A U.S. state in the Southeast and South Atlantic, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, and neighboring states.
The BBC has asked a Florida federal court to allow subpoenas to be served on Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in President Trump’s $10bn defamation suit over a 2024 Panorama edit. The BBC says the trio have "personal knowledge" about the January 6, 2021 speech; Trump’s lawyers argue service is blocked by Secret Service protection and call the effort politically motivated.
El Niño has intensified, with forecasts predicting a record-warm Pacific and global implications. Scientists say the pattern is likely to push global temperatures higher this year, trigger wetter autumns in parts of Europe and stormier conditions in other regions, while amplified droughts persist in the tropics and the southern hemisphere.
Public resistance to AI data centers is intensifying across the U.S. and UK, with voters and governors citing energy use, noise, and job impacts. Tech giants deploy outreach and new infrastructure, while politicians frame data centers as pivotal to tech dominance ahead of elections.
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.
AP reports dozens of military relatives have been detained as Trump-era protections for service members’ families were rolled back. Democrats have opened investigations into deportations of service members and relatives. One case highlights Maisa Lopes Eliaser, detained after a July appointment, who was returned to the U.S. and faces a future court date to reopen her case.
Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared she is freezing her eggs and has documented the first steps publicly, highlighting costs, procedures and reproductive care in the US. She says the move is about normalising conversations among working women and is weighing a 2028 presidential bid.
Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce and multiple jalapeño-containing products after federal investigators have linked its supply chain to large cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks. The FDA and CDC are investigating; retailers and restaurants have pulled affected items, Michigan has reported the most cyclosporiasis cases, and the company has suspended sourcing from implicated growers.
Arnold has visited multiple NFL teams while facing eight felony charges related to a February assault. Teams weigh legal process and fit as NFL reviews potential eligibility for the 2026 season.
A jury in Tampa has found Joseph Killins guilty of attempted murder, armed kidnapping and sexual battery for a April 2023 attack. He erupted in court after the verdict, prompting courtroom chaos as officers restrained him. The victim was forced to drive him around and perform sexual acts at gunpoint.
A set of intergenerational caregiving stories shows older adults remaining highly active after major health events. Families adapt by building in-home care, small-footprint living, and community routines to support longer, healthier lives.
Bedbug infestations are rising in the summer, with some scientists suggesting potential links to MRSA. Parallel mosquito-borne diseases remain deadly, with malaria, dengue, and West Nile outbreaks increasing in the US. Public health officials warn that infestations and infections are resurging as travel and urban living alter exposure.
A wave of malpractice cases and billing scrutiny has spotlighted hospital practices nationwide. Reports show high payout settlements and aggressive billing in pediatric gender-care, while audits probe claims across major centers. Authorities say the goal is transparency and cost control as patient outcomes and hospital revenues come under focus.
Rhossi, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, has progressed in Houston after a two-year rescue in Wales, with doctors noting lingering pneumonia but an overall healthy status as recovery continues. The operation underscores cross-border cooperation among zoos, wildlife agencies and pilots to rehabilitate endangered wildlife for possible reintroduction.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Waterford, Ireland. The off-market deal, estimated at $23-35 million, positions the property as a strategic Irish base for Meta while the couple plans to keep their US residence.
Federal data show SNAP enrollment has fallen by more than 13% from 42.2 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026. Arizona records the largest drop, with declines exceeding 50% over 12 months as the program implements stricter work requirements. Benefits average $344 per month per household and remain a crucial support for more than 1 in 10 Americans.
Walmart has announced it will add tap‑to‑pay at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations starting August 24, 2026, and roll the feature out to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026. The company has said it will expand tap‑to‑pay to fuel stations by mid‑2027 and will support Apple Pay, Google Pay and eligible Walmart payment cards.
The outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts has grown, with 55 confirmed cases nationwide and several hospitalizations. Investigations identify the Minnesota grower’s products as the likely source; the FDA notes no recall yet. Authorities are continuing testing and tracing to contain the spread.
The USPS has posted a 95-page rule update aimed at tightening mail-in ballot processes, despite ongoing federal injunctions. The agency argues the changes will improve compliance with federal law, while critics warn the move could enable greater federal oversight of voting and disenfranchise voters in states resisting the rules. Courts in Massachusetts and California remain blocked from implementing the changes.
Barrack’s comments about Israel’s status over the Golan Heights have sparked renewed international criticism and intensified debate over U.S. policy dating back to 2019. The ambassador says the remarks describe historical status, not UN positions, and emphasizes that ongoing negotiations shape the region’s future.