Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
NPR
World News
2026-08-22 00:53:19
The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-22 00:53:19
The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality
De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-22 00:16:00
Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo - Al Jazeera
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo - Al Jazeera
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2026-08-21 23:47:56
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo Al JazeeraCongo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak AP NewsWHO and Africa CDC welcome the allocation of Ebola vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal - The New York Times
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal - The New York Times
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2026-08-21 23:20:33
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal The New York TimesParamount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials WSJParamount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit CNBCParamount and
Meghan Markle Reportedly Dropped From Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ - The Hollywood Reporter
Meghan Markle Reportedly Dropped From Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ - The Hollywood Reporter
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2026-08-21 23:12:35
Meghan Markle Reportedly Dropped From Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ The Hollywood ReporterMeghan Markle loses Netflix acting gig due to ‘intense’ backlash amid UK return: report The Mercury NewsMeghan, Duchess of Sussex in talks for Guy Ritchie Netflix series in UK CNNMeghan Markle’s
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.
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.
Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood
Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood
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World News
2026-08-21 16:00:00
MLB catcher Jake Rogers probably didn't know if he was coming or going the last several weeks: he's been a Detroit Tiger, a Baltimore Oriole, a Boston Red Sox, and now he's a Chicago White Sox.
Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts
Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-21 15:43:34
The Trump Administration has released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada are expected to cut their water use from the river.
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
NPR
World News
2026-08-21 15:43:32
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-21 15:43:32
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.
Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
NPR
Politics
2026-08-21 15:43:25
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hours after U.S. imposes tariffs, Canada says it'll strike back starting Sept. 8
Hours after U.S. imposes tariffs, Canada says it'll strike back starting Sept. 8
NPR
Politics
2026-08-21 08:36:27
The U.S. has now imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match those tariffs "dollar for dollar" next month.
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
TB 26-04 Updates and Modernization of NASA’s Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA) Code
TB 26-04 Updates and Modernization of NASA’s Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA) Code
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-20 21:41:00
For more information, contact Mark K. Leader, Glenn Research Center, mark.leader@nasa.gov Download the PDF version NASA’s Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA) code is a foundational tool for propulsion system analysis. It provides equilibrium chemistry, rocket performance,
Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
BBC
Entertainment And Ar
2026-08-20 21:18:41
The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.
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 […]
