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South Carolina Republican vote in Lindsey Graham's seat heads to run-off

08/11/2026 7:09pm
Lindsey Graham's sister led a field of candidates vying to be the Republican Party's nominee for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat in November's ​election following her brother's death, but the vote looks set to head to a run-off, according to U.S. media.

New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says

08/11/2026 7:01pm
A new drug is now available in Utah for certain stage 4 pancreatic cancer patients. Studies have shown the drug has more than doubled life expectancy in some cases.

Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting

08/11/2026 6:09pm
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing part of President ​Donald Trump's executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November.

Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance

08/11/2026 6:00pm
Acting U.S. FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said on Tuesday Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce, ​as the agency has finalized guidance for proper preparation and packaging amid ongoing foodborne outbreaks.

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens

08/11/2026 4:26pm
A federal appeals court struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting ​efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the agency improperly bypassed public comment procedures.

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

08/11/2026 3:13pm
After an ultra-rare collection of 97 "absolutely pristine" copies of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt, the collection could be worth hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.

Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast

08/11/2026 2:25pm
Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots

08/11/2026 9:49am
The World Health Organization on Tuesday defended the science-based process used to determine childhood immunization ​schedules after President Donald Trump's executive order.

Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre

08/11/2026 9:47am
Morgan Freeman and his business partners will release a new album called "Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience" on Friday, though he won't actually perform on the album.

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

08/11/2026 6:54am
Fast-food chains including McDonald's that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered ​discounts alone were no longer enough to keep them coming back.

Luigi Mangione due in court ahead of insurance CEO murder trial 

08/11/2026 6:51am
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down ​a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due in court on Tuesday for a hearing ahead of his ‌murder trial next month.