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- At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesiaon August 15, 2026 at 7:22 am
The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country’s east early on Saturday morning.
- Europe’s scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaveson August 15, 2026 at 5:01 am
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
- BBC seeks to subpoena Trump’s family members in Panorama lawsuiton August 15, 2026 at 12:01 am
The BBC’s lawyers argue Trump’s family members “have personal knowledge” of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
- Air India pilot’s reported cannabis test: What it can and can’t tell investigatorson August 15, 2026 at 12:01 am
A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.
- The Polygamist’s creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hiton August 14, 2026 at 11:17 pm
Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.
WIRED The latest from www.wired.com
- Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026by Luke Larsen on August 15, 2026 at 5:00 am
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
- New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSGby Kate Taylor on August 14, 2026 at 9:43 pm
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
- The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)by Matt Kamen on August 14, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
- The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From Chinaby Zeyi Yang on August 14, 2026 at 8:59 pm
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
- Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Wantby Steven Levy on August 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
Politics News, Analysis and Opinion from POLITICO
- The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsby By POLITICO Staff on August 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best of this week’s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
- Bernie Sanders has a response for progressives upset over Hong’s loss in Wisconsinby By Meredith Lee Hill, Lisa Kashinsky, Will Steakin and Andrew Howard on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Several high-profile progressives are blaming the Vermont senator. Sanders told POLITICO he has “limited resources” and can’t endorse everyone.
- Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalitionby By Meredith Lee Hill on August 13, 2026 at 5:23 pm
In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.
- Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maineby By Jessica Piper on August 13, 2026 at 4:58 pm
He dropped out of Maine’s Senate race last month after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, an allegation he denied.
- Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPACon August 13, 2026 at 12:22 am
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- Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s lossby By Will Steakin, Meredith Lee Hill, Erin Doherty and Andrew Howard on August 12, 2026 at 7:54 am
The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.
- Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.by By Meredith Lee Hill, Samuel Benson and Tyler Katzenberger on August 11, 2026 at 8:45 am
Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.
- White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final daysby By Meredith Lee Hill, Mia McCarthy and Erin Doherty on August 10, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.
- ‘I’ll never bow down’: Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independentby By Andrew Howard on August 10, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.
- Wisconsin’s Dem establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist Tuesdayby By Irie Sentner and Meredith Lee Hill on August 9, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
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