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LA Socialist Embarrassment

Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), faced criticism from her own party during a mayoral debate when she struggled to explain why she had hired the same political…

Gandhi Notebook Sells Big

A rare collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi, spanning over two decades, was sold for $1.69m (£1.3m) at an auction in Mumbai. The notes, written between 1944 and 1946, offer a personal glimpse into Gandhi's life and…

Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C., on Thursday at approximately 2:30 p.m. PT, causing the death of one person who was an occupant of one of the two motor vehicles involved. The Transportation…

El Nino Weather Predictions

This year's El Nino weather pattern is predicted to be the biggest in over a century, with sea temperatures rising up to 3 degrees Celsius above the baseline average, according to the Met Office in Britain. The forecaster, Adam Scaife…

Aura Battles Go Viral

In Mexico, the popular internet trend "aura" has taken on a new form: live competitions where participants showcase their charisma, creativity, and confidence through dance moves, poses, and facial expressions. The events are called "aura…

Tennessee Aquarium Penguin Boom

The Tennessee Aquarium has welcomed two baby Gentoo penguins as part of a baby boom. The aquarium is experiencing a surge in new arrivals, bringing joy and cuteness to visitors. No further information about the parents or the expected…

Medieval Convent Discovery

Archaeologists in Roskilde, Denmark have made a significant discovery beneath a football pitch, uncovering the remarkably well-preserved remains of St Clare's Monastery, which was first established in 1256. The convent was later demolished…

Harness Racing Insurance Scandal

Ben Yole Racing, a prominent Tasmanian harness racing stable, was fined $8,000 and ordered to pay $62,168 after pleading guilty to failing to maintain an insurance policy for nearly 18 months. The issue came to light when employees were…

California Oil Pipeline Ruling

A federal judge, Judge Stephen Wilson, has allowed an oil pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, to continue operating despite opposition from state regulators and environmental groups. The pipeline, which was closed in 2015…

Texas Tech Football Hopes

Texas Tech, ranked 12th nationally, is looking to repeat its success from last year after winning its first Big 12 championship and making the College Football Playoff. Despite losing six defensive players in the NFL draft, including a…

Mexicans Deported to LA

In Mexico City's Tabacalera neighborhood, a community known as "Little LA" has formed, where Mexicans deported from the US have found a more familiar place to belong. The area, with its American-style architecture and bilingual streets…

Montreal Police Controversy

A 29-year-old man named Abisay Cruz died after being restrained by Montreal police in March 2025. The coroner's report, dated August 12, found that the police used a banned hog-tie restraint technique that likely contributed to his death…

Maggie Thatcher's Foreign Advisor

Nancy Kissinger, the wife of former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died at the age of 92. She passed away at her home in South Kent, Connecticut. As a foreign policy specialist and socialite, Nancy was known for her elegance…

Rockstar Games Hacked

A hacker or group called Cyberleek is allegedly behind the leak of Grand Theft Auto VI, which appears to have included multiple gameplay clips and the entire game map. The leak was posted online, but social media posts sharing the leaks…

Planned Attack on Albany Capitol

A 35-year-old woman named Jessica Bowie, from Albany, New York, has been charged with attempting to provide material support for foreign terrorist organizations after allegedly plotting a bombing attack on the New York State Capitol…

Seattle Sports Columnist Quits

A sports columnist for the Seattle Times resigned, citing a personal experience at a rally outside Climate Pledge Arena. The columnist had spoken to attendees who were expressing support for Sophie Cunningham, a basketball player who…

Sisters by SurpriseDNA Test

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen, who were childhood friends living in the Netherlands, recently discovered that they are biological sisters through a DNA test. They had been adopted from India by different families in the Netherlands, but…

Stranded Sailors Rescued

Two fishermen were rescued by the Mexican navy after being stranded at sea for five days. They were found adrift in a cooler in the Pacific Ocean, and were reportedly rescued after being spotted by an aircraft on August 20, 2026. The…

Accessible Painting Aid for Cerebral …

Lianna Genovese, a 19-year-old Canadian student studying biomedical and mechanical engineering at McMaster University, invented a device that helps people with cerebral palsy paint and write. She was inspired by meeting Elissa, a woman…

Book Recommendations This Fall

Marlon James' new novel "The Disappearers" is set to be released on September 1, and it's a return to his native Jamaica. The book is based on the true story of eight gay men who were brutally beaten in 1988 while rehearsing for a play…

Summerland Water Crisis

In Summerland, B.C., an ongoing water boil advisory is keeping restaurants closed, including Zias Stonehouse Restaurant, which was spared by a recent wildfire but still can't operate normally without safe water. The restaurant's co-owner…

Canadian Antisemitism Response

Retired judge Mary Lou Benotto, who led a review of the situation at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), concluded that October 7, 2023, events in Israel fundamentally changed the campus experience for many students. The report found…

News Quiz Results

The Fox News Digital News Quiz featured two main topics: the Wisconsin Democratic governor's primary and President Donald Trump's reported departure to Turkey. Additionally, it mentioned a New Jersey Democratic senate candidate's…

Iga Swiatek Advances

Iga Swiatek has moved into the semifinals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, while Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury after playing just 29 minutes in their quarterfinal match on Thursday. Rybakina, the world number two…