BBC News BBC News – World
- Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorwayon August 16, 2026 at 7:04 am
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
- Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat loomson August 16, 2026 at 6:53 am
If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii’s first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
- Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquakeon August 16, 2026 at 4:13 am
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
- BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuiton August 16, 2026 at 12:11 am
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of “seeking to harass” the president’s family.
- Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attackon August 15, 2026 at 9:41 pm
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
WIRED The latest from www.wired.com
- This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Driveby Reece Rogers on August 15, 2026 at 11:00 am
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
- Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyrideby Kat Merck on August 15, 2026 at 11:00 am
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
- 6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)by Boutayna Chokrane on August 15, 2026 at 10:30 am
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
- Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgradeby David Nield on August 15, 2026 at 10:30 am
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
- Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Countsby Kat Merck on August 15, 2026 at 10:01 am
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
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
Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC lead image
- 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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