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Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Arrive Back in the UK After Six Years in California

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Britain with their two children, reportedly settling outside London, in a move that surprised even King Charles when he learned of it days earlier.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Politics

Lindsey Graham's Sister Wins GOP Runoff for His Former South Carolina Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone, appointed to fill her late brother's seat in July, defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff, backed by a Trump endorsement and nearly $1 million from his super PAC.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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World

Unknown Projectile Disables Oil Tanker Off Oman, Near the Strait of Hormuz

The Liberian-flagged tanker Metro Venetian was struck by an unidentified projectile off Oman's coast, disabling its engine room, as the U.S.-Iran sanctions standoff continues to spill into the region's shipping lanes.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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World

Fire in a Hospital Nursery Kills 14 Newborns in Pakistan's Capital

A blaze tore through the newborn nursery at Islamabad's largest public hospital early Wednesday, killing at least 14 infants in one of Pakistan's deadliest hospital fires in decades.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Viral

A Mystery Instagram Account Teased a 'Big Reveal' for Weeks. It Was a Generic AI Video Behind a Paywall

An anonymous account with hundreds of thousands of followers spent weeks hyping a secret announcement. When the day came, the reveal behind a ₹500 paywall was an AI-generated pep talk — and accusations of a scam followed.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Viral

Viral Clip Shows Chaotic Street Altercation in Bradford City Centre

A video shared by a local community page shows a scuffle breaking out in Bradford city centre, with one man appearing to use a crutch during the confrontation. The clip is unverified and details are unclear.

August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Sports

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From the US Open With a Knee Injury

The defending Wimbledon champion will miss a Grand Slam for the first time since his 2019 debut, becoming just the second top-ranked man in ATP history to skip the US Open.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Crime & Justice

Man Kills 8 Family Members, Including 4 Kids, at Sunday Dinner — Then Sets House on Fire

Alan Smith, 44, opened fire on four generations of his own family during a weekly dinner in Billings, Montana — then burned down the house and turned the gun on himself.

August 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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Entertainment

Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and "Jolene" Songwriter, Dies at 80

The Grammy-winning singer, actress and philanthropist died Tuesday in Nashville, four days after being hospitalized for kidney and autoimmune issues, prompting tributes from across music, film and politics.

August 25, 2026 · 5 min read
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Politics

Supreme Court Hands Trump a Preliminary Win on Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

A 6-3 ruling lifts one of two injunctions blocking parts of an executive order that would create a federal eligible-voter list, but leaves the most contested piece, USPS verification of every mail ballot, still blocked.

August 25, 2026 · 5 min read