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- About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaiion August 17, 2026 at 12:20 am
The state’s governor says there “amazingly” does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.
- Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran waron August 17, 2026 at 12:06 am
Trump cites his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
- ‘Ghana was the crime scene’ – the country leading the demand for slavery reparationson August 16, 2026 at 11:09 pm
Ghana has become Africa’s leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
- Thailand has a gun problem – 10 million of themon August 16, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Recent shootings have highlighted the country’s troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
- US commander says mental health a ‘priority’ on USS Lincolnon August 16, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is “uniquely challenging and tough”, following a visit to the warship.
WIRED The latest from www.wired.com
- Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Starby Jorge Garay on August 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shapeby Julian Chokkattu on August 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
- TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Loveby Simon Hill on August 16, 2026 at 10:30 am
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
- Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Macby Justin Pot on August 16, 2026 at 10:30 am
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
- It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipsesby Jorge Garay on August 16, 2026 at 10:30 am
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Politics News, Analysis and Opinion from POLITICO
- Class act: The working-class game binding London and Canberraby By Ryan Heath and Tim Ross on August 16, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese have found something few world leaders can replicate: a shared obsession with rugby league.
- 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.
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