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Brad Pitt's estranged daughter Vivienne, 18, takes out newspaper ad announcing she is dropping his surname... amid ongoing family drama

2026-08-21

Brad Pitt’s estranged daughter Vivienne, 18, is moving ahead with her petition to legally drop the actor’s surname - taking out a newspaper ad in The Los Angeles Daily Journal.

US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now

2026-08-21

The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.

NYPD poised to take down drones hovering over the US Open – marking a national milestone

2026-08-21

The milestone was the result of the federal Safer Skies Act, which was passed by Congress in December and went into effect in July, the top cop said.

Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power

2026-08-21

Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Full power restoration isn’t expected until next week.

Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin

2026-08-21

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.

Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

2026-08-21

The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Mugshot of accused NY Capitol ISIS plotter revealed as feds detail plans for more attacks

2026-08-21

Jessica Bowie's booking photo shows the Albany woman accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol.

Dearborn pastor decries 'Sharia law' as protests end in 22 arrests

2026-08-21

A Detroit pastor accused Dearborn of being “up under Sharia law” during a contentious City Council meeting Tuesday as hundreds demonstrated outside and police made 22 arrests. The pastor’s remarks capped weeks of tension in the city, where 54.5% of residents reported Middle Eastern…

'Proportionate response': MEA on bulldozer action outside Pakistan high commission

2026-08-21

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.