
nytimes.com
Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authorityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/world/middleeast/iran-cafe-closures.htmlIn recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.Aug 24, 2026 8:47 AM

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King of Norway's health has worsened, palace sayshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36lnekj659o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssNorway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.Aug 24, 2026 8:31 AM
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The right to health in Gaza is now a privilegehttps://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/24/the-right-to-health-in-gaza-is-now-a-privilege?traffic_source=rssThe devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement campsAug 24, 2026 7:08 AM
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Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/canada-us-trade-war-who-wins-who-loses?traffic_source=rssCanada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM

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AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservationshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/us/politics/aipac-rogers-michigan-senate.htmlThe pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?Aug 24, 2026 4:16 AM
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Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officialshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/uss-lincoln-sailor-dad-immigration-arrest-luis-manuel-aviles-roa/Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.Aug 24, 2026 2:24 AM
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Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, cites "huge risk"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-election-war-russia-zelenskyy/After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.Aug 24, 2026 12:59 AM
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White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctionshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/white-house-promises-full-throttle-economic-warfare-against-iran-new-plan-sanctions/The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details.Aug 24, 2026 12:45 AM
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Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loomhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/jared-kushner-hakeem-jeffries-meeting-2026-midterm-elections/The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.Aug 24, 2026 12:12 AM

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How to get £2,000 to play computer games at universityhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz647wlvg1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssRoehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.Aug 23, 2026 11:23 PM
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Stewart Copeland turns his studio into a wild orchestrahttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/stewart-copeland-turns-his-studio-into-a-wild-orchestra-60-minutes/The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."Aug 23, 2026 11:00 PM
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin's extended interviewhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/extended-interview-rachel-goldberg-polin-on-grief-after-death-of-son-hersh-60-minutes/Anderson Cooper spoke with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and then executed.Aug 23, 2026 11:00 PM
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8/23/2026: Ghost Train; One Mother's Story; Wild Concertohttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2026-08-23/First, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.Aug 23, 2026 11:00 PM

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Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensionshttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260823-syria-says-us-mediated-talks-with-israel-addressed-de-escalationSyria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.Aug 23, 2026 10:39 PM
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2 women wounded after possible domestic violence shooting in Canoga Parkhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8bdf4058dd47559909761b54b43a58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Flosangeles%2Fnews%2Fcanoga-park-domestic-violence-shooting-roscoe-boulevard-lapd%2F&c=6920138204891268124&mkt=en-usTwo women were hospitalized after a shooting that possibly stemmed from a domestic violence incident in Canoga Park early Sunday, according to police. It happened at around 8:30 a.m. at an apartment ...Aug 23, 2026 10:18 PM

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Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admissionhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekgzwex05o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssConfirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.Aug 23, 2026 10:05 PM
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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/indycar-race-dc-freedom-250-grand-prix-what-to-know/Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph zoomed around the National Mall this weekend as IndyCar took over downtown D.C.Aug 23, 2026 8:57 PM

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Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sectorhttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260823-iran-discovers-major-new-gas-reserves-amid-war-hit-energy-sectorIran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities, oil depots and transport routes.Aug 23, 2026 8:38 PM

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Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written offhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n021k098o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssNewcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against LiverpoolAug 23, 2026 8:38 PM
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Truck fire closes all northbound lanes of I-95 in Harford Countyhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8bdf4058dd47559909761b54b43a58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2Ftruck-fire-closes-all-northbound-lanes-of-i-95-in-harford-county%2F&c=8151698921439557871&mkt=en-usA truck fire has closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Harford County. Fire officials said crews responded to I-95 just past Exit 77. Officials are advising drivers to use Route 40, Route 7 ...Aug 23, 2026 8:11 PM