A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal […] The post Insurgent left-wing Democrats capture key primaries, rattling the party establishment appeared first on American Almanac .
A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal office, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite being vastly outspent. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan crushed Rep. Angie Craig by 20 percentage points in the August 11 DFL Senate primary. And in Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong, a card-carrying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, lost the gubernatorial nomination to Milwaukee County…Open
AI:A wave of far-left insurgent Democrats has successfully seized key Senate and gubernatorial nominations across critical swing states, leaving the Democratic Party establishment reeling after spending tens of millions to stop them. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed secured a massive upset in the most expensive Senate primary in history by defeating Rep. Haley Stevens, buoyed by endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and leveraging intense opposition to U.S. support for Israel. Similarly, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan achieved a landslide 20-point victory in the Minnesota Senate primary, while DSA member Francesca Hong nearly captured the Wisconsin gubernatorial nomination, falling short by less than one percent. These victories…Open
A wildfire burning roughly 30 square kilometers in eastern Belgium has become the country's largest on record, forcing some 600 residents from their homes and drawing emergency crews from across Europe. The fire tore through the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, near the German border, burning more than twice the area of a […] The post Belgium's worst wildfire on record forces hundreds to flee as blaze scorches High Fens nature reserve appeared first on American Almanac .
A wildfire burning roughly 30 square kilometers in eastern Belgium has become the country's largest on record, forcing some 600 residents from their homes and drawing emergency crews from across Europe. The fire tore through the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, near the German border, burning more than twice the area of a 2011 blaze that had held Belgium's previous record. By Sunday morning, more than 250 emergency personnel, including over 100 Belgian and German firefighters, police, military officers, and civil protection staff, were on the ground trying to hold the line against a fire that officials said was still spreading through terrain almost impossible to reach. Liège provincial governor Hervé Jamar confirmed the…Open
AI:Belgium is currently battling its largest wildfire on record as a massive blaze scorches the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, consuming approximately 30 square kilometers of land. The fire has forced roughly 600 residents and tourists to evacuate from municipalities like Waimes and Bütgenbach due to heavy smoke and shifting winds. Because the fire is burning through dry peat bogs and heathland, it is resisting standard containment tactics and threatening residential zones near the German border. The disaster has triggered an international emergency response under the EU's civil protection mechanism, with water-bombing aircraft and crews arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Germany to support Belgian…Open
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during […] The post Victim of Manhattan synagogue attack responds defiantly after assailant screams antisemitic slurs during Shabbat service appeared first on American Almanac .
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side after a 46-year-old Bronx man allegedly stormed toward the front of the sanctuary, shouted "F, k the Jews," called worshippers "swine," and broke two religious candles valued at $20,000. Larry Montes also allegedly headbutted and spat on a 65-year-old security guard before being taken into custody by an NYPD…Open
AI:A 63-year-old congregant, Michele Anenberg-Poma, was violently assaulted during Shabbat services at Manhattan's Central Synagogue by Larry Montes, a man with a lengthy criminal history of violence and theft. During the attack, Montes allegedly shouted antisemitic slurs, including "F*** the Jews," destroyed $20,000 worth of religious candles, and headbutted a security guard. Despite the gravity of these hate crimes, a judge set Montes's bail at only $10,000, significantly lower than what prosecutors requested. Amidst rising antisemitism in New York City, Israel's consul general has blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani for creating a climate that emboldens such attackers through his rhetoric. Even as the attack unfolded, progressive associates…Open
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at […] The post M&M's and Joe Gibbs Racing will honor Kyle Busch with tribute car at Bristol Night Race appeared first on American Almanac .
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at the Bristol Night Race wearing a special M&M's livery filled with moments from Busch's career. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died in May at age 41 after a sudden bout of pneumonia that developed into sepsis. Bristol was the track where he built some of his most dominant stretches, 22 wins at the half-mile oval, eight of them in the Cup Series. The tribute reunites two names that defined a generation of stock-car racing. M&M's…Open
AI:Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are reuniting for a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at the Bristol Night Race on September 19. To honor the two-time Cup Series champion, who passed away in May at age 41 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis, Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car featuring the iconic M&M's paint scheme that defined much of Busch's career. Busch was a dominant force at Bristol with 22 victories across various NASCAR series, making the tribute at this specific track particularly significant for his legacy and his family. His widow, Samantha Busch, announced the event, which serves as a final farewell from Mars to the sport and a celebration of the deep connection between Busch and the high-intensity atmosphere of…Open
A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming […] The post CBS correspondent Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment claims in former colleague's wrongful termination suit appeared first on American Almanac .
A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Gutman, ABC News, and parent company Disney as defendants. The complaint alleges Gutman made inappropriate remarks during two separate work assignments and that ABC fired Said in 2025 after refusing to accommodate mental health conditions she developed covering some of the most harrowing stories in recent years. The lawsuit arrives at an awkward moment for CBS. Gutman, 48, spent nearly two decades at ABC News…Open
AI:Samira Said, a former ABC News field producer, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court naming CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, ABC News, and Disney as defendants. The complaint alleges that Gutman engaged in sexual harassment during their shared tenure at ABC, including allegedly rating a female colleague's physical appearance and making demeaning, sexualized insinuations toward Said during a work assignment. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims ABC failed to provide reasonable accommodations for mental health struggles Said developed after covering the Uvalde school shooting and eventually terminated her in 2025 despite her ongoing medical needs. These allegations surface at a time of significant…Open
Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation […] The post Prince Harry diverts Diana memorial fund money to elephant charity amid bitter Sentebale fallout appeared first on American Almanac .
Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales show that Harry's 2025 share of the Diana fund, £5,432, went to Elephants Without Borders, a wildlife charity operating in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It was the first time the money did not go to Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded in 2006 with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso to support young people living with HIV and AIDS in southern Africa. The Telegraph reported…Open
AI:Prince Harry has redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the funds instead to Elephants Without Borders in Botswana. This financial shift comes amidst a bitter legal battle where Sentebale filed a defamation lawsuit against Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer, accusing them of orchestrating an adverse media campaign that caused reputational harm and operational disruption. While the UK Charity Commission criticized all parties involved for failing to resolve disputes internally—noting no evidence of systemic bullying or misogyny despite perceptions of ill-treatment—the fallout has resulted in a complete break from Harry's former…Open
Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit […] The post Netflix moves to dismiss Tyra Banks defamation suit, citing her own signed agreement appeared first on American Almanac .
Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit on Friday, calling her complaints about the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model nothing more than grievances over "ordinary editorial decisions." The motion lays out a blunt case: Banks sat for a three-and-a-half-hour interview, signed a post-interview agreement granting the filmmakers full editing control, and explicitly acknowledged she had "no right to review or approve" the finished…Open
AI:Netflix has filed a motion to dismiss Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit regarding the documentary "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," arguing that Banks signed an agreement waiving her right to approve the final cut and releasing all defamation claims prior to the series airing. Banks alleges that Netflix used selective editing to create a false narrative, specifically implying she was evasive regarding a contestant's sexual assault during filming; however, Netflix contends these are merely editorial decisions and notes that Banks herself spent decades using similar editing techniques as the producer of her own reality franchise.Open
As the price of gas remains high and the cost of the conflict with Iran continues to be immeasurable, voters continue to voice their concerns. Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood joins host Chris Stirewalt to explain why patience is needed. #trump #mikeflood #iran
AI:Representative Mike Flood defended President Trump's recent calls for Americans to accept high gas prices necessitated by the ongoing war with Iran. Amidst mounting voter concern over fuel costs and the escalating immeasurable toll of the conflict, Flood emphasized that patience is required as the administration manages the geopolitical fallout.Open
AI:Jordan, in a forceful critique of the political establishment, detailed how coordinated operations were consistently executed against President Trump during every stage of his campaigns. The remarks highlight the persistent efforts by institutional forces to undermine the President's legitimacy and disrupt his movement through strategic maneuvering.Open
Doctors and patients exclusively tell their stories dealing with scammers using deepfake videos to defraud people with false medical information on "Sunday Agenda."
AI:Scammers are increasingly utilizing sophisticated deepfake technology to impersonate medical professionals in fraudulent videos designed to deceive unsuspecting patients. These digital impostors spread false medical information to facilitate various forms of fraud, targeting vulnerable individuals through highly convincing, AI-generated misinformation that mimics legitimate doctors. This emergence of medical-themed deepfakes represents a dangerous new frontier for cybercrime and healthcare deception.Open
