Dolly Parton latest: Miley Cyrus shares emotional tribute to ‘angel’ - The Independent

The singer, who was known for timeless hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene,’ wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career

Hugging Face Unveils $400 Singing, Skating Duck-Like Robot - Bloomberg.com

Artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face Inc. unveiled a singing $400 bipedal robot that can be taught tricks, the latest in the company’s ongoing effort to make AI and robotics more approachable to the general public.The cute robot — aptly named Microdu…

Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments - AP News

Qatar and other regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the U.S. war. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was in Tehran on Thursday as part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict. Pakistan said Thursday that it was also continuing diplom…

Is the Supreme Court Going to Let Trump’s New Trade War Fly? - Slate

This week’s Executive Dysfunction.

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it - NPR

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

The Social Security benefit cliff is here. Washington is struggling to wake up. - Politico

Candidates now on the ballot will have to confront tough tradeoffs to prevent a drastic cut to retirees’ monthly checks.

Trailblazing artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots,’ dies at 97 - The Japan Times

Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive “Infinity Mirror Rooms.“

Catastrophic floods caused by a glacier collapse kill at least 273, with more than 1,300 missing - AP News

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-Tibet border after the collapse of a glacier sent a deadly wall of water and mud several stories high tearing through communities a day earlier. Videos of the disaster showed people run…

CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO - CNBC

Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.

Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town, killing all 4 on board - CNN

A small plane carrying four people crashed into shallow waters next to a remote coastal town in Alaska on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to officials.

Stock futures rise as Nvidia shares gain over 4% after earnings: Live updates - CNBC

Global investors are reacting to the earnings report from Nvidia, which surpassed analyst forecasts.

Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings - BBC

Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.

Fed governor Lisa Cook: "No legitimate basis for removal" on Trump mortgage claims - Axios

It is a closely watched case that may determine the political independence of the central bank.

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern - AP News

When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially said he expected the war to last four to five weeks. But despite Trump’s repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete, there’s n…

Rare, Widespread Snow in the Atacama Desert - NASA Science (.gov)

Back-to-back winter storms in August 2026 brought snowfall to northern Chile, from the Andes to near the Pacific coast.

What incoming Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla said in his first press conference - Field Gulls

The Seahawks are on the cusp of new ownership. Here’s what Vinod Khosla had to say in his first press conference.