Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat looms
If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
Russia attacks Kyiv overnight, injuring three, Ukraine officials say - Reuters
Russia attacks Kyiv overnight, injuring three, Ukraine officials say Reuters
Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount - Reuters
Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount Reuters
The Sin-Smashers of Hollywood Boulevard
Can Los Angeles once again serve as the epicenter of evangelical revival?
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void
Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says - Reuters
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says Reuters
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with 'enormous storm'
Hurricane Lala has been lashing Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain - leaving more than 89,000 households without power across the state.
Romania shoots down drone breaching its airspace - defence ministry - Reuters
Romania shoots down drone breaching its airspace - defence ministry Reuters
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident - Reuters
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident Reuters
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads - Reuters
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads Reuters
Arrest after stabbing at a hotel used to house asylum seekers
A Somali man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day - Reuters
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day Reuters
This Sprawling Chinese Refinery Is Bankrolling Tehran
Hengli is accused by the U.S. of being a major importer of illicit Iranian crude; the Chinese petrochemical company denies trading with Iran.
Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about conditions on ship
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln Saturday after the ship had been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days since November. Centcom released a statement Saturday about the visit, stating Cooper, who oversees the war with Iran, visited the ship as part of a 10-day trip…
Billionaire Peter Thiel buys 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm, filing shows - Reuters
Billionaire Peter Thiel buys 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm, filing shows Reuters
Nature has spent billions of years fighting bacteria. AI could help us learn its secrets
Tiny viruses that infect bacteria could one day help us tackle infections that antibiotics can no longer treat. But first, scientists need to understand how these viruses work, and artificial intelligence could provide them with a powerful way to do that.
Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests
The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic. The maritime branch is considering the shift on Ford-class ships to match the president’s preference for the new aircraft carriers to resemble the World War II-era, according to a Saturday report from the Washington Post. The changes…
Fundraiser launched to cover Jason Arday's funeral costs
A fundraiser in memory of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has raised more than £30,000.
Iran War Commander Visits the USS Abraham Lincoln
Adm. Brad Cooper, whose stop comes amid reports of poor living conditions, says history will record the deployment as among “the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era.”
A Millennial Furniture Designer Is Behind the Drones Battering Russia
Iryna Terekh, 34, used to design benches. She is now the CEO of Ukraine’s largest private defense company.
House Democrats question acting Navy Secretary on conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
A group of House Democrats sent a letter Friday to the Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao probing into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a ship that has been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days. The letter – sent by Reps. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), Wesley Bell (D-Mo.),…
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.
Republicans face unexpected challenge in Alaska Senate race
As Republicans look to hold on to their Senate majority in November, one state that is usually safely red is heating up as a former Democratic congresswoman makes a comeback bid to return to Washington. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is facing a challenge from former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), and while polls are somewhat inconclusive,…
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
How healthier farm animals can cut greenhouse gas emissions
When a dairy cow miscarries, a farmer loses far more than an unborn calf. Feed has been grown, land and water have been used, and greenhouse gases have been released during the cow's pregnancy, but milk production, a future animal and income are lost.
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
Brown, Acton hold slim leads over Husted, Ramaswamy in key Ohio races: Poll
A new poll has former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) and Amy Acton (D) leading by narrow margins against their Republican opponents in the Ohio Senate and gubernatorial races. The survey, conducted by Wedgewood Polls, puts the Republican nominee Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) behind Brown with 44 percent to his 48 percent. Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP…
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake - Reuters
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake Reuters
Trump promised transparency. His administration keeps finding new ways to hide records.
"The most transparent president in history" keeps chipping away at laws like FOIA meant to keep the government honest. President Donald Trump claimed … Source
Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
One of the federal government’s great achievements this century was making health insurance affordable to millions more Americans. In 2010, nearly 18 percent of people under 65 lacked insurance. By 2024, the rate had fallen below 10 percent, thanks to the Affordable Care Act and later legislation … Source
Congressional Staffers Are So Lazy That They’re Using AI to Write New Laws
This is insane. The use of AI chatbots has invaded almost every profession. From lawyers getting caught citing hallucinated cases and major consulting … Source
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
The Madness of the Modern World
Could society actually be too much for us to handle? There is something I have known for a long time, something that clients are increasingly bringing … Source
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
Iran Says Qatar Captured Its Pilots Months Ago, a Claim Qatar Rejects
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.
Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.
Maher on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions: ‘It just makes my blood boil’
Comedian Bill Maher condemned the reported harsh conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Friday, saying accounts of food shortages and broken toilets the sailors onboard have worked under made his “blood boil.” Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the aircraft carrier would be returning to the U.S. from deployment after spending…
Past and present WNBA players defend league amid intense scrutiny during its Hall of Fame weekend
Active and retired WNBA players and coaches are speaking out during Hall of Fame weekend about the widespread debate the league is facing over issues relating to gender, race and equity. Decorated basketball player and coach Dawn Staley, who was inducted for the second time in the Hall of Fame, said she believed this kind…
FDA begins inspections at Taylor Farms
The FDA is beginning inspections at Taylor Farms after tracing almost 10,000 cyclosporiasis cases to recalled iceberg lettuce from the company across … Source
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power | MIT CSAIL
In the last decade, scientists have shown that fusion energy can work, as a physical process. Next question: Can it work economically? A study … Source
The Gaza Peace Trump Announced, and the Rejection Netanyahu Delivered | Common Dreams
Netanyahu’s arrogant message is unmistakable: Israel can defy Washington, and Washington will absorb the political cost. President Donald Trump took … Source
Bitcoin And Crypto Suddenly Braced For A White House Price Game-Changer
Bitcoin and crypto prices have limped through 2026, despite U.S. president Donald Trump’s support and the Federal Reserve’s bitcoin nightmare suddenly coming true. Sign up now for CryptoCodex—A free crypto newsletter that will get you ahead of the market The bitcoin price has just about managed to … Source
Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.
Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.
Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.
Exploring the moon will require rovers that can think for themselves
NASA is planning to send three small rovers to the moon with a single instruction: Work out among yourselves how to explore a patch of ground.
More than 100 arrested in Morocco after call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta
At least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.
Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins
The IDF Tzrifin Base in Central Israel stores a massive arsenal seized from Hezbollah and Hamas, including Iranian rockets, drones and Nazi-era guns.
Topical clove oil for canine sarcoptic mange promises faster, plant-based treatment
Canine sarcoptic mange (scabies) is a skin condition in which microscopic mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) infest dogs' skin. The condition is contagious and zoonotic and can be difficult to detect. If left untreated, it can cause bleeding sores, malnutrition, emaciation and secondary bacterial infections that may eventually lead to a dog's death.
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead
Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.
Early-universe plasma may have stopped dark photons from heating cosmos
A new paper published in Physical Review Letters reveals that a leading dark matter candidate—the hypothetical "dark photon"—would not have heated the early universe as previously thought. The finding opens a vast region for experimental searches and could change the hunt for dark matter.
Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
Neptune's tiny moons tell the story of Triton's destructive capture
Neptune's moon and ring system stand out among the giant planets because of the strange imbalance between its one very large moon and its many tiny moons. Its largest moon, Triton, makes up more than 99% of the mass of all satellites orbiting the planet while orbiting retrograde compared with Neptune's rotation. The predominant theory is that Triton is a captured Kuiper Belt object that caused a major disruption in Neptune's early moon system. Now, a new study published in Science Advances provides spectroscopic evidence to support this theory.
Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral
Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.
One-off campus programs fall short on preventing sexual violence, review finds
A recent National Student Safety Survey found that one in six students attending Australian universities had been sexually harassed and one in 20 had been sexually assaulted since starting university.
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets, and Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.
Tungsten may suffer more radiation damage in fusion reactors than expected
Fusion reactors, devices that generate energy by fusing light atomic nuclei at extremely high temperatures, could contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at producing electricity more sustainably. The extreme environment inside these devices, however, can damage materials that surround the superheated, electrically charged plasma where the nuclear fusion reaction takes place.
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
Our Best Stuff on the State of the Left
Mainstream Democrats said no to a democratic socialist in Wisconsin.
Today in Supreme Court History: August 15, 1938
8/15/1938: Justice Stephen Breyer's Birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 15, 1938 appeared first on Reason.com.
ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis
Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.
Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans ‘look stupid’: family
Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi was sentenced to seven months in prison by the Islamic Republic after posting a video appealing to Trump to support protesters.
5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain
Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
No Country for Eccentrics
Eccentric people help bring our society to new heights. How can we support them?
What Makes Elite Athletes Tick?
A new book’s search for the elusive codes that separate tennis’s GOATs from its ghosts.
500,000 Applicants, 583 Jobs: The Frantic Scramble for Work in India
Many of the South Asian country’s youth face epic odds in trying to find good jobs, a challenge that is a growing political and economic problem.
China Is Opening the First Regular Cargo Route Through the Arctic
Sending containerships through the northern passage now makes financial sense thanks to high oil prices and climate change.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium discovered $10 million in gold coins and bars while building a sewer, but a finder's fee remains uncertain.
The Iran War Is Now About Who Blinks First Under Economic Pressure
The Trump administration is doubling down on sanctions and a naval blockade, while Tehran bets high oil prices will force Washington to relent.
A Trickle of Americans Is Returning to Israel
Israel’s battered tourism industry is showing rare flickers of life this summer as cautious Americans begin returning.
Dissenting Parents' Defamation Claim Over School's Allegations of Racism Can Go Forward
Some excerpts from the long Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc., decided today by the N.C. Supreme Court, in an… The post Dissenting Parents' Defamation Claim Over School's Allegations of Racism Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Fraud Claim Over "No Blowback" Assurance by Private School to Complaining Parents, Followed by Children's Expulsions, Can Go Forward
Some excerpts from the long Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc., decided today by the N.C. Supreme Court, in an… The post Fraud Claim Over "No Blowback" Assurance by Private School to Complaining Parents, Followed by Children's Expulsions, Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Contract Claim Over Private School Expulsions, Allegedly Caused by Parents' Organizing Against Ideological Curriculum Changes, Can Go Forward
"Beginning in the summer of 2020, the school began to change its curriculum to focus on politicized issues of race and gender identity. At some point, the Turpins learned that the school was teaching their sixth-grade child various polarizing concepts such as 'Republicans are white supremacists.'"
Colombia's New President Wants More U.S. Military Help Fighting Cartels
Abelardo de la Espriella campaigned on shooting down drug planes and boats in Colombia. Twenty-five years of U.S.-funded counternarcotics suggests it won't matter
American missionary kidnapped in Niger released after 9 months, group says - The Washington Post
American missionary kidnapped in Niger released after 9 months, group says The Washington Post
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers
Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
"We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.
Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back
Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, but the parliamentary investigation into his undeclared £5 million gift is now active again.
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
It turns out that the economics of rocket reuse are pretty, pretty good.
Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?
The Stop Killing Games movement faces an uphill battle.
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