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David Foster denies snubbing Meghan Markle after red carpet interaction with Prince Harry
David Foster spoke out out after red carpet video went viral, sparking speculation he snubbed Meghan Markle
Federal appeals court restores Texas mail ballot ID requirements in major election integrity ruling
The 5th Circuit restored key parts of Texas Senate Bill 1 governing mail-in voting and voter assistance after rejecting the plaintiffs’ challenges
Small town buzzing over identity of its $1B Powerball winner: ‘Like a murder mystery’
Jon Marshall, manager of the Hy-Vee Gas Fresh & Fast in Quincy, Illinois, says the hunt for the $1.04 billion Powerball winner feels like "a murder mystery."
Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made...
Matthew McConaughey gives update on rumored 'Yellowstone' spin-off series years after reports first surfaced
Matthew McConaughy says his conversations with Taylor Sheridan about a "Yellowstone" spin-off are ongoing but confirms nothing is officially real yet.
JD Vance warns Republicans not to blame young Americans for the appeal of socialism
Vice President JD Vance warns Republicans not to blame young Americans for embracing socialism, saying the GOP must address surging housing prices and economic...
Mamdani’s luxury-home tax gets new life as appeals court lifts roadblock in homeowner fight
The legal battle over Zohran Mamdani's luxury home tax surcharge intensifies as the city warns of jeopardized revenue projected at $500 million.
Mico, Microsoft's weird lil' AI guy, has been demoted
The amorphous corporate mascot will no longer haunt Copilot Voice.
Speaker Johnson slams Dems after noncitizens charged with illegally voting in battleground state
Michigan AG Dana Nessel charged five noncitizens and one U.S. citizen with election crimes after reviewing 38 suspected cases of illegal voting.
9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air shortages, iPhone Ultra launch rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or t...
Aussie women's cricket star addresses cheating with her teammate scandal that ended marriage
Ash Gardner addressed the cheating scandal involving teammate Georgia Voll on Instagram after Cricket Australia decided to keep her as vice-captain.
Could Shohei Ohtani leave the Los Angeles Dodgers if Mark Walter sells the team after Lakers deal?
Mark Walter's federal investigation for alleged loan fraud fuels speculation about whether the Los Angeles Dodgers could be sold after the Lakers deal.