Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jun 2, 2026 Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed. Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed. See more
Trump administration Aug 4, 2026 Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence After a bumpy confirmation hearing, Clayton replaces acting director Bill Pulte to head US intelligence agenciesUS politics live – latest updatesJay Clayton... Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence After a bumpy confirmation hearing, Clayton replaces acting director Bill Pulte to head US intelligence agenciesUS politics live – latest updatesJay Clayton... Share
Southern California Wildfires (Jan 2025) Aug 4, 2026 Eaton Fire Caused by Utility’s Transmission Tower, Report Says The 2025 fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed the Altadena community in Los Angeles County, began at an inactive tower belonging to Southern California... Eaton Fire Caused by Utility’s Transmission Tower, Report Says The 2025 fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed the Altadena community in Los Angeles County, began at an inactive tower belonging to Southern California... Share
Aug 4, 2026 When Is My State’s Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar When Is My State’s Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar Share
Aug 4, 2026 How a centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan. How a centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan. Share
Bars and Nightclubs Aug 4, 2026 Restaurant Review: Bar Chucho in NYC Bar Chucho — from the team behind the Michelin-starred Mexican standout Corima — overachieves but stays true to its purpose. And there’s a great burger at a... Restaurant Review: Bar Chucho in NYC Bar Chucho — from the team behind the Michelin-starred Mexican standout Corima — overachieves but stays true to its purpose. And there’s a great burger at a... Share
Frauds and Swindling Aug 4, 2026 Justice Dept. Charges Doctor in $95 Million Skin Substitute Fraud Scheme Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, t... Justice Dept. Charges Doctor in $95 Million Skin Substitute Fraud Scheme Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, t... Share
Theatre Aug 4, 2026 Peter Gill: a theatrical visionary with an unsparing honesty Gill’s dramas of divided class loyalties such as The York Realist had a clear-eyed precision matched by his rigorous work as a directorPeter Gill, playwright... Peter Gill: a theatrical visionary with an unsparing honesty Gill’s dramas of divided class loyalties such as The York Realist had a clear-eyed precision matched by his rigorous work as a directorPeter Gill, playwright... Share
Trump administration Aug 4, 2026 Ex-Olympian weighing ‘all options’ after reflecting pool charges dropped David Hearn has ‘number of potential remedies’ after being prosecuted in connection with pool damage, attorney saysAn attorney for the former Olympic canoeis... Ex-Olympian weighing ‘all options’ after reflecting pool charges dropped David Hearn has ‘number of potential remedies’ after being prosecuted in connection with pool damage, attorney saysAn attorney for the former Olympic canoeis... Share
Texas Aug 4, 2026 University of Maryland ‘teacher of the year’ detained by ICE in Texas DHS said pharmacy instructor Berhanu Kibret overstayed visa and arrested him at Dallas-Fort Worth airportAn instructor at the University of Maryland, Baltimo... University of Maryland ‘teacher of the year’ detained by ICE in Texas DHS said pharmacy instructor Berhanu Kibret overstayed visa and arrested him at Dallas-Fort Worth airportAn instructor at the University of Maryland, Baltimo... Share
Los Angeles Aug 4, 2026 Devastating LA wildfire sparked by utility company tower, long-awaited report finds Investigators pin blame for Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and ruined thousands of homes, on ‘electrical arcing events’ at out-of-service towerThe deadly... Devastating LA wildfire sparked by utility company tower, long-awaited report finds Investigators pin blame for Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and ruined thousands of homes, on ‘electrical arcing events’ at out-of-service towerThe deadly... Share
White House Building (Washington Aug 4, 2026 Parts of Trump’s New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone. Parts of Trump’s New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighti... Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighti... Share
