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What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/border-big-bend-texas.htmlOver the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.Aug 15, 2026 1:06 PM
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Enes Kanter comes up with new ‘idea’ to end trans athletes in WNBA debatehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/enes-kanter-comes-idea-end-130347726.htmlFormer NBA big man Enes Kanter Freedom is taking the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports into his own hands. Enes Kanter Freedom put the WNBA in a tight spot by throwing his name into the 2027 draft to force a showdown over its trans eligibility policies.Aug 15, 2026 1:03 PM
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2. Bundesliga: Emphatic first half enough for Hertha to secure convincing victory over Heidenheimhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2-bundesliga-emphatic-first-half-130200216.htmlA truly dominant first half saw Sebastian Grønning, Marten Winkler and Deyovaisio Zeefuik all find the net to give Stefan Leitl’s men a commanding three-goal lead at the break. They eventually saw ...Aug 15, 2026 1:02 PM
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2000 Classic, Which Mel Gibson Turned Down, Ranks Among 'Best Movies of All Time,' According to Actorshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxPR1dqSFdzNWItUFJsTVJ5WVBhaG1iMXdTLVVUTkxIVVNrLWFCeW5DZ3Blc2RmZE05SnN2c3V6RFN2WU1HYlJWVGJsYXZNZ3RIeDQ3NHFBYkRFeVNXZVY3WEt6ZGNsVEpaWWI5andTTUstZU92b0RrZWxNYjlWem1SdHpnbnBNM1JWUG5WZnFsZVgtN1ZXcnFxbTVQdkVGVDNlSUw4aFhJQjQxcnpXbkREaFJEbDU1RHNxQ3FsUkhDbnp1TnNwY0ZvUm9xZW5FamllWWt4THl3?oc=52000 Classic, Which Mel Gibson Turned Down, Ranks Among 'Best Movies of All Time,' According to Actors Men's JournalAug 15, 2026 12:57 PM
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2026 Fifteenmile Wild Horse Gatherhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxObldOb1BGNlJJWHNvZi1JUFZWelJoeEVtd3JmeDgybFQzMF9oeTRiMHBLUUx3MnZFUTI5ZjJZb0VCMkhFUm41OE1xOVF6S0tydkRMVnY3dHljQ1dtdkZ3b3RBdWxXVDNoY1dBbXQ3VWluRmh3aThkbldzZFBvTk9zOU1YU1IxTmJURk5yX1laNkRpbGh2REF3M2IxVzVjOFh5Wi1lakpXLTduR05ZelUwZU9BT0lSZw?oc=52026 Fifteenmile Wild Horse Gather Bureau of Land Management (.gov)Aug 15, 2026 12:56 PM

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PFF ranks New York Giants' offensive line among NFL's worsthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pff-ranks-york-giants-offensive-125522870.htmlDespite major improvements to their offensive line, PFF still ranks the New York Giants among the NFL's worst.Aug 15, 2026 12:55 PM
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Soaring heat, falling crowdshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/soaring-heat-falling-crowds-hundreds-120524034.htmlBBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.Aug 15, 2026 12:47 PM

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Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/five-years-on-how-will-taliban-deal-with-armed-opposition?traffic_source=rssThe United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.Aug 15, 2026 12:44 PM
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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemispherehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOS1ZVeVR3dkRTVHNDamZQUkxBc0FUS1RVQlh4WnJnM0hESmZYZUhMdkk1a3JaNE9IQUFMT2hGWU1CU1VkYkxCbUVpUGp0YzJNYmU2U05tZ2ViNE5hWVVnZUtyUW0zNjVLMk9IRDBVSzR0cTFlY0dsUDRGUXlEaWlFUFN5Qk5LTnJkQ0R5NDRpSUpiWmFoQVpKQ2VHaHJIY0o5SmN2OUE5Zm1ndw?oc=5US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere AP NewsNavy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War The New York TimesTrump pulls last carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China 'is quite happy with US distraction' FortuneSailors on carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln feel the strain as Navy deployments stretch lon...Aug 15, 2026 12:37 PM

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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s deathhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/15/jason-arday-tributes-paid-to-former-cambridge-professorAndy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq KhanAndy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, whose body was found at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”.Arday resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge last week after allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. He was pronounced dead jus...Aug 15, 2026 12:22 PM

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Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the righthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/afghan-refugees-face-uncertain-future-as-europe-shifts-to-the-right?traffic_source=rssWith the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.Aug 15, 2026 12:14 PM

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Ukraine left exposed as Patriot launchers run emptyhttps://www.ft.com/content/6448b0af-f2ed-4067-b814-73f41b56fa78?syn-25a6b1a6=1Kyiv’s military momentum at risk as dwindling interceptor stocks leave it vulnerable to Russia’s winter campaignAug 15, 2026 12:00 PM

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US aircraft carrier furore is emblem of growing disquiet over Iran warhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQTlBPd2FiVTJRQl9lYUVCZmdsTHNaUENqc0hXVEQtbGVNOHdpR3NyMmlmZ0Y4SDNTNDh4Z2ZRZzZoUTVkM2YzcnFwTGh4Y2NKb2Y4M0xjSzhVRnZHdkRVRHhLaTVhS2Q1a2NJNjlGODQ1VHk5T2RZWUR5bnl1elRrX2VVTkY?oc=5US aircraft carrier furore is emblem of growing disquiet over Iran war ft.comNavy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War The New York TimesUS pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere The Washington PostSailors on carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln feel the strain as Navy deployments stretch longer CNNTrump says...Aug 15, 2026 12:00 PM

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‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Review: Kim Minhee Once More Gives a Melancholy Masterclass in a Hong Sangsoo Miniaturehttps://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-review-1236835338/The death-and-taxes certainty of Hong Sangsoo’s filmography — comparable to Woody Allen’s prime career run in its regularity, consistency and recurrence of ideas and actors across a gently varying tonal spectrum — has lately been infused with some mild unpredictability. Earlier this year, his Berlinale premiere “The Day She Returns” continued an occasional experimental jag […]Aug 15, 2026 11:49 AM

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US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailorshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/15/uss-abraham-lincoln-sailors-mental-healthProlonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboardTrump downplays concerns about sailors onboard USS Abraham Lincoln US navy veterans and military health experts are expressing concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has spent nearly nine months at sea supporting US operations in the Middle East, amid r...Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM
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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Sayhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOMU5NTUJIV2VJSGxLYVM3T0wydUtvUmhfcG12WlRsSU8tbEFFT0s3ZktZRTJHVkJoNE1GYWtnbUFzMFhKaE1ub1NVaktEOFQzeEsyT1MtZFZZTlRFZ3FiWVhoNjBGRVN1dmExQVNMY2lkOEpqN0FpTWtZbmNtU2Fxams1TjltQnBkR1dTNmxn?oc=5Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say The New York TimesExclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins Fox NewsEleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say BBCIsraeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, state media reports NBC NewsHeavy environmental toll of war in southern Lebanon NPRAug 15, 2026 11:00 AM

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‘A Chocolate Christmas,’ a Brazilian Holiday Romantic Drama, Set to Shoot in Gramado and New York From Decemberhttps://variety.com/2026/film/global/paulo-nascimento-a-chocolate-christmas-gramado-new-york-1236835366/GRAMADO, Brazil — Vet Brazilian helmer-producer Paulo Nascimento will lense “A Chocolate Christmas,” a Portuguese-language holiday-themed feature film in the mountain resort of Gramado, in southern Brazil, and New York City, he told Variety. The film will shoot over December and January. Nascimento is set announce the film project t his panel on Sunday at […]Aug 15, 2026 10:52 AM

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6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-watch-accessories/These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.Aug 15, 2026 10:30 AM
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Gun rights gets 'greatest restoration' in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hailshttps://news.google.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?oc=5Gun rights gets 'greatest restoration' in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails Fox NewsJustice Department’s last-minute decision not to defend gun law causes confusion among owners CNNTrump Administration Lets Key Gun Law Lapse Following Court Ruling The New York TimesTexas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns AP NewsGun law in limbo as Just...Aug 15, 2026 10:00 AM

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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Everhttps://www.wired.com/story/a-young-bodybuilders-rise-preceded-the-looksmaxxing-movement-his-legacy-feels-more-relevant-than-ever/A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.Aug 15, 2026 10:00 AM