August 2026
Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders, 91, reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
At 91, Dale Sanders has become the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, trekking 2,193 miles from West Virginia to Maine.
Florida bans Flock and other license plate readers from state highways
Florida’s state transportation office revoked the ability of local police to put license plate readers on state highways.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to White House
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down in the coming days after the White House accepted his resignation, according to a person familiar with the matter and a White House official.
NYPD shoots woman with knife near Times Square after she attacked at least 2 people, officials say
Authorities in Manhattan on Monday afternoon shot a woman near Times Square after she allegedly slashed at least two people, city officials told NBC News.
The House returns with a short to-do list: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explains why the House may not be doing much more legislating ahead of the midterms.
Surrogacy agency owner used client funds to pay for vacations, gambling debts, indictment alleges
A surrogacy agency shut down abruptly last year, leaving some clients without their money or paths to parenthood. Its owner is charged with fraud and money laundering.
Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with White House ballroom construction
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday handed a win to President Donald Trump by allowing him to move forward indefinitely with the construction of his new White House ballroom.
John Galliano show at Met Gala canceled due to backlash over past antisemitic remarks
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced that the Met Gala show set to honor John Galliano would no longer go forward due to the 65-year-old’s past anti-Jewish and anti-Asian remarks.
Republican concerns mount as Sen. Jon Husted navigates a tricky race in Ohio
Husted is facing a challenge in a key race from former Sen. Sherrod Brown, as well as worries from fellow Republicans who wonder if his heart is in the campaign.
D4vd legal team abruptly withdraws, singer taps public defender for murder trial
LOS ANGELES — D4vd and his legal team parted ways and the singer opted instead to be represented by public defenders in his high-profile murder case, he told a stunned Los Angeles courtroom on Monday.