Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
In these picks: sinister sounds, a troubled teenager and musical maniacs.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO
Judge sets Mangione sentencing for December 18, defence lawyer files motion to dismiss New York murder charge Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday to fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty … Read more
A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears
[Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing
[Higher premiums and rising medical bills have intensified Americans’ dissatisfaction with their medical coverage.
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children
The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.
NADRA introduces chipless National Identity Card with secure QR code
NADRA has begun phased issuance of a chipless National Identity Card, replacing the standard card from Aug 14 The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, in a move aimed at promoting self-reliance and making digital identity verification more accessible. The new card … Read more
Extreme Heat Is The New Normal
Record-breaking heat is the new normal. At Station 18 in Phoenix, firefighters are on the front lines tackling it — one bag of ice at a time. Watch the full Op-Doc, “A New Inferno.”
Stavros Halkias Never Wanted to Get Political
The podcast host and emerging Hollywood presence spoke about his new stand-up special, giving advice to incels and comedy’s rightward creep.
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council finds that the bill infringes on freedom of expression and privacy Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in … Read more
July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
[The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation