Breaking News – Aug 19, 2026 – Evening

Breaking News · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 8 PM

Breaking & developing

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

#1 · Drudge Report

Secret Service 'Alarmed'…

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Matthews told MS NOW Natalie Harp is "obsessed" with President Donald Trump and it "alarms Secret Service."

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#2 · Drudge Report

'August curse' coming for Putin…

The Russian president is facing his worst August in years thanks to his ill-judged war

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#3 · Drudge Report

AMAZON to expand drone service to 500 cities…

Amazon has quietly expanded its drone service to more metro areas in recent months after receiving a key regulatory greenlight enabling longer-range deliveries.

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#4 · Drudge Report

Airman Arrested at Capitol for Calling for Impeachment Detained Again After CNN Interview…

Airman Arrested at Capitol for Calling for Impeachment Detained Again After CNN Interview. Coverage via mediaite.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Brother lifts lid on 'unhealthy' behavior…

Brother lifts lid on 'unhealthy' behavior. Coverage via themirror.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#6 · Drudge Report

Doomed NASA space telescope set for uncontrolled fall to Earth after failed rescue mission…

NASA called off the mission to save its dying space telescope on Wednesday, dooming it to a fiery reentry into Earth.

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#7 · Drudge Report

Fines for being rescued? Lost hikers facing $1k charge for 'lack of preparation'…

Fines for being rescued? Lost hikers facing $1k charge for 'lack of preparation'. Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#8 · Drudge Report

Fuel stations limit sales amid shortages…

MOSCOW, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Fuel stations in Moscow have reimposed limits on gasoline purchases due to fuel shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and strong seasonal demand,

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#9 · Drudge Report

Students Losing Ability to Think…

Experts warn that students are losing out on key thinking skills when they offloading writing onto AI chatbots.

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Stunning Victory for the Left…

Stunning Victory for the Left. Coverage via nytimes.com. The linked outlet may require a paid subscription for the full story.

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