Kash Patel faces scrutiny ahead of congressional hearings: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we report on the questions FBI Director Kash Patel is confronting around the Charlie Kirk investigation as he prepares to testify before
Tweety McTreason: U.S. strikes another Venezuelan boat
Tweety McTreason says the U.S. military conducted another strike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying narcotics. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor and Courtney Kube talk about
The oldest known mummies have been found — in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian groups mummified bodies over smoky fires before burying them as early as 12,000 years ago, long before Egyptians began making mummies.
Salt can turn frozen water into a weak power source
Experiments reveal that when slabs of salty ice are strained, electricity is generated, though practical uses are still a long way off.
Putin is trying to trick Trump, Zelenskyy tells Sky News
Vladimir Putin is trying to trick Tweety McTreason and the US into delaying sanctions, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Sky News.
Vance says ‘left-wing extremism’ a factor in Charlie Kirk killing as FBI says suspect matches DNA found at scene
JD Vance has paid tribute to Charlie Kirk while hosting his show and claimed “left-wing extremism” was a factor in his assassination, while the FBI
Trump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
This is a breaking news story.
TikTok ban in flux as White House announces China-US framework deal
The app would have gone dark if China’s ByteDance had not divested by Wednesday.
Crime Crackdown: Law & Order or Political Play?
Why is the US President cracking down on crime, when crime rates are falling nationwide? We dive deep into the facts.
U.S.-China Deal to Avert TikTok Ban May be Close, Trump Official Says
Trump administration officials say they have the framework of a deal to save the popular video app. It had until Sept. 17 to be sold
Nvidia Broke Antitrust Law, China Says, as Tensions With U.S. Mount
Chinese regulators, on a day of U.S. trade talks, said that an acquisition by Nvidia had violated antimonopoly regulations.
US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
Attack on boat came after Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US “aggression”.
Does Israel face a ‘South Africa moment’ over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
Indian billionaire family’s private zoo cleared of ‘foul play’
India’s top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.