Investigators probe dramatic midair crash as landing plane hits hovering helicopter
Investigators are trying to understand why a small plane crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwells House term, which ends in January
Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The Army's top general has directed a Europe-based unit specializing in drone warfare to revert to traditional infantry roles
Survival mode: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines
$40 Trillion and Counting: America
Americas skyrocketing debt is ahead of schedule. The national debt reached $40,047,425,768,420.22 on Wednesday, the highest its ever been. ... The post $40 Trillion and Counting: Americas Debt Crisis Hits Record Level Ahead of Schedule appeared first on The New American .
Not Only Jason Arday: That Old Gray PhD Just Ain
PhD stands for piled high and deep, an old joke goes. This could come to mind with the recent and tragic Jason Arday scandal. ... The post Not Only Jason Arday: That Old Gray PhD Just Aint What It Used to Be appeared first on The New American .
Polls: Talarico Pulls Ahead of Paxton in Texas; GOP Chances in November Bleak
Democrat James Talarico now leads Republican Ken Paxton in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by John Cornyn. ... The post Polls: Talarico Pulls Ahead of Paxton in Texas; GOP Chances in November Bleak appeared first on The New American .
After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
Police AI Drones Take the Surveillance State Airborne
Police departments across the country are deploying autonomous drones that can launch from rooftops and transmit live video. ... The post Police AI Drones Take the Surveillance State Airborne appeared first on The New American .
Michael Cohen is hosting President Trump on his radio show
President Donald Trump is expected to appear on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen
Boy Gets Nice Long Look At Small Of Father
APPLETON, WIWide-eyed and unusually still as he took in the unfamiliar sight before him, local 9-year-old Connor Walsh reportedly got a nice long look at the small of his fathers back Thursday while the 44-year-old bent down to retrieve a ping-pong ball that had rolled beneath a basement shelving unit. Several reports indicated that Walshs [] The post Boy Gets Nice Long Look At Small Of Fathers Back While He Picks Up Ping-Pong Ball appeared first on The Onion .
Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September
We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead
Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.
US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country
68-year-old Sheila Consaul bought Ohio lighthouse for $71,010 in 2011, restored it for over $300K
Six years after Michigan dam disaster, water returns to Smallwood Lake
Smallwood Lake in Michigan has started refilling after work on Smallwood Dam reached substantial completion in July. The refill began on August 4 and is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. Meanwhile, work continues at Secord and Edenville dams, with Secord facing a delay after crews found a problem with a spillway gate.
Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves
Omahas largest public school district has stopped law enforcement officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks in their work policing students
Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals
The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Cleanup continues in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and covered roads in mud and rock
Tips For Getting To School Safely
School is back in session for millions of students across the country. The Onion shares tips for ensuring your child has a safe commute. Attend a different school each day to throw would-be kidnappers off your trail. Determine if your bus driver needs uppers, downers, or both. If cycling to school, disguise yourself as a [] The post Tips For Getting To School Safely appeared first on The Onion .
Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
Texas woman's six-acre gift helped create the state's first state park
Isabella Neff's generous donation of six acres to the Leon River marked the beginning of Texas' first state park. Her son, Pat Neff, significantly augmented this by contributing an additional 250 acres. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park faced challenges from flooding, necessitating ongoing repairs. Today, Mother Neff State Park is a shining example of familial generosity and commitment to preservation.
The Nude, Shrieking, 12-Foot Man Only We Can See: Could He Be The Next James Bond?
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Dead Fantasy Football Commissioner
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ICE To Equip Officers With Electric Shock Gloves
ICE announced plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks to people who do not cooperate. What do you think? The post ICE To Equip Officers With Electric Shock Gloves appeared first on The Onion .
Local Music Venue An Absolute Minefield Of Ex-Boyfriends
CHICAGOAs she navigated the concert crowd with increased vigilance, local woman Penelope Frasier issued a red alert Thursday, warning that the music venue she and her friends had just entered was an absolute minefield of her ex-boyfriends. There could be one hiding around every corner, said Frasier, quickly peeking out from behind a support beam [] The post Local Music Venue An Absolute Minefield Of Ex-Boyfriends appeared first on The Onion .
The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data
Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.
Yes, you can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - but there's a catch
Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
Brazilian mother and daughter create seven-bedroom home from more than 8,000 glass bottles
4 iPad accessories I swear by (including a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative)
I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.
The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing
Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.
For over 50 years, Elizabeth Dickens recorded Block Island's birds, creating a historic record
These 2 WFH items are a splurge - but I'd highly recommend them
Eureka's Ark SD desk and the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair completely elevated my work-from-home experience.
How to use your TV as a PC monitor in 3 simple steps (and without buying anything)
Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a PC monitor with gear you may already have around the house.
18-year-old trains surgical robot to remove tumors, succeeds in 3 of 4 tests
A brilliant eighteen-year-old student has engineered a cutting-edge framework designed for surgical robots. Utilizing a simulation strategy, this innovative system instructs robots on autonomous tumor excision. Tested on a da Vinci surgical platform alongside gel models, it achieved success by removing tumors in three out of four trials. This pioneering research paves the way for the future of medical robotics.
In 1970s, Marty Bluewater bought land on island planned for 800 homes; he is now its only resident
Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge is set to consider whether to grant Texas teen Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet
A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
LOS ANGELES, August 20, 2026 (AP) U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the U.S. and Iranian governments despite tensions mounting between the countries. Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play by play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more than 100 Iranians to be flown back to Iran on three separate immigration flights in September and December 2025 and January 2026.
Florida police officer arrested after using Flock surveillance cameras to track estranged wife
Surrogate Sued for Refusing to Abort Baby With Heart Defect; Newborn Has First Heart Surgery
The saga of the baby whose surrogate mother saved him from an abortion demanded by his biological parents continues. ... The post Surrogate Sued for Refusing to Abort Baby With Heart Defect; Newborn Has First Heart Surgery appeared first on The New American .
Unjustly convicted former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is petitioning his original trial venue on three grounds, including that prosecutors did not convene a grand jury to indict him. ... The post Chauvin Filing: Grand Jury Should Have Heard Case; AG Illegally Appointed to Oversee Case; Prosecution, Conviction Invalid appeared first on The New American .
Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple's Upgrade Program works and who it's for
Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
Trump Administration Releases $600 Million to Gates-backed Gavi After Vaccine Safety Standoff
Washington has reopened the spigot to Gavi, one of the worlds most powerful and infamous vaccine organizations. ... The post Trump Administration Releases $600 Million to Gates-backed Gavi After Vaccine Safety Standoff appeared first on The New American .
Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas
2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash
Two members of a university cycling team have been killed and seven others were injured in a car crash in northeastern Tennessee
Meet Alex Webster, the Florida teenager who is giving away mangroves as pets
From Public Servant to Conspirator: Fauci Advisor Pleads Guilty
Former Fauci advisor David Morens admitted he conspired to hide communications in which he plotted ways to fund research claiming Covid came from bats. ... The post From Public Servant to Conspirator: Fauci Advisor Pleads Guilty appeared first on The New American .
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit
Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana remain without power over a week after deadly storms
US to send hospital ship to Peru as El Nino threat looms
The United States plans to send a military hospital ship to Perus Pacific coast next year to help with the effects of El Nino
Michael Caruso could face the death penalty if convicted of the five child sexual abuse felonies for which he was arrested yesterday. ... The post Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse; Could Face Death Penalty Under Anti-Pedo Bill He Backed appeared first on The New American .
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
The U.N.'s humanitarian chief warns of the growing threat of drones against civilians and aid workers in Ukraine
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Canada has dodged President Donald Trumps threat of 50% tariffs at least for now
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children
A forensic psychologist has testified for the defense that Lindsay Clancy didn't appreciate the wrongfulness of killing three children due to her mental health issues
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
The Los Angeles district attorney has reduced felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded colleagues making racist remarks
Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
President Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom
'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesnt subside, minutes of the Feds meeting last month showed
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy
Read our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants
Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice
Video shows officers fall as deck collapses while they try to make an arrest
Body camera footage shows nine members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force falling to the ground as a second-story wooden deck they were standing on suddenly collapses
A mother complained about trans propaganda targeting her son. The police came to her door and she was banned from her childs school. ... The post She Questioned Her Kids School Then Got a Visit From the Cops appeared first on The New American .
Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out
Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?
Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant
Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
Harry Potter Fans Force Relocation Of Undersea Cable To Avoid Fictional Elfs Grave
Harry Potter fans forced the relocation of a multi-hundred million dollar undersea power cable they claimed would disturb the fake grave of the fictional house elf Dobby, the linkage now redirected to pass near actual Bronze Age human burial remains. What do you think? The post Harry Potter Fans Force Relocation Of Undersea Cable To Avoid Fictional Elfs Grave appeared first on The Onion .
California couple restores 136-acre farm into thriving wildlife habitat
American photographer who captured one of the earliest images of a total solar eclipse in 1851
Destroyed by a 2015 storm, a Virginia refuge beach lot is now moving 2.5 miles north
As US farmers reject AI data centre offers, Missouri farmer invites developers
In Missouri, a farmer has taken the unexpected step of inviting data center developers to bid on his land, despite notable local opposition and recent state restrictions. He believes that data centers could revitalize struggling rural economies by creating jobs and generating tax revenue. The farmer also addresses valid concerns about water use and electricity costs, presenting his offer as an opportunity for growth even when local prospects are dim.
Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps
Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.
The Hisense U8QG is one of the smartest TV buys I can recommend
The Hisense U8QG delivers premium features at a midrange price and wins a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.
I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and the colors made me question my Mini LED loyalty
One of LG's flagship OLED TVs got a refresh with the C6, and it won a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.
We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung
ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.
Harvard to pay Rs 507 crore settlement after morgue manager stole, sold donated body parts
FBI puts Indian national Major Singh on Most Wanted list
A polar bear destroyed almost an entire seabird colony in Alaska
Disney built Disneyland around a family farm that refused a $90 million offer
For decades, the Fujishige family refused to sell their 58-acre farm in Anaheim, even as Disneyland and surrounding development transformed the area. Disney and other developers made repeated offers for the valuable land, but the family continued growing strawberries and vegetables. After years of pressure and a bitter fight with the city, the family finally agreed to sell in 1998, shortly before Hiroshi Fujishige died. The former farm later became the Toy Story parking lot at Disneyland.
The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most - and why they're likely to stay that way
If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.
Oklahoma woman finds missing dog 1,100 miles away in North Carolina after 2 weeks
Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
The case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet in suburban Dallas is back in court this week
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
South Korea says the South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request
Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports
Florida carries out 13th execution of year on man convicted of killing estranged wife
Florida carries out 13th execution of the year on man convicted of killing estranged wife
Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii
Recovery efforts are underway in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala battered the archipelago and caused destructive flooding and widespread power outages
