Carolina Wings & Rib House Building New Chapin Location
A new Carolina Wings & Rib House location is currently under construction in Chapin, according to an August 19, 2026, Facebook post from the chain’s Ballentine restaurant. This development marks the fifth establishment for the Midlands-based chicken wing and rib chain. The new restaurant will be situated on Columbia Avenue, slightly outside Chapin’s town center. […]
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Einbinder Defends Ruffalo Amid Paramount Controversy
Actress Hannah Einbinder publicly defended Mark Ruffalo this week, as the actor faces accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Skydance. The controversy stems from Ruffalo linking Larry Ellison’s technology company, Oracle, to the Israeli military, in the context of Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Einbinder, known for her role in Hacks, expressed strong […]
CIA Director Visits Moscow Amid Stalled Ukraine Talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has reportedly made an unannounced visit to Moscow, a development that comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have stalled. US media outlets confirmed the trip, citing sources familiar with the situation and a US official. Flight data from August 25, 2026, showed a US military C-17 […]
CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Moscow amid risk shift
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is currently in Moscow, Russia, for a series of meetings, a development confirmed by sources familiar with the situation on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This trip follows the sighting of a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane and a U.S. diplomatic motorcade at a Moscow airport. Neither the […]
CIA Director in Moscow for Unannounced Discussions
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, traveled to Moscow for unannounced discussions earlier this week, arriving in the Russian capital on Tuesday. Neither Washington nor Moscow has confirmed the purpose of the visit or the individuals he was scheduled to meet. Such in-person talks between high-level American and Russian officials are […]
US sanctions Iran; Tehran prepares for pressure
The United States on Monday initiated a new wave of sanctions against Iran, targeting digital assets, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors, a move described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an economic D-Day. This action marks a strategic shift in the nearly six-month-long conflict, aiming to intensify economic pressure on Iran’s leadership. Iranian Economy Minister […]
Vietnamese Horror Film ‘Lau Chu Hoa’ Arrives in US Theaters
The Vietnamese found-footage horror film, Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion, is set to open in North American theaters on September 4. Mockingbird Pictures is handling the theatrical release, distributing the film across AMC, Regal, and Cinemark cinema circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the movie became Vietnam’s first theatrical found-footage horror release and achieved significant […]
Girls Cast Reflects on Friendships with Khloé K.
The cast of The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project reports that their friendships with Khloé Kardashian remain strong following the conclusion of the first season. Malika Haqq, 43, stated earlier this month that the experiences and professional relationship have deepened their bonds and mutual appreciation. Haqq emphasized that the cast members desire to see each […]
Unions Fight for Clean Energy Jobs Amid Political Headwinds
Union workers at the Revolution Wind offshore project in New London, Connecticut, gathered on August 25, 2025, to discuss a Trump administration order to halt construction. This event highlights the ongoing efforts by labor unions to secure good jobs in the clean energy sector, even as political challenges emerge. The labor movement, particularly through organizations […]