Kim Zolciak son Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr., 15, was arrested in Georgia on suspicion of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, prompting Kim Zolciak to speak out in his defense. KJ was arrested in Alpharetta on August 17 and is being held without bond at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, according to court records … Read more
Food recalls August 2026 have become a regular part of the news cycle, leaving many consumers wondering whether the country is experiencing an unusually serious food-safety problem. Recent recalls have involved eggs, iceberg lettuce, jalapeños, frozen berries and fruit products, with concerns ranging from salmonella and E. coli to cyclospora and possible glass contamination. Are … Read more
Phoebe Gates is facing renewed attention over her time at Stanford University after reports revealed that the daughter of billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates participated in a secretive, invitation-only course focused on understanding power structures. The course, reportedly called “So You Think You Can Rule the World?”, has drawn interest as Gates’ startup, Phia, faces … Read more
Germany’s economy is facing a fresh challenge as unusually low water levels on the Rhine threaten to disrupt river cruise operations, the movement of goods and already fragile economic growth. The Bundesbank has warned that falling water levels could make transportation along the important river more difficult, potentially affecting industrial production and supply chains. The … Read more
An Alaska plane crash involving a charter aircraft carrying eight people occurred near the remote Cape Newenham radar site in western Alaska, killing everyone aboard. The aircraft was traveling to the radar facility when it went down Thursday, according to authorities. The crash prompted a search-and-rescue response involving military and emergency crews, but officials later … Read more
The Milligan University community is mourning the deaths of two students after a vehicle struck members of the school’s cycling team during a training ride in northeastern Tennessee. The crash happened Wednesday morning on U.S. 19E near Hampton, roughly 11 miles from Milligan’s campus. Eleven members of the university’s cycling team were riding together when … Read more
Aircraft pilot A small airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair Wednesday evening near Carlisle Regional Airport, killing the airplane’s pilot and injuring two state troopers aboard the helicopter. The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the airport in Cumberland County, southwest of Harrisburg. The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft … Read more
The NYT Strands puzzle for Thursday, August 20, challenges players with a word-based theme centered on split superlatives. As with every daily Strands puzzle, solving the board requires finding words connected by the day’s theme while also uncovering the hidden Spangram. Players looking for a little assistance can use the hints to narrow down the … Read more
Wheel of Time fans have a major reason to look forward to 2027, with the wheel of time 2027 release bringing a new officially licensed project to Robert Jordan’s fantasy universe. War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time is a strategy board game from Dire Wolf Digital and is scheduled for release in January … Read more
A former In-N-Out employee has filed a lawsuit accusing the fast-food chain of religious discrimination, retaliation and creating a hostile work environment after a dispute over her ability to attend church on Sundays. Arianna Rodriguez, who worked as a cook at an In-N-Out location on East Carson Street in Long Beach, California, filed the civil … Read more