Neanderthal hips challenge long-standing hypothesis of a trade-off between childbirth and bipedal walking
The most prominent difference between human male and female skeletons is the pelvis, which anthropologists often use to determine the sex of ancient remains. Scientists have long believed the human pe
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again — including a bank robber accused of sex assault
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Inquiry
Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse charges tied to online extremist group
Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBIA 27-year-old Tennessee man described by the US justice department as a “nihilisti
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
FBI Raids Eric Swalwell's Home: Full List of Confiscated Items
FBI seizes devices from Eric Swalwell at SFO and raids his D.C. home amid federal sex‑assault probe.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
China blocks cooperation with EU probe into JD.com’s Ceconomy bid
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Bagdad Amreyev: The Middle Corridor should not be considered only as a transport route
The Middle Corridor should not be seen only as a rail route or a route for transporting containers from China to Europe.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power
For a long time, the Arctic was associated with the "dead land" of the North and was not considered a place suitable for economic activity or human life. Today, however, it is increasingly seen as a v
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Dem’s ‘sexist’ remark against cancer survivor provokes Republican to go scorched earth: ‘Guy’s got a problem’
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins calls Jon Ossoff's viral remark about White House aide Natalie Harp "sexist" and "misogynist."
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Harvard student accused of slavery taunts targeted for deposition in explosive school lawsuit
Attorneys for a former Harvard-Westlake School student who alleges he endured racist and sexual abuse from water polo teammates are seeking to question a Harvard University student
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart g
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enoughUK politics live – latest updatesRacism and sexis
Politics
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Russia Warns West Against New Arms Race
In 2025, Putin and China's Xi Jinping had already called the U.S.'s proposed Golden Dome shield a "threat to strategic stability."
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Reds vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 20 by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday afternoon's matchup
Sport
cbssports.com
20.08.2026
Researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining
As competition between the United States and China intensifies over critical minerals, pressure is mounting to begin exploitation of deep-sea minerals before a code to regulate mining of the seabed in
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
West Ham condemn ‘offensive and divisive’ chant about Israel winger Manor Solomon
Club urge fans to drop chant with anti-Palestine messageSection of away crowd sang chant at BurnleyWest Ham have condemned “an offensive and divisive chant” and urged fans not to sing it at their firs
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens to crush Iran with ‘Economic D Day’ - but he is running out of cards to play
The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Netflix’s Engaging Crime Drama ‘Blood Sacrifice’ Spotlights Inept Policing: TV Review
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026