Today’s Lead News Stories

Shane van Gisbergen laments sudden loss of pace after leading: "We are missing something"

SVG looked unstoppable on a damp New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but once it dried out, he vanished from contention

Motorsport · Aug 24

Norway Throws Ukraine a $9.2 Billion Lifeline for 2027 as Russia's War Nears Its Fifth Year

Norway proposes $9.2 billion in Ukraine aid for 2027, with more than $7 billion focused on military support and weapons as Russia's war approaches its fifth year.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Kyle Petty thinks the NASCAR season has one more big twist coming

It's been a year of hot streaks in NASCAR, and there's just enough time for one more driver to ride one more hot streak to the championship

Motorsport · Aug 24

Heartbroken father mourns wife and 2-year-old daughter killed in freak accident

A family of four from Florida has been forever changed after lightning struck as they were arriving at an aunt’s home for dinner

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Canadian SickKids hospital hit again by cyberattacks, more data stolen

Patient care has continued as usual following cyberattack.

TechRadar · Aug 24

Ukraine's allies pledge to continue support with focus on air defence

Ukraine's allies on Monday pledged to keep up their support in the war against Russia, with a renewed focus on air defence investment to counter a shortage of US Patriot interceptors.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24

Family says attack by cop neighbor’s K-9 left their 2-year-old injured and medical bills of $300K

Nick Dean, who jumped in to rip the K-9 off his daughter, has been left with chronic pain two years after the attack

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Man suspected of killing five people in Oregon found dead, officials say

Authorities believe Benjamin Charles ​Parker, 36, died by suicide after he was found in vehicle in Washington state

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages, transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.

France 24 · Aug 24

Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson's Conviction Could Be Overturned After Bizarre Table Tennis Hotel Mix-Up

The Victorian Court of Appeal is now considering whether the unusual hotel arrangement warrants quashing Patterson's convictions and ordering a retrial.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24