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Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted any further construction of the immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted a temporary restraining order after two days of testimony about the environmental impact of the site.The state... Read More.

Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Several top FBI officials were ousted from their jobs this week, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News, including the former acting director of the bureau who previously resisted efforts to compile a list of agents who worked on the... Read More.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 reveals teaser, premiere date

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

Everything is not what it seems in the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 teaser trailer.Disney Channel released the trailer for the new season on Thursday. The network also announced season 2 will premiere its first two episodes on Sept. 12.Selena Gomez appears in the teaser for... Read More.

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The redistricting battle gripping Texas has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its long-term effects on the electorate.Sam Wang, the founding director of the Electoral Innovation Lab and the creator of the Gerrymandering Project , a research... Read More.

Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump called on the CEO of Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, to resign "immediately.""The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!" the president... Read More.

2 troopers shot while responding to call in Pennsylvania: Police

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa.) -- Two state troopers were shot while responding to a call in northeastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.They were taken to hospitals in unknown conditions after the shooting on Route 171 in Susquehanna County, police said."The scene... Read More.

OpenAI releases GPT-5, the latest model fueling ChatGPT

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- OpenAI on Thursday released GPT-5, unveiling a new version of the artificial intelligence model that fuels popular chatbot ChatGPT. The product will be made immediately available to users, including customers who use the company's cost-free options, OpenAI said.The announcement comes days... Read More.

Teen missing for nearly 1 week after going on vacation in Florida, texts mom ‘help’ before disappearing: Family

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(CHARLOTTE COUNTY, N.C.) -- A teenager from North Carolina has been missing for nearly a week after vacationing in Florida and trying to reconnect with relatives, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old who is described as "smart, kind and full of... Read More.

‘The Batman Part II’ will begin filming in spring 2026

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

Battinson will be back in action next spring.Robert Pattinson will return to the role of Bruce Wayne to start filming Matt Reeves' sequel The Batman Part II in spring 2026.The news came from the Warner Bros. Discovery letter to shareholders from CEO David Zaslav as reported on by Variety. The... Read More.

Above-normal activity predicted for remainder of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA says

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Above-normal activity is still expected for the remainder of hurricane season, according to the updated hurricane forecast from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The agency is continuing to predict an above-normal number of named storms for the year but with slightly less... Read More.

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 reveals teaser, premiere date

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign

2 troopers shot while responding to call in Pennsylvania: Police

OpenAI releases GPT-5, the latest model fueling ChatGPT

Teen missing for nearly 1 week after going on vacation in Florida, texts mom ‘help’ before disappearing: Family

‘The Batman Part II’ will begin filming in spring 2026

Above-normal activity predicted for remainder of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA says

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