Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 31.08.2026.
It displays 125 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Supreme Court Ballroom Ruling
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The day was dominated by the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling allowing President Trump to continue construction of the White House ballroom, with multiple outlets covering the decision and the dissent. Concurrently, the US-Iran conflict remained prominent, with reports on the war's impact on gas prices and diplomatic efforts. In the morning, coverage focused on the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster and the US-Iran exchange of fire. By afternoon, the ballroom ruling took center stage, alongside Trump's promise to hit Iran 'hard'. In the evening, the ruling continued to dominate, with additional coverage of the Army Secretary's resignation and the Tupac murder verdict.
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Poland’s prime minister over the weekend warned Europe and the U.S. that Russia’s war in Ukraine isn’t slowing down, it’s escalating and threatening to engulf Europe.
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The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
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“For months afterward, you could taste the fuel in the air in the back of your throat and mouth. They kept telling us the air was safe. I don’t think it was.”
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As the G20 descends on Asheville, the communities that helped rebuild after Hurricane Helene live in fear of Trump’s immigration regime.
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05:52⇢Strike on Hormuz
⌨US media is dominated by the US military strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the first military action in weeks, with multiple outlets reporting on the event and Iran's vow of retaliation. Concurrently, the Trump administration's Venezuela oil deal continues to draw attention, with NPR and Common Dreams offering skeptical takes.
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U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
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The exchange of fire between U.S. and Iran was the first significant military action in weeks.
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Ben Jacobs
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The New York Times
The Navy’s Supply Chain Struggle, Trump’s Unusual Oil Deal in Venezuela, and More
Technologies like CRISPR are giving us new ways to create the dogs of our dreams — and a reason to reckon with our past mistakes.
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The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first action in a month.
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KYIV, Ukraine — NBC News’ Jane Lytvynenko spoke with a unit conducting the operations about how the technology is reshaping the battlefield.
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U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29.
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Spanish law enforcement officials on Sunday night detained three Moroccan illegal migrants involved in throwing bottles filled with corrosive liquids at military officials in Ceuta.
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The designer announced on Instagram that he will no longer be the subject of the annual Costume Institute exhibit.
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Lockheed Martin has touted the pinpoint accuracy of its Precision Strike Missile. But the conflict monitor Airwars says a close look at what is believed to be its first use in combat highlights the potential peril of deploying this weapon near population centers because it appears to spray pellets o
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Dolly Parton was a poor girl from a Tennessee cabin who never forgot it, never stopped singing about it, and never treated anyone as beneath her.
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The Washington Post
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KYIV, Ukraine — NBC News’ Jane Lytvynenko spoke with a unit conducting the drone operations about how the technology is reshaping the battlefield.
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Spanish law enforcement officials on Sunday night detained three Moroccan illegal migrants involved in throwing bottles filled with corrosive liquids at military officials in Ceuta.
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Nancy Fraser has broadened her understanding of how capitalism works and why it relies on multiple forms of domination. Her theory shows us that feminist, environmental, and anti-racist struggles are all necessarily linked to anti-capitalist politics.
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11:25⇢Strikes and Retaliation in the Strait
⌨US media is dominated by the escalation of US-Iran hostilities, with reports of US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's retaliation, alongside Trump's promise of further retaliation. Concurrently, the aftermath of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster continues to draw attention as the death toll surpasses 900.
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President Trump on Monday declared Iran "officially a Failed Nation," saying the Islamic Republic is being propped up only by "FAKE NEWS" from the U.S. media as its military, economy and leadership crumble. "IRAN IS DEAD!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, citing the destruction of Iran's naval and air forces, its collapsing currency and soaring inflation. Trump's remarks came hours after U.S. forces struck IRGC forces preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran “hard” after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while Iran’s president warned that more fighting with the US was not in his country’s interest.
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Scandal-ridden former Rep. George Santos was slapped with Kalshi’s first-ever lifetime ban after he allegedly made more than $17,000 in illicit profits while betting on whether he’d attend the State of the Union address earlier this year.
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The New York Times
Messi Retires From International Soccer: ‘A Decision That Hurts My Soul’
Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 as captain. The 39-year-old’s last appearance for his nation was a World Cup final loss to Spain.
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An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
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The Trump administration cracked down on 270 fraudulent commercial driver’s license (CDL) driving schools for failing to enforce English proficiency standards for migrant truckers and other violations after 239 deaths have occurred.
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The 45-year-old’s wishlist shows she’s not downsizing her lifestyle for the “English countryside dream.”
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President Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in more than a month. The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz late Sunday, saying Tehran was preparing to use them to lay mines in the waterway. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. military targets, but the attacks were intercepted. "There will be a response," Trump said. "We'll hit them hard."
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Far-left streamer Hasan Piker dismissed criticism that he and Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed hate America as “laughable” in an August 2026 clip, despite a separate clip circulating since at least 2022 in which Piker explicitly declared, “I do hate America.”
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Embattled Vogue icon Anna Wintour on Monday issued a fawning statement supporting convicted antisemite pal designer John Galliano — calling him “very courageous’’ after he finally caved to pressure and called off an upcoming Met Gala exhibit…
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Lost in conversations about New York socialists’ charisma or social media prowess in recent electoral victories is something simple: boots on the ground. New York City DSA mobilized thousands of volunteers and is poised to do so again in the future.
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John Galliano Withdraws From Met Museum Show After Backlash
Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor the designer, who was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts.
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15:26⇢Strikes and Retaliation in the Strait
⌨US media is dominated by the escalating US-Iran conflict, with reports of US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's retaliation, alongside Trump's promise to hit Iran 'hard'. Concurrently, the aftermath of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster continues to draw attention as the death toll surpasses 900.
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Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
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The court split 5-4 to block lower court rulings that would have put the project on hold amid challenges to the president’s authority over the construction.
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President Donald Trump is weighing limited new military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz as the administration seeks to prevent Tehran from rebuilding radar and missile systems that could threaten shipping through the strategically vital waterway.
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The Arctic is becoming increasingly important to NATO countries as Russia —along with China—exerts its influence in the region.
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Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.
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Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
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Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97
His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.
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The Washington Post
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Police opened fire, striking the woman, who was later pronounced dead.
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Fred Kaplan
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Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, declaring that the Supreme Court had ruled in favor of the “Ballroom/Military Complex” and saying the project could now proceed “without any further contingency, doubt, or threat.”
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For India, uncertainties about the U.S. war “have only strengthened the case for continued diplomatic engagement with Iran.”
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The Supreme Court on Monday gave President Trump permission to keep building his ballroom at the White House, erasing a lower court blockade that had limited his construction.
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The Supreme Court delivered a win to President Donald Trump, ruling that construction on the $400 million White House ballroom can continue.
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Police opened fire, striking the woman, who was later pronounced dead.
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19:25⇢Ballroom Ruling: Court Clears Trump's Dance Floor
⌨US media is dominated by the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling allowing President Trump to continue construction of the White House ballroom, with multiple outlets covering the decision and the dissent. Concurrently, the US-Iran conflict remains prominent, with reports on the war's impact on gas prices and diplomatic efforts.
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President Trump on Monday railed against the Iranian leadership and promised to hit back at Iran this week after Tehran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East overnight, signaling that the regional conflict could start again after a month-long lull in fighting.
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After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned.
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Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’
Duane Keith Davis was charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Shakur. Prosecutors cited portions of Davis’s disavowed memoir.
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Jurors heard nearly two weeks of testimony from dozens of former investigators and law enforcement officers involved in solving the 30-year mystery.
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Homeland Security is preparing a new surge of voter-fraud investigations in nine states beginning Tuesday, according to internal federal guidance reviewed by CNN. This, as the Trump administration intensifies its election-integrity efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which will likely determine which party controls Congress..
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The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
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Experts say outcomes range from first‑degree murder to acquittal as jury weighs Duane Davis’ past accounts.
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School principal Rajendra Dawadi’s quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week.
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Shein’s Lackluster Debut Shows a Fast-Fashion Model Left Behind
Squeezed by new trade rules, shrinking market share and labor concerns, Shein’s share decline in Hong Kong on Tuesday is a sign investors have moved on.
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Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, causing "extensive damage" to the park's water infrastructure.
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The departure of Dan Driscoll, who at one time was viewed as a potential replacement for the defense secretary, is the latest shake-up at the Pentagon amid the Iran war.
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School principal Rajendra Dawadi’s quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week.
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In Massachusetts, even competitive races seem to be struggling for excitement. They shouldn’t be.
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The Daily Beast
Details of her not-so-secret life are emerging.
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One America News
In a major policy milestone for healthcare reform, President Donald Trump announced nine new agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers aimed at slashing prescription drug costs for Americans.
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A Liberal Think Tank and an Air Force Major Are Trump's Latest Targets for Speech Policing
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And the justices didn’t even bother to explain why…
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A storm that popped up off the Gulf Coast of Louisiana has become Tropical Storm Edouard.
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Sen. John Cornyn refuses to close ranks behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, lobbing vicious attacks after losing to him in the Republican Senate primary — and Texas Republicans are furious.
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⌨US media is dominated by the guilty verdict in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, with multiple outlets reporting on Duane 'Keffe D' Davis's conviction. Concurrently, the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling allowing the White House ballroom construction continues to draw attention, with Vox and Daily Caller offering contrasting takes.
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) called for a “COVID reckoning,” saying officials involved in the government’s pandemic response must be exposed and held accountable.
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The Elections Commission will discuss the primary night ‘error’ at a special meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Monday morning.
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Man Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur’s Killing
Duane Keith Davis was charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Shakur. Prosecutors cited portions of Davis’s disavowed memoir.
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The California Post obtained surveillance footage of the Aug. 15 encounter.
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