August 2026
U.S. carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians
The United States on Thursday carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 people who are not from the African country, one of the Trump administration’s largest efforts yet to deport people to countries other than their own.
Court convicts 2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils in national security case
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, whose commemorations of China’s 1989 crackdown drew tens of thousands of people each year, had pleaded not guilty to inciting subversion.
Hacker targets ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ in apparent leak
The gaming world has been rattled by what appears to be a major leak of the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” with the alleged hacker warning other publishers that “no one is safe” from similar breaches.
Neutrogena addresses backlash over its past brand deal with Hayden Panettiere
Neutrogena responded Thursday to mounting backlash over its alleged treatment of its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere, saying on an Instagram post that the company understands it “made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.”
How a fatal chopper crash in Africa struck the heart of Miami’s cultural elite
The helicopter crash off Mount Ololokwe in Kenya killed six friends with deep ties to media, food, fashion and culture in Miami.
She devoted her career to helping police families. Now she’s a suspect after her officer husband’s death.
Federal law enforcement agencies have joined in the search for a Massachusetts woman known for her work raising awareness about suicide among police officers and who is now a suspect in the death of her police officer husband.
16-year-old Tennessee girl runs on field and tackles football player mid-game, is charged with assault
A 16-year-old girl was criminally charged after she ran on the field and tackled a middle school football player in an attack that was captured in a now viral video, officials in Tennessee said Wednesday.
Focus groups: Deep anxiety about the economy drives undecided voters in two key Senate races
Concerns about the economy and high costs are driving the thinking of undecided voters in Iowa and Georgia, according to new focus group conversations, as two states that will be central to the fight for the Senate barrel toward Election Day.
Man in creepy Chucky-style mask wanted by Philadelphia police is possibly on the run
Philadelphia police on Thursday identified a man they believe donned a scary Chucky-style mask and “made threatening comments” while chasing a woman near City Hall, officials said.
What are bonds, and why is everyone talking about them now?
The national debt is more than $40 trillion. Here’s what it means for the country and consumers.