President Trump issued an executive order centralizing control over US research grant awards. Political appointees will now oversee the process, prioritizing projects aligning with Trump's 'gold-standard science' initiative and potentially excluding those deemed 'anti-American'. This action halts new grant funding opportunities until new review processes are implemented, sparking outrage...
Following the success of 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' which grossed over $285 million globally, New Line Cinema is moving forward with a seventh installment. Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of 'Bloodlines,' will pen the script. The film will continue the franchise's unique premise of death defying predictions and subsequent horrific...
A Trump-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan establishes a 20-mile transit corridor, dubbed the "Trump Route," granting Azerbaijan access to its Nakhchivan region. This bypasses Russia, which previously failed to implement a similar agreement. The deal gives the US development rights along the route, potentially diminishing Russia's influence...
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the government's plan to take over Gaza City, deeming it insufficient and immoral. He voted against the plan, arguing it prioritizes returning Hamas to negotiations rather than achieving decisive victory, including securing hostages and dismantling Hamas. Smotrich separately stated his aim to 'erase...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday the termination of all collective bargaining agreements with its federal unions, effective immediately. This follows a similar move by the Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this week. The EPA cited President Trump's executive order, allowing suspension of collective bargaining for national security...
Kim Kardashian revealed she underwent stem cell therapy in Mexico for shoulder and back pain, a treatment not yet available in the US. She credits Dr. Adeel Khan at the Eterna clinic for her recovery, highlighting immediate pain relief and regained mobility. Kardashian encourages research but acknowledges the...
A fire broke out at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in Spain on August 8, 2025. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit in an electric sweeper. The UNESCO World Heritage site, a major tourist attraction, suffered damage, the extent of which is...
Texas Democrats left the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan that would favor the GOP in upcoming congressional elections. Despite threats of arrest, fines, and lawsuits from Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Democrats remain out of state, preventing a quorum. Republicans are pursuing...
A Texas judge is considering a Trump administration request to end the Flores agreement, a decades-old policy protecting immigrant children in federal custody. The administration argues the policy hinders its immigration crackdown, citing logistical challenges and the reversal of Biden-era expedited release policies. The judge expressed skepticism, noting deteriorating...
Indiana Fever guards Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald will miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season due to injuries sustained during an August 8th game against the Phoenix Mercury. Colson tore her ACL, while McDonald suffered a broken foot. This leaves the Fever without any healthy point guards,...
