Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 5, 2026 Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party. Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party. See more
Helicopters Aug 8, 2026 Two Killed in Firefighting Helicopter Crash Near Utah Wildfire The aircraft was responding to the Widemouth 2 fire, which has burned more than 100,000 acres since starting last month. Two Killed in Firefighting Helicopter Crash Near Utah Wildfire The aircraft was responding to the Widemouth 2 fire, which has burned more than 100,000 acres since starting last month. Share
Avalanches Aug 8, 2026 Blackbird Mountain Guides Report on Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9 Skiers Assigns No Blame. The report was commissioned by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was in charge of the trip near Lake Tahoe in February. Blackbird Mountain Guides Report on Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9 Skiers Assigns No Blame. The report was commissioned by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was in charge of the trip near Lake Tahoe in February. Share
Arsenal Aug 8, 2026 Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons While able to play deeper, the onus will also be on Arsenal’s £75m signing to provide creativity in an attack that has struggled to break down the low blockD... Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons While able to play deeper, the onus will also be on Arsenal’s £75m signing to provide creativity in an attack that has struggled to break down the low blockD... Share
Premier League Aug 8, 2026 Premier League managers have never been less English, title-winning or secure in their jobs Huge turnover between seasons means 11 clubs start 2026-27 led by people with under a year in their dugoutNine of the 20 Premier League clubs will begin the... Premier League managers have never been less English, title-winning or secure in their jobs Huge turnover between seasons means 11 clubs start 2026-27 led by people with under a year in their dugoutNine of the 20 Premier League clubs will begin the... Share
Edinburgh festival 2026 Aug 8, 2026 Water Colour review – an elegant, expertly handled study of depression Traverse theatre, EdinburghMilly Sweeney’s award-winning two-hander about an art student and a kitchen porter draws power from its clever structure and light... Water Colour review – an elegant, expertly handled study of depression Traverse theatre, EdinburghMilly Sweeney’s award-winning two-hander about an art student and a kitchen porter draws power from its clever structure and light... Share
US weather Aug 8, 2026 ‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027El Niño, a recurring climate phenomeno... ‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027El Niño, a recurring climate phenomeno... Share
Wildfires Aug 8, 2026 Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 From Summerland, British Columbia The Bald Range fire, which started on Friday, has burned more than 23,000 acres near the Districts of Summerland and Peachland in British Columbia, officials... Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 From Summerland, British Columbia The Bald Range fire, which started on Friday, has burned more than 23,000 acres near the Districts of Summerland and Peachland in British Columbia, officials... Share
Books and Literature Aug 8, 2026 MacKenzie Scott Steps Back Into Spotlight With New Book She posted four pages of a manuscript on a newly started Substack newsletter on Saturday and said that the novel would be released serially throughout August. MacKenzie Scott Steps Back Into Spotlight With New Book She posted four pages of a manuscript on a newly started Substack newsletter on Saturday and said that the novel would be released serially throughout August. Share
Tour de France Femmes Aug 8, 2026 Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering takes eight-second lead into final stage Vollering wins penultimate stage to take yellow jerseyPrevious leader Kasia Niewiadoma lies in second placeDemi Vollering took the overall lead from Kasia Ni... Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering takes eight-second lead into final stage Vollering wins penultimate stage to take yellow jerseyPrevious leader Kasia Niewiadoma lies in second placeDemi Vollering took the overall lead from Kasia Ni... Share
Deaths (Fatalities) Aug 8, 2026 Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year. Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year. Share
Wildfires Aug 8, 2026 Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario Wildfire activity has increased in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from the Okanagan Valley, weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the E... Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario Wildfire activity has increased in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from the Okanagan Valley, weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the E... Share
Carabao Cup Aug 8, 2026 Carabao Cup: Preston prevail in Goodison home game, Millwall keeper saves four penalties Ten-man North End beat Huddersfield on penaltiesLukas Jensen the shootout hero for Millwall at QPRDelano Burgzorg scored the winning penalty in the shootout... Carabao Cup: Preston prevail in Goodison home game, Millwall keeper saves four penalties Ten-man North End beat Huddersfield on penaltiesLukas Jensen the shootout hero for Millwall at QPRDelano Burgzorg scored the winning penalty in the shootout... Share
