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What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend.

Best National Park Water Adventures to Take Before Summer Ends

From mellow rafting to swimming holes to backcountry lakes, these national parks offer a refreshing cool-down before autumn arrives. The post Best National Park Water Adventures to Take Before Summer Ends appeared first on Outside Online .

Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust - The Guardian

Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust The Guardian Opinion | Trump’s Election Interference Is Eroding American Democracy The New York Times Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the

International Criminal Court: New US sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ against its independence

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday responded to a new round of US sanctions targeting its president and a senior prosecutor, calling them “a flagrant attack” against the court.

Virginia may be building a national model for corrections

Public safety is not measured only by the number of people sent to prison.

Trump signs new national space policy to enable 1,000 US rocket launches per year

The United States is updating its approach to managing spaceflights that lift off and land within its borders, and aims to expand the nation's capabilities to support more than 1,000 rocket launches per year by 2030. President Donald Trump just signed a new National Space Transpo

Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime

The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.

An Ode to Our National Parks

Getting deep into the backcountry is great, but there is profound value in sharing iconic views with the rest of the world. The post An Ode to Our National Parks appeared first on Outside Online .

Trump Administration Plans to Relax Travel Rules on National Forests. Increased Access for Motorized Vehicles and E-Bikes Is Likely to Follow

Revisions to the old Forest Service Travel Management plan have been considered for years The post Trump Administration Plans to Relax Travel Rules on National Forests. Increased Access for Motorized Vehicles and E-Bikes Is Likely to Follow appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Director Jon Turteltaub Confirms 'National Treasure 3' Is Officially in Development

Summary Director Jon Turteltaub confirmed during a podcast taping that 'National Treasure 3' is currently in developmentA script is actively being written with intentions to bring back key original cast membersDisney and Nicolas Cage representatives have not yet officially commen

Where to Stay Near Banff National Park for Incredible Views and Proximity to Lake Louise

No matter the season, here's where to stay in the birthplace of Canada's national parks system.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Tributes flow for 'formidable' ex-Nationals WA leader after his death

Congress is undermining national integrity for vote-bank appeasement, says Pralhad Joshi

Continued insults to Vande Mataram and the stand taken by its leaders on the national anthem are highly condemnable and unpardonable, says Union Minister

Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West

Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.

A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities

US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.

Indian national shot dead by unidentified man in New York City

Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Queens, was fatally shot around 10 p.m. (local time) on Friday (August 21, 2026) near Stanley Avenue in the East New York neighbourhood

Soccer ticket crackdowns and price hikes are excluding traditional fans

The new season of the English Premier League is almost ready to kick off, and with it comes another annual cycle of the national game. Each August brings hope and expectation for supporters, with an opportunity to start anew. But rather than excited anticipation, frustration, ang

Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.

Nadeshiko Japan’s Saki Kumagai hoping to encourage more girls to play soccer

Kumagai says she hopes her organization, Nadeshiko Care, will inspire young players to set their sights on joining the national team.

Political parties urged to empower youth beyond party lines

Watch Moby perform ‘Father Ted’ favourite ‘My Lovely Horse’ live in Dublin

"If you need a new national anthem, may I suggest this song?" The post Watch Moby perform ‘Father Ted’ favourite ‘My Lovely Horse’ live in Dublin appeared first on NME .

Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensify

Intensifying fighting in Sudan has displaced at least another 200,000 people since late 2025, while destructive seasonal floods are compounding the massive humanitarian emergency there, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.

Raising alarm over new illegal Israeli outposts, UN condemns attacks, incitement against Palestinians

Reports of new illegal Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank raised alarms at UN Headquarters on Wednesday while the UN rights office called on Israel to condemn its national security minister’s words that incite “violence amounting to atrocity crimes” against Palestinians.

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the UN’s international vaccine coordination group (ICG) to protect frontline communities against the Ebola virus disease.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

The Justice Department Lets 90-Year-Old Regulations on Silencers Fade Away

Silencers and short-barreled firearms like sawed-off shotguns have been heavily regulated under the National Firearms Act for nearly a century. That just changed. Under the NFA, enacted in 1934, owners of silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and some other atypical weap

State of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?

The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan.

Iran warns Middle East neighbors against joining US ‘economic war’

Iran has advised its neighbors in the Middle East against entering an “economic war” alongside the U.S., as the conflict between Washington and Tehran nears the six month-mark. According to The Associated Press, Mohsen Rezaei, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council leader,

Scott says ‘there’s no doubt’ Darline Graham is qualified to be senator

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Sunday that “there’s no doubt” his fellow South Carolina Republican Darline Graham is qualified to be a senator after her recent debate slip-up on an answer about national security. “Senator Scott, is Darline Graham qualified to be a U.S. senator?” NB

Bipartisan majorities in US favor banning glyphosate

Two-thirds of Americans favor banning the use of the herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in the popular weedkiller Roundup, on crops grown in the United States, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the U

Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries

The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which "runs afoul" of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law."

Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.

The Treasury’s bond-market intervention isn’t working. So what comes next?

You can’t just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears to be telling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Ship sinks off Odisha; two rescued as Navy, Coast Guard continue search for 22 crew members

Two Chinese nationals rescued; built in 1998, the ship was in its end-of-life period; periodic inspections by national authorities had uncovered several deficiencies

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 have been found guilty of “incitement to subversion” in one of the

Why social media algorithms feed you posts you dislike

Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with yo

The Look Book Goes to the U.S. Track & Field Outdoor and Para Championships

Hundreds of the country’s best athletes competed for national titles at Icahn Stadium on Randalls Island.

Trump v. Carroll and the Ten Commandments

Plus, the role of national security in the White House ballroom battle

Supreme Court urged to leave in place order blocking construction of White House ballroom

Lawyers for the National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon to leave in place a ruling by a federal court in Washington, D.C., that would temporarily block construction of a new White House ballroom. Tad Heuer, counsel of record for the N

The Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana, Home of the Hoosiers

After a Cinderella 2025 football season, the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers are National Champions. Magic has always been around every corner at Indiana University, but the cream and crimson and coach Cignetti proved to the world that anything is possible. Diehard fans held their br

The World's Busiest Airport is No Longer Dubai

The Iran war has shifted international air traffic away from the Middle East, as many travelers opt for Asian hubs instead.

The Argentine who wishes he could play for Wales

Proud of his Welsh roots, Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions.

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.

Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's best known voices of protest, dies at 82

Once banned from national airwaves, Nanda Malini was known for her songs about social justice.

Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba

Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.

Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.

Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet

The U.S. national debt this week topped $40 trillion, raising fresh concerns about how rising federal borrowing could affect Americans' finances. Why it matters: Americans don't personally owe the national debt, but rising debt could pressure lawmakers to raise taxes, cut spendin

Red Sea Terminal in Marsa Alam, Egypt

Most airport terminals are designed simply to move travelers from one place to another. Terminal 1 at Hurghada International Airport attempts something more ambitious: turning the landscape outside into part of the building. Opened in late 2014, the terminal covers approximately

Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land

A new national space transportation policy signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday calls for the development of more spaceports to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries per year by 2030. The presidential memorandum replaces a 2013 policy signed by former President B

How the yellow school bus became an iconic symbol in America

They arrived in a kaleidoscope of colors, but one won. For decades, the American school bus has maintained such a standard look that “school bus yellow” is national shorthand for its deep, glossy hue. No act of Congress mandated the color, with its slight orange tint. Rather, a 1

Your high school friends may shape whether you become an entrepreneur decades later

With more young Canadians considering self-employment amid a high youth unemployment rate, entrepreneurship programs are facing growing demand. Applications to Futurpreneur, the national organization that finances young Canadian entrepreneurs, rose 50% last quarter, compared with

Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Bernie Sanders backs Angie Nixon after her stunning Florida primary upset

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman. Why it matters: Sanders gives Nixon a prominent national progressive ally as she pivots to

Focus on moral values in education, says Pralhad Joshi

The new National Education Policy has given additional emphasis on skill development and value-based teaching: Union Minister

102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing'

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet,

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

Turkey and Israel traded barbs on Friday after Ankara announced it had sought an international arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" linked to the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Turkey is one of Israel's fiercest critics over

Turkey seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, fueling tensions

Turkey and Israel traded insults on Friday, after Ankara announced it was seeking an international arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" because of the interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Netanyahu's office accused Turkey of

Dozens missing after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic, the search for victims continues following Tuesday’s gold mine collapse. The government says the incident has claimed at least 49 lives but local sources estimate the death toll to be much higher. Cameroonian and Chadian nationals are also among t

More than 100 former French and UK diplomats urge action against Israeli settlement policies

More than 100 former French and British diplomats on Saturday called on their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to destroy prospects for an independent Palestinian state.