A likely tornado caused heavy damage in Dover, Delaware, on the evening of August 20, 2026, leading to downed trees, flooding, and a state of emergency. The severe weather affected much of the Northeast U.S., including flash floods from Virginia to Connecticut and flight cancellations in major airports.
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Authorities in Dover, Delaware, reported significant damage after a likely tornado touched down.
A state of emergency was declared in Dover, and people were advised to avoid roads.
The National Weather Service confirmed a large and dangerous tornado warning for Dover.
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit the Interstate 95 corridor during rush hour.
New York City and Philadelphia faced risks of intense flooding with up to 7 inches of rain in hours.
Pennsylvania officials reported tornado damage in York and Lancaster counties.
More than 700 flights were canceled across Northeast airports due to the storms.
A flood watch was in place from Philadelphia to New York City until early Friday morning.
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Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, has released his third solo album called *Thrasher*, influenced by country music from his Utah childhood. The album reflects his personal experiences, including his rural upbringing, family loss, and the opioid crisis in his hometown. Flowers also questions the value of fame and success through his songs.
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Brandon Flowers has been the frontman of The Killers for 25 years.
His new solo album *Thrasher* was recorded in Nashville with veteran country and Americana musicians.
The album includes themes about his childhood, work in Las Vegas casinos, family loss, and the town’s opioid crisis.
Flowers critiques the opioid epidemic, describing how prescription painkillers contributed to many deaths in his graduating class.
He discusses the challenges and doubts about fame and success in his song *American Dream*.
Flowers tries to keep his family life private and separate from his fame.
The Killers have been on a break since playing the UEFA Champions League final earlier in 2026.
Flowers mentions having plans for the band's future return.
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This article shares easy ways to improve health and wellbeing without spending much money. It suggests joining free or low-cost wellness meet-ups, gardening in community spaces, and trying simple hobbies like birdwatching or crocheting.
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Wellness activities like luxury spas can be expensive, but affordable options exist.
Groups like Sunday Reset in London offer free or low-cost yoga and meditation in parks and online.
Community gardening boosts physical and mental health, and many places offer allotments or volunteer opportunities for little or no cost.
Gardening helps reduce stress and connects people with social groups.
Old-fashioned hobbies such as birdwatching and crocheting are inexpensive and improve wellbeing.
Birdwatching only requires a visit to a park and can raise happiness and connection to nature.
Crochet needs just a hook and yarn and many find it helps their mental wellbeing.
Wellness is more about small, mindful lifestyle choices than spending money.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis told police in 2008 that his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, fired the shots that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis is now on trial for allegedly planning the killing, but he denies involvement.
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Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996 at age 25.
Duane Davis said he was in the car with Anderson when the shooting happened.
Davis admitted in a 2008 police interview that Anderson fired the gun.
Davis is accused of organizing the killing but pleads not guilty.
At the time of the interview, Anderson had already been dead for 10 years.
Detectives told Davis the discussion was confidential and would not be used against him.
Prosecutors use Davis’s past interviews and a memoir as evidence.
The killing allegedly happened after an attack on Anderson at a Mike Tyson fight earlier that day.
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High pressure will bring drier and sunnier weather to the UK this weekend, with temperatures rising to near or slightly above normal for August. Despite recent heavy rain, the drought continues across much of England and Wales, and water shortages are expected to persist until significant rainfall replenishes water supplies.
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Heavy rain this week caused some flash flooding but is ending as high pressure builds.
Saturday and Sunday will have sunny spells and temperatures reaching 19-25°C in England and Wales.
Nights will be colder, dropping as low as 3-4°C in some rural parts of Scotland and northern England.
Rain is likely again next week, with an uncertain outlook for September weather.
Over two-thirds of England and all of Wales remain in drought conditions.
The National Drought Group will meet weekly to manage the drought response.
The drought will only end after months of steady, significant rain refill reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater.
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The UK will have its first national day to remember victims and survivors of terrorism. The day honors those affected by attacks and aims to raise awareness about supporting survivors and preventing terrorism.
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The national day for victims and survivors of terrorism will start on a Friday with a two-minute silence and readings from people affected.
Travis Frain, who was injured in the 2017 Westminster attack, helped campaign for the day for nearly five years.
The 2017 Westminster Bridge attack involved a terrorist driving into crowds and stabbing a police officer, killing five people.
The UK government raised the terror threat level to "severe" in May, meaning a terrorist attack is highly likely.
Nearly 10,000 people were referred to Prevent, the UK’s anti-terrorism program, in the year leading to September 2025.
A 2024 report from Survivors Against Terror says psychological support for victims has improved but the state compensation system has not.
Survivors face challenges with compensation, including limits on how many injuries can be claimed.
The Ministry of Justice paid £180 million last year for violent crime compensation, which includes terrorism victims.
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Five fishermen were rescued by the Mexican navy after they were found drifting in the Pacific Ocean. They had survived for five days inside a cooler before being spotted by a search aircraft.
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The fishermen were lost at sea for five days.
They stayed inside a cooler during that time.
A plane spotted them drifting in the Pacific Ocean.
The Mexican navy carried out the rescue.
The incident took place near the coast of Mexico.
The men were safely brought back to shore after the rescue.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to live in the UK. King Charles III supports their return but says his priority remains the royal institution and his heir, Prince William. Security for the Sussexes may cost about £5 million a year, and there is uncertainty over who will pay for it.
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King Charles III is pleased that Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK.
The King was with Prince William when he learned about the Sussexes’ return.
The King has said that the work of the royal institution will not change because of their return.
Security for the Sussexes in the UK could cost taxpayers around £5 million a year.
It is unclear if Prince Harry’s security will be paid privately or by the government.
Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume royal duties once back in the UK.
The Sussexes plan to keep their children’s lives private, avoiding public photos on special occasions.
Negotiations about police protection for the Sussexes may reopen since they will live permanently in the UK.
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Many government schools in rural India are in poor condition, with broken toilets, leaking roofs, and unsafe classrooms. A group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has launched a campaign called #SchoolThikKaro (#FixTheSchool) to raise awareness and push for better school facilities.
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Many rural Indian government schools have damaged buildings, unusable toilets, and flooded classrooms.
India spends 4.1% of its GDP on education, meeting UNESCO's minimum but less than some other countries that spend over 5%.
Experts and India's National Education Policy recommend increasing education spending to 6% of GDP.
Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, 94,000 government schools have closed, partly due to merging schools and rising private school demand.
The Cockroach Janta Party is an online protest group focusing on poor school conditions in rural areas.
Their protest following a leaked medical exam paper led to the resignation of India's Education Minister.
The group highlights the lack of basic school facilities like benches, bathrooms, and clean drinking water for rural children.
CJP shares videos showing the poor state of schools with millions of followers to pressure the government for improvements.
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A man who rates benches on Instagram gave his first perfect 10 out of 10 rating after seven years and 300 reviews. This milestone marks a special moment in his unusual hobby of judging benches instead of movies or restaurants.
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The man reviews benches on Instagram, not movies or food.
He took seven years and wrote 300 reviews before giving a perfect 10/10 rating.
This rating was his first ever perfect score.
His unusual pastime involves examining benches he encounters.
CBS News reported this story through Tony Dokoupil.
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Investigators are examining a midair collision in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter. The crash killed the small plane’s pilot and injured two state troopers. Officials are trying to find out why the plane veered off course and hit the hovering helicopter during a training exercise.
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The crash happened at a rural airport in Carlisle, PA, about 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
A small plane (Cessna 150) was landing when it hit the tail of a hovering police helicopter (Bell 407).
The small plane’s pilot, Paul William Sokoloski, 57, died in the crash.
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured but survived.
Both pilots involved were flight instructors.
There was no traffic control tower at the airport; pilots communicate using a shared radio frequency.
Investigators say the Cessna pilot knew the helicopter was hovering nearby before the crash.
Officials are studying the plane, helicopter, pilot actions, and conditions to determine the cause, including possible mechanical issues or visual obstacles.
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is now involved in investigating the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere. She was about to turn 37 years old.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actress, has died suddenly.
The DEA has joined the investigation into her death.
She was near her 37th birthday at the time of her death.
The investigation is ongoing to understand the cause.
The DEA’s involvement suggests authorities are checking for any drug-related issues.
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Hayden Panettiere’s mother said a harmful person in the actress’s life contributed to her death. Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was at the scene when she died, and Neutrogena apologized for not supporting her during a difficult time.
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Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, blamed a “toxic individual” linked to her daughter’s death.
Vogel said the family tried to remove this person, Brian Hickerson, from Hayden’s life but could not.
Brian Hickerson released a statement through his lawyer, saying the death is still under investigation and no foul play was found.
Neutrogena responded to criticism by saying they made Panettiere feel unsupported during a tough period.
Panettiere was a Neutrogena brand ambassador for over 10 years.
She said in 2015 that Neutrogena didn’t renew her contract after she spoke publicly about postpartum depression.
Fans called for a boycott of Neutrogena following her statement about the contract cancellation.
Experts noted companies should support talent as part of their brand, not only when they appear perfect.
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A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near an airport outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The crash was recorded on video and resulted in a deadly accident.
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The collision happened on a Wednesday near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
A small plane hit a state police helicopter while both were in the air.
The accident was captured on video.
The helicopter belonged to the Pennsylvania State Police.
The crash resulted in fatalities.
The incident took place near the state capital, Harrisburg.
Authorities reported the event following the crash.
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Heavy rain caused serious flooding in Ohio, Kansas, and Nebraska. Strong storms also moved through the Mid-Atlantic region, creating dangerous weather.
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Ohio experienced heavy rain that led to many flash floods.
Kansas and Nebraska also faced heavy rain and flooding.
A line of strong storms moved across the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday.
Flash floods happen when heavy rain causes water to rise quickly in rivers or streets.
The storms posed potential dangers to people and property in affected areas.
Weather experts tracked the storm system as it moved through these regions.
The Mid-Atlantic includes states along the East Coast like Maryland and Virginia.
The weather caused disruptions and warnings for residents in the affected states.
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Two prominent Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, are on trial under Hong Kong’s national security law for their roles in organizing annual vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The case is seen as a sign of shrinking freedoms in Hong Kong since the security law was imposed by Beijing.
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Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which organized Tiananmen Square vigils.
They were charged in 2021 with inciting subversion under Hong Kong’s national security law.
The court case focuses on their calls to end one-party rule in China, which prosecutors say encouraged unlawful acts against the Communist Party.
Lee Cheuk-yan witnessed the 1989 crackdown and has worked to raise awareness about it since then.
Lee is also a veteran labor activist and former Hong Kong lawmaker.
The Hong Kong Alliance behind the vigils has disbanded amid increased pressure from authorities.
The case has drawn international attention as an example of decreasing freedoms in Hong Kong.
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A Hong Kong court is set to announce its decision in the trial of two prominent activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, who organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. They face charges of inciting subversion under a China-imposed national security law and could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
The alliance organized annual candlelight vigils in Hong Kong to remember victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Both activists pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting subversion.
The trial is seen as part of a broader crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement following Beijing’s 2020 security law.
The candlelight vigil was banned in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and political changes in Hong Kong.
The national security law aims to stop actions that challenge China's Communist Party rule.
A panel of three government-appointed judges will deliver the verdict.
Observers say the trial reflects a decline in freedom of speech and judicial independence in Hong Kong.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria, once the dominant political party since 1999, is now facing serious challenges that threaten its survival. Internal conflicts, defections to the ruling party, and leadership disputes have weakened the PDP ahead of the January 2026 general election.
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The PDP was founded in 1998 and ruled Nigeria's presidency from 1999 to 2015.
In 2015, the PDP lost the presidency to Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
After 2015, the PDP struggled to adapt to being the opposition party.
In 2025, several state governors left the PDP for the APC, reducing the PDP’s control over Nigerian states to zero by early 2026.
Former prominent PDP leader Atiku Abubakar left the party in 2025.
The PDP is experiencing internal divisions, including a leadership dispute between factions.
One faction of the PDP held a national convention despite court orders and expelled a key member, Nyesom Wike, who leads a rival faction.
The law recognizes the faction led by Wike as the legitimate PDP, allowing it to participate in elections while the rival faction cannot.
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Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthi rebels has increased, with dozens of attacks happening in the past day. Both sides have launched drone and missile strikes, and there are signs that Yemen could be returning to full-scale war after years of relative calm.
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Yemen’s government forces attacked Houthi positions 81 times in the past 24 hours, claiming to kill fighters and commanders.
The Houthis launched two drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia’s Najran province, including an airport and an oil facility.
Saudi Arabia has been targeted by the Houthis repeatedly since they declared a naval blockade in July.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps supports the Houthis and warned Saudi Arabia it cannot stop Houthi attacks.
Fighting has increased recently, but there have been no major offensives from either side yet.
Both sides have attacked civilian infrastructure like ports and airports with missiles and drones.
The 2014 conflict began when Houthis took control of much of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa.
A UN-brokered truce in 2022 reduced fighting, but recent attacks suggest this ceasefire is breaking down.
About 18 million people in Yemen face severe food shortages, according to the UN.
A tanker was hijacked off Yemen’s coast and redirected toward Somalia by armed individuals.
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