The New Yorker 26 Aug 2026
Mark Wunderlich Reads Spencer Reece
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Al Jazeera 26 Aug 2026
What’s behind the SDF’s deal with Damascus?
The Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria’s army. Founded in 2015 at the height of the Syrian war, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (…
The National 26 Aug 2026
How pressure and months of stalling finally brought about the SDF’s dissolution in Syria
The writing has been on the wall for Syria's armed Kurds since early 2025 as the US, once their close ally, forged ties with its rivals in the Syrian government. In March 2025, Wa…
The Atlantic 26 Aug 2026
The Last American Dreamer
No southerner, or perhaps human, has remained so universally beloved for as long as Dolly Parton. Growing up in Tennessee, I could hardly walk into a grocery store without hearing…
PBS 26 Aug 2026
Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot iconic photo of soldier returning from Vietnam, dies at age 99
The famous photo shows Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm reuniting with his family in March 1973 at Travis Air Force Base after being a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
Le Monde 26 Aug 2026
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80
The British actor took on numerous roles in both theater and film, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Clue.' He passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
DW 26 Aug 2026
Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the for…
Digital Spy 26 Aug 2026
SAS: Rogue Heroes star is now a "shock favourite" to be the next James Bond
The race to find the next James Bond continues as a new candidate who you might recognise from SAS: Rogue Heroes appears to have just entered the arena. According to Page Six, Jac…
Roger Ebert 26 Aug 2026
I Will Always Love You: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
A tribute to the country singer, actress, philanthropist, and American icon.
Le Monde 26 Aug 2026
Kremlin says CIA Director held talks with Russian intelligence services in Moscow
John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounce visit. The CIA declined to comment, and the White House did not comment immediately.
The Atlantic 26 Aug 2026
The Truth About Dolly Parton’s Style
It wasn’t about showbiz. It was about sovereignty. Dolly Parton was just 5-foot-nothing tall. She needed platform heels to make her feel that she could fill a performance space. H…
Al Jazeera 26 Aug 2026
Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
CIA’s Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks ‘positive’.