Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding party
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding party
BBC
World News
2026-09-01 09:12:07
The Iranian Red Crescent says a child was among those killed when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home. The US military says it is aware of the reports and it never targets civilians.
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures - The Washington Post
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures - The Washington Post
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2026-09-01 09:09:07
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures The Washington PostGermany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack BBCWhat to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia Al JazeeraVon der Leyen vows response to Russian drone incident
Gal Gadot jogs into people for an entire hour in The Runner - A.V. Club
Gal Gadot jogs into people for an entire hour in The Runner - A.V. Club
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2026-09-01 08:08:42
Gal Gadot jogs into people for an entire hour in The Runner A.V. ClubThe Runner review – Gal Gadot stumbles through derivative high-speed, low-rent thriller The GuardianGal Gadot Says She Finished Her New Movie ‘on Crutches’ After Picking Up Running: ‘I Needed a Break’ (Exclusive)
Senator Ed Markey, 80, Turns Back Younger Challenger in Massachusetts - The New York Times
Senator Ed Markey, 80, Turns Back Younger Challenger in Massachusetts - The New York Times
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2026-09-01 07:50:54
Senator Ed Markey, 80, Turns Back Younger Challenger in Massachusetts The New York TimesMassachusetts Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Healey, Minogue, Shortsleeve and More NBC NewsSenator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary The GuardianResults: Massachusetts
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
NPR
World News
2026-09-01 04:38:46
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations
NPR
World News
2026-09-01 02:18:20
The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.
How Dolly Parton's literacy work affected Indigenous communities in Australia
How Dolly Parton's literacy work affected Indigenous communities in Australia
NPR
NPR National
2026-09-01 02:13:12
In Australia, the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, is being remembered for her work in advancing children's literacy, particularly in Indigenous communities.
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three children, said it's not yet come to an unanimous decision. The judge has urged them to keep trying.
As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they’re paying the price
As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they’re paying the price
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-09-01 01:19:10
Iran’s economy was in ruins even before the war, and before U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “D-Day” sanctions. So far, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt and feeling apathetic, meaning surviving leaders, for now, might face a lower risk of an uprising.
As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they’re paying the price
As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they’re paying the price
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-09-01 01:19:00
Iran’s economy was in ruins even before the war, and before U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “D-Day” sanctions. So far, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt and feeling apathetic, meaning surviving leaders, for now, might face a lower risk of an uprising.
NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider
NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider
NASA
Breaking News
2026-09-01 01:08:37
NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agency’s Mars Telecommunications Network, a next-generation communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions. The firm-fixed-price
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-31 23:45:20
The U.S. House voted 370-48 to pass a bill authorizing government spending through Dec. 11, pushing off budget talks and avoiding a potential shutdown.
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-31 23:45:20
The U.S. House voted 370-48 to pass a bill authorizing government spending through Dec. 11, pushing off budget talks and avoiding a potential shutdown.
What’s Up: September 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What’s Up: September 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-31 23:15:25
Brilliant Venus and a Harvest Moon Use the Moon to find Antares and the Teapot, spot brilliant Venus, welcome the equinox, and see the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune. Skywatching Highlights Transcript The Moon joins a tea party… Venus cranks up the brightness… the seasons officially
A prominent Zionist politician will run in the next election with an Israeli Arab party, perhaps making it a political kingmaker. His vision: an Israel that can heal its many divides in a way similar to how institutions of healing provide universal care based on equal dignity.
A prominent Zionist politician will run in the next election with an Israeli Arab party, perhaps making it a political kingmaker. His vision: an Israel that can heal its many divides in a way similar to how institutions of healing provide universal care based on equal dignity.
ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
NPR
Politics
2026-08-31 21:52:37
Cameras could help alleviate some concerns about ICE transparency and accountability after immigration officers were involved in over two dozen shootings under the Trump administration.
On Aug. 24, technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida began installing the four RS‑25 engines in the core stage of the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will carry the Artemis III crew into low Earth orbit in 2027. Each RS‑25 engine has a unique serial number
The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.
Why the Supreme Court's ballroom ruling could matter beyond the ballroom
Why the Supreme Court's ballroom ruling could matter beyond the ballroom
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-31 15:00:41
Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck explains the separation-of-powers questions raised by the Supreme Court's decision on the White House ballroom.
Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms
Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms
NPR
Politics
2026-08-31 14:00:00
A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
