8-20-2026 Thursday News List

Today’s top story: ‘No Lie Can Live Forever’: Al Green Delivers Blistering Speech On Slavery And Black History Watch the full playlist on YouTube →

Hong Kong Customs arrest 2 over allegedly coercive sales tactics at beauty chain Opatra London

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two staff members from local branches of the skincare chain Opatra London over alleged coercive sales tactics. The Customs…

The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas

The rest of the world has already had to grapple with bird flu – and there are lessons for Australia.

CK Hutchison seeks over US$1.5 billion from Panama over port takeover

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said on Thursday it has filed international arbitration proceedings against Panama over its cancellation of a concession to operate two…

Kim Jong-un balks at grasping fleeting opportunity

North Korean paramount leader Kim Jong-un has demonstrated he can make bold policy decisions. In 2013 he sought to frighten his senior officials into obedience…

The global revival of mahjong, a centuries‑old Chinese tradition

Mahjong is having a global moment. From designer tile sets and “mahjong parties” to growing numbers of clubs and classes, the centuries-old Chinese tile game…

Jesse White Tumblers Eliminated In Quarterfinals Of ‘America’s Got Talent’

The Chicago-based tumbling and stunt group did not receive enough public votes to advance to the semifinals of the reality competition show.

Trump DOJ Just Let Secret Plan Slip

Attorney General Todd Blanche just revealed his magic trick of how he is going to pay Jan6 insurrectionists and rioters 100s of millions of taxpayer…

Thriving Kids will start in October. But will the new support system be ready when families need it?

Parents are worried they’re about to lose a system that works and are wondering what will actually be there when their child needs help.

Bond Market Flashes a Warning Sign for the Economy

Debt doom loop just swallowed America

Tim Pool STRUGGLES To Spin His Jubilee Disaster Into A Win

Trump’s North Korea gambit is really about everyone else

There is a familiar rhythm to these moments, and Washington’s foreign policy establishment keeps forgetting the tune: A president tires of an alliance relationship that…

The ancients also worried about the risks of gambling. But even Roman emperors played dice

Authorities in Greek and Roman times tried hard to put limits on gambling. They weren’t particularly successful.

The Snoop: The Oz’s blind spot, a rush of Harry and Meghan ‘exclusives’, and more

Plus: What weird stuff is Gwyneth Paltrow up to now? The post The Snoop: The Oz’s blind spot, a rush of Harry and Meghan ‘exclusives’,…

Screen Grabs: Sassy ballers, Latino leatherman, E’ville queens? SF Queer Film Fest time!

Plus: Willem Dafoe finds 'Late Fame,' snarky summer camp romp 'Floaters', excellent 'Everyone is Lying to You for Money' The post Screen Grabs: Sassy ballers,…

AI bias isn’t just an error in the algorithm. It’s a chain of human decisions

Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.

NGO PETA Asia offers HK$50,000 reward for info about suspected hamster abuse

An animal rights NGO is offering a HK$50,000 reward for anyone with information that could assist police in a case involving suspected hamster abuse. In…

Outside Archdiocese Offices, Saint Sabina Parishioners Call For End To Michael Pfleger Sex Abuse Probe

The protest follows a month-long investigation led by the Archdiocese of Chicago's Independent Review Board into allegations of sexual abuse against the outspoken senior pastor.

If the US can’t afford to keep China out, can Australia?

If Australia truly is in a 'global war for talent', interventions in the university sector — similar to those made by America — are inflicting…