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Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead as dozens are rescued — 1d

Dana Whitfield Hoping the one still unaccounted for turns up safe. That terrain is brutal even without a wall of water coming through.

Rescuers comb through mud and debris as Nepal-China floods leave more than 1,000 dead — 1d

Tom Gallagher Climate change is making these monsoon floods so much more destructive. Nepal and this region need serious international investment in early warning systems before the next disaster hits.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — 1dU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Chris Dalton Acting officials running the Army again is getting old. Congress needs to move faster on confirmations regardless of who's in charge.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 815.8K views · Aug 31, 2026

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Times Square stabbing leaves one dead, suspect killed by NYPD, motive unclear — 1dA knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one and critically injuring another, before officers shot and killed her. Police said the motive remains unclear and the incident prompted a large response with road closures as investigators work the case.

Dana Whitfield Hope they can figure out the motive soon. Random attacks like this are what scare people most.

Players warn US Open's three-week format leaves little time to recover — 1dThe U.S. Open has stretched to three weeks, drawing mixed reactions as players warn that the longer schedule leaves little downtime and increases burnout risk, even as officials push for greater growth. Off-court sponsor events and brand obligations during Open week have intensified, adding to players’ fatigue and blurring the line between competition and marketing.

Wendell Berry, Kentucky farmer and voice for sustainable agriculture, dies at 92 — 1dWendell Berry, the Kentucky writer, farmer and environmental advocate, died at 92 at his Port Royal home, leaving a legacy as a champion of small farms, sustainable agriculture and rural communities, celebrated for works from The Unsettling of America to the Port William novels. Tributes highlighted his prophetic ecological and social critique and his enduring influence on readers and fellow Kentuckians alike.

Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swimmer with dozens of stitches, animal still at large — 1dA Reno swim instructor, Lynnette Bellin, was attacked by a river otter during a Lake Tahoe open-water swim near Hidden Beach and the East Shore, suffering 38 stitches and requiring rabies treatment. Officials noted a growing otter population in the region and urged beachgoers to exercise caution as authorities continued to respond to the incident.

US job openings edge up to 7.27 million as hiring cools — 16hA new poll finds a sizable share of Americans are concerned about the rise of socialism and communism in U.S. politics, with 36% very concerned and 27% somewhat concerned. Meanwhile, July labor-market data show about 7.27–7.3 million job openings, with hiring easing and layoffs at low levels, leaving the Fed to weigh rate moves as inflation remains a headwind.

Priya Raman Job openings holding steady but nobody's getting hired fast anymore, that's the real story for people job hunting right now.

Georgia Officer Shoots Donkey During Missing-Child Search — 2dA Cedartown Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave as an internal investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a miniature donkey named HeeHaw after officers entered a private pasture around 12:45 a.m. without the owner’s permission; authorities say the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was not involved, and a GoFundMe has been launched to cover the family’s legal costs. The case has drawn significant attention and fundraising, with officials not yet releasing the officer’s identity or explaining why deadly force was used.

Ferry capsizes off Kyrenia; seven dead, 237 rescued — 3dA passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port, with hundreds of people aboard as rescue teams including coastguard boats and helicopters scrambled to assist. Authorities cite varying reports of passengers—ranging around 259 to 279—with injuries unconfirmed and investigations into the vessel’s condition and cause ongoing.

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Titans reportedly waive Will Levis — 2dWill Levis has been waived by the Tennessee Titans as they shift to Cam Ward, with Mitch Trubisky backing him up. Levis had requested a release to seek a fresh start and missed the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, leaving him to explore potential suitors as a free agent or waiver claim.

Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — 1dThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Dana Whitfield So standing was the issue, not whether the demolition itself was proper. That distinction matters and a lot of people are going to miss it.

Predators trade fan favorite Evangelista to Devils for two 2028 picks — 2hThe Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for two 2028 draft picks—a Colorado Avalanche first-rounder and the Devils’ second-round pick—with conditions that could shift the first to Colorado’s 2029 pick, in a move aimed at adding draft capital and flexibility for Nashville. Evangelista, 24, who posted a career-best 56 points last season, leaves as a fan favorite with the Predators citing roster depth and salary-cap considerations as the rationale for the deal.

Maya Lindstrom Two 2028 picks with a possible downgrade to 2029 for a guy putting up 56 points now? That's a lot of faith in draft luck over a proven scorer.

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — 1dThe Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

Raiders lose rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford to season-ending injury — 2dRaiders' rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling him out for the 2026 season after a preseason injury. His absence leaves the edge rush rotation thin behind Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, and Patrick Johnson.

Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave Amid Leaks — Aug 25, 2026Three Secret Service officials from the agency’s communications office, including director of communications Anthony Guglielmi, were placed on administrative leave as investigators probe potential misconduct and leaks to the media, with the Office of Professional Responsibility handling the case. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Secret Service tied to past security incidents involving President Trump, including plots against him and a controversial evacuation scenario from Turkey.

Chiune Sugihara Writes Visas Until the Train LeavesGood News — FROM 1940Defying his own government, a Japanese diplomat hand-wrote transit visas for 18-20 hours a day — and kept signing them through the train window as he left.

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Kessié Returns to Atalanta on Multi-Year Deal — 3dIvory Coast captain Franck Kessié has rejoined Atalanta on a free transfer after leaving Al-Ahli, turning down Juventus and Roma to return to the club where he began his European career. The move signals Atalanta’s continued rebuild as Kessié brings experience and a return to Serie A under the club’s evolving leadership.

Trenton mass shooting leaves two dead; details fluid — 3dA mass shooting early Sunday in Trenton, New Jersey, at the Locust Street area left two people dead and several others wounded as police respond and investigators from the Mercer County Homicide Task Force take over. Authorities have not released a final casualty tally, with reports ranging from about nine to more than ten victims, and details of suspects or the motive remain unclear.

Apple alleges former engineer stole trade secrets for OpenAI, tried to destroy evidence — 1dApple alleges that Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic after leaving for OpenAI, used it to run LTspice simulations, and attempted to destroy evidence, with new forensic findings submitted ahead of expedited discovery in the Northern District of California. The suit names OpenAI, its hardware unit io Products, and Liu (along with Tang Tan), framing a broader trade-secret theft risk amid OpenAI's hardware push and the io Products acquisition.

Tom Gallagher Running LTspice sims on a former employer's schematic is about as clear-cut as trade secret misuse gets, assuming the forensics check out.

Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry leaves 22-30 dead — Aug 23, 2026A landslide caused by heavy rains at Conakry’s Dar es Salam landfill buried nearby shacks, leaving many dead and triggering ongoing rescue operations. The government had been enforcing evacuations and safety measures around the site amid fears of further collapses, and officials plan to relocate affected residents as tolls are confirmed.