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Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them August 26, 2026
The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems
ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail August 26, 2026
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene
USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea August 26, 2026
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand on its way home after an grueling deployment in the Middle East
A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says August 26, 2026
A man who killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Montana had been asked to move out of the residence weeks earlier
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff August 26, 2026
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot
Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns August 26, 2026
Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there
Prominent Sikh separatist says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life August 25, 2026
A prominent Sikh separatist says that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life
California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates August 25, 2026
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court
Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona August 25, 2026
Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona
ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term August 25, 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July

CNN

5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher
Mother fends off raccoon from daughter
Condo owners remember building scare
10-year-old shoot mom over VR headset
Fire crews respond to fire at boarded up building
Milwaukee Dancing Grannies planning return
HS football players gain perspective helping vets
She made a promise to her husband to keep their tree farm going
Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill
Water study could delay commercial construction

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Andy Cohen Reveals Whether He’ll Appear on Dancing With the Stars August 26, 2026
Andy Cohen isn't pleading the fifth when it comes to Dancing With the Stars rumors. In fact, the Watch What Happens Live host recently addressed whether he'll ever say yes to competing on a future...
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Officially Return to the U.K. for Move August 26, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made it back across the pond. Six years after the couple—having stepped back from their roles within the royal family—moved their young family from England to...
Watch Dolly Parton’s Final E! News Interviews August 26, 2026
She might have had lots of movies, music and projects to promote in her life, but above all, Dolly Parton was wishing her fans love. The country music star’s family confirmed she died Aug. 25 at...
Dolly Parton Will Be Buried Next to Late Husband Carl Dean August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton was happiest when Carl Dean was by her side. And after the "Jolene" singer died on Aug. 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed to TMZ...
Emma Chamberlain Brings Playful Twist to J.Crew's Tiny Rollneck Launch August 26, 2026
One of J.Crew's most beloved pieces just got a 2026 upgrade, and Emma Chamberlain is here to introduce you to it. Say hello to the Tiny Rollneck: a shrunken, fitted, 1/4 zip take on the iconic...
Taylor Swift Details Dolly Parton’s “Everlasting” Legacy After Death August 26, 2026
Taylor Swift is having trouble shaking off this loss. After all, prior to her death at age 80 on Aug. 25, Dolly Parton touched the hearts and lives of countless fans and people in need—a legacy...
Beyoncé Shares What She'll Treasure About "Tenacious" Dolly Parton August 26, 2026
Beyoncé will always remember the impact Dolly Parton had on music and beyond. After the country star’s death at the age of 80, the Cowboy Carter singer—who teamed up with Parton on the 2024...
The Last Sunrise’s Maia Reficco Reveals No. 1 Lesson From Eva Longoria August 26, 2026
Maia Reficco is still pinching herself. Not only did the actress get to spend months in Mallorca filming the Prime Video romantic drama The Last Sunrise—opposite Fernando Lindez—but sparring with...
Inside the Heartbreaking Story Behind Death of the Pastor's Wife August 26, 2026
Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Mica Miller put faith before everything—including, according to friends and family, her own safety. "Out of all of us, she was the most strong in her...
Dolly Parton Put Secret Song in a Time Capsule to Be Released in 2045 August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton’s songwriting legacy will live on long after she’s gone. After all, fans will get to hear new music from the “I Will Always Love You” artist one more time, as she is already set to...

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Sheer Force of Ambition: David Kittredge on “Exorcist II” and “Boorman and the Devil” August 25, 2026
The filmmaker breaks down his forensic investigation of one of the most infamous horror sequels of all time.
We Were Warned: On “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” at 35 August 24, 2026
A reappraisal of an action masterpiece on the eve of its re-release.
Liminal Spaces, Transitional States: Alexander Ullom on “It Ends” August 21, 2026
The young director talks about the Gen-Z angst that undergirds his new horror classic.
Locarno Film Festival 2026 Wrap-up August 19, 2026
A recap of this year's Locarno Film Festival.
Locarno 2026: You Don’t Belong Here, Who Is Still Alive, Sixteen Moments of My Life, Letter From My Village August 19, 2026
Four wide-ranging films playing Locarno.
I Was Compelled to Revisit: Rory Kennedy on “Freefall: A Reckoning For Boeing” August 19, 2026
The filmmaker discusses returning to documentary work about Boeing's malfeasance and the flaws of the airline industry.
Gorgeous Platformer “Duskfade” Has Echoes of “Kingdom Hearts” August 18, 2026
A new 3D platformer drops to remind players what they love about the genre.
Locarno Film Festival 2026: 17 Urgent Hollywood Blacklist Films August 18, 2026
A look at the daring retrospective program from this year's Locarno.
An Incredible Light: Hayden Panettiere (1989-2026) August 17, 2026
The world was saddened Sunday night to learn of the death of “Heroes,” “Scream 4,” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36. While the cause of death isn’t official, the Greenville Police Department confirmed on Monday morning that no foul play was suspected, and People reported that officials were heard on the […]
How I Spent Another Summer Vacation At The Drive-In August 17, 2026
Another annual trip around the drive-ins of the Midwest, and the charms contained therein.

The Guardian

Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal August 26, 2026
A total of 384 travellers are missing after a flood in the Rasuwa district, including 12 BritonsTwelve British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among 384 travellers missing after a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal, according to reports.The Nepali tourist board said the “sudden” flood happened on the Tibetan side of the […]
Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live August 26, 2026
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morningOver 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.The figures do not include this summer, when England has […]
‘It was the hardcore equivalent of being a Deadhead’: consciousness-raising punk movement Krishnacore returns August 26, 2026
First-wave punks rejected religion – but come the 90s, bands embracing eastern thought found legions of devotees. Ahead of reformations and reissues, they discuss the Bhagavad Gita, brawls and tulasi beads in the pitWhether wielded as shock tactic or part of a considered philosophical stance, mockery and distrust of religion have been baked into punk […]
With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough August 26, 2026
An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforceAt the time of press, there is a well-publicised protest taking place in the video games community. PlayStation 5 owners are being encouraged to log off from their consoles between […]
A Ugandan quarry worker carrying rocks on her head: Dan Nelken’s best photograph August 26, 2026
‘Janet had eight children. Her husband drove a boda-boda taxi, but had lost a leg – so she had been working in her local quarry for 10 years. “I am now the husband in this home,” she said’In 2017, my wife, Adele Brown, was invited to spend three weeks at an NGO in Gulu, Uganda, […]
Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri August 26, 2026
The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve“He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it […]
Nectar Classic memory foam mattress review: an outstanding budget buy August 26, 2026
With a genuinely impressive lifetime guarantee, Nectar’s mattress outperforms pricier rivals for comfort and motion isolation• The best mattresses, testedMemory foam has been called the Marmite of the bed industry. Nice soundbite, but I think it’s more like butter – because many mattresses now include a “comfort layer” of this squishy material to make them […]
Trump claims CIA director’s surprise visit to Russia is ‘semi-routine’ despite mounting speculation – live August 26, 2026
Trump administration had not formally announced John Ratcliffe’s trip, but various outlets captured the flight tracking data of the US jet and the Kremlin confirmed the meetingDarline Graham wins Republican primary for US SenateSign up for the US Breaking News emailA US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday […]
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes August 26, 2026
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising.Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about […]
Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp after being offered goalkeeper August 26, 2026
Experienced World Cup winner wants to leave Aston VillaSánchez errors at Fulham led to Chelsea concedingChelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering making an offer for the goalkeeper. Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus collapsed last week after Villa had signed his replacement, Zion Suzuki, […]