Iran Embassy Claims Karoline Leavitt Resigned Because Of Decoy Plane 'Betrayal'—But It's Unlikely She Was On Jet

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An Iranian embassy pushed the social media conspiracy that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned from her job this week because President Donald Trump left her on the plane he evacuated in Turkey to evade an alleged threat from Iran—but it’s unlikely she was actually on the so-called decoy flight.

‏Saudi Energy and Expo 2030 Riyadh Sign Agreement to Provide Power Supply to Expo 2030 Riyadh Site

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2026 / Saudi Energy and Expo 2030 Riyadh have announced the signing of an agreement to carry out works to provide electrical power supply to the Expo 2030 Riyadh site. This key step reflects the ongoing efforts across the project as it moves into the development phase and advances steadily toward delivering an exceptional and unprecedented World Expo.

World Cup Kicks Off A Pivotal Decade Of World Championships In U.S.

Samuel Hymes understands the importance of sports diplomacy at big international events such as the World Cup.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup turned out to be one memorable event, but it was hardly a stand-alone global extravaganza.

Greek feta prices are getting more expensive because the animals are dying by the hundreds of thousands

Giannis Papastergiou's animal farm is quiet now.

Last year, he found signs of sheep and goat pox among his flock. Months later, every animal was gone.

"There are people who have one dog and would die for that animal. Now just imagine having that many animals," Papastergiou told Business Insider in April.

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Release Schedule Is Bolstered By Record-Breaking Premiere

Tanya Reynolds and Jason Sudeikis in "Ted Lasso" Season 4.

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Ted Lasso Season 4, starring Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein, is back with record-breaking viewership with Episode 1.

‘I’m Alive!’—Aegon Stole The Show In ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 3

Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) has emerged as the star player of HBO’s House of the Dragon, the season three finale cementing him as one of the most memorable characters in the series.

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

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A group that includes Jeff Bezos has struck a deal with Fenway Sports Group to become minority owners in Liverpool Football Club, FSG said Friday.

Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components

An unmanned aerial vehicle at the AeroVironment Inc. booth during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida, May 17, 2022.

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Drone stocks rallied on Friday after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs in an effort to boost U.S. manufacturing and protect national security.

Kaplan Fox Reminds Medline Inc. (MDLN) Investors of an Investigation into Potential Securities Law Violations

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Medline Inc. ("Medline" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MDLN).

Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs

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A court ruling this week in favor of Gilead Sciences could significantly impact a burgeoning class of health programs in the U.S. that federal authorities say are illegally importing medications from overseas.