Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance
Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-23 01:23:10
Strong public backlash has lead dozens of cities to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, which makes license plate readers for police departments. But what are the alternatives to Flock?
IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in auto race along National Mall - The Washington Post
IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in auto race along National Mall - The Washington Post
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-23 00:33:19
IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in auto race along National Mall The Washington PostLIVE: IndyCar makes history at DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix FOX 5 DCTrump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C. The New York TimesKyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar Freedom
Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-22 23:27:12
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy - The Guardian
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy - The Guardian
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2026-08-22 23:24:00
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The GuardianZelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC BBCZelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections The New York TimesZelenskyy
Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win
Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-22 23:23:43
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.
GB's Brennan wins Vuelta stage two on Grand Tour debut
GB's Brennan wins Vuelta stage two on Grand Tour debut
BBC
Sports
2026-08-22 21:47:58
Britain's Matt Brennan sprints to victory in the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday as overall race favourite Tadej Pogacar holds on to the leader's red jersey.
Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
NPR
World News
2026-08-22 20:15:30
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
NPR
World News
2026-08-22 16:50:09
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
NPR
Politics
2026-08-22 16:50:09
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)
NPR
Politics
2026-08-22 16:25:12
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
NPR
Politics
2026-08-22 16:02:43
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4982–4987: Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4982–4987: Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-22 11:39:28
By Allison Dries-Padilla, Missions Operations Specialist at Malin Space Science Systems Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 This week of Curiosity Mars rover operations takes us back to our “regularly scheduled programming.” After taking a slight detour to investigate the “erosional
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-21 20:53:13
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper, and electronics.
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-21 20:53:13
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper, and electronics.
Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?
Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-21 13:00:27
President Trump expanded the U.S. military’s role in immigration enforcement, and a new legal opinion gives the Pentagon greater arrest powers at the southern border.
Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?
Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-21 13:00:27
President Trump expanded the U.S. military’s role in immigration enforcement, and a new legal opinion gives the Pentagon greater arrest powers at the southern border.
From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story
From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-21 13:00:21
Consumers’ interest in the origins of their chocolate is rising. The “bean-to-bar” movement pioneered by boutique chocolate makers offers one response.
From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story
From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-21 13:00:21
Consumers’ interest in the origins of their chocolate is rising. The “bean-to-bar” movement pioneered by boutique chocolate makers offers one response.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 22… 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 explanation
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
BBC
Technology
2026-08-21 02:36:12
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
NASA Shares Views of August Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air, Space
NASA Shares Views of August Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air, Space
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-20 22:43:40
On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse darkened skies over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. As the Moon covered the Sun, it briefly revealed the Sun’s wispy outer atmosphere — the corona — to those in the path of totality who were lucky enough to have clear skies. NASA researchers and photographers
Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered
Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered
BBC
Health
2026-08-19 14:47:38
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently declared a national outbreak of salmonella food poisoning after one person died and hundreds more fell ill with the bug.
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 […]
