Candidate Elijah Manley criticized a white Democrat for entering the primary in a majority-Black Florida district. The remarks have divided local party officials. His opponent said the seat belongs to voters, not a demographic.

Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard said U.S. military bases lack the sensors and counter-drone systems needed to detect and defeat swarm attacks. The warning follows recent remarks from Secretary of State Marco Rubio about unidentified aerial phenomena. Congress has pressed the Pentagon for a base-defense plan.

A man with seven prior convictions was arrested three times in 12 days over alleged attacks on women. Each time he was released before the next incident. The case has prompted criticism of local release policies.

Justin Buzzard, a 47-year-old California pastor, joined San Jose City College as a defensive end decades after an injury ended his playing career. He says the comeback is about finishing something he started. Teammates less than half his age have embraced him.

New research finds that hostile attitudes toward women are a leading predictor of extremist sympathies among young Australians. The pattern held across ideological categories. Researchers say prevention programs should address the attitudes directly.

New laboratory measurements of a key nuclear reaction are sharpening models of how stellar explosions unfold. The data reduce a longstanding source of uncertainty in predicted element production. Astronomers can now test the models against observed spectra.

A socialist organization says the FBI has opened another investigation into its activities. Members describe agents contacting supporters. The bureau has not commented.

A study in Science Advances found that AI agents shift their choices toward the majority view of other agents, and that more advanced models conform more strongly. The effect persisted even when the peer opinions were meaningless. The authors warn about cascading errors in multi-agent systems.

Astronomers describe GJ 523b, a mega-Earth with 23 times the mass of our planet packed into a body only 2.5 times as wide. The density implies an unusually large rocky or metallic interior. The find tests models of how such planets form.

Research finds that what people expect from their own aging influences how socially connected they remain later in life. Negative expectations correlate with withdrawal. The authors say expectations may be a modifiable target.

The Pentagon announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon for Tomahawk cruise missiles. The award follows heavy expenditure of the weapons during the Iran conflict. It is one of the largest munitions contracts of the year.

Members of Congress condemned an ad run by Rep. Randy Fine's primary opponent that they described as antisemitic. Fine, who is Jewish, called the spot disqualifying. The opponent defended the ad.

Canada is racing to reach a deal with the Trump administration before a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on its exports takes effect Wednesday. The duties could reach 50 percent on some goods. Negotiators have been meeting through the weekend.

Thieves used a street takeover in Los Angeles as cover to ransack a liquor store, police said. Crowds blocked intersections while the store was looted. Investigators are reviewing video from the scene.

Rep. Tom Tiffany blamed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for what he called chaos at the Wisconsin State Fair after teenagers brawled. Crowley's office rejected the accusation. Fair organizers are reviewing security policies.

A House Republican suggested Sen. Darline Graham is an 'ally' of the 'swamp,' escalating an intraparty fight. The comment reflects growing friction between chambers over the legislative agenda. Graham's office dismissed the remark.

A bone feature in a 236-million-year-old mammal ancestor suggests the newborn was relatively large, more consistent with live birth than hatching from an egg. The evidence is indirect but would push the trait back further than previously documented. Researchers say more specimens are needed.

CNN employees are bracing for a possible plan by Paramount's chief executive to install an editorial board overseeing the network. Staffers fear it would shift coverage direction from the newsroom. Paramount has not confirmed the plan.

An Ohio man pleaded guilty to laundering $3.4 million in proceeds from a health care fraud scheme. Prosecutors said the money moved through shell accounts. He faces sentencing later this year.

Analysis of trace elements is giving veterinary researchers new leads on the cause of dark eye lesions seen in cats. The condition can progress to serious disease. The findings point toward a metabolic rather than infectious origin.

A Russian court sentenced a prominent Kremlin critic to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors charged him under laws criminalizing the spread of false information about the military. Rights groups called the sentence one of the harshest yet handed to an anti-war figure.

ICE agents in Boston arrested a Brazilian national wanted for murder, days before Gov. Maura Healey signed the state's Protect Act. Federal officials cited the case in criticizing the new law's limits on cooperation. State officials say the act does not shield violent offenders.

Flooding is ongoing across parts of Indiana while other communities have turned to cleanup after heavy rain. Crews are assessing damage to roads and homes. Officials have warned residents to avoid flooded roadways.

Religious freedom advocates accused South Korean authorities of using the legal system against leaders of churches and new religious movements. They cite a pattern of prosecutions and asset seizures. Seoul says the cases involve fraud, not belief.

Emails and text messages released by Senate Republicans indicate Dr. Anthony Fauci was informed of possible COVID-19 vaccine complications by senior public health officials in early 2021. The documents are part of a broader oversight release. Fauci's allies say the messages reflect routine internal review.

Rep. Nancy Mace showed off new tattoos and announced a YouTube channel as she raises her public profile. The move blends personal branding with her political ambitions in South Carolina. Colleagues have reacted with a mix of amusement and criticism.

A review argues that Sophie Thatcher's performance carries 'Her Private Hell.' The film leans on her presence more than its plot. Critics have been divided on the rest of the production.

Jake Bigoni is charged with murder after police say he killed his estranged wife, Eliana, during a custody exchange at a Plano, Texas, apartment. Their two young children were inside at the time. He is being held pending arraignment.

New York City is not banning e-bikes but is cracking down on models that exceed new speed and power limits under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Riders face confusion over which bikes remain legal. The city has published specifications for compliant models.

A new poll finds most Americans believe they are worse off financially than when President Trump won a second term nearly two years ago. The findings suggest a difficult environment for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms. Cost of living remains the dominant concern.

Authorities say a 50-year-old Louisiana man shot his wife, placed her body in his car and drove through several states before being stopped in Tennessee. He was arrested at the traffic stop. Charges are pending in multiple jurisdictions.

Average U.S. gasoline prices this month are the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks with Iran stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Energy costs have stayed elevated since the war began. Analysts warn prices could climb further if the deadlock continues.

A Yale study estimates that universal health coverage in the United States could save roughly $1 trillion and prevent about 114,000 deaths annually. The model attributes savings largely to administrative simplification and earlier care. Critics question the assumptions behind the projections.

The size of the U.S. national beef herd has stabilized after years of contraction, according to new figures. Ranchers have begun retaining heifers as prices held high. Analysts say consumer beef prices may ease only gradually.

A Russian state economist was dismissed after publicly warning about the trajectory of Moscow's economy under sustained war spending and sanctions. The removal underscores the narrowing space for candid analysis inside state institutions. Officials have not commented on the dismissal.

A company is pursuing what it calls a moonshot replacement for wood pulp in paper products using a hardy desert plant. The crop grows on land unsuitable for timber and needs little water. Scaling production remains the main obstacle.

Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to a record-low elevation of 3,519.8 feet, according to the Bureau of Reclamation. The Colorado River system has been under sustained drought stress. The level raises new questions about hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to identify causes of autism has stalled, even as President Trump ordered changes to the childhood immunization schedule that researchers say lack supporting evidence. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, called the overhaul a mistake and argued pro-life voters should be pro-vaccine. Public health groups have urged the administration to reverse course.

Opposition to new data centers is becoming a potent local issue in 2026 races, driven by concerns over electricity costs, water use and land. Candidates in both parties are running against proposed projects. Developers say the facilities bring tax revenue and jobs.

Days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, Christian relief organizations are shifting from search operations to long-term rebuilding. Local churches are housing displaced families. Aid workers say supply routes remain difficult.

A sportscar priced under $7,000 is being pitched as a template for affordable personal transport. Its light weight and minimal features keep costs down. Reviewers say it is a serious argument against ever-larger vehicles.

A new HHS report says Biden-era policies pressured hospitals to move children into medical gender transition, turning them into what the report calls lifelong 'captive patients.' Detransitioners quoted in the report say underlying problems were never addressed. Clinicians who supported the earlier guidance dispute the findings.

Greg Gatwood and Judy Gittelsohn discovered a large limestone bust buried on their San Francisco property in May. They have spent months trying to trace who carved it and how it got there. So far no one has claimed it.

Britain's prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with someone impersonating a senior White House official. The episode has raised questions about verification practices for high-level communications. Officials in both countries are reviewing what was shared.

Zambian authorities arrested several leading opposition figures days after the country's presidential election. The party says the arrests are an attempt to suppress challenges to the result. Government officials say the detentions relate to public order offenses.

Germany's Bundeskartellamt concluded that Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework applied looser standards to Apple's own apps than to rivals. The regulator says the asymmetry gave Apple a competitive advantage in advertising. Apple has disputed the characterization.

A study suggests that pushing a stroller alters running mechanics in ways that may lower the risk of overuse injuries. The changes include shorter strides and reduced impact loading. Researchers say more work is needed before recommending it as training.

Storm Lala damaged bridges and more than 100 homes on Hawaii's Big Island. Officials are assessing infrastructure damage and access to isolated communities. Recovery work is under way.

The DuckDB project published a preview of version 2.0, outlining changes to the embedded analytical database. The release notes cover performance and API updates. A stable release is expected to follow.

The Department of Homeland Security defended its practice of investigating people who criticize the agency and issuing them warning notices. Civil liberties groups say the notices chill protected speech. DHS says the reviews target threats, not opinions.