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So-called 'English teachers' at Taiwan's big war games are an open secret — US military help is getting harder to hide
Business

So-called 'English teachers' at Taiwan's big war games are an open secret — US military help is getting harder to hide

It's an open secret in Taiwan that the US is advising its troops closely. This year, Taipei addressed that elephant in the room.

Matthew Loh · 26 Aug, 2026
Prosecutor in infamous killer mom case says women on Lindsay Clancy jury may bring ‘strange twist’ to verdict
World

Prosecutor in infamous killer mom case says women on Lindsay Clancy jury may bring ‘strange twist’ to verdict

Rep. Tommy Pope, who prosecuted Susan Smith, says women jurors may be less sympathetic to Lindsay Clancy's postpartum psychosis defense than expected.

Stacy Schaden · 26 Aug, 2026
NYC manhunt underway for suspect accused of deadly shootings across 2 boroughs days apart
World

NYC manhunt underway for suspect accused of deadly shootings across 2 boroughs days apart

The NYPD released surveillance images of Jesus Acosta, wanted in a fatal Bronx deli robbery and a deadly Brooklyn shooting two days earlier.

Eve Schneider · 26 Aug, 2026
Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race
World

Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race

Mike Mazzei secured Trump's endorsement and defeated Genter Drummond in Oklahoma's GOP governor runoff, promising to eliminate the state's income tax.

Nakia Beier · 26 Aug, 2026
Apple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit
Technology

Apple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit

Apple has submitted its response to OpenAI’s attempt to block expedited discovery in its ongoing trade secret lawsuit. Here are the details.

Marcus Mendes · 26 Aug, 2026
Newly released texts confirm Anthony Fauci and other 'experts' always knew mask mandates wouldn't work
World

Newly released texts confirm Anthony Fauci and other 'experts' always knew mask mandates wouldn't work

Michael Osterholm texted Anthony Fauci and Rochelle Walensky that cloth face masks offered very limited protection against COVID transmission.

Michelle Muller · 26 Aug, 2026
Dolly Parton refused to pick political sides for decades: ‘I’m not in politics, I’m an entertainer’
World

Dolly Parton refused to pick political sides for decades: ‘I’m not in politics, I’m an entertainer’

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80, built a career on refusing to take political sides despite repeated pressure involving Trump and Clinton.

Nia Heller · 26 Aug, 2026
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 26, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 26, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Alexandra Schinner · 26 Aug, 2026
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 26, 2026
Technology

NYT Pips hints, answers for August 26, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Wilburn Grady · 26 Aug, 2026
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 26, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 26, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Harvey Lind · 26 Aug, 2026