
nytimes.com
3 Cyclists Die in One Week in Hit-and-Runs in New York Cityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/nyregion/nyc-cycling-bike-deaths.htmlThose who died were all on e-bikes. Seventeen cyclists have been killed so far this year, and advocate groups said the deaths should be a rallying cry for safety improvements.Aug 23, 2026 10:19 PM

bbc.co.uk
Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housinghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjgyg1rngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssLabour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".Aug 23, 2026 9:07 PM
cbsnews.com
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

france24.com
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
techcrunch.com
Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/whos-behind-the-new-stealth-model-ox-alpha/A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.Aug 23, 2026 8:01 PM
aljazeera.com
Gaza’s hospitals are running out of oxygen as healthcare nears collapsehttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/23/gazas-hospitals-are-running-out-of-oxygen-as-healthcare-nears-collapse?traffic_source=rssGaza’s hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.Aug 23, 2026 7:40 PM

france24.com
French centre-left candidate launches presidential bid amid divided lefthttps://www.france24.com/en/france/20260823-glucksmann-launches-french-presidential-bid-as-left-seeks-to-challenge-far-rightCentre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s influence ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is seeking to position himself as a pro-European, pro-Ukraine alternative to both the far right and hard left.Aug 23, 2026 7:38 PM
techcrunch.com
Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedulehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/linkdazes-smart-calendar-is-built-to-run-a-household-not-just-track-a-schedule/Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.Aug 23, 2026 7:14 PM

abcnews.com
Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capitalhttps://abcnews.com/Sports/weekends-indycar-race-streets-nations-capital/story?id=135743374President Donald Trump transformed the streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this weekend into an IndyCar motorsports mecca for the first time.Aug 23, 2026 7:02 PM
cbsnews.com
Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes onhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/neel-kashkari-minneapolis-fed-canada-tariff-inflation/Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.Aug 23, 2026 6:22 PM
aljazeera.com
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midtermshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/23/iran-war-top-us-lawmaker-says-republicans-can-absolutely-win-midterms?traffic_source=rssHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.Aug 23, 2026 5:53 PM
cbsnews.com
Senate primary candidate Rep. Seth Moulton says generational change is an "authentic" issuehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-primary-candidate-rep-seth-moulton-says-generational-change-is-an-authentic-issue/Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that generational change -- which he has been talking about in some form for 10 years -- is "very authentic to me."Aug 23, 2026 5:46 PM
cbsnews.com
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026https://www.cbsnews.com/video/open-this-is-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-aug-23-2026/This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Minneapolis Fed President and CEO Neel Kashkari joins to discuss the U.S. debt hitting a record $40 trillion amid persistent inflation and market uncertainty. Plus, Rep. Byron Donalds joins fresh off his primary victory, and Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton discusses his primary challenge to a longtime incumbent.Aug 23, 2026 5:06 PM
aljazeera.com
Elche 0-5 Barcelona: La Liga – as it happenedhttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/8/23/live-elche-vs-barcelona-la-liga?traffic_source=rssAll the updates as Barca thrash Elche, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez grabbing braces and Adeyemi scoring on his debut.Aug 23, 2026 4:50 PM

engadget.com
Is a liquid-cooled PC worth it?https://www.engadget.com/2240150/is-liquid-cooled-pc-worth-it/Air cooling is reliable, while liquid cooling is visually slick. Which one you should use depends on how heavy you game on your system.Aug 23, 2026 4:30 PM

bbc.co.uk
Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0m7mv0xkkro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.Aug 23, 2026 4:00 PM

france24.com
Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 peoplehttps://www.france24.com/en/emergency-declared-in-nevada-as-wildfire-forces-evacutation-of-14-000-peopleFirefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.Aug 23, 2026 3:54 PM
cbsnews.com
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana stormshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/deadly-indiana-storms-frustration-mounts-thousands-still-without-power/Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000.Aug 23, 2026 3:42 PM
aljazeera.com
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctionshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/23/23-08-clip-pezeshkian-iran-ir-fm?traffic_source=rssIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.Aug 23, 2026 3:25 PM

france24.com
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukrainehttps://www.france24.com/en/zelensky-rejects-wartime-elections-saying-vote-would-split-ukraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of Sociology carried out this summer, only 15 per cent of those surveyed want an election to be held at this time. Details by Eliza Herbert.Aug 23, 2026 2:49 PM