The most popular trending stories in United States today.
Geophysicists warn that tectonic stress along Southern California fault lines has reached 1,000-year highs, raising fresh concerns over a major rupture that could cause up to $1 trillion in damage.
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12–13 under a new moon with zero lunar glare, promising up to 100 shooting stars per hour alongside a rare six-planet alignment.
Low-cost Chinese open-source AI models and distillation breakthroughs have triggered a $1 trillion market selloff and forced Washington into a fierce debate over bans, security risks, and technical innovation.
Cornell condemned Austin Franco’s antisemitic remarks but indicated no further action was planned, fueling debate over campus speech, discipline and accountability.
The Cincinnati Bengals opened 2026 training camp on July 29 with a healthy Joe Burrow, newly acquired star DT Dexter Lawrence II, and clear positional battles for roster depth.
Tests in Seattle found no physical faults in the Boeing 787 fuel switch following the June 2025 Air India crash. India's Supreme Court expects the final AAIB report by October 2026.
The first trailer for Michael B. Jordan’s reimagined The Thomas Crown Affair casts Adria Arjona as the investigator who can match his art thief move for move. The film opens March 5, 2027.
Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, while Rand Paul warned the committee could consider consequences for his refusal to answer.
A Rutgers University study presented at NUTRITION 2026 suggests limiting food intake to an eight-to-nine-hour daily window offers cognitive benefits beyond weight loss alone in older adults.
Apple has launched Apple Upgrade in partnership with Klarna, allowing U.S. customers to lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches starting at $17.99 per month.
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a six-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium, featuring All-Star Justin Wrobleski on the mound.
The Trump administration has enacted 10% to 12.5% tariffs on over 60 countries under Section 301 forced-labor rules, sparking new federal lawsuits and international protests.
