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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study. Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is ...
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The Latest: Alaska, Florida and Wyoming hold primaries as California voters pick Swalwell successor
Voters in Alabama, Florida and Wyoming are deciding Tuesday which candidates to advance to the general election in key races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, as California holds a special election to decide who will serve out the rest of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's term. S...
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Journey prepares for the last leg of what could be rockers' final tour together
The long, riding road once more beckons for the members of iconic rock band Journey. Is it the band's final journey together? The last leg of what is being billed as their farewell tour kicks off in September in Los Angeles and what likely will be an emotional homecoming is at th...
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz , two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat. The officials said the Trump adminis...
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Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea. But this year's Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, one of the two main drills conducted by t...
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Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently defended the agency’s actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a du...
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What AAA recommends when choosing first car for teen driver
For teenagers, that first trip behind the wheel marks a major step toward independence — and AAA wants to make sure safety, not style, is driving the decision on which vehicle to choose. “Parents should really consider safety over style,” said Doug Shupe, AAA corporate communicat...
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Putin hosts Myanmar's leader for talks on deepening their relationship
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hosted the head of Myanmar’s military-backed government , who visited Russia on a trip to boost their cooperation. Speaking at the start of the talks with President Min Aung Hlaing , Putin noted both countries have cooperated on foreign policy ...
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Feds announce guilty verdict for New Braunfels man accused of smuggling guns from US to Mexico
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the verdict of a weeklong firearms smuggling trial. U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons announced the guilty verdict for Chandler Britain Bradford , ...
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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities despite government investigations that were rushed and incomplete or that failed to establish legal violations by the schools, a former Justice Department lawyer a...
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard A...
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USAA announces expanded in-person insurance services in San Antonio. It’s the beginning of a shift in strategy.
USAA brought in-person insurance services back to its San Antonio HQ, and has plans to expand in-person services to other locations. USAA announces expanded in-person insurance services in San Antonio. It’s the beginning of a shift in strategy. was first posted on August 18, 2026...
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San Antonio City Council expected to receive Project Marvel update in October
San Antonio City Council is expected to receive its next major update on Project Marvel in October, as plans move forward for a new downtown Spurs arena and broader improvements aimed at reshaping the city’s core. Sources told KSAT that council members will be briefed on studies ...
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A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."...
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In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes)....
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The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.
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UTSA takes some services offline after attempted cybersecurity breach
The University of Texas at San Antonio says it detected unauthorized activity targeting its technology systems over the weekend, prompting the school to take some services offline just days before classes begin Wednesday. In a news release online , UTSA said the activity was caug...
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South San ISD seeks voter support for upgrades after HVAC failures displace around 300 students
South San Independent School District’s first week of school started hot in classrooms and busy in the district office. About 300 students were relocated to different classrooms in the first week of school after HVAC units failed, raising concerns about learning conditions across...
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Crash causes natural gas leak south of downtown; Portion of Probandt Street closed
A section of Probandt Street is closed in both directions after a crash Tuesday morning south of downtown. The San Antonio Fire Department confirmed there was a natural gas leak from the CMC Recycling building after the crash. Probandt Street, from Steves Avenue to Helena Street,...
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Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo's condemnation of President Vladimir Putin's trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries. Last week, Putin visited Iturup, one of the ...
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The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods
Relations between the U.S. and Canada could deteriorate further at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The two countries are seeking a truce on the new taxes as the deadline approaches. The fate o...
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Palestinian American returns to besieged West Bank home but Israeli settlers remain
The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged for more than a week confronted Israeli settlers on Tuesday and demanded Israeli forces remove them from his property. But on his first day back at his home in the village of Qusra, Loui Ridi was ulti...
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AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
Norway’s soccer federation president on Tuesday accused FIFA of fear tactics for the removal of a senior official who publicly opposed FIFA leader Gianni Infantino’s now-withdrawn World Cup sell-off plan. Lise Klaveness, who heads the Norwegian Football Federation since 2022, tol...
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Boys & Girls Club offers San Antonio families affordable after-school care, nonprofit says
As students return to class, many San Antonio parents are searching for safe, affordable after-school care. The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio’s Mays Family Clubhouse is one option, offering transportation from school, age-based activities and income-based pricing. The Mays Fa...
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TPR News Now: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SA voters will not see a Spurs arena vote on the ballot this fall; TX families ask the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the 10 Commandements classroom law; Gov. Abbott addresses Big Bend border construction...
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship. The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, whi...
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Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline India’s top job
Sonia Gandhi has a memoir coming out this fall in which she will reflect on the promise and the tragedy of marrying into India’s Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty and on her own career in government. Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that Gandhi's “Belonging: A Journey of Love” will...
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As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Jen takes her adventurous spirit outdoors to the Medicine Wall for a taste of real rock climbing. Morgan’s Multi-Assistance connects individuals with disabilities and their families to the care and services they need through a unique navigation process. Since ...
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Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here
Today, we announce our full program for the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, and it comes at one of the most consequential moments in our state and our country’s future. This Sept. 24-26 in downtown Austin, over three days and more than 100 programs, we reckon with American democracy...
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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Northwest Side apartment complex, SAPD says
A man was killed, and an 18-year-old was injured after three people opened fire on a Northwest Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 12:10 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of Woodstone Drive. Police said a black SUV pulled into the pa...
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Home Depot sales lifted by customers focusing on smaller projects, but sticks with previous outlook
Home Depot’s sales improved during the second quarter as customers focused on smaller projects during the summer months with the U.S. housing sector still mired in a slump . Revenue increased to $47.86 billion from $45.28 billion, edging out the $47.24 billion that Wall Street ha...
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Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On Wednesday, elementary schools in a small southwestern Colorado district stopped using a controversial reading curriculum developed by the state of Texas. It was the third da...
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Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in education
Texas lawmakers will examine Tuesday whether colleges are doing enough to protect research from foreign adversaries, while Gov. Greg Abbott plans to unveil measures aimed at limiting foreign influence in education during a campaign event later that day. The House Higher Education...
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First day of class at Providence also marks the all-girls Catholic school’s 75th anniversary
The start of the new school year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of Providence Catholic School in downtown San Antonio. First day of class at Providence also marks the all-girls Catholic school’s 75th anniversary was first posted on August 18, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©20...
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The heat high is flexing its muscles 💪
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS 100, 101, or 102: Take your pick! That’s where we’ll end up each afternoon STATS TO KNOW: Number of triple digit days this year (5), Number of consecutive days without rainfall at SA Int’l ( 24) SOIL MOISTURE: After July’s deluge, soils are drying out FORECAST...
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A grenade blast near a school complex in the Afghan capital wounds at least 42 children, the UN says
An explosion near a school complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul wounded at least 42 children, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The U.N. political mission in Afghanistan confirmed the injuries near the education center and said the children are between 9 and 14 years old, acc...
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Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Ukrainian forces staged one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow’s invasion more than four years ago, firing almost 800 drones just two days after launching a similar salvo , officials said Tuesday. Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on a village in Ukraine’s no...
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Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
A ship was hit by a projectile early Tuesday as it was sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz , according to the British military's UK Maritime Trade Operations center, and an Iranian official said the route would not be reopened until the United States meets Iran's conditions. Ther...
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Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, three days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 others and damaged thousands of homes . The disaster left many children struggling with fear and trauma. M...
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Man suffers serious injuries after crash in northeast Bexar County, sheriff's office says
A man suffered serious injuries after a crash in northeast Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash Monday night in the 8000 block of FM 78. BCSO said the man was walking across the street when a driver didn’t see him and struc...
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A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother’s surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted a shot at a professional soccer career. Abdelouahed Iken was chasing the glossy life a friend posted about on Facebook from Italy. So when they heard rumors that Morocco’s border with Spain was open, they d...
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Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
A Republican attempting to become Florida's first Black governor faces a crowded field Tuesday while Democrats wage primary battles for a reduced pool of left-leaning seats under redrawn congressional maps . U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is banking on President Donald Trump ’s endorsem...
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What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
As a long and contentious primary season nears its end, attention is turning to Florida, Wyoming, California and Alaska, where primaries Tuesday will highlight Republican-led redistricting efforts that have scrambled congressional maps and new battles between the Democratic estab...
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How this Massachusetts sanctuary takes in hundreds of guinea pigs from across the US
Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs. Depending on who you ask, tending to the daily barrage of guinea pig needs can be either a fairy tale or a horror show. For Smothermon, it’s often a mix of both. “If I could figur...
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Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child harms
Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and In...
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Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed Tuesday, continuing the state's aggressive use of the death penalty in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ' final term. William Frances Silvia, 61, would be the 13th pris...
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Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's US Senate primary
Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall. The campaign featured over a dozen contenders in each of the top races ...
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New on the scene: Long Creek football chasing district title in first varsity season
The Long Creek football team is finally varsity eligible and will chase titles in 2026 for the first time as New Braunfels ISD’s second high school. “You got to know about ‘The Creek’,” said Long Creek senior cornerback Dante Garcia. “You’re going to see some dogs and some heart ...
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Pete Crow-Armstrong's first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7-5 win over the crosstown White Sox Monday night at Wrigley Field. The All-Star center fielder and MVP contender hit his fifth leadoff homer of the seas...
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School threat or hoax? San Antonio FBI agent explains how investigators respond behind the scenes
When a school threat is reported, the public may see police cars, a lockdown or other visible response. But much of the investigation happens behind the scenes. Bennett Forrest, a supervisory special agent with the FBI’s San Antonio field office, said investigators do not initial...
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A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit
The new sensation among some Chinese moviegoers is an animated film whose characters appear to have been created with rudimentary 3D animation and have been described as “ugly” and “eerie.” But it is the scathing online reviews that seem to have prompted interest in “Niulai,” an ...
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Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open. The sisters nearly recovered from a 6-0 deficit in the match tiebreaker be...
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Asia shares decline as worries about rising oil prices outweigh boost from strong earnings
Asian shares declined in early Tuesday trading, as rising oil prices and worries about inflation worked as a dampener on some markets, countering the optimism that had come from robust corporate earnings reports. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped 1.6% to 68,098.54. Australia's ...
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Dozens of vehicles targeted in break-ins at Stone Oak hotel, police called 13 times
San Antonio police have responded to a hotel in the Stone Oak area 13 times since Aug. 8 for reports of vehicle burglaries and criminal mischief, according to police records. Guests staying at the Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio North, near Loop 1604 and Stone Oak Parkway, ...