Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves The Guardian - US · Aug 28
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities The Independent UK · Aug 28
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September The Independent UK · Aug 28
Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
Nineteen Operating Tables Recalled Over a Lock Failure That Could Let a Patient Shift During Surgery The FDA issued recalls for IMRIS ORT200 and ORT300 operating tables due to a rotational lock fault. Surgeons are told to test tables daily. Medical Daily · Aug 28
2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York’s LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots The Independent UK · Aug 28
Six Ex-Utah Players Claim Kyle Whittingham, Program Mishandled Their Injuries A group of Utes from the 2020s made public accusations in the ‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Friday. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28
Missing tally rises to 2,482, including 320 Indians, as disaster toll hits 584 Hundreds died and thousands are missing after a disaster in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue operations faced repeated setbacks due to overflowing barrier lakes and new avalanches. Indian nationals in Nepal remain uncontactable, with authorities seeking clarity from Nepalese officials. Several Indian nationals have been safely rescued from affected areas in… The Times of India · Aug 28
Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, detained by ICE A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene The Guardian - US · Aug 28
Carlos Alcaraz believes ‘it is possible’ to win US Open despite long injury layoff Carlos Alcaraz is feeling confident as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Beverly Hills sues estate of woman found living in human waste The city is seeking a court order to remediate the hazardous conditions, which threaten neighboring residents and others The Independent UK · Aug 28
Wanted suspect arrested after cops spot him wandering into Panda Express during their lunch break The California officers returned to their Panda Express meals after making the arrest The Independent UK · Aug 28
Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, 'far-right agenda' at Ghent Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed Cambridge University Sociology professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faced objections from fellow academics at Ghent University over his appointment to a postdoctoral research role. The Times of India · Aug 28
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election The Independent UK · Aug 28
The Guardian - US · Aug 28 White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say Helipad relocation led in part to incident where Marine One, carrying the president, had close call with passenger jet
The Times of India · Aug 28 Trump admin restricts foreign student internships, warns universities could lose certification over CPT violations The Trump administration has warned US universities that they could lose certification to enrol international students if they fail to comply with federal rules governing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorisations.
The Times of India · Aug 28 US man steals fire truck from crews battling his burning home in New Hampshire, crashes it A New Hampshire man allegedly stole a rescue truck from firefighters battling a blaze at his own home, drove over active fire hoses and crashed into a fire engine before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference Speech part of effort to strengthen National Rally party’s international ties before Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid
International Business Times UK · Aug 28 Elon Musk's Grok Accused of Feeding on Real Child Abuse Images to Power Deepfakes, Lawsuit Reveals A lawsuit alleges Elon Musk's Grok used child abuse images in its AI training, raising concerns about the ethical use of data in AI development.
Medical Daily · Aug 28 A Model Told South Carolina Its Measles Outbreak Was Still Growing While Case Reports Showed a Decline A CDC model corrected reporting lags during South Carolina's measles outbreak. Here is what it caught and what it missed at the peak.
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Struggling Inter Miami hire Kily González as new head coach Lionel Messi and Co are currently mired in a five-match winless run overseen by interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet Three employees of Stars and Stripes, a government-funded news service, allege they were fired after reporting on USS Abraham Lincoln
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89 Norwegians gather to remember monarch whose death comes amid scandal over links between crown princess and Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort Nepali and Tibetan communities plan vigils and work to raise funds for recovery in ‘devastating’ time
The Times of India · Aug 28 ‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500 Nepal has declined offers from several countries to deploy search and rescue teams after devastating flash floods killed at least 469 people and left hundreds missing, saying its own security agencies are capable of handling the operation.