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Texas court cuts Alex Jones Sandy Hook award

August 21, 2026 |

A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million Sandy Hook defamation-related judgment against Alex Jones to $1.5 million. The ruling does not affect a separate $1.4 billion judgment against him in Connecticut.

Navy discusses renaming carrier for Trump

August 21, 2026 |

Politics and US

Navy leaders are discussing renaming a future aircraft carrier planned to honor Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller and possibly naming it after President Donald Trump. The reports have drawn criticism, including from Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy officer.

U.S. designates Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China

August 21, 2026 |

US and World

The State Department has designated American citizen and Myanmar scholar Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China after his June 3 arrest in Yunnan province. Beijing rejected the claim, saying he is suspected of endangering national security.

Key takeaways: The deaths of the four current or former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees have shocked the community and are being investigated. The…

World News

Several injured in Sweden school sword attack

August 21, 2026 |

Crime and World

Several people were injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, and one man was arrested. Authorities said police were searching the school, nearby schools were locked down and there was no current danger to the public.

Met Office warns El Niño could be strongest in living memory

August 21, 2026 |

Science and World

The UK Met Office says a developing Pacific El Niño could be unprecedented in modern records, with sea surface temperatures forecast to exceed 3C above average. Forecasters warn it will raise risks of drought, flooding, storms and global heat, making 2027 very likely to become the hottest year on record.

U.S. designates Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China

August 21, 2026 |

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Four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Employees Found Dead in Possible Suicides Over 24-Hour Period