Popular destination may expand ‘golden’ visa perks, opening more doors for wealthy
America’s elite are increasingly seeking “golden” visas — with one country that offers the opportunity now pushing to open even more doors for the wealthy. New Zealand parliament members are…
Ken Paxton’s attack on investors is climate change denial, not conservatism
Each summer and fall, southern states brace for the destructive force of hurricane season. From Florida to the Carolinas, families face a routine ritual: prepare and pray. But the storms…
CDC official who blasted Trump’s ‘weak science’ led politicized Biden-era monkeypox response
Demetre Daskalakis, an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), resigned this week, claiming the Trump administration’s policies ignore science. However, his own leadership during the Biden-era…
Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv
President Zelensky said the killing of Parubiy was an “horrific murder” and promised an investigation. BBC News
DAN GAINOR: Demon rabbits, Taylor and Travis, hot dog havoc: August’s 7 wildest stories
I bet you thought bunnies were nice, normal, cuddly critters — except for the vorpal bunny of “Monty Python” fame. Turns out, we were all wrong. According to The Associated…
Tarleton State shocks Army with double OT victory
One of the first surprising upsets of the college football season occurred on Friday night as Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school Tarleton State defeated Army, 30-27. Texans kicker Brad Larson…
Parents: Virginia boys suspended after questioning transgender locker room policy were ignored by school
A pair of parents from Virginia say their sons, who were suspended and found responsible for sexual harassment after questioning why a biological female was using the boys locker room,…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding party: Celebrities who could make the cut
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big day wouldn’t be complete without their closest friends by their side. Swift and Kelce announced their engagement Aug. 26 after two years of dating.…
Kim Jong Un meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un met the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. BBC News
Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war
Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
NFL, NBA sports doctor weighs in on Mamdani’s viral 135-pound bench press fail: ‘Trump could lift more’
Political pundits and social media users quickly seized the opportunity to make viral the moment when socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani struggled to bench press a barbell…
Prison service rocked by colleague’s revenge murder
A union chief told the BBC the carefully planned killing had hit prison service morale. BBC News
Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal
Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart. BBC News
Farmers Insurance data breach exposes 1.1M Americans
Data breaches are no longer just a problem for the tech industry. They’ve become a constant across every sector, from airlines to banks to fashion brands, exposing personal data and…
Viral Cincinnati beating suspects: full list of offenders, charges and custody statuses
As the investigation into a viral beating in Cincinnati that shook the nation and has been described as “a racial issue” continues, a victim and multiple suspects are facing criminal…
A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel’s current war on Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey. BBC News
EU nations divided on sanctioning Israel for Gaza war as FMs meet
A proposal to suspend EU funding to Israeli start-ups will be discussed as initial punitive action for Gaza atrocities. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Councils still planning asylum hotel legal action despite Epping ruling
Several councils say the Court of Appeal’s overturning of an injunction regarding The Bell Hotel has not changed their plans. BBC News