Millions of American beneficiaries will receive their first wave of August Social Security checks on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Mathew Erpansizo
Aug 10, 2026
The US Justice Department offers $300 million in public safety grants to cities that adopt specific law-and-order policies, sparking debate over local autonomy and federal influence.
Chelsie Napiza
Aug 10, 2026
F-16 fighter jets intercepted civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace near Trump's New Jersey golf club during a security alert. The planes were safely guided away without incident.
Anna Katrina Sevilla
Aug 10, 2026
Iran names Mohsen Rezaei, wanted by Interpol over the 1994 AMIA bombing, to lead its Supreme National Security Council amid wartime power turmoil.
Penuel Joseph Ares
Aug 10, 2026
Miami restaurant owner Wilkinson Sejour regrets voting for Trump after TPS termination threatens his business, leading to potential closures due to staff shortages and immigration enforcement.
Mathew Erpansizo
Aug 10, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, Launchpad, was at the centre of a viral Alaska rescue story after reportedly not responding to a Coast Guard call, while the Wilderness Legacy came to the rescue.
Niloy Chakrabarti
Aug 10, 2026
A new bipartisan bill proposes a pilot grant programme to help states offer six weeks of partially paid family and medical leave, covering major life events like childbirth and illness.
Akshay Puri
Aug 10, 2026
A Hispanic voter, once a Trump supporter, shares his decade-long struggle with the US immigration system, highlighting personal challenges and questioning his political choices.
Crisnel Longino
Aug 10, 2026
Photos of Donald Trump's bruised arms during a golf outing have sparked online speculation about his health and unfounded allegations involving Melania Trump.
Crisnel Longino
Aug 10, 2026
Mitch McConnell, recovering from a fall, plans to handle Senate duties remotely, sparking criticism over his absence and raising questions about his ability to serve effectively.
Crisnel Longino
Aug 10, 2026
Greenland's government warns a Trump-linked oil firm against unauthorised drilling, highlighting the territory's control over its resources amid growing global interest.
Clark Garret Alvarez
Aug 10, 2026
Pilot's sample sent for confirmatory testing after Air India flight AI2379 dropped 300 feet during turbulence, injuring 17 people.
Ria Pathak
Aug 10, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.
Crisnel Longino
Aug 10, 2026
CCTV shows surgeons shielding a patient as a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck during surgery at a Japanese hospital on 28 July.
Athena Freya
Aug 10, 2026
Two passengers at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport sparked outrage by entering the tarmac to catch a missed flight, raising safety concerns and prompting intervention by security staff.
Anton Arandia
Aug 10, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht, Launchpad, faced criticism for reportedly not assisting a stranded boat in Alaska. The crew was on a different radio channel, raising questions about their response.
Jeyn Klare Reyes
Aug 10, 2026
New Hampshire and Delaware top US alcohol consumption rates due to tax policies and cross-border shopping, despite a national decline in drinking. These states benefit from structural pricing advantages
Rohit David
Aug 10, 2026
Italy and Spain are embroiled in a diplomatic conflict over border controls, with both nations suspending the Schengen Agreement amid concerns of mass migration to Ceuta.
Jujemay Awit
Aug 10, 2026
Oil prices are fluctuating due to diplomatic tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with traders reacting to signals from Tehran, Washington, and Muscat rather than supply-demand fundamentals.
Sami Khan
Aug 10, 2026
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread further into his bones, his son says. Doctors explain how the disease reaches the skeleton and why a simple PSA blood test can catch it early.
Jim Manzon
Aug 10, 2026
A Texas oil firm tied to Trump landed Arctic drilling gear without approval, prompting a strong warning from Greenland and fresh scrutiny of a $1 trillion crude claim.
Jim Manzon
Aug 10, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's diary entries about postpartum anxiety and guilt were read to jurors as her Massachusetts murder trial tests a rare insanity defence over her children's deaths.
Jim Manzon
Aug 10, 2026
Hunter Biden reveals that his father, Joe Biden, is experiencing significant pain as his prostate cancer has spread further, highlighting the personal and public challenges faced by the former president.
Marty Vergel Baes
Aug 09, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's decision to freeze her eggs has ignited national debate, drawing both support and criticism, while fuelling speculation about her political future and potential presidential run.
Christelle May Napiza
Aug 09, 2026
A drone attack in Belgorod killed five and injured 25, including a child, amid escalating cross-border tensions. The assault caused widespread destruction, highlighting the conflict's severe impact on civilians.
Joycelyn Uy
Aug 09, 2026
Taylor Swift's music was removed from Trump campaign TikTok videos due to copyright issues, underscoring their ongoing feud. The removals highlight selective enforcement and unresolved tensions between the two.
Christelle May Napiza
Aug 09, 2026
Qatar World Cup whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais allegedly vanishes in Jordan after getting a US visa to testify in a forced‑labour case.
Emmanuel Morilla
Aug 09, 2026
Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, insisting on Hamas disarmament before Israeli withdrawal, creating a diplomatic stalemate and prolonging Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Marty Vergel Baes
Aug 09, 2026
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $900 million after no ticket matched all numbers in the latest draw. The next draw offers another chance to win one of the largest US lottery jackpots.
Johann Calderon
Aug 09, 2026
Kamala Harris's viral video criticising the SAVE America Act highlights concerns over voter registration barriers, though the bill allows more identification options than she mentioned.
Joycelyn Uy
Aug 09, 2026