The psychological reasons people can’t stop watching true crime
A couple of weeks ago, Netflix released The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, a documentary revisiting the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Baidu Sinks 13% as Soft Results Put AI Pivot to the Test: How Alibaba and Chinese Tech Stocks Compare
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Olivia Colman Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 6
Olivia Colman has joined the London-set sixth season of “Only Murders in the Building.” The Oscar winner was revealed as the show’s latest guest star in a video posted on its Instagram account on Tues
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
About 1.2 million people's data was leaked due to a cyber attack in Latvia
As a result of a cyber attack on the Road Safety Directorate (CSDD) in Latvia, criminals obtained the personal data of approximately 1.2 million people.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Tupac Shakur murder trial: gang leader in court accused of orchestrating 1996 killing of rap star
Duane Davis is only man ever charged in relation to drive-by shooting of Shakur in Las VegasWhat we know about Tupac Shakur’s death and what to expect from murder trialIf you’re catching up now on wha
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program
One big question, will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
Lebanon will hand over the former general of the Assad era to Syria
Lebanese judicial authorities have decided to extradite a former general who served under the deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to Damascus after being interrogated about the crimes he may be r
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” as her mental health deteriorated in the months before she killed her three children, her former mother-in-law testified at her Massachusetts murder trial
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Fang Fang Exposes China’s Long Game
The declassified FBI files on Eric Swalwell tell of a pattern of Chinese influence attempts in grassroots U.S. politics.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”
High tariffs on Chinese goods have had predictable effects
Finance
economist.com
18.08.2026
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
Teen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chatsOpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Reds DFA 6-Foot-4 Lefty for Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated pitcher Kent Emanuel for assignment after he made his debut with the team on Monday.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Female clones created from the blood of male mice
A CRISPR-based tool can perform sex reversal on male mouse embryos, reliably turning them into healthy females – a feat that could be valuable for conservation
Science
newscientist.com
18.08.2026
Niulai: The ‘terrible’ mother-and-son animated film taking the Chinese box office by storm
Reaction to Niulai compared to mysterious ‘six-seven’ craze
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
‘Toxic’ Season 2, Hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, Sets Investigation Discovery Premiere Date, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Season 2 of “Toxic,” the Elizabeth Chambers-hosted true crime series that explores poisonous romantic relationships and the trauma they cause, will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Sept. 15. Acc
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?
The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany
An 81-year-old man has admitted to sexually abusing and killing an American tourist in Germany more than 30 years ago
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026