin Newsom at 15 percent (here’s the link, but rememberContinue Reading
commentary The defense secretary’s tough-guy persona may be exactly what wins over white evangelical voters Published August 24, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appears at the Iowa State Fair during a campaign event for Zach Nunn, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s third Congressional District Zach Nunn (R)Continue Reading
A Pakistani army official will meet with Iranian officials on the same day the U.S. is planning to announce new sanctions on Iran.Continue Reading
Tropical Storm Moke brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Hawaii, threatening regions recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Lala.Continue Reading
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand, Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures Science & Technology Podcasts Travel SponsoredContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power., NewsFeed French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the Esports World Cup closing ceremony in Paris. Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become aContinue Reading
Oregon officials say the suspect in the deaths of five people and several animals on a rural Oregon property was found dead in a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington. KGW’s Jake Holter has details on the suspect’s death., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
“The destruction of the agricultural economy in the West Bank is itself the Israeli purpose,” said one expert…Continue Reading
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began., EXPLAINER At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began on February 28. Since the United StatesContinue Reading
EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans., EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat and drought fuel fires across the Balkans. Helicopters and firefighters from European Union countries, including crews fromContinue Reading
Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the The Traitor administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ukraine’s drones hit three Russian aircraft and eleven air-defense targets in one day, its Unmanned Systems Forces reported on 23 August. The strikes reached from occupied Crimea to airbases hundreds of kilometers inside Russia. They pushed the force’s August count of struck Russian air-defense assets to 20, the latest run in a UkrainianContinue Reading
On 5 August, Russia detained Hanna Pyrozhenko, a resident of Pershokostiantynivka in Kherson Oblast. The 52-year-old former teacher is currently being unlawfully held in Henichesk. Her husband, who tried to find out where she was being held, was tortured by the Russians and ordered to leave the occupied village, ZaremaContinue Reading