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Whistleblower alleges political pressure lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools apnewscom

Eric Tucke...August 18, 2026

A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities. That's despite government investigations the whistleblower says were rushed…

NASA spots new crater on the moon created when a SpaceX rocket crashed NBC News

Denise Cho...August 18, 2026

A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the moon uncontrolled this month at an estimated 5,400 mph. Now NASA has photos.

Disney and ABC sue FCC seeking to stop early license renewal process NBC News

Steve Kopa...August 18, 2026

The Walt Disney Co. and ABC sued the FCC, seeking to stop an early license renewal process that they say is an attack by the Trump administration.

Hayden Panettieres onandoff boyfriend was at apartment where she died police report says apnewscom

August 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend. That is according to a police…

Trump Administration Moves to Open Millions of NationalForest Acres to Logging wsjcom

Alyssa Luk...August 18, 2026

Forest Service wants to repeal a law that prevented development in parts of national forests

Apples iPhone 18 Release Schedule Whats Coming and When MacRumors

Juli Clove...August 18, 2026

Since 2019, Apple has released a more affordable standard iPhone and a higher-end "Pro" variant, giving customers multiple flagship iPhones...

Israel defends strike on Syria as US frustration with Bibi grows Axios

Barak Ravi...August 18, 2026

The unusual strike has exacerbated tensions in the region between three close U.S. partners.

Erin Patterson Australian court to hear mushroom murderers appeal against murder conviction BBC

https://ww...August 19, 2026

Erin Patterson was convicted last year of murdering three relatives by serving them beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.

Embattled Florida Republican Rep Cory Mills loses his fights to keep his House seat NPR

Catherine ...August 19, 2026

Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.