Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River
Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River
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World News
2026-08-30 08:01:00
New federal rules mean Arizona will be getting a lot less water from the Colorado river. City leaders say they've been planning for years and no one will run out, but keeping taps flowing is expensive.
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks - BBC
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks - BBC
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2026-08-30 07:25:36
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks BBCUS and Iran trade attacks, marking first escalation in a month CNNU.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz CNBCIran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island
One Dead and 15 May Be Missing at the Grand Canyon After Flash Flood - The New York Times
One Dead and 15 May Be Missing at the Grand Canyon After Flash Flood - The New York Times
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2026-08-30 06:46:36
One Dead and 15 May Be Missing at the Grand Canyon After Flash Flood The New York TimesMore than 20 missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon WRALGrand Canyon flash flooding sparks search for missing hikers BBCBody found near Colorado River after devastating Grand Canyon flooding
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention - Al Jazeera
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention - Al Jazeera
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2026-08-30 06:35:37
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention Al JazeeraNicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas Fox NewsVenezuela’s Maduro Resurfaces on Social Media Amid US Oil Deal Bloomberg.com'Standing Firm': Ex-Venezuela President Maduro
Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
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World News
2026-08-30 03:32:39
Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope begins its journey into deep space
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope begins its journey into deep space
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NPR National
2026-08-30 01:01:16
NASA launched a telescope named after Nancy Grace Roman, the pioneering astronomer whose work helped make Hubble and generations of space telescopes possible.
Hong Kong’s indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong’s indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-29 23:18:47
Independent bookstores in Hong Kong offer a window for mainland Chinese readers who seek ideas suppressed at home. But these shops are under threat following a wave of bookseller arrests under a 2024 national security law.
Hong Kong’s indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong’s indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-29 23:18:47
Independent bookstores in Hong Kong offer a window for mainland Chinese readers who seek ideas suppressed at home. But these shops are under threat following a wave of bookseller arrests under a 2024 national security law.
England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's
England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's
BBC
Sports
2026-08-29 22:29:24
England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series win, with one match to spare.
Why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand - despite Maguire 'handball'
Why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand - despite Maguire 'handball'
BBC
Sports
2026-08-29 22:11:57
The handball law often serves to confuse supporters - and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting Manchester United in front against Ipswich Town.
Ribbon-Cutting Event for NASA Deep Space Network’s Deep Space Station 23
Ribbon-Cutting Event for NASA Deep Space Network’s Deep Space Station 23
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2026-08-29 18:57:59
Description Leadership from NASA Headquarters, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the Deep Space Network (DSN) stand in front of the recently completed Deep Space Station 23 antenna at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, on Aug. 25, 2026. From left:
NASA Deep Space Network’s New Goldstone Antenna Goes Online
NASA Deep Space Network’s New Goldstone Antenna Goes Online
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2026-08-29 18:53:08
Description Long shadows are cast by the recently completed Deep Space Station 23 at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, in August 2026. A 34-meter (114-foot) multifrequency beam-waveguide antenna, DSS-23 will boost the DSN’s capacity and enhance NASA’s
Panorama Showcasing the 34-Meter Antennas of the DSN’s Goldstone Complex
Panorama Showcasing the 34-Meter Antennas of the DSN’s Goldstone Complex
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2026-08-29 18:47:12
Description Five antennas soak in the summer sun at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, in August 2026. The recently completed Deep Space Station 23, a 34-meter (114-foot) beam-waveguide antenna, can be seen to the right of the frame in the foreground.
Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
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Politics
2026-08-29 18:36:44
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.
Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online
Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online
NPR
Politics
2026-08-29 15:00:00
While social media is rife with AI celebrity deepfakes, videos featuring late night TV hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are are easier to create than other kinds of deepfakes and potentially more disruptive.
Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform
Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-29 13:00:10
Hungary has until Aug. 31 to complete more than two dozen “milestones” in the rule of law. Without meeting them, the country risks losing crucial funding.
Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform
Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-29 13:00:10
Hungary has until Aug. 31 to complete more than two dozen “milestones” in the rule of law. Without meeting them, the country risks losing crucial funding.
Cities pilot ‘rest in red’ program that rewards good drivers with green lights
Cities pilot ‘rest in red’ program that rewards good drivers with green lights
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-29 01:44:43
On some streets in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Portland, Oregon, traffic signals default to red until a vehicle approaches. If drivers stay at or below the speed limit, they get an earlier green light. The strategy seems to be working.
Cities pilot ‘rest in red’ program that rewards good drivers with green lights
Cities pilot ‘rest in red’ program that rewards good drivers with green lights
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-29 01:44:43
On some streets in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Portland, Oregon, traffic signals default to red until a vehicle approaches. If drivers stay at or below the speed limit, they get an earlier green light. The strategy seems to be working.
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 […]
