Month: August 2026

ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSJustice DepartmentTodd Blanche’s DOJ comes into focus as his confirmation vote nearsTrump critics and some Justice Department veterans say the acting attorney general has shown a willingness to comport with Trump’s demands for loyalty.Listen to this article00:0000:00Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination04:12Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 6:38 PM EDTBy Ryan J. ReillyTodd…

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 2 hours ago2026 ElectionAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the leftThe former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a primary election night event early on Wednesday,…

Ariana Grande’s break from the spotlight sparks fresh debate over body commentaryThe pop star addressed the news of her break during her Chicago show Monday night, telling the crowd it was “not a reactive or impulsive thing.”Listen to this article00:0000:00Ariana Grande in January.Emma McIntyre / WireImage via Getty ImagesAug. 3, 2026, 7:03 PM EDT /…

‘Exorcist’ star Linda Blair’s home searched over ‘kennel operation,’ Los Angeles County officials sayThe 67-year-old actor, who runs a dog adoption charity, called it a “surprise visit” but said it was largely a “paperwork” issue.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Linda Blair in Burbank, Calif., in 2022.Jody Cortes / Getty Images for ABAAug. 3,…

OpenAI’s luxury brand trip for influencers blasted by online critics as ‘dystopian’The AI company hosted an exclusive “summer camp” for influencers at Wildflower Farms in New York. Listen to this article00:0000:00A handful of influencers who attended OpenAI’s two-day “summer camp” at Wildflower Farms received blowback online.Chelsea Stahl / NBC News; Getty ImagesAug. 3, 2026, 8:42…

‘Game of Thrones’ author George R.R. Martin opens up about experiencing depression“The worst may be yet to come,” the 77-year-old author wrote in a blog post to his fans, adding that “getting old is no fun.” Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00George R.R. Martin.Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic for HBO fileAug. 4, 2026, 1:28…

EXCLUSIVEFORSUBSCRIBERSTech NewsNew bill would stop Trump Media from selling speedy access to president’s posts Legislation from Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., takes aim at a new paid service from Trump Media promising faster alerts to posts from President Donald Trump and others.Listen to this article00:0000:00Trump has often used Truth Social posts to make announcements during his…

Chipotle removes jalapeños after possible link to salmonella outbreakThe restaurant chain said it had replaced the jalapeños with product from another supplier. More than 100 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in Minnesota.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Chipotle removes jalapeños over salmonella concerns02:00Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 3:27 PM EDT / Updated Aug.…

WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. dead at 85 The legendary grappler, whose career spanned decades, was the last surviving member of the Funk wrestling family. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Dory Funk Jr. in Columbus, Ga., in 1969.WWE via Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 4,…

Family of New Jersey man who died in ICE custody accuses agency of ‘medical neglect’ICE said Edwin Lopez-Cornejo suffered a “medical emergency,” while the family says he wasn’t properly treated to keep his medical conditions under control and called for an investigation.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Maria Cornejo, second right, mother of Edwin…