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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general - BBC
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general BBCBlanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump CNNIn Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway The New York TimesBlanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live The GuardianTodd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's […]
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana - usatoday.com
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana usatoday.com5 dead, 4 hospitalized from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak, health officials say KY35 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials KOMOLouisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos29 Vibrio cases reported in Mississippi WJTV
Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain - The Guardian
Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain The GuardianHunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy BBCThis symptom concerned Jill Biden before Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis usatoday.comJoe Biden's cancer has 'spread to his bones,' son Hunter says: 'It’s very painful and it's very debilitating' The Times […]
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Eyes Third-Best U.S. 2nd Weekend With $143M – Box Office Update - Deadline
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Eyes Third-Best U.S. 2nd Weekend With $143M – Box Office Update Deadline'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Nets Biggest-Ever Domestic Opening Weekend YahooHollywood is cranking out billion-dollar movies again. 'Spider-Man' just joined the ranks CNBC‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ escapes ‘superhero fatigue’ for a simple reason The Washington PostBox Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings into Second Weekend […]
A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8 - AP News
A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8 AP NewsBoy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say The New York Times12-year-old girl dies from critical wounds following Thailand shooting CBC12-year-old student among those killed in Thailand’s deadliest school shooting in years CNNTeen kills classmates, teachers, and his grandparents in […]
The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not get it. - Newsday
The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not get it. NewsdayThe strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve vox.comA new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon NPRFirst mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a […]

Tensions flare as $34-billion Charter-Cox cable deal nears finish line August 8, 2026
Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation's largest internet and cable television company. But consumer groups are seeking more protections for diversity and other measures.
Meg James
Katseye's Sophia Laforteza announces hiatus before headlining Rose Bowl music festival August 8, 2026
Katseye member Sophia Laforteza announced she is taking a mental health hiatus ahead of the Head in the Clouds festival in Pasadena, joining member Manon Bannerman in stepping back from the group.
Emily St. Martin
LA Jazz Festival, with John Legend and Janelle Monáe, is canceled August 7, 2026
John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more are booked for Aug. 22-23, but weeks of local programming appear to be canceled.
August Brown
Time makes you bolder: Lindsey Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are 'talking all the time now' August 7, 2026
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says working on a documentary together has been a 'healing process' for the band.
Tracy Brown
Minnie Driver in neck brace post-crash: 'Reason I'm not dead is the car we were driving' August 7, 2026
Actor Minnie Driver wore a neck brace in a video update following a car accident during a break from filming in France, crediting her vehicle's safety design for saving her life.
Emily St. Martin
Peter Katsis, manager for Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction and Morrissey, dead at 69 August 7, 2026
"He deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the '80s and '90s," Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan said.
August Brown
This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen August 7, 2026
Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.
Carlos Aguilar
Earth, Wind & Fire postpones concert with Lionel Richie because of 'medical emergency' August 7, 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member's medical emergency. The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.
Alexandra Del Rosario
William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's 'Ray of Light,' dies at 69 August 7, 2026
The English musician and producer teamed with Madonna at a moment of deep personal change for the pop superstar.
Mikael Wood
AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence August 7, 2026
AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.
Cerys Davies

Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds August 8, 2026
The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.
Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool August 8, 2026
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
Hundreds flying out of Birmingham Airport left without luggage after baggage issues August 8, 2026
Passengers flying from Birmingham Airport start their holidays without their luggage.
Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM August 8, 2026
Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general August 8, 2026
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness August 8, 2026
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv August 8, 2026
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit August 8, 2026
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China August 8, 2026
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies August 8, 2026
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon August 8, 2026
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
Jorge Garay
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation August 8, 2026
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
Vittoria Elliott
Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket August 8, 2026
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
Jorge Garay
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today August 8, 2026
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
Luke Larsen
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More August 8, 2026
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
Luke Larsen
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited August 8, 2026
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
Nena Farrell
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed August 8, 2026
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All August 8, 2026
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
Matt Burgess
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs August 8, 2026
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Justin Pot
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots August 8, 2026
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
Kat Merck

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