Matthew McConaughey Says Acting in ‘The Wedding Planner’ With Jennifer Lopez Saved Him From Being Searched at U.S.-Mexico Border: ‘They Let Me Go’
Matthew McConaughey revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that acting alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2001’s “The Wedding Planner” ended up getting him out of a “major mess-up” at the U.S.-Mexico b
Culture
variety.com
13.08.2026
U.S. ambassador slams Israeli settlers besieging home of Palestinian-American
U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called settlers besieging a West Bank home of an American-Palestinian family "terrorists."
World
npr.org
13.08.2026
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.
Politics
nytimes.com
13.08.2026
Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game
Ukrainian drone pilots teach the US military and NATO hard battlefield lessons.
Tech
arstechnica.com
13.08.2026
WP: The US lost about a quarter of its MQ-9 Reaper drones in the war with Iran
The US military lost about 25% of its MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
13.08.2026
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.
Tech
techcrunch.com
13.08.2026
Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
World
cbsnews.com
13.08.2026
U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
World
npr.org
13.08.2026
Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America
US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
Sepah: If Iran has no missiles, it will be more dangerous for the US
If one day Iran has no missiles, it will be more dangerous for the US.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running | Editorial
A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are usefulJapan’s yen has slid back towards 160 to the dollar, despite last month’s extr
Finance
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff
Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested raceUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailS
World
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Iran war live: US fires missiles at cargo ship violating Iran blockade
US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026