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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.08.2026.

It displays 277 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

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00:14 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 dominates coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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00:14 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 dominates coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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Some prominent Senate Republicans warn that raising tariffs on Canada will put further strain on consumers. Others are critical of President Trump's recent decision to temporarily ease tariffs on beef imports, citing the toll this will take on American ranchers. [Full Story]
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U.S. Senator Darline Graham came out on top in the South Carolina Republican special primary runoff, winning approximately 52.4% of the vote with about 95% of precincts reporting, while U.S. Representative Ralph Norman received roughly 47.6%.
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02:48 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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02:48 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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The New York Times

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now

Our new restaurant guide will be updated monthly with a mix of standout newcomers and longtime favorites from our entire team.
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The New York Times

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now

Our new restaurant guide will be updated monthly with a mix of standout newcomers and longtime favorites from our entire team.
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09:45 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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09:45 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and the revelation that she had been battling cancer (NY Post, ABC News, CBS, USA Today, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues to escalate, with Trump's tariff moves drawing criticism from some GOP senators (Newsmax) and Canada's retaliatory tariffs still in the news (Washington Post, Epoch Times).
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The New York Times

Hegseth’s Army Purge, Polling Chaos in the Midterms, and More

In addition to Senator Darline Graham’s victory, another Trump-backed candidate, Mike Mazzei, won the nomination for governor in Oklahoma.
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The New York Times

Hegseth’s Army Purge, Polling Chaos in the Midterms, and More

In addition to Senator Darline Graham’s victory, another Trump-backed candidate, Mike Mazzei, won the nomination for governor in Oklahoma.
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President Donald Trump has broken Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. Navy cleared mines from the strategic waterway and opened additional shipping routes in what American officials are calling a “watershed moment” that has sharply diminished Tehran’s leverage over global energy markets while Washington simultaneously chokes off the regime’s own oil revenue.
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12:08 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, NBC, NY Post, USA Today, ABC, CBS, Daily Wire, Federalist, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as Trump clears mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Breitbart framing it as a 'watershed moment' while MSNBC reports troops being asked to violate international law.
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12:08 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, NBC, NY Post, USA Today, ABC, CBS, Daily Wire, Federalist, One America News). Concurrently, the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as Trump clears mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Breitbart framing it as a 'watershed moment' while MSNBC reports troops being asked to violate international law.
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Ever more footballers are pressuring FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to resign after he plotted to sell off the World Cup. Removing him should be the first step in a root-and-branch reform to put the game back in the hands of players and ordinary fans.
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The New York Times

Deal Ends Closely Watched Trial About Teenagers and Social Media Addiction

The company settled with states, D.C. and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
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Deal Ends Closely Watched Trial About Teenagers and Social Media Addiction

The company settled with states, D.C. and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
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14:01 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, CBS, USA Today, NY Post, ABC, One America News, Daily Caller, Jacobin). Concurrently, the Meta settlement in the social media addiction trial is a major story, with multiple outlets reporting on the $17-18 billion agreement (NYTimes, NPR, NBC, ABC).
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14:01 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, CBS, USA Today, NY Post, ABC, One America News, Daily Caller, Jacobin). Concurrently, the Meta settlement in the social media addiction trial is a major story, with multiple outlets reporting on the $17-18 billion agreement (NYTimes, NPR, NBC, ABC).
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Pentagon officials said Wednesday they uncovered classified documents hidden in safes that shed new light on the chaotic 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the documents should have been disclosed but were instead concealed. The revelation comes on the fifth anniversary of the ISIS-K suicide bombing at Abbey Gate, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares to upgrade valor awards for troops who served at Kabul airport during the evacuation. [Full Story]
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15:09 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, CBS, USA Today, NY Post, ABC, One America News, Daily Caller, Jacobin). Concurrently, the Meta settlement in the social media addiction trial is a major story, with multiple outlets reporting on the $17-18 billion agreement (NYTimes, NPR, NBC, ABC).
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15:09 UTCThe Queen's Lasting Legacy

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reporting on her legacy and philanthropy (AP, CBS, USA Today, NY Post, ABC, One America News, Daily Caller, Jacobin). Concurrently, the Meta settlement in the social media addiction trial is a major story, with multiple outlets reporting on the $17-18 billion agreement (NYTimes, NPR, NBC, ABC).
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LATEST UPDATES: Deadly Flash Flood Latest, Dolly Parton Remembrance, Bill Gates AI Warning, MORE…
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The New York Times

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror’ and Much More, Dies at 80

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity informed a variety of performances, most famously as the outlandish cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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The New York Times

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror’ and Much More, Dies at 80

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity informed a variety of performances, most famously as the outlandish cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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16:20 UTCThe Queen of Country's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 dominates coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reflecting on her legacy, philanthropy, and cultural impact (NYTimes, HuffPost, NPR, Fox News, Slate, One America News, Jacobin, Daily Caller). Concurrently, the Meta settlement over social media addiction claims is a major story, with reports of up to $18 billion in payments (ABC, Epoch Times, NBC, Washington Times).
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16:20 UTCThe Queen of Country's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 dominates coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reflecting on her legacy, philanthropy, and cultural impact (NYTimes, HuffPost, NPR, Fox News, Slate, One America News, Jacobin, Daily Caller). Concurrently, the Meta settlement over social media addiction claims is a major story, with reports of up to $18 billion in payments (ABC, Epoch Times, NBC, Washington Times).
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17:17 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reflecting on her legacy, philanthropy, and cultural impact (NYTimes, HuffPost, NPR, Fox News, Slate, One America News, Jacobin, Daily Caller). Concurrently, the Meta settlement over teen social media addiction is a major story, with reports of up to $18 billion in payments (AP, Epoch Times, NBC, Washington Times).
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17:17 UTCThe Queen's Last Encore

The death of Dolly Parton continues to dominate coverage, with outlets across the spectrum reflecting on her legacy, philanthropy, and cultural impact (NYTimes, HuffPost, NPR, Fox News, Slate, One America News, Jacobin, Daily Caller). Concurrently, the Meta settlement over teen social media addiction is a major story, with reports of up to $18 billion in payments (AP, Epoch Times, NBC, Washington Times).
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The New York Times

F.D.A. Approves Drug Poised to Transform Care for Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.
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The New York Times

F.D.A. Approves Drug Poised to Transform Care for Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.
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The New York Times

Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army

The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” It is credited with helping cut Russian advances.
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The New York Times

Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army

The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” It is credited with helping cut Russian advances.
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An explosives-laden drone discovered beside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at one of Germany’s busiest freight airports has become the latest warning that Russia’s shadow war against the West may be entering a more dangerous phase.
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18:37 UTCMail-In Vote Order Unblocked

The US media is heavily focused on the Trump administration's actions, particularly the legal battles over mail-in voting restrictions, with a federal judge lifting blocks on the executive order (ABC, Epoch Times, Common Dreams). Additionally, the Trump campaign's use of funds for midterm ads highlighting his record is a recurring theme (Washington Examiner, The Atlantic).
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18:37 UTCMail-In Vote Order Unblocked

The US media is heavily focused on the Trump administration's actions, particularly the legal battles over mail-in voting restrictions, with a federal judge lifting blocks on the executive order (ABC, Epoch Times, Common Dreams). Additionally, the Trump campaign's use of funds for midterm ads highlighting his record is a recurring theme (Washington Examiner, The Atlantic).
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A federal judge Wednesday lifted the final major legal barrier to President Donald Trump’s sweeping mail-ballot order, clearing the way for the U.S. Postal Service to implement new requirements ahead of the November midterm elections. But a flurry of state legal challenges has immediately emerged, raising new uncertainty over when the changes could take effect and whether they will be in place for the midterms at all. [Full Story]
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19:57 UTCMeta's $18B Settlement and Trump's Legal Wins

The US media is focused on the Trump administration's legal victories, particularly the unblocking of mail-in voting restrictions and a win against a House Democrat, alongside the landmark $18 billion Meta settlement over teen social media addiction. The devastating Nepal floods, with hundreds missing including Americans, also receive significant coverage.
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19:57 UTCMeta's $18B Settlement and Trump's Legal Wins

The US media is focused on the Trump administration's legal victories, particularly the unblocking of mail-in voting restrictions and a win against a House Democrat, alongside the landmark $18 billion Meta settlement over teen social media addiction. The devastating Nepal floods, with hundreds missing including Americans, also receive significant coverage.
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The Trump administration is facing a growing backlash over its effort to tie public-safety and anti-terrorism funding to new election requirements, with several cities and counties suing after D.C. moved to withholdpart of the grants. [Full Story]
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From Dr Frank-N-Furter to Pennywise the killer clown, Tim Curry played every role at full volume — and made a six-decade career out of refusing to be small.
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The New York Times

Maps and Images Show the Devastation From the Flooding

Floodwaters swept away villages near the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
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The New York Times

Maps and Images Show the Devastation From the Flooding

Floodwaters swept away villages near the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
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22:02 UTCNepal's Deluge

The US media is heavily focused on the devastating floods in Nepal, with multiple outlets reporting on the hundreds missing, including Americans, and the widespread destruction (CNN, ABC, Breitbart, NYTimes, USA Today). Concurrently, the death of Dolly Parton continues to generate coverage, with outlets reflecting on her legacy and the details of her passing (NPR, Vox, Reason, Daily Caller, Fox News).
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22:02 UTCNepal's Deluge

The US media is heavily focused on the devastating floods in Nepal, with multiple outlets reporting on the hundreds missing, including Americans, and the widespread destruction (CNN, ABC, Breitbart, NYTimes, USA Today). Concurrently, the death of Dolly Parton continues to generate coverage, with outlets reflecting on her legacy and the details of her passing (NPR, Vox, Reason, Daily Caller, Fox News).
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sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he doubts a diplomatic agreement can be reached with Iran’s leadership, recounting a recent conversation with President Trump in which the two discussed diplomacy, military action and increased economic pressure on Tehran. [Full Story]
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23:38 UTCIran War's Homefront Toll

The US media is focused on the ongoing Iran war, with outlets examining its domestic impact, the administration's strategy, and international repercussions, including weapons shortages affecting allies. Concurrently, the legal battle over Trump's mail-in voting order continues, with a judge lifting a block, drawing reactions from both sides.
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23:38 UTCIran War's Homefront Toll

The US media is focused on the ongoing Iran war, with outlets examining its domestic impact, the administration's strategy, and international repercussions, including weapons shortages affecting allies. Concurrently, the legal battle over Trump's mail-in voting order continues, with a judge lifting a block, drawing reactions from both sides.
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