Breaking News – Aug 26, 2026 – Afternoon

Breaking News · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 PM

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

All-sides mix: Drudge Report · archives · RealClearPolitics · Fox News · AP News · Reuters · Dallas Express · NY Post · short original blurbs · full reporting at the source (some outlets may require a subscription)

#1 · Drudge Report

The year tech started losing...

The year tech started losing…

Across both parties, voters are supporting candidates who want slower advancement.

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#2 · Drudge Report

Explosive drone at German airport linked to Russian military intelligence, US intel source says...

Explosive drone at German airport linked to Russian military intelligence, US intel source says…

Amid an escalating spate of sabotage plots and attacks across Europe, Germany "has increasingly become a target for hybrid attackers," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

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Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended 'just don't go'...

Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended 'just don't go'…

The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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Maine gov candidate calls for ICE agents at polling places...

Maine gov candidate calls for ICE agents at polling places…

Bobby Charles said he would ask President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, to send federal agents to polling places in the upcoming midterm elections. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#5 · RealClearPolitics

Fauci's Egomania Destroyed Lives on a Personal Level

Fauci's Egomania Destroyed Lives on a Personal Level

Dr. Anthony Fauci's egomania not only destroyed lives on a large scale due to advice about the Covid pandemic, but on a personal level too.

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#6 · RealClearPolitics

Sean Duffy Is Right About Harvard

Sean Duffy Is Right About Harvard

Sean Duffy Is Right About Harvard. Coverage via realclearpolitics.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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#7 · Fox News OPEN READ

Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

The Becket Fund vowed to fight after Massachusetts' highest court blocked Quincy from installing St. Michael and St.

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#8 · Fox News OPEN READ

‘Never give up a fight’: NYC mom shows her kids 5, 7 the scars from neck-slash attack as lesson in survival

‘Never give up a fight’: NYC mom shows her kids 5, 7 the scars from neck-slash attack as lesson in survival

Alexis Rowan survived a neck-slashing attack on the Havasupai Reservation after her screams drew a woman outside, and Ring camera footage captured it.

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#9 · AP News WIRE

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - AP News

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction – AP News

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction AP News

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#10 · Reuters WIRE

What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border? – Reuters

What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border? – Reuters. Coverage via news.google.com.

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#11 · Dallas Express DALLAS

Bill Gates Warns AI Risks Could Outweigh Benefits Without Urgent Action

Bill Gates Warns AI Risks Could Outweigh Benefits Without Urgent Action

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is warning that artificial intelligence could create greater risks than benefits if governments and the technology industry do not act quickly to address its potential harms. Gates, who for years has expressed optimism about…

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#12 · NY Post OPEN READ

Notorious bail-hating NYC judge releases gunman charged with shooting helpless service dog

Notorious bail-hating NYC judge releases gunman charged with shooting helpless service dog

Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Janice Robinson ignored prosecutors and released attempted murder suspect Adrian Benitez without bail.

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