The US Pentagon has ordered thousands of National Guard personnel to undergo training for civil unrest suppression missions. This decision has sparked outrage among Democratic governors, who are challenging it in court.
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued the Trump administration over its decision to deploy National Guard troops to control protests, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated. The lawsuit comes after a federal judge blocked a similar National Guard deployment in Portland.
The Trump administration sent 200 National Guard troops to Portland, despite attempts by Oregon authorities to block the decision through court. Local officials warn that the president's actions could escalate the situation and provoke new protests.
Today, August 18, marks International Pinot Noir Day and "Never Give Up" Day. Also celebrated are Birth Control Pill Day, Bad Poetry Day, and the Day of Remembrance of Martyrs Florus and Laurus.
The US has issued the highest level tsunami warning for the northern coast of California after a powerful earthquake near Kamchatka. Waves up to 1.4 meters are expected, and residents are urged to evacuate immediately.
In 2025, movie fans will be able to rent houses from their favorite movies, such as Bella Swan's house or the bus from Harry Potter. Airbnb and local agencies will help you find accommodation.
A fire broke out in a data center rented by Elon Musk's company X. The fire started in the battery room, the fire did not spread, but the room was heavily smoke-filled.
EU experts warn that the large pig population in Europe could become an environment for avian influenza to mutate. This increases the risk of the virus being transmitted to humans.
Prosecutors from 12 Democratic states are challenging the legality of Trump's tariff program, arguing that it undermines the authority of Congress. The White House accuses them of a "witch hunt."
People witnessed a rare phenomenon of the Northern Lights in unexpected places due to a solar storm. Experts predict that there will be many more auroras this year.
A 3. 9-magnitude earthquake struck North Hollywood during the post-Oscar celebration. Eyewitnesses reported strong shaking and swaying of high-rise buildings, but there were no casualties.
Two men from Portland died while searching for evidence of Sasquatch in the National Forest. They were found dead after a three-day search involving 60 volunteers.
Netflix and cinemas will present 5 new films of different genres in January 2025. The premieres include a documentary about immortality, a werewolf thriller, a crime action film, and a drama about a farmer.
A storm with hurricane-force winds and waves of up to 18 meters hit the California coast. One person was killed, another went missing, and part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed.
An earthquake of magnitude 7 points occurred off the northern coast of California at a depth of 10 km. Due to the threat of a tsunami, residents of coastal areas were evacuated inland, and later the warning was canceled.
One of the strongest storms in a decade hit the northwestern United States with winds of over 121 km/h. The storm left more than 129,000 customers without power and caused widespread destruction.
At an Oregon Rodeo, a bull broke loose and jumped into the stands, injuring several people before being caught.
Boeing has recommended that airlines check the pilot seat switches on the 787 Dreamliner after an accidental movement of the seat allegedly caused severe shaking on a LATAM Airlines flight.
After the emergency exit door of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft fell off over Oregon, Boeing withdrew its request for a safety exemption from the FAA to allow the delivery and flight of the new 737-7 Max model.
