Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
NPR
World News
2026-08-18 13:29:40
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
NPR
World News
2026-08-18 13:02:00
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-18 13:00:00
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
NPR
World News
2026-08-18 13:00:00
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy.
A look at who won and who lost in Tuesday's primaries, President Trump announces delay of tariffs on Canadian imports, child safety trial pitting four states against Meta begins.
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching deal
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching deal
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-18 12:42:27
The U.S. has delayed imposing an additional 50% tariff on about $20 billion in imports from Canada after President Trump said the two countries reached a last-minute deal.
Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
BBC
UK
2026-08-18 11:45:17
Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.
Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-18 11:45:17
Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.
China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show - Reuters
China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show - Reuters
Google
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2026-08-18 11:19:44
China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show ReutersIs a New Chinese Runway Taking Flight at Antelope Reef? Asia Maritime Transparency InitiativeAntelope Reef: China's Strategic Stronghold in the South China Sea DevdiscourseHow Could China’s New
Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election - CNBC
Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election - CNBC
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-18 10:48:18
Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election CNBCSacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election BBCUkraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky The New York TimesUkraine’s ousted defense
Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-18 10:06:58
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
BBC
Asia
2026-08-18 09:53:53
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Israel defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows - Axios
Israel defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows - Axios
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-18 09:42:44
Israel defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows AxiosUS condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase BBCTurkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base ReutersIsrael attacks airbase in Syria’s Idlib as US, Turkiye
Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers
Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-18 09:02:06
Photographers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston have documented some of the most defining moments in human spaceflight. From astronaut training and engineering tests to mission control operations and milestone celebrations, their images preserve the history of exploration
APOD: 2026 August 19 – The Case of the Mysterious Maybe Meteor
APOD: 2026 August 19 – The Case of the Mysterious Maybe Meteor
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-18 08:05:00
APODScienceAPODAPOD: 2026 August 19 – The…Today’s APODArchiveSubmissionsIndexSearchCalendarRSSEducationAboutDiscuss 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
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
BBC
Business
2026-08-18 07:56:35
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-18 00:16:04
A spate of cyberattacks on water utilities across the United States last month were resolved quickly. Yet the incidents, which may be linked to Iranian actors, also reveal weaknesses, particularly in small or rural towns with fewer resources to protect key infrastructure.
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-18 00:16:04
A spate of cyberattacks on water utilities across the United States last month were resolved quickly. Yet the incidents, which may be linked to Iranian actors, also reveal weaknesses, particularly in small or rural towns with fewer resources to protect key infrastructure.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
NPR
Politics
2026-08-18 00:04:18
Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-17 23:27:42
In the United Nations’ 80 years, it has been led by nine secretaries-general, none of them women. But as the U.N. begins the process of electing a successor to António Guterres, pressure is mounting to shatter its glass ceiling. Four top candidates are women.
NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details
NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-17 22:49:50
Between Aug. 11 and 12, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured a series of images of a new crater on the Moon. The crater formed on Aug. 5, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impacted the surface following its January 2025 launch of the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission. To
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
NPR
Politics
2026-08-17 13:00:00
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
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 […]
