3 h. ago Trial shows fragility of limits on US military's domestic role

Trial shows fragility of limits on US military's domestic role  Reuters

Events

6 h. ago South Korea to end some military activity on border to ease tensions with North Korea

South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, announced plans to end some military activities along its border with North Korea and restore a 2018 military agreement with its neighbor.

Events

7 h. ago The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples

It’s Indicators of the Week! Our rapid run through the numbers you need to know.  On today’s episode: John Legend croons; CPI inflation soothes; Same job as mom? You’ll earn more, dude; Apple vs. Apple, a courtroom feud. Related episodes: Why every A-lister also has a side hustle The DOJ's case against Apple The Intergenerational Transmission of Employers and the Earnings of Young WorkersFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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8 h. ago Prominent SF chef Luke Sung says viral scandal with influencer has tanked career and family, blasts TikTokker for not doing her homework

Prominent SF chef Luke Sung says viral scandal with influencer has tanked career and family, blasts TikTokker for not doing her homework  New York Post

Society

11 h. ago Putin will visit Alaska military base that’s been central to American opposition to his country

Putin will visit Alaska military base that’s been central to American opposition to his country  Anchorage Daily News

Events

13 h. ago What to know about the Alaskan military base hosting Trump and Putin

What to know about the Alaskan military base hosting Trump and Putin  Axios

Politics

14 h. ago New York Times essay hoping military would 'stand up to Trump' draws fire on social media

A New York Times essay written by former National Security Council members lamented how the military is not resisting President Donald Trump’s deployment efforts.

Events

14 h. ago Halle Berry turns heads with birthday bikini photos from vacation

Halle Berry celebrated her 59th birthday in paradise with boyfriend Van Hunt, posting a series of photos of herself in bikinis on Instagram.

Politics

15 h. ago Did Lana Del Rey Shade Taylor Swift With This 'Messy' Song Tease Featuring Jack Antonoff?? Look!

Is Lana Del Rey totally shading Taylor Swift? Or is this all a part of a bigger feud with another pop star? The speculation started on Wednesday, when the Video Games singer posted a video to Instagram teasing a new song. In the caption, she wrote: “Track 13 @jackantonoff” Well — that says enough right [...] Read More... The post Did Lana Del Rey Shade Taylor Swift With This 'Messy' Song Tease Featuring Jack Antonoff?? Look! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

16 h. ago Nicola Peltz’s Pal Goes After Brooklyn Beckham’s ‘Toxic’ Family! WOW!

Nicola Peltz‘s friend just came to her defense! Brooklyn Beckham and his wife have been taking flak for having a vow renewal earlier this month and not inviting David or Victoria Beckham amid a massive family feud. When the couple shared romantic photos from the ceremony on Instagram on Wednesday, Nicola’s friend Rebecca Faria slid [...] Read More... The post Nicola Peltz’s Pal Goes After Brooklyn Beckham’s ‘Toxic’ Family! WOW! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

16 h. ago Jasmine Crockett proclaims she hates the Heritage Foundation ‘with everything in my in my body’

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett blasted The Heritage Foundation for using focus groups to influence public opinion on heartbeat bill legislation.

Events

17 h. ago Kyle Shanahan makes clear statement on Christian McCaffrey’s increasingly important conditioning

Kyle Shanahan makes clear statement on Christian McCaffrey’s increasingly important conditioning  Niners Nation

Culture

18 h. ago Air Canada Cancels Flights Ahead of Possible Flight Attendant Strike

The dominant air carrier in Canada set in motion a process that could ground 130,000 passengers a day by Saturday.

Events

18 h. ago What we know about the isolated military base hosting Trump and Putin

What we know about the isolated military base hosting Trump and Putin  Axios

Politics

18 h. ago US military readiness in the Pacific requires strengthening Guam’s power grid

US military readiness in the Pacific requires strengthening Guam’s power grid  Atlantic Council

Events

19 h. ago Remembering Sheila Jordan, a voice that defined bebop's spirit

Among the last beboppers, one of the first singers on Blue Note and a pioneer of voice and bass, Sheila Jordan left an indelible mark on jazz. In this conversation from 2023, she joined Christian McBride to reflect on her remarkable life and music.

Politics

19 h. ago Quantum alternative to GPS navigation will be tested on US military spaceplane

A US military spaceplane, the X-37B orbital test vehicle, is due to embark on its eighth flight into space on August 21, 2025. Much of what the X-37B does in space is secret. But it serves partly as a platform for cutting-edge experiments.

Events

20 h. ago South Africa Says President Did Not Know Military Chief Went to Iran

South Africa's presidential spokesman told reporters Thursday that President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of the visit that South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya paid to Iran earlier this week. The post South Africa Says President Did Not Know Military Chief Went to Iran appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 h. ago xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler

Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was on the list—until MechaHilter happened.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘Revive in 25’ — Christian groups reportedly set for return to Cal Anderson for August 30th rally

‘Revive in 25’ — Christian groups reportedly set for return to Cal Anderson for August 30th rally  CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News

Culture