Thune sets up votes on sanctions and nominees as final summer sprint takes shape
The Senate majority leader also said he plans to hold a vote on a GOP budget measure that is expected to fail.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History
Tom Holland and Zendaya's unstoppable blockbuster is now the fastest film to make a half-billion domestically.
Morgan Freeman Will “Overlook Some of the Glitches” in a Script If They “Pay You Enough”
As for whether he has any plans to retire as he approaches 90 years old, the Oscar winner said, "If you can get out of bed and don’t fall down when you do it, then you just count your blessings and keep moving."
Actress, engineer, jihadist's widow among Syria's new women MPs
In Syria's first post-Assad parliament, women lawmakers stand out more for their diversity than their numbers: a famous actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of a hardline Islamist commander. Women hold 22 of the 207 current seats in Syria's parliament,
Crypto bill ethics counteroffer includes divestment requirement for Trump
The ethics language remains the subject of ongoing discussions.
Malaysian PM Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah steps aside from PKR No.2 role for studies
She said the decision was made after much deliberation.
Columbia mayor wins Democratic primary for Ogles seat in Tennessee
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder (D), one of three Democrats seeking to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and represent Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, is projected to advance to facwe the incumbent in the November general election, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Molder
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
Over 1.7M ladders recalled over potentially deadly fall hazard
Louisville Ladder has received 11 reports of bolts breaking.
Solomon Islands looks to bring traditional partners U.S., Australia in from the cold
SUVA, Fiji, Aug 7 - The Solomon Islands is repairing ties with traditional partners including the U.S. and Australia while maintaining its \"friends to all and enemy to none\" foreign policy, Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela said on Friday, signalling a broader diplomatic
Former Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri hospitalised ahead of court charges
The charge against him will be read before the judge at 9am.
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights
The authorities issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa.
Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Surgery From a Fractured Vertebra
The "Bad Reputation" singer is taking time off the road to "begin the necessary healing process"
State representative defeats former House Republican in primary for Rose's open seat in Tennessee
Tennessee state Rep. Johnny Garrett is projected to win the Republican primary in the U.S. House race to replace outgoing GOP Rep. John Rose, according to Decision Desk HQ. Garrett, a self-described “Trump Conservative,” will now advance to the November election where he will
Trump-endorsed Ogles loses Tennessee House GOP primary
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn.) is projected to fall short in a Thursday primary for the 5th Congressional District, delivering a blow to President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Charlie Hatcher, the lone
Taylor set to face off against Pearson for Cohen's redistricted House seat in Tennessee
Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is projected to face off against state Rep. Justin Pearson (D) for retiring Rep. Steve Cohen’s (D) House seat in Tennessee in the fall – putting the Republican one step closer to joining Congress after the district was redrawn to heavily favor
China’s bamboo growth model vs. India’s eucalyptus growth model
Nature offers unexpectedly good lessons in strategy. As a child, I was fond of bamboo shoots, though none grew in our farmland. My mother, noticing my enthusiasm, suggested that I plant some myself. A neighbor gave me a stalk about three feet tall, which I planted, watered and
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years. The attacks come as Yemen is increasingly drawn into the US-Israeli war
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Melissa Rauch on Her Larger-Than-Life Surprise Role on ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 3, now streaming on HBO Max. Things get witchy in Episode 3 of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and a scary, 60-foot Bernadette (Melissa Raush) makes a guest appearance.
Hagerty, Bradshaw set for 2020 rematch in Tennessee Senate race
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty and Democratic candidate Marquita Bradshaw are set for a November rematch for the incumbent's seat in deep-red Tennessee, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Hagerty, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan and adviser on President Trump’s
Blackburn on track to succeed Lee as Tennessee governor after primary win
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is projected to advance in the Republican gubernatorial primary, making her likely to succeed Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) as the Volunteer State's next chief executive, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Blackburn defeated Rep. John Rose
17 injured in Riau after wild monkey attacks in residential areas
Long-tailed macaques naturally live in forest areas and tend to avoid direct contact with humans.
New Zealand’s ruling coalition holds razor-thin majority in poll, new centrist party gains ground
The poll said New Zealand First and ACT could win 61 seats in the 120-seat Parliament, giving it a majority of one seat.
New Zealand's ruling coalition holds razor-thin majority in poll, new centrist party gains ground
SYDNEY, Aug 7 - New Zealand's ruling centre-right coalition may retain a razor-thin parliamentary majority if an election were held now, a poll showed on Friday, but a surge for the new centrist Opportunity Party could reshape coalition talks ahead of the November vote.
Max Miller down double digits to Democrat Poindexter in new poll
As elections for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District near, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is losing traction for his campaign amid allegations of abuse from his ex-wife, as his Democratic opponent pulls ahead in a new poll. In a new co/efficient polling memo, Brook Park City Council
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.
Taiwan troops rehearse sealing off key bridge at strategic chokepoint during war games
Lasting 10 days, the drills focus on Taiwan’s combat readiness against a potential attack from China.
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
How to craft an engagement ring in Fields of Mistria
Oh no, when I said he was "endgame" I didn't realize marriage was also very endgame content.
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
Mother jailed for life for killing five-year-old son to claim insurance payouts in Vietnam
She had fraudulently claimed more than $192,550) in life insurance payouts.
Carney calls trade talks with US 'nasty'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” following remarks made by President Donald Trump about Canada and its leadership. “This is a tough negotiation,” Carney said in French. “You can say ‘nasty.’
Following its excellent Lord of the Rings cards, Magic: The Gathering's new Hobbit set is a bit of a second breakfast
It's nice to have, but it's more of the same.
Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'
A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.
Jon Bernthal’s 121 Minute 10/10 Neo-Western Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Hit
Jon Bernthal's standout supporting performance is drawing viewers back to an acclaimed 2015 crime thriller.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Thursday that she plans to intervene in the merger deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy which, if approved, would create the largest regulated electrical utility in the world. In an op-ed in the Washington Post,
AI for homework—parents more willing to pay subscriptions for their children as peer pressure rises
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child's ability to learn but also don't want them to be left behind if other young people are using AI.
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
‘Brady vs. Manning’: Documentary Film in the Works About NFL Rivalry (Exclusive)
Adapting Gary Myers' best-selling book, the project will examine Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's memorable match-ups that captivated football fans for years.
DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
The Justice Department (DOJ) concluded an investigation into Duke University School of Law, determining the school unlawfully discriminated against white and Asian applicants in admissions for three past incoming classes. In a findings letter released Thursday, the department’s
Bacterial enzyme switch could weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and other pathogens
If you ask Vijay Parashar, associate professor of medical and molecular sciences (MMSC) at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, human bodies are bags of bacteria. "It sounds gross, but not all bacteria are bad; most of them are good. The trouble starts when
LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI is still as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the
National Gallery studying Freedom 250 IndyCar vibrations' impact on art
The National Gallery is planning to study how the upcoming Freedom 250 GrandPrix will impact its art collection as IndyCar racecars will reach the speed of 185 mph near some of the District’s most historic artifacts. “In preparation for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the National