Breaking News – Aug 17, 2026 – Evening

Breaking News · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 8 PM

Breaking & developing

10 new stories since the last update. Short summaries — full reporting at the source.

#1 · Drudge Report

Putin gathering warships in Baltic Sea…

Putin gathering warships in Baltic Sea. Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Russia shipping explosives to Iran…

The Russian shipments, which haven’t been previously reported, underscore the deepening strategic alliance between Moscow and Tehran. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#3 · Drudge Report

LAKERS SALE TO KUSHNER/IGER BLOCKED?

Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."

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#4 · Drudge Report

TINA BROWN: JOB WITH BENEFITS?

TINA Brown: JOB WITH Benefits? Coverage via tinabrown.substack.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#5 · Drudge Report

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency…

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war

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#6 · Drudge Report

SELL AMERICA: Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in June, led by Japan, UK, China…

SELL AMERICA: Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in June, led by Japan, UK, China. Coverage via msn.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#7 · Drudge Report

Two largest reservoirs hit record lows amid western drought…

The two largest reservoirs in the United States have fallen to record lows as a severe drought grips the country's West, according to data released over the weekend.On Sunday, the level of Lake Powell…

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#8 · Drudge Report

Found Unreponsive In Apartment…

Found Unreponsive In Apartment. Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#9 · Drudge Report

New stop-sign cameras begin issuing warnings…

New stop-sign cameras in Takoma Park are now active, with warnings issued for 30 days before fines begin Sept. 16.

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#10 · Drudge Report

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36…

8/17/2026 6:32 AM PT — TMZ has obtained photos of the emergency response that showed up at the scene.

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