Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
BBC
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2026-08-11 20:14:08
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say - CBS News
Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities
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2026-08-11 20:07:00
Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say CBS NewsAugust 11, 2026 – Middle East conflict latest CNNOil prices edge higher after Red Sea, Gulf of Oman vessel attacks CNBCIran-backed Houthi threat in Red Sea could
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
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2026-08-11 20:03:05
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 days in space, and completed nine spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. “Few people have had the opportunity to shape
Primary Elections Live Updates: Crowley, a Moderate Democrat, Defeats Hong in Wisconsin Primary for Governor - The New York Times
Primary Elections Live Updates: Crowley, a Moderate Democrat, Defeats Hong in Wisconsin Primary for Governor
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2026-08-11 20:01:23
Primary Elections Live Updates: Crowley, a Moderate Democrat, Defeats Hong in Wisconsin Primary for Governor The New York TimesA Stunning Loss in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Left The New York TimesAnalysis | With Crowley atop their ticket, Wisconsin Democrats hope for a 2026
Solar Eclipse Live Updates: Europe Counts Down to Watch Its First Total Eclipse in Decades - The New York Times
Solar Eclipse Live Updates: Europe Counts Down to Watch Its First Total Eclipse in Decades - The New
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2026-08-11 20:00:07
Solar Eclipse Live Updates: Europe Counts Down to Watch Its First Total Eclipse in Decades The New York TimesA Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans. The New York TimesEurope solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain,
As a young girl raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Lindsey Waitt dreamed of working for NASA. Her dream is now a reality as she embarks on her role as a NASA test project engineer with the Artemis launch team – an integral part of the agency’s missions that will enable humans to
APOD: 2026 August 12 – Perseids over a Little Planet
APOD: 2026 August 12 – Perseids over a Little Planet
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2026-08-11 18:30:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 12 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall
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World News
2026-08-11 18:00:29
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.
Greetings from a surreal expanse of sand dunes dotted with freshwater lagoons in Brazil
Greetings from a surreal expanse of sand dunes dotted with freshwater lagoons in Brazil
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World News
2026-08-11 17:38:58
The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season.
Democrats’ socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin
Democrats’ socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin
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2026-08-11 17:02:49
Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley.
Democrats’ socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin
Democrats’ socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-11 17:02:00
Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley.
His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize
His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize
NPR
World News
2026-08-11 17:00:19
Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America
Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America
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NPR National
2026-08-11 14:47:30
After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
Former U.S. Marine back home after being held in Russia for over four years
Former U.S. Marine back home after being held in Russia for over four years
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NPR National
2026-08-11 14:47:19
A former U.S. Marine is home after more than four years in a Russian prison. President Trump says Robert Gilman was freed on humanitarian grounds after supporters raised concerns about his health.
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota
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Politics
2026-08-11 07:34:54
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.
Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth
Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth
NPR
Politics
2026-08-11 07:28:31
Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.
In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham advances to a GOP special primary runoff for U.S. Senate
In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham advances to a GOP special primary runoff for U.S. Senate
NPR
Politics
2026-08-11 02:39:22
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to the special primary runoff later this month.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
BBC
Health
2026-08-10 12:54:57
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
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 […]
