How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died - The Washington Post

A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

The Washington Post: 2026-08-15T18:04:24Z

Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead - NPR

Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.

NPR: 2026-08-15T17:04:43Z

Iran responds after Trump teases Strait of Hormuz becoming US territory - Fox News

An Iranian official insisted the Strait of Hormuz “will remain Iranian” after President Donald Trump suggested it could become a U.S. territory following Operation Epic Fury.

Fox News: 2026-08-15T16:30:00Z

Box Office: 'End of Oak Street' Earns $8.1 Million, 'Spider-Man' No. 1 - Variety

'The End of Oak' Street made $8.1 million on Friday, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' remained at No. 1.

Variety: 2026-08-15T15:59:00Z

Sources: Seahawks, CB Witherspoon agree to 4-year, $132M deal - ESPN

The Seahawks and Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon have reached an agreement on a four-year, $132 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN: 2026-08-15T15:45:00Z

‘That was a mistake’: A year after 3-year-old’s drowning, Emilie Kiser apologizes for letting 16-month-old skip life jacket - NBC News

An influencer whose 3-year-old son drowned more than a year ago has apologized for letting her 16-month-old sit on a boat without a life jacket, telling followers it was a lapse in judgment she deeply regrets.

NBC News: 2026-08-15T15:25:32Z

Google is adding tons of new customization options to Android 17 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Google is stepping up its game when it comes to UI customization. Google just dropped the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update to eligible Pixel devices, and in...

GSMArena.com: 2026-08-15T14:47:03Z

Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter - CNBC

The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

CNBC: 2026-08-15T14:45:31Z

AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost - CNBC

AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.

CNBC: 2026-08-15T14:35:01Z

Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln - Axios

The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, with reports indicating crew members' families were concerned about their well-being.

Axios: 2026-08-15T14:28:32Z

I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove - The Verge

The $50 OhSnap Snap Grip Stand is excellent and does what most magnet rings don’t — stand your phone vertically.

The Verge: 2026-08-15T14:10:16Z

Trump changed Republican economics. Now the GOP has to figure out how to sell it. - Politico

A new generation of GOP leaders agree that the old free market orthodoxy won’t hold together the Trump coalition. The party is now figuring out how to sell its new economics heading into 2028.

Politico: 2026-08-15T14:00:00Z

Five takeaways from the Jets’ preseason opener against the Buccaneers - Gang Green Nation

Gang Green Nation: 2026-08-15T13:25:40Z

Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne - AP News

Liechtenstein’s royal house says the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the principality’s throne. Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country’s national day on Sat…

Associated Press: 2026-08-15T13:19:00Z

Multiple shooters at Virginia State University, with 5 people shot - cbc.ca

A shooting involving multiple suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. One person is in critical condition, county police said.

CBC News: 2026-08-15T13:18:35Z

Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby - The Verge

Xteink’s pocket-friendly e-readers are even more appealing with access to DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo.

The Verge: 2026-08-15T13:00:00Z

Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in - AP News

Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a rare hurricane warning for the island, and if it does make landfall, that would be a fi…

Associated Press: 2026-08-15T12:55:00Z

A pregnant woman had 2 signs her life was about to be in danger: "Everything kept getting worse" - CBS News

Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.

CBS News: 2026-08-15T12:00:01Z

Magnitude-7.7 quake hits off coast of Indonesia, killing at least 20 - NBC News

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia in the eastern Flores region, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.

NBC News: 2026-08-15T11:47:00Z