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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — 21hDolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

China's Tibet flood rescue continues as death toll nears 1,000 — 1d

Derek Foss Terrain like that in Tibet makes rescue work incredibly slow, hope the remaining crews stay safe out there.

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues — 1d

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King Haakon sworn in as Norway mourns King Harald V's death — 1d

Chris Dalton Wait, isn't Harald still king? Thought Haakon was just crown prince—someone clarify the timeline here.

Utah judge weighs whether Tyler Robinson stands trial for Kirk killing — 1dAcross multiple Utah hearings, prosecutors seek to bound Tyler Robinson’s case for trial on aggravated murder with the death-penalty option still on the table, and judges are expected to keep that possibility as the proceedings move forward. Legal experts note the preliminary phases hinge on probable-cause findings, surveillance footage, and witness testimony, with rulings anticipated on whether the case advances toward trial and potential pleas.

D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender — 2dD4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.

Toddler's garden pond death ruled accidentalWorld — 4dIsobel Abigail Maxwell, a two-year-old from Doncaster, drowned in her family’s garden pond on Christmas Day; an inquest ruled the death accidental and noted it occurred after she wandered outside unseen. The coroner highlighted that doors may have been left ajar, the fence around the pond was incomplete, and 14 relatives were present, with the family planning to fill in the pond in the summer.

Heat deaths vastly undercounted, NPR findsHealth — 3dA joint NPR and Boston University investigation shows thousands die annually from heat in the US, with official counts undercounting the toll due to inconsistent death data collection. Across Europe, heat-related excess mortality is surging, affecting a wide age range and straining healthcare systems amid record-breaking temperatures.

Framingham man charged in woman's strangling death faces ICE detainer — 21hFederal and local authorities say Flavio Alcantara Dias, a 43-year-old Brazilian national living in the U.S. illegally, is charged after a Massachusetts woman was found dead and Dias allegedly told a 911 dispatcher that he killed her by mistake and had strangled her. ICE has lodged a detainer, criticizing a Biden-era release of Dias and urging transfer to federal custody, citing that his immigration case was terminated in 2024 despite prior arrests.

Measles outbreak spans 31 PA counties, 460 casesHealth — 5dPennsylvania has 460 confirmed measles cases across 31 counties in 2026, with 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, and Lancaster County is the worst-affected area. Amid the outbreak, there is controversy over the reported fatalities and how public health officials communicate death links to measles while urging vaccination.

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Lesotho expands male midwife workforce to curb deathsHealth — 3dLesotho is increasingly recruiting male midwives to expand the skilled birth attendant workforce and bring care closer to rural communities, a shift that supports a target to cut maternal deaths and is already seeing higher shares of births attended by trained providers. While male midwives face cultural barriers, outreach efforts and visible role models like Sehloho Ntlhane are slowly normalizing the profession and expanding access for women in remote areas.

Georgia Mom Among Thousands Missing in Nepal Floods — 1dMary Sorensen, a 60-year-old Georgia mother who was on a spiritual Kailash pilgrimage, is among thousands reported missing after catastrophic floods near the Nepal-Tibet border, with the death toll surpassing 1,000. Families remain hopeful for her return as rescue efforts continue and officials say hundreds of Americans are among the missing.

UK boosts Ebola funding to £78m as DRC outbreak death toll nears 3,000 — 21hThe UK has pledged more than £50 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, bringing total UK funding to about £78 million as confirmed cases exceed 6,000 in the deadliest and fastest-spreading outbreak on record. The package funds surveillance, frontline health workers, treatment access, infection prevention, community outreach and safe burials, with public health experts deployed to support on-the-ground efforts.

Sam Okafor Good to see UK stepping up but the real test is whether it reaches frontline workers on the ground, not just pledges on paper.

LAPD releases videos of two officer-involved deaths — 4dThe LAPD released footage of two incidents in which suspects died after encounters with officers: Jose Carlos Hoyos-Munoz, a handcuffed inmate who was beaten and left with a hood over his head before he died, and Alejandro Luis Garcia, who was shot after advancing toward officers with a bat. Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent review of officer-involved deaths and stressed the need for better mental health training and crisis response within policing.

DRC reopens schools in Ebola-hit Ituri despite parents' safety concerns — 1dAs schools reopen in Ituri, DR Congo, authorities report thousands of Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, with parents and teachers expressing fears about transmission as classes resume amid the Bundibugyo outbreak. International partners are bolstering prevention in schools with measures like thermometers and sanitizers, while NGOs coordinate training, vaccines, and community messaging to protect students and curb spread.

Sam Okafor Hard call for parents. Missing school hurts kids long term too, but I get why they're scared given the death toll.

South Carolina caregiver accused in $5 deed transferLifestyle — 5dRowland alleges that her 75-year-old father’s Conway, South Carolina home was deeded to his caregiver, Sarah Smalls, weeks before his death, with accompanying questions about financial transfers and power of attorney, triggering a police investigation. The saga includes changes to the home, a Ring doorbell encounter, and tense confrontations when the daughter visited, suggesting Smalls may have acted as owner while the family questioned the circumstances surrounding the death.

Tennessee Vols to wear Dolly Parton butterfly sticker all season — 1dThe Tennessee Volunteers will wear an orange butterfly helmet sticker with Dolly Parton’s signature for every game this season to honor her East Tennessee roots, charitable work, and lasting impact on the program. Coach Josh Heupel and other UT figures have celebrated Parton’s legacy, including her Imagination Library, following her death in 2026.

Sam Okafor Classy move by Heupel and the program, she was practically a symbol of Tennessee pride for decades.

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D.C. officer dies from gunshot wound, police say no other person involved — 2dAn MPD officer died from a gunshot wound sustained inside the Second District station in Northwest D.C. around 5 a.m. on August 31, 2026, with authorities saying no other party was involved and the Internal Affairs Bureau investigating. The incident adds to MPD's long toll of line-of-duty deaths since 2000 as updates continue to emerge.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Expands, Death Toll Rises — Aug 24, 2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in its history, centered in Ituri, with 5,514 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths and a case fatality rate near 48%, including many deaths occurring outside treatment centers. While tens of thousands of vaccine doses have arrived, authorities warn Ervebo’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo virus is unproven and call for scaled-up action to reach affected communities and bolster response efforts.

Nashville Airport Renaming Moves Forward After Parton’s Death — Aug 25, 2026Following Dolly Parton’s death, a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport surged, with reports showing signatures in the tens of thousands to about 80,000. The airport has not announced any official name change, but has offered tributes such as pink lighting in Parton’s honor, and the petition was launched by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion earlier this year.

Measles Claims First PA Deaths in 35 Years — Aug 25, 2026Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, with about 393–400 cases reported statewide this year. Health officials, led by Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, urge vaccination with the MMR vaccine as the strongest protection against a highly contagious disease, stressing the importance of immunity.

Dolly Parton Death Reports Trigger Global Choir Tributes — Aug 26, 2026Chattanooga Boys Choir members recalled Dolly Parton with songs, books from her Imagination Library, and Dollywood memories as they rehearsed a somber refrain following her passing. In tributes from around the world, the USC Upstate Gospel Choir performed Nine to Five at a Greenville church on the day of her death, while the Ndlovu Youth Choir released an African-flavored Jolene tribute that featured a heart-shaped drone shot and sparked international praise.

Georgia's Nate Frazier eyes 1,000 rushing yards and a lasting legacy — 2dGeorgia running back Nate Frazier remains the centerpiece of the Bulldogs' ground game as he heads into the season opener against Tennessee State, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from last season after finishing with 947 rushing yards. Off the field, he endured his father's death with strong support from the Georgia program, which helped him stay focused as he works to live up to Georgia's storied backfield tradition.

West Bank violence surges, Palestinian child deaths rise — 3dIsraeli forces and settlers have stepped up attacks across the West Bank, including raids, land bulldozing, and sieges that sparked international condemnation. Rights groups warn that Palestinian children and teenagers are dying at an unprecedented rate since October 2023, with hundreds killed and few investigations or accountability.

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