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Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
August 6, 2026 • Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michelin chef wins top hygiene rating after claiming he'd only been given one-star verdict because food inspectors didn't understand his sashimi

2026-08-06

Ynyshir, located near Machynlleth in west Wales was given the lowest possible rating after a food hygiene inspection last November.

Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus

2026-08-06

Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility

2026-08-06

The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.

Mamdani seen in law firm ad as top aide brags about NYC connections, raising ethics questions

2026-08-06

Judicial committee chair Ali Najmi used photos of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a law firm ad, sparking ethics concerns among good government experts.

Oklahoma teen accused of raping two girls walks free; DA furiously calls in feds: ‘Made my blood boil’

2026-08-06

Jesse Mack Butler faced 11 felony counts, including rape and strangulation charges, but double jeopardy now shields him after his case was dismissed.

Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment

2026-08-06

Snails are slimy. But there’s more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It’s a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.

Iran's Hormuz Strait plan reportedly blocks U.S., Israeli ships; U.S. rejects any 'impediments'

2026-08-06

The U.S. appeared to quickly reject the terms of an Iranian draft plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz to ships except those from the U.S. and Israel.

Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle extend relief to Spokane wildfires

2026-08-06

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle partnership is expanding into wildfire relief for her home state of Washington, which reported Wednesday that the retailer will let shoppers donate to relief efforts at checkout.

'Kya Bolti Public': CJP announces nationwide 'pressure campaign' from September

2026-08-06

The Cockroach Janata Party is stepping in as a public pressure group, primarily targeting pressing issues such as unemployment and education reform across the country. Set to launch their ‘Kya Bolti Public’ campaign in September, they aim to engage the youth in dialogue for transparency…

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.