Within a matter of hours, the extreme heat that had been tormenting northern Italy for weeks gave way to exceptional rainfall, flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures. The regions hit hardest were Liguria, Lombardy and the northern part of Tuscany. The disturbance that swept in was “fuelled” by a marine heatwave that pushed the Mediterranean above 33 degrees Celsius off the Spanish island of Majorca, according to data recorded by a buoy operated by the Aemet meteorological agency (source in Italian). When the first flow of cooler, more unstable air met the hot air masses lingering over northern regions,…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says “there is no indication” the blueberries and mixed berries in a major U.S. recall over the risk of serious illness and potential death were distributed in Canada. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded a recall of frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix grocery stores across the country to a Class 1 recall, the highest health risk level on Tuesday, citing E. coli contamination. Publix initially recalled the affected products on July 29.The CFIA told Global News in a statement that it is “aware of the…

August 21, 2026 — 5:08pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAHome Affairs Minister Tony Burke has described revelations that a secretive Christian sect had paid far-right agitators to disrupt the 2025 election campaign as “a fundamental change to our democracy”.But the sect behind the campaign, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, stonewalled queries about the intervention when questioned before a parliamentary committee investigating the election.Lloyd Grimshaw, director of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, appears via video link at the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters.Dominic LorrimerChurch spokesman Lloyd Grimshaw said it was…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Karmelo Anthony’s bid to overturn his murder conviction returns to court in McKinney, Texas, Friday after his former lawyer testified that a dispute over an unwritten agreement helped keep Anthony from taking the stand.Retired District Judge Michael Chitty is hearing Anthony’s request for a new trial. Judge Sid Harle removed Judge John Roach, who presided over Anthony’s murder trial, from the remaining trial-court proceedings earlier this week.Harle found that a reasonable outside observer could question whether Roach appeared impartial after the judge publicly said the jury “got it right” and defended several…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A growing number of Democrats who grabbed national attention as they led the resistance to President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House are the latest casualties in this year’s primary battle between the party’s left-wing and the establishment.The latest victim: Alexander Vindman, who gained national prominence nearly a decade ago as the then-Army lieutenant colonel and National Security Council official served as a key witness against Trump during the president’s first impeachment trial.Vindman, who made resisting Trump a key part of his Senate bid, was upset Tuesday in…

FIRST ON FOX: A top executive at JPMorgan Chase warned that proposed federal bank capital rules could damage small businesses across the country, airing caution that Main Street may have less access to credit from banks. As regulators move to finalize Basel III Endgame, one of the most important global financial regulatory standards to date, Chase Business Bank CEO Stevie Baron said in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital that the current framework could potentially have unintended consequences for small businesses as capital requirements could prevent lending.”The latest revisions to the 2023 proposal are a step in the right…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Friday nights are a major part of the 2026 college football season. The schedule features games from across the FBS, including conference matchups, rivalry games and a full Black Friday slate. FOX’s Friday coverage includes marquee games throughout the season, beginning with Toledo at Michigan State and Fresno State at USC in Week 1. Here is the complete 2026 Friday college football schedule with dates, kickoff times and TV information. Broadcast details can change during the season, and additional networks and kickoff times will be added as they are announced.2026 College Football…

A huge tour bus fire killed at least one person Friday morning on the 60 Freeway, according to officials. The incident happened around 5:38 a.m. in the area of State Route 60 and Azusa Avenue in Hacienda Heights, a California Highway Police incident log reported. Images from the scene show the back half of the touring vehicle badly burnt out, as flames appeared to have engulfed several rows of seating. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and has extinguished the blaze. A SigAlert has been issued as the third and fourth lanes of the freeway have…

As more diners end 24-hour service, a handful have managed to keep the tradition alive, keeping their lights and griddles on around the clock. The original Red Arrow Diner opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1922. Over the decades, the business expanded, changed ownership, and moved locations. Currently, the historic diner is the flagship of four Red Arrow Diners in the state, co-owned by Amanda Wihby and George Lawrence. All four restaurants are open 24/7. During the overnight hours, between midnight and 5 a.m., the diners attract a mixed crowd, Wihby said. “It could just be a regular who has nowhere…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size After years of debate, Montreal police officers will soon be equipped with body cameras, Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says. Martinez Ferrada made the announcement alongside the city’s police chief and the head of the police brotherhood Friday.Montreal also plans to adopt a rule banning insults toward city employees, including police. If adopted, police would have new powers to issue fines for someone who insults them or another municipal employee.The goal of the bylaw is to protect city employees from abuse, not to prevent criticism, Martinez Ferrada said. Get daily National news Get…

August 21, 2026 — 6:31pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAA last-minute bundle of accounts released to this masthead reveal the scale of One Nation’s thriving online merchandise business and its significant revenue from “candidate fees” as well as hefty legal bills and consultancy fees.The Queensland Office of Fair Trading released three years of financial accounts on Friday after One Nation scrambled to submit its overdue financial reports and avoid the risk of being deregistered.A MAGA cap for sale on the One Nation website.The accounts, submitted by One Nation Queensland…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Like a lot of moms, I usually have an assigned list of school supplies to stock up on before the school year starts. And yet, there are always those back-to-school supplies you don’t realize your kids need until they’re in the thick of the school year. With three kids enrolled in preschool through elementary, I’ve amassed a collection of unexpected must-haves that I swear are just as important as pencils, paper and crayons. Amazon curated a thorough back-to-school edit, so…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A top executive at JPMorganChase warned that proposed federal bank capital rules could damage small businesses across the country, airing caution that Main Street may have less access to credit from banks.As regulators move to finalize Basel III Endgame, one of the most important global financial regulatory standards to date, Chase Business Bank CEO Stevie Baron said in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital that the current framework could potentially have unintended consequences for small businesses as capital requirements could prevent lending.”The latest revisions to the 2023 proposal…

The Trump administration is threatening the American Bar Association’s longstanding authority to accredit law schools, which dates back to 1952. The White House, along with congressional Republicans, have accused the ABA of using its dominant role in legal education to push diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ideology on up-and-coming lawyers.A 500-page Department of Education report obtained by The Wall Street Journal argues that the ABA’s accreditation wing is not sufficiently independent of the law profession itself. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Department of Education said its staff reviewed the ABA’s accreditation standards and found the organization is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 2026 INDYCAR season heads to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.. The race airs Sunday, Aug. 23 on FOX and FOX One, with practice and qualifying coverage beginning Saturday on FOX Sports networks. Marcus Ericsson enters the weekend after winning the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Aug. 16. Àlex Palou leads the championship standings by 133 points over Kyle Kirkwood with four races remaining. Here is how to watch the Freedom 250, including the start time, TV channel, streaming information and complete weekend…