by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, August 26.
- Similar to documenting extinct species, scientists are now tracking glaciers vanishing worldwide
- As Global Hunger Levels Remain Stubbornly High, Advocates Call for More Money to Change the Way the World Produces Food
- Ukraine’s Kursk offensive isn’t just a raid. It’s upending assumptions.
- Russia unleashes a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine. At least 3 people are killed
- After Hezbollah’s Retaliation, All Eyes Fix on Iran
- Why Israel and Hezbollah’s attacks have raised fears of an all-out war
- Diseases spread in Gaza as sewage contaminates camps and coast
- Hezbollah’s escalation has not derailed the Gaza talks
- Netanyahu says attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon ‘not the end of the story’
- Israel and Hezbollah Appear to De-Escalate, Even as Conflict Grinds On
- Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
- Israel Economy Suffers as War-Focused Netanyahu Stalls on Budget
- The Middle East may have backed off from the brink of a regional war – for now
- Explainer: How has Communist-run Vietnam’s graft campaign shaken up its politics?
- Who is Telegram founder Pavel Durov — and why was he arrested?
- Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cells
- No Evidence That Maduro Won, a Top Venezuelan Election Official Says
- Mexico’s rule of law is in danger. The U.S. is right to weigh in.
- Meet the megadonors pumping millions into the 2024 election
- The DNC Gave Kamala Harris a Major Boost
- The Latino Vote Could Decide the Election. Kamala Harris Knows It.
- Trump suggests he might skip ABC debate with Harris
- Trump Threatens to Quit the Only Debate Agreed With Harris: ‘Stay Tuned’
- COLD FEET? Trump Lays Groundwork To Chicken Out Of Kamala Harris Debate
- Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states
- ‘Women aren’t stupid’ enough to believe Vance’s US abortion ban veto promise, says Warren
- Fears within Trump campaign that palace intrigue could cause distraction
- “Simply put, they are out of their minds”: Kamala Harris won’t let Republicans hide their misogyny
- Why Democrats shouldn’t count their chickens, or votes
- Scoop: Harris builds an army of House surrogates
- FACT: JD Vance Wants to Help Trump Ban Abortion Nationwide – With or Without Congress
- JD Vance Plants His Paws Down When Grilled Over ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment (What a bizarre dude.)
- “I Just Want Women To Have More Choices”: Senator JD Vance, Who Has Likened Abortion To Murder (“On Meet the Press Sunday morning, the Republican vice presidential candidate was given several opportunities to apologize for “childless cat ladies” remarks and just couldn’t—or wouldn’t—do it.”)
- Vance Leaves Door Open to Renewed Family Separations Under Trump
- American Journalists Beware: A Second Trump Term Could Pose Very Real Risks
- They Served With Trump and Saw the Crazy. They Should Endorse Harris.
- Gen. McMaster’s blistering account of the Trump White House
- McConnell’s big fear on the next budget fight
- RFK Jr.’s Secret Service protection ends after campaign suspended
- Kennedy Family Comes Out Swinging Against ‘Obscene’ RFK Jr. After Trump Defection
- Ignore my brother Bobby, Max Kennedy says
- Isaac Hayes Estate Marks Victory in Suit Against Trump
- Glenn Youngkin Appears as Special Guest at Fundraiser for MAGA Extremist Mark Robinson (Among many other things, Robinson is a Holocaust denier, “has called homosexuality ‘filth’ and endorsed corporal punishment for children.”)
- ‘It’s a safe space’: Northern Virginia clinic dedicated to LGBTQ+ patients is shattering growth goals, no signs of slowing
- Cardinal Conversation: Potential power company rate increases (“Appalachian Power is asking Virginia regulators to approve a rate increase that would be the second for the company this year.The request is drawing opposition from many directions as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold a public hearing.Matt Busse is covering the issue for Cardinal News and he spoke with Fred Echols.”)
- New plan would bring Amtrak to the New River Valley sooner, and at a lower cost
- Like a doctor with a patient, Danny Avula’s approach is ‘listening to residents’
- See the confidentiality agreement some Richmond restaurants signed in meals tax settlements
- Norfolk hits obstacles implementing storm risk protection
- Olympic swimmer Torri Huske gets hometown welcome in Arlington
- D.C.-area forecast: Temperatures trend upward, with record heat possible Wednesday
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