Topical, anti-inflammatory news
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 11 in Southern Lebanon, Testing Fragile Truce Framework
- BBC World — “Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say”
- PBS NewsHour — “Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce”
2
Taliban Mark Five Years in Power in Afghanistan as UN Warns of Deepening Rights Crisis
- PBS NewsHour — “While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis”
3
Afghan Allies Who Helped US Forces Now Fear Loss of Green Cards and Possible Deportation
- NPR News — “They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards”
4
White House Moves to Allow Private Companies to Hack Foreign Cybercriminals
- NPR News — “Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals”
5
Mining Claims Filed on Land Removed from Utah National Monuments Under Trump
- The New York Times — “Mining Claims Staked on Land That Trump Cut From Monuments”
6
Google Activates Gemini AI for K-12 Students in Classroom App
- The New York Times — “Google Turns On Gemini A.I. for Students Using Its Classroom App”
7
Hurricane Lala Approaches Hawaii's Big Island, First Potential Direct Hit in 34 Years
- BBC World — “Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years”
- PBS NewsHour — “Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds”
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Midwest Flooding Kills at Least 5 in Indiana as Region Braces for More Rain
- NPR News — “The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid”
- PBS NewsHour — “Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state”
9
Five People Shot at Virginia State University, Multiple Suspects Being Sought
- The Guardian — “Multiple people injured in shooting at Virginia State University”
- BBC World — “Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say”
10
Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Reaches 68 After More Bodies Recovered
- The Guardian — “Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered”