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11 min agoBasimta Cafe's management is considering whether to remain open on Saturdays amid weekly ultra-Orthodox protests that have lasted over six weeks. The demonstrations began after the cafe was revealed to be an official Jews for Jesus project, a Messianic Jewish movement viewed as controversial in mainstream Judaism.11 min agoTyson Fury has called Anthony Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning everybody" as talks over a British heavyweight showdown remain unresolved. The rivals are locked in a tense standoff over whether the fight will materialize.11 min agoRussian drones struck central Kyiv on Sept. 2, injuring at least 13 people, local officials said. Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace would be "de facto closed" due to Ukrainian drone operations, saying there would be "drones in Russia's skies on a scale that has to be taken into account."26 min agoUber is ending its ride-hailing service in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. The company said the decision to exit is unrelated to a directive from FAAN about ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports.26 min agoFor the second time, jurors in the Clancy case signaled to Judge William Sullivan that they cannot agree. After more than 27 hours of deliberation, the panel remains unable to determine whether Clancy bears criminal responsibility in the 2023 deaths of her three children, prompting the judge to issue Tuey-Rodriguez instructions for a final push.26 min agoThe NBA fined Kawhi Leonard $700,000 over the salary cap violations. Two top Clippers executives were also suspended.41 min agoCassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award winner known for her low, smoky voice and interpretations of jazz and blues standards, died on Wednesday in Jackson, Mississippi, her hometown. Her longtime manager Robert Torre said she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends. No cause of death was disclosed.41 min agoThe Los Angeles Clippers face one of the league's most severe penalties after the NBA determined the franchise circumvented salary cap rules to sign Kawhi Leonard. Five first-round selections between 2029 and 2033 have been forfeited, along with a $30 million fine. Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from all league and team activities.56 min agoPresident Donald Trump said he was pleased about Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to relocate from California back to Britain after six years. Trump told reporters he was not a fan of the couple and said they treated the royal family with great disrespect.56 min agoA glacier collapse triggered a massive landslide on the Nepal-China border August 26, killing more than 1,200 people across both countries. Nepal reported 1,204 deaths and 4,216 missing as of September 2, while Chinese authorities in Tibet's Gyirong county reported 21 deaths and 541 missing. Families in Nepal held symbolic funeral ceremonies September 2 to honor missing relatives.11 min agoBasimta Cafe's management is considering whether to remain open on Saturdays amid weekly ultra-Orthodox protests that have lasted over six weeks. The demonstrations began after the cafe was revealed to be an official Jews for Jesus project, a Messianic Jewish movement viewed as controversial in mainstream Judaism.11 min agoTyson Fury has called Anthony Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning everybody" as talks over a British heavyweight showdown remain unresolved. The rivals are locked in a tense standoff over whether the fight will materialize.11 min agoRussian drones struck central Kyiv on Sept. 2, injuring at least 13 people, local officials said. Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace would be "de facto closed" due to Ukrainian drone operations, saying there would be "drones in Russia's skies on a scale that has to be taken into account."26 min agoUber is ending its ride-hailing service in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. The company said the decision to exit is unrelated to a directive from FAAN about ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports.26 min agoFor the second time, jurors in the Clancy case signaled to Judge William Sullivan that they cannot agree. After more than 27 hours of deliberation, the panel remains unable to determine whether Clancy bears criminal responsibility in the 2023 deaths of her three children, prompting the judge to issue Tuey-Rodriguez instructions for a final push.26 min agoThe NBA fined Kawhi Leonard $700,000 over the salary cap violations. Two top Clippers executives were also suspended.41 min agoCassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award winner known for her low, smoky voice and interpretations of jazz and blues standards, died on Wednesday in Jackson, Mississippi, her hometown. Her longtime manager Robert Torre said she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends. No cause of death was disclosed.41 min agoThe Los Angeles Clippers face one of the league's most severe penalties after the NBA determined the franchise circumvented salary cap rules to sign Kawhi Leonard. Five first-round selections between 2029 and 2033 have been forfeited, along with a $30 million fine. Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from all league and team activities.56 min agoPresident Donald Trump said he was pleased about Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to relocate from California back to Britain after six years. Trump told reporters he was not a fan of the couple and said they treated the royal family with great disrespect.56 min agoA glacier collapse triggered a massive landslide on the Nepal-China border August 26, killing more than 1,200 people across both countries. Nepal reported 1,204 deaths and 4,216 missing as of September 2, while Chinese authorities in Tibet's Gyirong county reported 21 deaths and 541 missing. Families in Nepal held symbolic funeral ceremonies September 2 to honor missing relatives.

Top US general says military has no plans to send troops to November polls

A senior US military commander said the armed forces will not deploy personnel to polling locations in the November elections. The statement addressed Democratic concerns that the military could be used to interfere in the vote.

NXEWS NewsroomAug 31, 2026, 7:20 PMUpdated 1 d ago1 min read

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