August 2026
Tesla drivers are bypassing safety features to nap at the wheel while their cars drive
Tesla owners are becoming more brazen about their willingness to shut their eyes and take a nap while the software inside their car handles the driving.
Target apologizes for children’s clown Halloween costume after backlash
Target apologized on Monday and said it had pulled a Halloween costume from sale depicting a circus clown that critics said evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.
A Senate runoff in South Carolina puts Trump’s clout to the test
Speed bumps mark Darline Graham’s path as she seeks her brother’s seat and six years in Washington.
U.S. cancels South Korea marine drills over tied up forces in Iran war
The United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul’s Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the availability of U.S. forces due to the war in Iran.
Deportees who refused to exit a U.S. flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea
Six people who were deported by the United States to Liberia last week resisted getting off the plane and instead were sent to Equatorial Guinea, a person on the plane and a lawyer in contact with the six said Monday.
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
Lillian Smart died over the weekend after being diagnosed with an infection from Naegleria fowleri, said a family spokesperson.
U.S. preparing for largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 people, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum.
Welcome to a new (and expensive) era of foldable phones
With Apple expected to join Google and Samsung in the market, will the devices prove to be more than novelties or nostalgic niche — especially at $2,000?
Why some Trump supporters aren’t sold on Darline Graham: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into a key challenge for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina runoff.
U.S. removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle
The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government.