Lindsay Clancy murder trial: prosecutors revive theory of faked suicide attempt
Prosecutors pointed to internet searches made on the family computer in the months before the killings to make their caseProsecutors revived a theory in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial case this week,
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea
Defense argues New York cannot try Mangione over same act or offense as federal case – the killing of Brian ThompsonLuigi Mangione’s plea to federal stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thom
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric carsAndy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targetsThe UK’s biggest gigafactory has shelved pla
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
American Auto’s Retreat From China Accelerates as GM and Ford Both Pull Back
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
15.08.2026
Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
A Foot Is Not an Appropriate Prize for the Tombola review – a fateful day at the fete
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Daniel McVey merrily recruits the audience for a fun hour of cosy crime that bleeds into cosmic horrorWith a title like that, perhaps it’s no surprise that this afternoo
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
BBC was warned of author’s claim to possess missing clothes of child murder victim
Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possessionThe BBC was warned by two whistleblowers that a British true crime author was claimi
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Christopher Berry-Dee is the UK’s all-time bestselling true crime author. Is he also a violent abuser of women and children?
The British writer is known for his unique ability to get inside the heads of serial killers. But a Guardian investigation reveals multiple accusations of assault and child sexual abuse. What is the t
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
The US has called on Apple to abandon Chinese memory chips
The Trump administration called on the American technology company "Apple" not to buy memory chips from Chinese manufacturers.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
China poised to lift travel ban on Manus founders
Chief executive Xiao Hong plans to return to Singapore as AI company nears resolution of Meta separation
Finance
ft.com
15.08.2026
The US will warn countries about the consequences of cooperation with China in the field of artificial intelligence
The US administration has warned that countries that are members of the "Pax Silica" technology alliance created by the initiative of Washington may be expelled from the alliance if they participate i
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
OPEC sees China's growth supported by exports, advanced manufacturing
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin on Abandoning His Tom Brady Heist Plot and the Finneas, Cailee Spaeny Emmy Snubs
Lee Sung Jin learned about “Beef’s” latest Emmy haul all at once. The second season of Netflix’s genre-bending anthology earned 16 nominations, the most of any limited or anthology series this year. T
Culture
variety.com
15.08.2026
President Trump Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.08.2026
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
Tech
wired.com
14.08.2026
Doctors say Medicaid change to gender-affirming care will harm vulnerable youth
Federal Medicaid dollars can no longer pay for gender-affirming care for youth. Doctors who treat trans kids say it will harm vulnerable people.
Health
npr.org
14.08.2026
Guangzhou crucibles provide earliest direct evidence of brass-making in East Asia
For centuries, scholars have read ancient documents describing the production of brass in 10th-century A.D. China. The problem was that the earliest physical evidence of brass production would be foun
Science
phys.org
14.08.2026
Woman Charged With Vandalizing World War II Memorial
Two felony charges have been filed against a Kentucky woman after spray paint appeared on the memorial in the capital.
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026
'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026