Huge, invasive Joro spiders are spreading in several states again. Here’s what to do if you spot one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders “may be hanging in a web near you.”
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Shirley MacLaine, 92, Makes Rare Video Appearance to Send ‘Much Love’ to Her Fans, Reflects on 1969’s Sweet Charity
Shirley MacLaine made a rare appearance in a video for Southampton Playhouse, introducing her 1969 film ‘Sweet Charity’ for an upcoming screening. The actress, 92, was last seen in December 2025, when she received the Lifetime Achievement Award, now named in her honor, at the first-ever Dance Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
People
A historic boat emerges in Serbia as Europe’s rivers run dry from drought and heat
SREMSKA MITROVICA, Serbia (AP) — The wreck of a steam tugboat dating from the early 1900s is the latest relic to emerge from shrinking waters in Serbia as Europe’s rivers run dry, with the continent engulfed in prolonged, extreme heat and drought.
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Commanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
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26 Things to Try If You Use Amazon Prime and Money is Tight (Too Many People Skip #11)
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Has your license plate been tracked by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
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DEA Joins Hayden Panettiere's Death Investigation: Report
The investigation into the shocking death of Hayden Panettiere has been joined by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Rolling Stone
The Latest
FTC says “personalized pricing” based on consumer data could violate the law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer’s personal data, which could violate consumer law.
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If You Own a Home and Need Cash, Do This Instead of a Loan (It’s Simple)
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FBI agents confront Eric Swalwell as part of a federal investigation
FBI agents executed multiple search warrants against former Rep. Eric Swalwell over the weekend as part of a federal investigation.
USA TODAY
College athletes are now eligible for big time payments. Will nonprofits benefit?
When a 2021 Supreme Court decision let loose a tidal wave of cash to pay college athletes for endorsement deals, some nonprofit leaders held out hope that charities would benefit. Many of the organizations created to raise money for that compensation — na
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while
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Omaha’s largest school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves on students
Police officers at Omaha’s largest public school district will no longer use gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, after the superintendent asked to halt the program this week, the mayor said.
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Science
NASA mission to save its sinking space telescope fails
NASA had hoped to prevent its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling toward Earth and breaking apart in the atmosphere. But the spacecraft tasked with the rescue ran into problems.
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Seniors Are Getting Bathroom Upgrades If They Live In These Zip Codes
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The Wonders of the Male Human Pelvis
The Wonders of the Male Human Pelvis: It’s all in the hips
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Trump administration moves to rescind rule that protects millions of acres of national forest
The change would lift a 25-year-old ban on logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests.
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Featured Videos
How a US immigration case became a cost-of-living crisis
When Deonna Nungaray's mother was detained after a traffic stop in Valley Brook, Oklahoma, it not only upended an immigration case years in the making but also her family's finances.
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Family Members of Sailor Aboard U.S.S. Lincoln Speak Out
The mother and husband of a sailor on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed to the Middle East for more than eight months, shared their concerns with The New York Times about conditions on the ship.
The New York Times
Inside LA's Most Famous House Built on the Edge of a Cliff
Architectural Digest visits the legendary Stahl House (Case Study House #22), one of the most famous houses in Los Angeles and an influential piece of modern architecture. Bruce Stahl and Shari Gronwald share the remarkable story of growing up inside Pierre Koenig's iconic mid-century modern masterpiece, from its ambitious construction and groundbreaking steel design to Julius Shulman's world-famous photograph that helped define California modernism. Discover how an ordinary family built an extraordinary dream home that became one of the most recognizable houses in the world. Imagery credits: © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10), Julius Shulman Photographs © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.m.30), Pierre Koenig Papers and Drawings, Stahl House, Case Study House #22, Stahl Residence © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.m.30), Pierre Koenig Papers and Drawings, Bethlehem Steel Stahl House Archives Cameron Carothers/Carothers Photo Jilbert Daniel VisualMediaLA.com
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America's Big Cities Are Rapidly Losing Kids
The number of children under 18 living in big U.S. cities is down 6% in the past decade, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Photo: Paul Ratje for WSJ
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Entertainment
Getting Hot Movie Tickets Has Become a Bloodbath. Welcome to Our Terrible New Reality.
Trying to see Dune: Part Three or The Odyssey in IMAX 70 mm? Good luck.
Slate
20 Things That Used to Be Expensive (But Are Now Dirt Cheap)
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Frank Beard obituary
Drummer with ZZ Top for more than five decades whose mastery of the ‘Texas shuffle’ was central to their sound
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TV’s Neurodivergent Casting Reckoning
‘The Pitt’ star Tal Anderson and ‘Love on the Spectrum’ creator Cian O’Clery are pushing back on one-note portrayals of autism and broadening representation onscreen.
The Hollywood Reporter
Hayden Panettiere's 'Heroes' Dad Mourns Star and Criticizes Paparazzi Who 'Hunted' Her
Jack Coleman, who co-starred in the sci-fi drama 'Heroes' alongside Hayden Panettiere, mourned the actress' death at age 36 in an emotional tribute.
Rolling Stone
Comedians Are Trolling AI, and the Jokes Are Landing
For many, AI is no laughing matter. But for content creators like Husk, Harris Alterman, and Dave Ross, the rise of AI has been a surprising comedic gold mine.
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Explained
ICE Is Asking Gate Agents To Help Arrest Passengers. Some Are Pushing Back
ICE agents are increasingly making arrests at U.S. airports, leaving airline workers unsure when they must cooperate.
Time
Seagulls Were Terrorizing Ocean City’s Beaches. The Town Fought Back With Birds of Prey.
Until recently, you couldn't eat a slice of pizza along the Jersey Shore without fighting off a cloud of aggressive seagulls. Enter a collection of trained predatory birds that scares off—and yeah, sometimes kills and eats—the winged pirates.
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The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US
Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast
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The Lindsay Clancy Conspiracy Spiral
From the daily newsletter: Unfounded theories about the case are running rampant on social media as the trial continues. But the central question remains.
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Politics
Live updates: Trump warns of ‘unprecedented’ economic warfare against Iran
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump warns of “unprecedented” economic warfare against Iran.
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ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
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'We're Proving It Works': Inside the DSA’s Push to Remake the Democratic Party
Democratic socialists are winning primaries, inspiring young voters and rattling establishment Democrats. Now comes the hard part.
Time
By the Numbers
The $1 Trillion Black Box
The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spending.
ProPublica
Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates.
WIRED
See Where Indy Cars Will Race Through the Nation’s Capital
Explore the 1.7-mile course that Indy drivers will compete on Aug. 22 and 23.
The New York Times
We Tracked a Shipment of Rare Books. It Ended at an Amazon AI Training Facility
We placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books.
404 Media
A timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family as they return to the UK
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will return to the United Kingdom, seemingly marking the end to a yearslong rift between them and the royal family.
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Ranking the Most Valuable Sports Cards of the '90s
Sports card collecting in the 1990s has often become associated with an era of mass overproduction, affectionately known as the Junk Wax Era.
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In the Zeitgeist
Employers are ghosting college grads and rescinding offers, destroying morale
"It's totally out of control."
SFGate
Mayor Mamdani Wears a Bike Helmet. Finally.
The mayor, an enthusiastic cyclist, appears to have heeded New Yorkers’ advice that he practice safer biking.
The New York Times
Why ‘Engagement Farming’ Works So Well — And How To Avoid Falling For It
The tactic extends far beyond social media, and it’s not going anywhere.
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Did someone wearing Meta Glasses film you today? Are you sure?
People say they’ve been secretly filmed in their own homes, at concerts and at work. Are the wildly popular smartglasses the final nail in the coffin of personal privacy?
The Guardian
NFL
Three Positions Steelers Can Cut to Keep Four Quarterbacks
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty riding on their second preseason contest against the New York Jets. Multiple position battles headline the rema
Sports Illustrated
NFL Preseason Week 2 Power Rankings Deliver Cowboys Another Reality Check
The hype surrounding the Dallas Cowboys hasn’t moved the needle according to a Preseason Week 2 NFL Power Rankings.
Sports Illustrated
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell shares news on J.J. McCarthy’s future
Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell is dishing on J.J. McCarthy.
Sporting News
Big Deal or No Big Deal: ‘GMFB’ reacts to Cowboys players already chirping about the Super Bowl
“Good Morning Football” provides their thoughts on what some players on the Dallas Cowboys are saying about their chances to make the Super Bowl.
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Music
Joe Rogan Claims Rap Has ‘Fallen Off the Charts’ Because the ‘USAID Got Defunded’
Joe Rogan believes “rap’s fallen off the charts” because the “USAID got defunded.”
Billboard
Carly Simon Isn’t Sure She Ever Loved Sweet Baby James
A song from Simon’s new album is her version of an ex-husband mea culpa: “Maybe it’s best to bury whatever it was we had our fill of.”
Vulture
Alex Lifeson Quit Weed for Rush's Tour. These 10 Musicians Gave It Up Too (Or at Least Tried)
Alex Lifeson told us about leaving his cannabis days behind him. Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson, and Paul McCartney have also talked about quitting.
Rolling Stone
The boy behind the Baby Shark phenomenon: I used to hum it without even realising
After 10 years and more than 17bn YouTube views, Geonroung Park, aka Baby Shark Boy, speaks about his life as a child star and his new K-Pop career
The Guardian
Jack White and Charley Crockett are fighting online
Ever since Crockett complained about White bringing the Satanic doo-wop group Twin Temple on tour with him, both musicians have been making catty posts about each other on social media.
Paste Magazine
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77
Beard had been performing with the group since its 1969 inception, appearing on classics like Tres Hombres to Eliminator.
Paste Magazine
Photojournalism
Workers drain Reflecting Pool for critical liner repairs in DC
Crews are repairing the Reflecting Pool liner on the National Mall months after earlier maintenance emptied the iconic landmark.
USA TODAY
Inside Lindsay Clancy’s trial as murder case unfolds
See striking images from the Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children.
USA TODAY
Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket
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See the Cutest Photos of Three Red Panda Cubs Born at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute This Year
The trio of cubs—including a pair of twins—are healthy and being cared for by their mothers. Their births represent a conservation milestone for the endangered species
Smithsonian Magazine
Movies
French Girls review – scrappy Australian film made for $28,000 reveals refreshing new talents
Low-fi, aesthetically austere work set in Sydney’s modelling scene makes you wonder what writer-director Hyun Lee might do with more resources
The Guardian
San Francisco Is Building Its First New Movie Theater in More Than a Decade
San Francisco’s new The Portal Cinema is set to open in fall 2026 with thanks to a Kickstarter campaign.
IndieWire
Liev Schreiber and ‘Ukrainians in Exile’ Director Janek Ambros Set for Lakes Noir Film Festival Tribute
Hayden Panettiere, who supported the BlueCheck Ukraine humanitarian organization, will be honored with a moment of silence during a Sept. 27 gala ceremony.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘Chronovisor’ Trailer: Vatican Conspiracy and Time Travel Turn Academic Research Into a Thrillingly Freaky Brain Tease
Filmmakers Kevin Walker and Jack Auen deliver a riveting academic conspiracy thriller with ‘Chronovisor.’ Watch the trailer.
IndieWire
Long Reads
Bari Weiss blew up 60 Minutes. What if her version of the show is better?
Inside her battles with the staff and her attempts to overhaul the show.
New York Magazine
The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father
The long read: The political rift between them was profound. Then one evening, a kiss goodbye sent her on a remarkable journey that continues today
The Guardian
A mother has spent years caring for her special-needs child. The toll quietly grew.
As a teenager, she was an Oakland Raiders cheerleader. Now, like millions of Americans, she spends her days as a caregiver.
The Washington Post
This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching?
Even though an oversight group found that Texas girls’ volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, sports organizations have failed to stop him from coaching.
ProPublica
A Young Immigrant’s Deportation Nightmare
ICE is going to war against kids who have a special legal status.
Mother Jones
Why We Like Things
What Silicon Valley gets wrong about taste.
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Television
‘Sons of Anarchy’ Cast Reunites for FX Limited Series ‘Legends’
FX has ordered the limited series “Legends,” which will bring much of the hit outlaw biker drama’s main cast back together.
Variety
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Review/Recap... Yeah, This Is the One With the Puppets...
The puppet episode of Strange New Worlds feels like it got here 20 years too late, with Ethan Peck’s non-puppet Spock standing tall as the hour’s saving grace.
IGN
Jonathan Jackson Shares Touching Tribute to Hayden Panettiere: “She Had Such a Bright Light Within Her”
Jackson co-starred with the late actress on ABC’s ‘Nashville’ for six seasons.
The Hollywood Reporter
Bigger Than the Program: HBO’s Perseverance Should Pay Off at the 2026 Emmys
HBO Max really exemplified the phrase ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ with its final Emmys FYC events
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Perspectives
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
BBC
How I Became a Subaru Socialist
Jay Caspian Kang considers how he became a “Subaru Socialist.”
The New Yorker
‘I Was Diagnosed With Autism at 49. Suddenly My Entire Life Made Sense.’
After years of anxiety, social confusion, and self-doubt, how one woman finally learned she was autistic.
Women’s Health
How Far Will the Trump Administration Go to Deport Mahmoud Khalil?
Khalil protested Israel as a student at Columbia. Now he’s on the verge of being kicked out of the country.
The New Yorker
Sports
Cowboys’ starting offensive tackles are trending in different directions during training camp
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys arrived at training camp looking for answers at left tackle. They might depart Southern California with questions at right tackle.
The Associated Press
Raiders Seeking Funds for Allegiant Stadium Improvements, New Photo Rendering Released
Two years away from hosting Super Bowl 63, the Las Vegas Raiders are seeking financial assistance to make upgrades to Allegiant Stadium.
Bleacher Report
Commanders Injury Report: 15 Players Dealing With Injuries Ahead of Lions Game
At a time when Washington needs everyone focused on perfecting the new aspects of both systems being installed on each side of the ball, the Commanders’ injury
Sports Illustrated
Patriots WR A.J. Brown ‘Focused’ As He Shines Against Eagles In Joint Practice
Brown hauled in seven receptions in Wednesday’s practice against his former team.
Sports Illustrated
The New York Liberty have added a new player
Elizabeth Balogun joins the Liberty on a developmental contract.
SB Nation
Steelers tab Will Howard for extended look as Aaron Rodgers continues to sit during preseason
Pittsburgh will give Howard and Drew Allar extended looks on Friday night
CBS Sports
Home & Garden
ALDI Is Selling An Organizing Find This Week You’ll Want To Use In Every Room Of Your Home
ALDI’s Crofton Acacia Lazy Susan is in stores now for fall, offering a timeless wooden organizer for counters, tables, and pantry shelves.
Southern Living
How Often Should You Really Clean Your Toilet?
The more people who use the toilet, the dirtier it gets. Hard water and sickness also matter. Here’s how often to clean toilets to keep germs and odors away.
Southern Living
Judi Dench has inspired a new decorating trend – and I oppose it with every fibre of my being
Reverse decluttering is here, prompting a shudder from me and my fellow neat freaks. Why would you want to be surrounded by mementos when you could be perfectly tidy?
The Guardian
How to Be a Good Neighbor to Raccoons—Without Inviting Them into Your Yard
A wildlife expert explains what’s drawing raccoons to your property—and how to protect your home and garden while giving them space to stay wild.
Country Living
Health
Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records
A former senior adviser to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to plotting to conceal federal records related to research on the origins of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic
ABC News
RFK Jr.’s quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
CBS News
FDA upgrades recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
CBS News
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions.
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History
4 Misconceptions About Davy Crockett That Have Persisted for Generations
Few names are more synonymous with frontier mythology than Davy Crockett. This name might evoke images of swashbuckling, home-on-the-range adventure for many of
Mental Floss
How Accusations Against Black Academics Point to the Real End of “Woke 1.0”
This week, the British academy was rocked by a scandal that curdled into a tragedy. Jason Arday, a neurodivergent Black Cambridge professor who was feted as a wunderkind by some and denigrated as a…
Literary Hub
5 Medieval Jobs That Never Really Disappeared
Believe it or not, these jobs from the Middle Ages still exist in 2026.
Mental Floss
Why Was This Ancient Chinese City Abruptly Abandoned?
More than 3,000 years ago, an ancient society in Sanxingdui buried thousands of strange artifacts—then vanished.
HISTORY
Ancient Rome: A City of Immigrants
A neighborhood beyond the Tiber became home to generations of Jewish and Syrian migrants who reshaped the imperial capital.
JSTOR Daily
This Connecticut Teenager Spied on the British During the American Revolution, Succeeding Where Nathan Hale Failed
Newly uncovered documents reveal the story of David Maltbie, who relayed intelligence to the patriots in 1776, narrowly avoiding execution as a spy
Smithsonian Magazine