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Today: August 18, 2026

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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

President Donald Trump has been promoting new data showing U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago

Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
Arts|Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Meta heads back to the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet

Meta heads back to the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet

Meta heads back to the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months

A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday it was still possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak that is outpacing

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months
Crime|Health|Sports|World

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Business|Health|Technology

Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety

A pivotal trial for Meta Platforms is set to kick off in a California federal court

Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
Environment|Health|Science|World

Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced

Thousands of people are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores island, three days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 70 people, injured nearly 1,200 and damaged about 12,000 homes

Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|World

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals

As children walked into the zoo near Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, they found a lion barely looking back at them through the bars

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle

UK grocery inflation eases further, says Worldpanel

British grocery price inflation eased to its lowest level since October 2024 in August, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, offering

UK grocery inflation eases further, says Worldpanel
Asia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case

An Indonesian court began a trial on Tuesday for 11 daycare staffers alleged to be involved in a high-profile case of abuse against children in their care, as

Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?

Fast-growing nicotine pouches have emerged as one of Big Tobacco's most important bets on a future beyond cigarettes, offering rapid growth,

Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love

Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs

Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
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What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan

As the primary season nears its end, attention turns to key states like Florida, Wyoming, California and Alaska

What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

Cargill workers vote to end dispute at US beef plant idled since April

Cargill plans to resume beef production at a plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, in September after unionized workers voted to end a labor dispute that halted

Cargill workers vote to end dispute at US beef plant idled since April
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers

A Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has arrived there to help family members defend the property

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
Health|Sports

O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56

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O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,300 people

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%

U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, continuing a downward trend that has seen declines every

US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%
Crime|Health|US

Family says Massachusetts mother who killed children struggled with mental illness

The mother and sister of Lindsay Clancy testified on Monday that the Massachusetts woman had mental health struggles and professed to thoughts of harming herself and

Family says Massachusetts mother who killed children struggled with mental illness
Education|Health|Science|World

US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high

US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day

Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 68 people were awaiting aid on

Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Mom and sister testify about Lindsay Clancy's declining mental state before she killed her children

The defense has begun calling witnesses in the trial of Lindsay Clancy

Mom and sister testify about Lindsay Clancy's declining mental state before she killed her children
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
Crime|Health|World

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial