AOC Freezing Eggs, Doesn’t Rule Out 2028 Presidential Bid
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 36, revealed she has frozen her eggs and told ABC News she has not ruled out the possibility of a 2028 presidential run, … Read more
Colombian Woman’s Photo Chosen by NASA’s APOD
A Colombian engineer and astrophotographer, Mónica Mesa, became the first woman from her country to have her image selected by NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day … Read more
Denny Hamlin Favored to Win Iowa Corn 350
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350, held on August 8–9, 2026, features Denny Hamlin as the championship favorite and William Byron aiming for a … Read more
Long COVID Linked to Reduced Dopamine Nerve Endings
A Canadian study published in eBioMedicine reveals long COVID patients have 18% fewer dopamine nerve endings in the brain’s striatum, linking the condition to lasting damage … Read more
Bank of Japan Closes Door to Further Rate Hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signaled potential faster interest rate hikes in September as inflation risks intensify, with policymakers emphasizing the need to prevent persistent price … Read more
China’s 1 Million Evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin Lands
More than a million people were evacuated in eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday, bringing 150km/h winds and widespread disruptions. Authorities downgraded the … Read more
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera wins back-to-back U.S. all-around titles
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera clinched her second consecutive U.S. Gymnastics Championships all-around title on August 9, 2026, overcoming a first-day fall to defend her crown … Read more
UNICEF Under Fire
Ukrainian acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha criticized UNICEF for a statement on children’s deaths in Russia and Ukraine, accusing the agency of omitting Russia’s role as … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg’s Superyacht Declines to Aid Stranded Boat Near Alaska
Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht, the $300 million Launchpad, was closer to a stranded skiff in Alaska’s Farragut Bay than a cruise ship that rescued the vessel, according … Read more
Katalyst Space reduces spin of LINK spacecraft to restore mission control
Katalyst Space Technologies has successfully reduced the spin of its Link spacecraft, a critical step in recovering a $30 million mission to save a NASA observatory. … Read more
Pakistan goods transporters launch nationwide strike over fuel and taxes
Pakistan’s goods transporters launched an indefinite nationwide strike on August 8, demanding reforms to fuel pricing, taxation, and regulatory practices, while the Businessmen Panel (BMP) warned … Read more
Daniel Kinahan extradited from UAE to Ireland on organized crime charges
Daniel Kinahan, an alleged leader of a transnational crime syndicate, was extradited from the UAE to Ireland and charged with directing a criminal organization. Daniel Kinahan, … Read more