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A police report says rapper Famous Dex assaulted former girlfriend Pam Rodriguez during incidents in Burbank and Las Vegas over two days in August before his domestic battery arrest.

Texts filed in litigation by John Campbell attribute racist abuse and controlling statements to estranged husband Milo Yiannopoulos, who disputes their authenticity and intent while awaiting an immigration hearing.

Officers searching a Silwan compound after deadly interfamily violence discovered a rock-cut burial cave that initial examination dates to Jerusalem’s Second Temple period.

Michelle Obama told Jon Stewart that she loves daughters Malia and Sasha but does not miss the anxiety and schedule demands of having them at home, drawing criticism from conservative commentators.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka says she likes the bold orange-and-black outfit that divided fans during US Open mixed doubles and is unconcerned by online criticism.

A discussion by Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy about whether their daughter should apply to Harvard has renewed debate over campus culture, family values and how parents choose universities.

A New York Post opinion column argues that affluent progressive activists apply a concept they have criticized in other political and racial contexts.

A preseason betting assessment favors Notre Dame among the leading contenders, LSU as a mid-priced challenger and Utah as a high-odds selection.

At least 27 people were killed in the Bucha district near Kyiv, where an attack damaged homes, started a major fire and prompted the evacuation of more than 370 people.

Sportsbooks and prediction markets released new-user offers for college football’s opening slate, with terms varying by deposit, wager and jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Land Management shortened public consultation to 15 days for a proposed 30-year renewal of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System right-of-way.

Scientists warned that unstable debris dams could release additional floods after a destructive flow killed hundreds and devastated valleys in Nepal.

Chinese vehicle exports reached 6.41 million units through July while domestic output and sales fell, pushing manufacturers toward deeper localization abroad.

Sunwoda generated 38.18 billion yuan in first-half revenue as electric-vehicle battery deliveries rose sharply and energy-storage capacity remained highly utilized.

RoboSense reported rapid first-half LiDAR growth and outlined commercialization schedules for spatial cameras, tactile sensors and robotic joint modules.

The KFF Health News Minute’s recent installments cover workplace violence, clinical trials, maternal health, Medicaid rules, vaccination and a range of insurance issues.

KFF Health News journalists appeared on national and local programs to discuss public-health deaths, vaccination, Medicaid technology, the Affordable Care Act and election policy.

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang stepped away from an all-hands meeting to take a brief call from President Donald Trump, according to employees who witnessed it.

A neuroimaging study found that psilocybin loosened conventional brain-network boundaries while strengthening patterns linked to what participants were doing at the time.

Free language models can run on personal computers without sending prompts to the cloud, though performance depends heavily on memory, graphics hardware and model size.

OpenAI, Anthropic and more than 100 other companies called for urgent defensive preparations as AI-enabled attacks add to a week of significant security and privacy developments.

At least 37 people were killed when an overnight Russian drone strike on a depot near Kyiv sparked a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday.

Desperate families in Nepal ran their fingers down long lists of rescued people pasted on a wall on Saturday, clinging to hope three days after devastating floods swept down the valley.

Clashes erupted in Niger's capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city.

Flags across Norway flew at half-mast on Saturday as the country opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, a day after the death of his 89-year-old father Harald.

At least 27 people have died after a Russian drone struck a depot near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, sparking a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday.

Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a contract extension that will keep him at the team until 2030.

Philadelphia Cycling Classic Weekend is almost here — and you can enjoy it, too

On August 2, Dr. Frank N. Furter, Wadsworth, Pennywise and more put on a special one-night show.

John Carpenter and Julie Heberle have collected over 70 bells following Robin Carpenter’s professional career. They’ll use them to make some noise near the Manayunk Wall.

In the first half of 2026, China’s auto exports hit a record high for a semi-annual period, totalling more than 5 million units. BYD and Chery have emerged as the primary drivers of this industry’s global expansion.

Featuring 14 categories, the awards recognise both the achievements of apprentices and the vital role played by employers and training providers in developing future talent — a true showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.