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‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power August 21, 2026
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines
New York woman charged with plotting to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers August 21, 2026
A woman accused of launching a plot to set off an explosive at the New York State Capitol building in Albany is being charged with providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization
US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage August 21, 2026
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, NTSB says August 21, 2026
A federal official says a charter plane flying to a remote radar site in western Alaska crashed Thursday
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building August 21, 2026
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building
Hong Kong court convicts 2 former Tiananmen vigil organizers in national security case August 21, 2026
Hong Kong court convicts 2 former Tiananmen vigil organizers in national security case
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone August 21, 2026
Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days
Investigators probe dramatic midair crash as landing plane hits hovering helicopter August 20, 2026
Investigators are trying to understand why a small plane crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell August 20, 2026
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January
Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare August 20, 2026
The Army's top general has directed a Europe-based unit specializing in drone warfare to revert to traditional infantry roles

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
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Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill
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Hayden Panettiere’s Neighbor Details Calling Police on Brian Hickerson August 21, 2026
New information has emerged regarding Hayden Panettiere’s relationship with Brian Hickerson. Following the Heroes star’s death on Aug. 16 at the age of 36, Panettiere’s West Hollywood, Calif.,...
Madelyn Cline Reveals What She Asked Chase Stokes After Their Breakup August 21, 2026
Madelyn Cline knows that Pogues' mission is to have a good time all the time. So, when the Outer Banks star had to continue acting alongside onscreen love interest Chase Stokes after breaking up...
Inside Anna Faris' Mom Life With Son Jack Pratt August 21, 2026
Anna Faris never had to worry that she was unqualified for motherhood. But she still questioned whether she was "fundamentally suited" for the role, telling E! News at the premiere of her new...
Travis Barker's Daughter Alabama Barker Goes to First "Prom" With N3on August 21, 2026
Alabama Barker doesn't think it's lame to dance. That's why Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's daughter put her rift with streamer N3on to rest by hosting a gala dubbed Internet Ball 2026 on Aug....
Good Luck Charlie's Mia Talerico Kicks Off Senior Year of High School August 21, 2026
Good luck not feeling old when you see Mia Talerico on her last first day of high school. The Good Luck Charlie alum headed off to her first day of senior year and reflected on how time has...
Joy-Anna Duggar Addresses Age Gap With Husband Austin Forsyth August 21, 2026
Joy-Anna Duggar isn't counting the years between her and husband Austin Forsyth. The 19 Kids and Counting couple shares a four-year age gap, having tied the knot when Joy-Anna was 19 while...
Gracie Abrams Shuts Down Taylor Swift Feud Rumors With One Comment August 21, 2026
Gracie Abrams has no bad blood with Taylor Swift. In fact, the "Close to You" singer proved just that while reflecting on her time as an opener on the Grammy winner's sold-out Eras Tour in 2023...
Diane Warren Adopts Viral Baby Pig Off Los Angeles Streets August 21, 2026
Diane Warren’s newest family member has truly been hogging the spotlight. The Oscar-nominated songwriter came out victorious in an Aug. 20 bidding war over a baby pig that became a viral...
Charlotte Tilbury "Never Goes a Day" Without This Glowy Skin Product August 21, 2026
Charlotte Tilbury knows how to get her glow on, and now you can too (on sale)! Her products are seriously iconic, loved by celebs and shoppers with a major cult-following, so when they go on sale...
TikToker Sonia Bellina’s Dead Body Found in Vineyard, 2 Men Arrested August 20, 2026
A murder investigation is ongoing amid a French influencer’s death. A week after the body of Sonia Bellina—known for her lip-sync videos on TikTok—was discovered “partially burned” in a vineyard...

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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.
Locarno 2026: I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming, Hearing, Bruton August 16, 2026
Two competition gems and a major whiff playing Locarno.
Locarno 2026: Nowhere To Lay My Eyes, At Night, Nobody’s Violence August 15, 2026
On three films from this year's festival that grapple with mortality.

The Guardian

England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live August 21, 2026
Updates from Headingley; play starts 11am BST Day two: Brook keeps England on top | Sign up for the Spin83rd over: England 367-8 (Smith 17, Archer 0) A quiet first over of the day from Mohammad Abbas, with just a single to Jamie Smith. The new ball is available but the left-arm spinner Ali Usman, […]
Ban on goods from occupied West Bank would help protect two-state solution, says Emily Thornberry – UK politics live August 21, 2026
Head of foreign affairs select committee urges government to adopt ban amid rising settler violence, after foreign secretary rebukes Israel over construction tenderAfter Emily Thornberry’s call for the government to ban goods from the occupied West Bank (see post at 11:05), Peter Beaumont and Quique Kierszenbaum report on how Israeli settler attacks in areas designated […]
Durham v Derby, Notts v Surrey, and more: county cricket, day two – live August 21, 2026
Updates from around the grounds Day one roundup | Sign up for the Spin | Mail TanyaHeadbanded Randell to Stokes. A healthy crowd watch from the white bucket seats in the permanent-temporary stand. Stokes leaves one that slides across his stumps.An edge from Stokes…skews through the slips. Continue reading...
Increased rain and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office August 21, 2026
‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphereThe El Niño event developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest for more than a century and make 2027 another record-breaking year for heat, the UK’s Met Office has said.Increased rainfall and storms are forecast […]
Gold and bitcoin surge after US bond market selloff; UK economy on ‘firmer footing’ - business live August 21, 2026
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesEconomists are also taking heart from the PMI survey, which will come as a welcome positive sign after the less-than-ideal public finances data earlier this morning.Jake Finney, a senior economist at PwC, said:The latest PMI data provides increasingly encouraging signs […]
Burnham to dispatch 100 Whitehall officials to help regional mayors August 21, 2026
Civil service scheme announced after PM convened local leaders to ‘situation room’ meeting from No 10 NorthUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is to send more than 100 Whitehall officials to bolster the teams of regional mayors, after convening leaders from across England from his base at No 10 North to discuss how to […]
Arsenal complete £51m Konsa deal; Emery says Watkins could leave Villa; Iraola on ‘thin squad’: football – live August 21, 2026
⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail TomNothing like a bit of exclusive news to kick off the shift. Can we keep this momentum going? We shall see!Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 […]
A party, 101 princesses and an eccentric millionaire: Jon Ronson on a mysterious castle – and what it taught him about masculinity in crisis August 21, 2026
When my son texted me from a Connecticut fortress in the middle of the night with an alarming message, it set me on a quest to understand the bizarre lifestyle of its ownerI awoke one morning in the summer of 2023 to discover that, while I’d slept, my son Joel had been texting my wife […]
Ditch the giant handbag, don’t overdo the botox and 16 other ways to extend your ‘hotspan’ August 21, 2026
If ‘lifespan’ is the time you’re alive and ‘healthspan’ the years you’re disease-free, then ‘hotspan’ is the period you’re attractive and vibrant. Want to increase yours? Experts share their tipsForget 12-step skincare routines, red light therapy and injectables – the single most important thing you can do for your skin is wear UV protection. “Not […]
‘Such adept cover stars’: why dogs are taking over fashion in the ‘AI face’ era August 21, 2026
Cute, egoless canines offer a break from a world that feels dominated by ‘nepo babies’ and ‘Maga lady aesthetic’What do Nicole Kidman, a pair of “nepo babies” and a beagle called Sansa Martínez Berlingeri have in common? They all appear on the covers of the all-important September issues of Vogue and Dogue. But the winner […]