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You can now watch classic movies like The Martian, E.T. and Zodiac on Apple TV
Technology

You can now watch classic movies like The Martian, E.T. and Zodiac on Apple TV

Apple just made around 20 classic movies available for subscribers to stream.

Eladio Weber · 13 Aug, 2026
Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry
World

Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry

Donald Trump calls Gov Greg Abbott's data center stance a "mistake," saying the industry "could be bigger than oil" as Texas power grid concerns intensify.

Jasmin Hartmann · 13 Aug, 2026
Chick-fil-A reimagines Southern breakfast classic as Americans pile on the protein
World

Chick-fil-A reimagines Southern breakfast classic as Americans pile on the protein

High-protein breakfast options are reshaping fast food as major chains reimagine morning menus. Experts say 15-30 grams helps stabilize blood sugar and manage w...

Wilfred Sawayn · 13 Aug, 2026
HHS official warns of irreversible risks as Trump admin restricts funding for youth gender procedures
World

HHS official warns of irreversible risks as Trump admin restricts funding for youth gender procedures

Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Adm. Brian Christine calls puberty blockers "castrating chemicals" as Medicaid funding ends.

Whitney Baumbach · 13 Aug, 2026
Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department
World

Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department

Biden-era State Department documents directed diplomats to push DEIA and LGBTQI+ issues in high-level bilateral talks with foreign governments.

Zachary Nikolaus · 13 Aug, 2026
Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
World

Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president

The Environmental Protection Agency's Section 404(c) veto can kill energy projects even after permits are issued, threatening Trump's reform agenda.

Danielle Von · 13 Aug, 2026
Luigi Mangione plea buzz raises potential Paul Manafort problem for prosecutors
World

Luigi Mangione plea buzz raises potential Paul Manafort problem for prosecutors

Luigi Mangione's federal case conference Friday sparks plea deal speculation that could trigger New York's double jeopardy law and upend state charges.

Scarlett McCullough · 13 Aug, 2026
Kaylee Goncalves' mother wrestles to forgive 'demon' Bryan Kohberger as he seeks to undo guilty plea
World

Kaylee Goncalves' mother wrestles to forgive 'demon' Bryan Kohberger as he seeks to undo guilty plea

Kaylee Goncalves' parents reveal their struggle to forgive Bryan Kohberger as the convicted Idaho murders killer seeks to withdraw his guilty plea.

Helga Moore · 13 Aug, 2026
Biden clemency blitz left DOJ scrambling as many commutations bypassed normal vetting, emails show
World

Biden clemency blitz left DOJ scrambling as many commutations bypassed normal vetting, emails show

Internal emails reveal Justice Department officials scrambled to interpret Biden's clemency decisions after they were announced without normal vetting.

Josh Hane · 13 Aug, 2026
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week: Heres how to see it
Technology

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week: Heres how to see it

Perseid meteor shower peak 2026: How to see it.

Ivah Goldner · 13 Aug, 2026
Trump aims to elevate federal judge Lee Rudofsky to Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
World

Trump aims to elevate federal judge Lee Rudofsky to Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

President Donald Trump announces that he is nominating federal Judge Lee Rudofsky for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Adrienne Kuvalis · 13 Aug, 2026
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 13
Technology

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 13

See the Moon phase expected for August 13, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Paul Langosh · 13 Aug, 2026