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NC State pays tribute to astronaut Christina Koch with building name ice cream flavor WRAL

WRAL staffAugust 24, 2026

NASA astronaut and NC State alumna Christina Koch returned to campus Monday for a sold-out event celebrating her historic trip around the moon and the renaming of a campus building…

Hawk Fire remains 0 contained as evacuations continue across North Valleys Northwest Reno as winds…

2 News Nev...August 24, 2026

Some evacuation zones have eased, but North Valleys residents still face closures and uncertainty about access.

Woman and her 2yearold daughter killed by lightning in Florida The Washington Post

Matthew Ca...August 24, 2026

Four people have now died from lightning in the state this year. Florida averages seven such fatalities annually.

Iranlinked hackers blamed for taking down UK power plant for first time reports say CBS…

Ramy Inoc...August 24, 2026

The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.

Instincts powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns TechCrunch

Sarah Pere...August 24, 2026

Early testers are raving about what Instinct can do, but some say the AI assistant’s sweeping access, broad terms and ability to act on users’ behalf come with uncomfortable trade-offs.

8yearold girl dies from suspected braineating amoeba in Louisiana FOX Weather

August 24, 2026

Tragedy has unfolded in Louisiana where an 8-year-old has passed away after contracting a suspected brain-eating amoeba.

California AG Calls Off ParamountWarner Bros Meeting Accusing Company of Playing Games The Hollywood Reporter

Georg Szal...August 24, 2026

“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” says Rob Bonta.

Trump administration proposes more than 100K fee for H1B visas Politico

Ashley AhnAugust 24, 2026

The new proposal comes after the president imposed a H-1B visa fee last year that was blocked by a federal judge.

Live Trump wants to destroy Canadas auto industry Carney says of latest tariff threat BBC

https://ww...August 24, 2026

US President Donald Trump has proposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade dispute between the two countries deepens.