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‘The great Meghan-aissance’: Harry and Meghan’s return sparks frenzied U.K. reaction - The Washington Post

Where Harry and Meghan will live, why they are returning and what it means for the rest of the royals were among the questions British media outlets are scrambling to answer.

At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth - NBC News

Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation.

Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for Senate in Florida - Politico

Nixon, who calls herself “the biggest pain in Ron DeSantis’ ass,” scored an upset victory in a red state.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says - AP News

Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California. That's according to a person fami…

FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York capitol building - NBC News

A woman has been charged with providing support to a terror group after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials said Thursday.

Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images - 9to5Google

With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.

One day after doubling Treasury buybacks, Bessent says he's ready to boost them further to push down long-term yields - Yahoo Finance

Bessent said the Treasury's buyback program of government debt could surpass the $4 billion announced on Wednesday.

Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say - AP News

The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally. The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana…

Atlanta mayor pans city’s DNC snub - Politico

The decision, Mayor Andre Dickens wrote, is an example of the DNC “unwilling to do the bare minimum to support the base of the party.”

NOAA releases fall weather predictions for all 50 states as El Niño grows stronger - The Hill

Fall is just around the corner, but summer weather may be sticking around a little while longer.

‘The Odyssey’ Beats ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ as Biggest R-Rated Movie of All Time With $1.35 Billion - Variety

"The Odyssey" is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, overtaking the benchmark set by 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt - NPR

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

'I've been there too.' Panettiere death shatters postpartum silence - USA Today

Working moms open up for the first time about America's hidden maternal mental health crisis after Hayden Panettiere's death.

NASA telescope doomed after Flagstaff company’s rescue attempt fails - AZ Family

A Flagstaff-based space company called off its rescue of NASA's Swift telescope Wednesday, dooming it to a fiery reentry sometime after October.

Cavaliers land Peyton Watson in reported 5-team trade - NBA.com

Veteran Max Strus goes to the Clippers while the Nuggets reportedly acquire a pair of future draft picks in 5-team deal.

Hayden Panettiere’s mom says narcotics investigator was called into police probe of her death - NBC News

A narcotics investigator has joined the South Carolina police investigation into the death of “Heroes” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere, according to her mother.

This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful - The Verge

Devs are already doing what Google won’t.

D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside - NPR

Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, but organizers say they don't expect damage.

Russian missile barrage kills at least 16 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv - Al Jazeera

Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.

California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies' - CNBC

California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.

Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks - AP News

The World Health Organization says Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine. This move is seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials describe as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for Ebola virus…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Reacts to Spinoff: “I’m Not Involved, Nor Should I Be” - The Hollywood Reporter

Sutter gives FX's 'Legends' his full endorsement: "Watch this motherf***er, it's so well done."

ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leak reveals early pricing, Core Ultra 5 and a 16GB RAM model - Chrome Unboxed

When the first benchmarks and regulatory filings for the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 surfaced earlier this month, the specs we had access to were loaded and the device already looked pretty amazing with an ultra-light ceramic-alloy chassis, Intel Panther Lake sili…

SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste - Ars Technica

The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.

Why Jon Ossoff’s attack on Trump aide Natalie Harp keeps gaining traction - AJC.com

Google searches for Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump's executive assistant, have surged 5,000% since Ossoff mentioned her.

The wide-screen phone trend is expanding beyond foldables - Android Authority

HUAWEI has launched the Pura X View, bringing a wide 16:9.5 aspect ratio display and 7,000mAh battery to non-foldable glass-slab phones.

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd offer rare comments about relationship - ESPN

The three-part docuseries about the Huskies will be available on Apple TV on Aug. 21.

Anthony Hernandez: Sean Strickland helped re-spark love for martial arts ahead of UFC Sacramento main event - MMA Fighting

Anthony Hernandez talks the journey from fighting Sean Strickland to training with him ahead of his main event matchup this Saturday at UFC Sacramento.

Wegovy and Zepbound are changing how Americans get health care - USA Today

Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have helped Americans lose weight, cut demand for weight-loss operations and improved heart health.

Pirates hijack cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons off Somalia’s coast, official says - AP News

A Somali official says that pirates hijacked a Cameroonian-flagged cargo ship off Somalia's Puntland coast earlier this week and took its 10-member crew and cargo toward the region’s Nugaal coast. The official said Thursday that the vessel was carrying weapon…

Michigan holds line on vaccines for kids despite Trump executive order - Detroit Free Press

The Michigan health department said it continually reviews vaccine safety studies and said there is no new data to support Trump's executive order.

A 96% partial lunar eclipse is just 1 week away: Here's what you need to know - Space

Earth's curved inner shadow will darken the moon's disk during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse.

They've done it. NASA's lunar probe has photographed the crater caused by a SpaceX rocket smashing into the Moon - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Images captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter show the crater made by a Falcon 9 upper stage smashing into the Moon.