August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2025. There are 139 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed…
North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister has rebutted South Korea’s claims that Pyongyang removed some of its propaganda-blasting loudspeakers along the border. North Korea has “never removed” the speakers…
Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini dominate
Veronica Burton is not a flashy player. She doesn’t have a varied repertoire of ankle-breakers or fancy moves. But the Valkyries’ point guard, who has started all 32 of the…
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia and Vanuatu have agreed to a 10-year deal, aimed at strengthening security and economic ties, worth A$500m ($328m; £241m). The so-called Nakamal agreement – the result of months of…
Judge clears way for sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars yet again
By Hadas Gold | CNN (CNN) — Alex Jones’ far-right platform Infowars can be sold once again to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes the families of…
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over Epstein claim
First Lady Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1bn after he claimed she was introduced to her husband by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawyers acting…
Pedestrian killed in Fremont crash ID’d as 76-year-old man
FREMONT – Police on Wednesday identified the victim of a fatal collision earlier this week in Fremont as a 76-year-old man. The crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday on…
Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation of aid’ in Gaza
EPA More than 100 organisations have signed a joint letter calling on Israel to stop the “weaponisation of aid” into Gaza, as “starvation deepens”. Humanitarian groups, including Oxfam and Médecins…
El Cerrito detectives make arrest in May sexual assault
EL CERRITO – Authorities on Wednesday arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual assault earlier this year in El Cerrito. The episode happened between midnight and 1:30 a.m. on…
Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas
A Union Pacific train with approximately 35 cars derailed close to Gordon, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon. Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks,…