Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA threatens legal action over title removal

A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA last week, is threatening legal action, claiming the actions of pageant organizers were “wrongful and unjustified”. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/11/miss-north-carolina-title-brittany-boltinhouse

Matthew McConaughey meets Pope Leo – See the moment

Matthew McConaughey might have to change his catchphrase to “Alrighty, Almighty.” The Oscar-winning actor met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, Aug. 5, during a service at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, according to footage shared by The Associated Press. McConaughey, who attended the pope’s weekly audience, was joined by his wife, Camila Alves. […]

With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt

In a nail-biter Democratic senate primary in Michigan, progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment candidate Representative Haley Stevens, a four-term centrist congresswoman, in what could signal a further sign of change to the party’s direction. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her analysis of the race. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/08/06/all-eyes-are-on-michigan-for-a-must-win-senate-race-for-democrats-the-excerpt/91185995007/

7 Best SaaS Accounting Software for Small Businesses (2026)

Cloud accounting is no longer simply a digital replacement for a paper ledger. For a small business, it can become the financial control center that records sales, organizes expenses, reconciles bank activity, prepares reports, and gives an accountant access to current data. https://www.business-magazine.org/best-saas-accounting-software-small-businesses/