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• Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Mediation other

  US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman, warning the sultanate would be bombed if it 'gets in the way' of American operations related to Iran. The…

• Japan's Aging Nanmoku Village Forges Peru Sister City Ties to Address Labor Shortage other

  Nanmoku, a quaint village in Japan with a population of 1,337 as of July, is grappling with a demographic challenge as the majority of its inhabitants are over 65. The community's…

• Study Ties Cosmic Radiation Exposure to Higher Cancer Mortality in Airline Crews other

  A study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights that flight attendants face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, with pilots not far behind.…

• XPPen Artist Ultra 14 OLED Pen Display Review: 2.8K AMOLED at $699 other

  On 17 August 2026, XPPen released the Artist Ultra 14 OLED pen display, a 14-inch AMOLED touchscreen tablet with a 2880 x 1800 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 90Hz refresh…

• Matilda The Musical to Return to Australia in 2027 with Seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane other

  In October 2027, Matilda The Musical, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, will make its return to Australia, commencing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. Following its…

• Natalie Harp, Trump's 'Human Printer,' Faces Scrutiny After Decoy Plane Incident other

  At the heart of a controversy involving the White House and Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is Natalie Harp, 35, known as Trump's 'human printer.' Recently, she accompanied…

• Chinese Scholar Zhuge Yiyang Accused of Plagiarism After Nolan Interview other

  Chinese social media users allege that Zhuge Yiyang, a scholar who rose to global prominence through a viral interview with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, has plagiarized the works…

• UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles, Halts Trade Ties with Tehran other

  The United Arab Emirates reported that two ballistic missiles launched from Iran landed in the sea on Tuesday, with one falling inside its territorial waters. The defence ministry…

• Dior Couture PR Director Mathilde Favier Dies in Car Accident at 57 other

  On Tuesday, August 18, Mathilde Favier, the public relations director at Dior Couture, tragically lost her life in a car accident in Airvault, France, at the age of 57. Her…

• USS Benfold Destroyer Loses Power for Four Days in Pacific, Crew Without Water and Food other

  On July 24, the USS Benfold, a US Navy destroyer manned by approximately 300 sailors, suffered a significant engineering malfunction when its generators failed. This left the…

• Vogue: Why Wayfarers Deserve a Renaissance other

  In a Vogue essay, the author argues for a return to the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer, a style she credits to Bret Easton Ellis's tales of 1980s Los Angeles. Released in 1952, the…

• Marvel's 42-Hour 'Doomsday' Homework List Draws Fan Mockery other

  Marvel has issued a 15-title watchlist, totaling over 42 hours, to prepare fans for Avengers: Doomsday. The chronological list spans Fox's first two X-Men films and many MCU…

• Vogue's 'The Dogs of Street Style' Celebrates Fashion-Week Canines other

  Vogue's article 'The Dogs of Street Style' spotlights the most stylish and famous dogs spotted at Fashion Week, part of the magazine's playful 'Dogue' celebration. The roundup…

• Arts News Digest: Microdramas Surge, Bolshoi Under Fraud Probe, Rijksmuseum Opens Digital Archive other

  Hollywood is experiencing a contraction, yet the microdrama genre is thriving, with revenue in the US expected to reach $1.5 billion this year, as stated by Reuters. The Onion's…

• Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Zendaya and Tom Holland Spark Trend for Matching Wedding Bands other

  Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, along with Zendaya and Tom Holland, have recently brought attention to matching wedding bands. The couples were seen in London and Paris sporting…

• Model Elsa Hosk Gives Birth to Daughter Flora Blue in Outdoor Water Birth Under Blooming Tree other

  Model Elsa Hosk welcomed her second daughter, Flora Blue, on July 22 at 6 a.m. The birth took place in a birthing pool beneath a flowering tree in her Los Angeles backyard, which…

• New Study Records 427 Cases of Primates Interacting With Other Species, Hints at Deep Roots of Pet-Keeping other

  In July, the journal Primates published a new study detailing 427 instances of monkeys and apes engaging with other species. The research, spearheaded by Cyril Grueter from the…

• Sterling Point's Curly Shag: How Hairstylists Created Oona's Signature Look other

  Actor Bo Bragason's curly shag hairstyle from the streaming series Sterling Point has caught the eye of fashion enthusiasts. In an interview with Vogue, lead hairstylist Chrystal…

• Vogue's Top At-Home Hair Gloss Treatments for Shine and Color other

  Vogue compiled a list of six at-home hair gloss treatments, featuring products from Virtue, Amika, Supergloss Glaze, dpHUE, Moroccanoil, and Kérastase. The brands offer varying…

• Georgina Grasso, First Welsh Bake Off Winner, Reveals Bipolar 2 and Autism Diagnosis other

  Georgina Grasso, the first Welsh champion of the Great British Bake Off, has revealed being diagnosed with bipolar 2 and autism, a shock that has left her unsure of her identity.…

• Tommy Hilfiger’s 'Always Denim' Fall 2026 Campaign Revives ’90s Baggy Jeans at The Mark Hotel other

  The 'Always Denim' campaign for Fall 2026 by Tommy Hilfiger, photographed at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan's Upper East Side, showcases a relaxed vibe with ’90s-inspired denim,…

• New Judge Assigned to Trump's $10bn Defamation Case Against BBC other

  Jeffrey Kuntz has taken over as the judge for Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, succeeding Judge Roy Altman. Kuntz was nominated in April and…

• US Imposes Sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye other

  On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions against Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Abdoulaye Seye, a senior trial…

• Functional Objects as Pendants: Lighters, Combs, and Lipstick Cases Become Jewelry other

  The trend of wearable, functional objects as pendant necklaces is gaining momentum. Brands like S.T. Dupont produce enamel lighter necklaces that double as conversation pieces,…

• Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36 other

  Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in various television shows and films, has passed away at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville County…

• FDA Approves Takeda's Orzeyful, First Narcolepsy Drug Targeting Root Cause other

  In early August, the FDA approved Orzeyful, the first drug targeting the root cause of narcolepsy type 1. Developed by Takeda, the twice-daily oral medication restores the body's…

• The Ringling Opens MicroWIP 2027 Applications for Sarasota Performance Artists other

  The HAT's Art of Performance program from the Ringling has revealed an open call for MicroWIP 2027, marking its fifth year of showcasing experimental performances. Four local…

• Study: People Are More Bothered by Beliefs They Think Are Wrong Than by Mere Differences other

  A study conducted by Andras Molnar and George Loewenstein, featured in The Conversation, reveals that the unease stemming from political and social conflicts is primarily due to…

• Picasso Print Stolen in Milwaukee Recovered After Eight Years other

  After eight years, a Picasso print titled 'Torero', which was taken in Milwaukee in 2018, has been recovered. During a cleanup of his apartment, property owner Tim Dertz…

• Gen Z and Millennials Embrace 19th-Century Plein Air Painting in the Age of AI other

  In Hyde Park, London, young individuals are opting for canvas over screens at mobile plein air gatherings organized by Ambient Art London, established by Patrice-Rose McLean, who…

• Second Circuit Rules First Amendment Protects Recording Police other

  On August 17, 2026, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a ruling in Massimino v. Benoit (No. 25-1104), affirming that the First Amendment safeguards the public's…

• The Ordinary Revamps Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Ceramides in 2024 other

  Since its debut in 2016, The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum has been a beloved product. In 2024, it underwent a reformulation that introduced ceramides, enhancing its…

• Eva von Angern: Linke top candidate would not vote CDU's Schulze as minister-president other

  As the Saxony-Anhalt state election approaches on September 6, Eva von Angern, the Left party's leading candidate, announced her refusal to support CDU's main candidate, Sven…

• The People's Artist Contest Raises $6.8M for Charity Amid Scrutiny of Colossal's Fundraising Model other

  An online art competition called The People's Artist, which is backed by Johnny Depp, has generated more than $6.8 million for The Art of Elysium. The event, managed by Colossal…

• The Onion's InfoWars Takeover Attracts Hundreds of Thousands of Followers, Surpassing Jones's Audience other

  The Onion, after acquiring Alex Jones's far-right outlet InfoWars, has repurposed it into a self-parody, drawing hundreds of thousands of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok followers.…

• National Geographic's 'Lion' Series: Four-Year Journey Plus Drone Cinematography by Anthony Njuguna other

  On August 19, National Geographic will debut its documentary series Lion, directed by Jon Favreau, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. This four-part…

• Trump posts map of Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory', denies Iran talks other

  On Tuesday, President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as "New US Territory," while denying any negotiations with Iran. This statement…

• British Drone Technology Used in Ukrainian Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Moscow Warns UK other

  Ukraine is conducting deep-strike attacks inside Russian territory using drones developed by two British companies under the 'Deep-Strike Campaign.' Russian Foreign Minister…

• Cosmological Evolution Theory Gains New Support from James Webb Telescope Findings other

  The concept of "cosmological evolution" posits that black holes enable the reproduction of universes, potentially giving rise to new ones through a process akin to Darwinian…

• Vogue Staff Dogs Model Dogue Merch and Luxury Accessories in Studio Shoot other

  Six dogs belonging to Vogue staff modeled the magazine's Dogue merchandise alongside luxury accessories during a photo shoot at Condé Nast studio four. The canine cast included…