Breaking News – Aug 18, 2026 – Evening

Breaking News · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 8 PM

Breaking & developing

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

#1 · Drudge Report MAY REQUIRE SIGN-IN

Former Fauci aide pleads guilty to dodging federal public records laws…

Former Fauci aide pleads guilty to dodging federal public records laws. Coverage via politico.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#2 · Drudge Report

Inside billionaire doomsday bunkers beneath Swiss mountain to stash FERRARIS, gold…

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#3 · Drudge Report

Mania sets up big market correction, central bank economists warn…

History suggests valuations will tumble even if they are a fair reflection of the transformative power of AI, according to a European Central Bank analysis.

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How US military funding propelled China's robot dogs…

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#5 · Drudge Report

META faces massive addiction trial…

A lawsuit filed by 29 attorneys general related to Meta

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REPORT: Hegseth plotting run for White House…

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Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war…

Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war. Coverage via washingtonpost.com. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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ZZ TOP Drummer Frank Beard Dead at 77…

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band ZZ Top, has died … TMZ has learned.

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BLUE APRON, meal kit powerhouse once valued at $2B, descends into chaos…

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#10 · Drudge Report

Declares Strait of Hormuz new US territory…

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