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Why Karoline Leavitt might be impossible for Trump to replace
The most clamorous president in modern history always gets his message out — in a daily riot of online posts, interviews and rancor with reporters. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/13/politics/karoline-leavitt-leaving-white-house-trump
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/
London bus driver resigns as she hits out at Sadiq Khan’s claims drivers can refuse to work amid soaring temperatures
Antonia Pugh-Thomas, who claimed her cab had no air conditioning, allowing temperatures to reach 43C, has hit back at the London Mayor’s claim that buses with broken air conditioning are taken out of service. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/london-bus-driver-heat-weather-5HjdfSB_2/
IVF embryos may thrive when grown with less oxygen
Lowering the oxygen levels that embryos are exposed to during IVF improves fetal and placental development, according to a study in mice. This is thought to be due to low oxygen levels better mimicking the conditions of the reproductive tract. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2580792-ivf-embryos-may-thrive-when-grown-with-less-oxygen/’
Alicia Silverstone set to return for ‘Clueless’ sequel series
A TV series based on the classic 1990s teen comedy “Clueless” is in the works at Paramount+, with Alicia Silverstone set to reprise her role of Cher Horowitz. A “Clueless” series was previously announced as being in the works at Peacock in 2025. But earlier this year, reports emerged that the streamer was no longer moving forward with […]