Judge Orders New Oversight of Immigrant Children’s Detentionhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/judge-children-immigration-detention-order.htmlAfter reviewing claims of persistent safety and sanitary failures, the court named two experts to monitor detention conditions across several facilities.
Aug 19, 2026 12:01 AM
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readinesshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/democrats-call-for-uss-lincoln-probe-question-us-navys-readiness?traffic_source=rssLawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
Aug 18, 2026 11:45 PM
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopianshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/us-judge-says-government-can-revoke-deportation-protections-for-ethiopians?traffic_source=rssRuling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
Aug 18, 2026 7:09 PM
Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record lowhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/lake-mead-human-remains-water-levels-record-low/The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
Aug 18, 2026 4:08 PM
Will mortgage rates drop below 6% in 2026?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-mortgage-rates-drop-below-6-2026/A lot of conditions must shift for mortgage rates to fall.
Aug 18, 2026 4:01 PM
'Piroe loan seems sensible all-round'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/piroe-loan-seems-sensible-round-123937650.htmlKaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix says Leeds United need to make sure the conditions of Joel Piroe's loan to West Ham United is "watertight" before looking at strengthening their attack this summer. The 27-year-old failed to find the target once across 16 Premier League appearances last season, but he has recorded 74 goals in 182 Championship appearances during his spells at Leeds United and Swanse...
Aug 18, 2026 12:39 PM
How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dry-weather-affected-rugby-clubs-092139445.htmlBBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.
Aug 18, 2026 9:21 AM
What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincolnhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6z4krrx3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssConcerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
Aug 18, 2026 5:07 AM
Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cx2mzgv4vgjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssHeavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.
Aug 18, 2026 12:12 AM
Watch: Trump meets with hero lifeguard, takes questions on Iran, USS Lincoln and morehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-trump-meets-with-hero-16-year-old-lifeguard-takes-questions-on-iran-and-more/President Trump on Monday met with 16-year-old Ryder Williams, the lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy who was struggling in rough surf on a California beach. During the Oval Office meeting, the president also took questions from reporters on Iran, conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and more.
Aug 17, 2026 6:29 PM
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincolnhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/centcom-commander-visits-uss-abraham-lincoln-conditions/President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Aug 17, 2026 2:24 PM
Novak Djokovic says health condition has been bothering him for "past couple of years"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/novak-djokovic-says-health-condition-has-been-bothering-him-for-past-couple-of-years/Tennis star Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the Cincinnati Open over the weekend and appeared to struggle with stamina throughout the match. On Saturday, he attributed his on-court issues to a health condition that has been bothering him "for the past couple of years" and said it's exacerbated by hot and humid conditions.
Aug 17, 2026 1:01 PM
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahuhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/g-s1-138973/up-first-newsletter-uss-lincoln-meta-israel-hamas-ukraine-russiaThe USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln amid concerns about conditions aboard. And, Jared Kushner is expected to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to move Gaza talks forward.
Aug 17, 2026 11:48 AM
'He’s been quietly toiling': KL Rahul reveals Devdutt Padikkal’s quiet grind behind breakthrough tonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/quietly-toiling-kl-rahul-reveals-103100789.htmlIn a remarkable performance, Devdutt Padikkal achieved his first Test century, scoring an impressive 167 in Galle. KL Rahul praised Padikkal's dedication over the years that led to this well-deserved chance. His experience with India A provided him crucial insights into local conditions. This milestone century alleviates the psychological pressure for the promising young batter. India’s total reac...
Aug 17, 2026 10:31 AM
Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UKhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/17/temperatures-fall-europe-rain-ukTemperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves arrives from MondayRelief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm, with some parts of the UK even falling about 3C below normal by Thursday. After ...
Aug 17, 2026 9:37 AM
Morning news briefhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5930235/morning-news-briefUSS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.
Aug 17, 2026 8:49 AM
Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/australia-victoria-teachers-union-vote-pay-dealSalaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file rebellion within the Australian Education UnionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s school teachers are to become the highest paid in the country, after accepting the state government’s latest pay and conditions offer ...
Aug 17, 2026 7:10 AM
Galle weather forecast: Day-by-day rain chances for IND vs SL 1st Testhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/galle-weather-forecast-day-day-183825996.htmlWill rain disrupt the 1st Test in Galle? Check the complete 5-day weather forecast, hourly rain chances, and ground conditions for India vs Sri Lanka.
Aug 17, 2026 4:24 AM
Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get startedhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/980752/amazon-class-action-arbitration-terms-and-conditionsOn Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a class action waiver.
Amazon framed this as a "fast and efficient" way to resolve issues, but it notably would prevent customers from seeking the involvement of a judge or jury in most ...
Aug 16, 2026 5:35 PM
Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincolnhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/uss-abraham-lincoln-conditions-don-bacon-face-the-nation-08-16-2026/GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
Aug 16, 2026 5:07 PM