{ "feed": "urgent.news — latest", "self": "https://urgent.news/api/latest.json", "generated": "2026-08-09T19:04:31.563Z", "count": 50, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original.", "stories": [ { "id": 399997, "title": "Hlabisa urges women to lead municipalities after local elections", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/hlabisa-urges-women-to-lead-municipalities-after-local-elections", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:48:14.000Z", "source": { "name": "SABC News", "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/hlabisa-urges-women-to-lead-municipalities-after-local-elections/" }, "summary": "The IFP's Velenkosini Hlabisa says women should come forward to lead, post-elections", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399329, "title": "Syria, Russia Reach Deal on Future of Tartous and Hmeimim Bases After 18 Months of Talks", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/syria-russia-reach-deal-on-future-of-tartous-and-hmeimim-bases-after", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:43:13.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Moscow Times", "url": "https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/09/syria-russia-reach-deal-on-future-of-tartous-and-hmeimim-bases-after-18-months-of-talks-a93444" }, "summary": "Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Mediterranean and Middle East.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398674, "title": "Arab parties’ Joint List deal collapses as Tibi rejects proposed Knesset slate", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/arab-parties-joint-list-deal-collapses-as-tibi-rejects-proposed", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-905009" }, "summary": "Arab party leaders agreed in January to revive the Joint List, though Abbas said the technical alliance could split after the election, leaving Ra’am free to join a coalition.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398673, "title": "IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman in March West Bank attack", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/idf-to-demolish-home-of-terrorist-who-killed-18-year-old-yehuda", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-905014" }, "summary": "Hasson was indicted for Sherman's murder on May 14, with additional indictments for intentionally causing the death of two others, obstruction of justice, and possession of weapons without a permit.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398670, "title": "Syrian authorities arrest nine-member ISIS cell in town adjacent to Israel's demilitarized zone", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/syrian-authorities-arrest-nine-member-isis-cell-in-town-adjacent-to", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/article-905011" }, "summary": "The nine-member ISIS cell allegedly collected weapons, transported explosives, and carried out other activities supporting the terrorist group, according to Damascus's Interior Ministry.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398667, "title": "Hamas network survived Holy Land Foundation convictions, former FBI agent says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/hamas-network-survived-holy-land-foundation-convictions-former-fbi", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-905008" }, "summary": "The former agent said Hamas agreed to continue to pursue its agenda by “cloaking itself under the cover of legitimacy” out of fear of exposure.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398666, "title": "Italian teenager arrested for ISIS association, antisemitic and neo-Nazi propaganda", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/italian-teenager-arrested-for-isis-association-antisemitic-and-neo", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-905015" }, "summary": "This arrest therefore marks an unusual case of a minor with no previous extremist ties being detained for offenses related to international terrorism.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398665, "title": "Israel must prepare its Joshua Generation for the post-Netanyahu era - opinion", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-must-prepare-its-joshua-generation-for-the-post-netanyahu-era", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904652" }, "summary": "Israel has become a military, technological, and economic powerhouse. Yet as its strategic strength has reached historic heights, its international legitimacy has increasingly come under attack.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398608, "title": "APM will shock APC in 2027, says Ondo senatorial candidate", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/apm-will-shock-apc-in-2027-says-ondo-senatorial-candidate", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/apm-will-shock-apc-in-2027-says-ondo-senatorial-candidate/" }, "summary": "Sunday Falae, APM’s Ondo Central Senatorial candidate, declares the party will defeat APC in the 2027 election, citing APC’s lack of impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/apm-will-shock-apc-in-2027-says-ondo-senatorial-candidate/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398607, "title": "2027: Rep urges single-day poll, seeks amendment of Electoral Act", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/2027-rep-urges-single-day-poll-seeks-amendment-of-electoral-act", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-rep-urges-single-day-poll-seeks-amendment-of-electoral-act/" }, "summary": "A House of Reps member advocates for a single-day 2027 election to save costs and improve security, also seeking to amend the Electoral Act to prevent frau Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-rep-urges-single-day-poll-seeks-amendment-of-electoral-act/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398605, "title": "Iraola’s first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iraolas-first-anfield-match-as-liverpool-manager-ends-in-monaco-defeat", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/iraolas-first-anfield-match-as-liverpool-manager-ends-in-monaco-defeat/" }, "summary": "Liverpool under new manager Andoni Iraola suffer a 3-2 friendly defeat to Monaco at Anfield, squandering a two-goal lead. Read about the Liverpool Monaco m Read More: https://punchng.com/iraolas-first-anfield-match-as-liverpool-manager-ends-in-monaco-defeat/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398603, "title": "Osun poll: Avoid bloodshed, APC chieftain urges voters", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/osun-poll-avoid-bloodshed-apc-chieftain-urges-voters", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-poll-avoid-bloodshed-apc-chieftain-urges-voters/" }, "summary": "An APC chieftain appeals to Osun voters to ensure a peaceful August 15 governorship election, urging support for Bola Oyebamiji and cautioning against bloo Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-avoid-bloodshed-apc-chieftain-urges-voters/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398602, "title": "Osun poll: Oyo APC rallies support for Oyebamiji", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/osun-poll-oyo-apc-rallies-support-for-oyebamiji", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-poll-oyo-apc-rallies-support-for-oyebamiji/" }, "summary": "Oyo APC urges Osun voters to support Bola Oyebamiji in the upcoming Osun election, citing the need for quality leadership and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-oyo-apc-rallies-support-for-oyebamiji/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398601, "title": "[BREAKING] BBNaija: Martins becomes first housemate evicted after two weeks", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/breaking-bbnaija-martins-becomes-first-housemate-evicted-after-two", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/breaking-bbnaija-martins-becomes-first-housemate-evicted-after-two-weeks/" }, "summary": "Martins Iyeh has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show, becoming the first housemate to leave the competition after two weeks. The 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State was evicted during Sunday (Today) night’s live show monitored by our correspondent, after viewers’ votes determined the fate of housemates who Read More:…", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399311, "title": "Early snakes explored life underground, on land and at sea", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/early-snakes-explored-life-underground-on-land-and-at-sea", "topic": "science", "section": "Science", "published": "2026-08-09T18:40:01.000Z", "source": { "name": "Phys.org", "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-snakes-explored-life-underground.html" }, "summary": "Snakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biology's most debated questions. Their sparse fossil record has made it hard to pin down what drove the evolution of their limbless body plan.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398609, "title": "Highly provocative, Fani-Kayode rebuts cleric’s comment on Muslim-Muslim ticket", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/highly-provocative-fani-kayode-rebuts-clerics-comment-on-muslim", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:37:24.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/highly-provocative-fani-kayode-rebuts-clerics-comment-on-muslim-muslim-ticket/" }, "summary": "Femi Fani-Kayode calls Sheikh Jingir’s advocacy for a continued Muslim-Muslim ticket “highly provocative,” warning against extremist rhetoric ahead of 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/highly-provocative-fani-kayode-rebuts-clerics-comment-on-muslim-muslim-ticket/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398621, "title": "Igor Biscan appointed UAE U23 coach as Zlatko Dalic rumours persist", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/igor-biscan-appointed-uae-u23-coach-as-zlatko-dalic-rumours-persist", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:36:32.000Z", "source": { "name": "The National UAE", "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/09/igor-biscan-appointed-uae-u23-coach-as-zlatko-dalic-rumours-persist/" }, "summary": "Igor Biscan has been appointed as the UAE Under-23 coach as rumours persist that Zlatko Dalic is set to be confirmed as the new national team boss. The UAE FA confirmed former Croatia international Biscan's role in charge of the U23, or Olympic team, on Sunday night. According to reports in his homeland, he will be part of an all-new Croatian technical team employed by the UAE, with Dalic at its…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398641, "title": "Egypt calls for full Israeli withdrawal and unrestricted aid access to Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/egypt-calls-for-full-israeli-withdrawal-and-unrestricted-aid-access", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:31:03.000Z", "source": { "name": "Middle East Eye", "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/egypt-calls-full-israeli-withdrawal-and-unrestricted-aid-access-gaza" }, "summary": "Egypt calls for full Israeli withdrawal and unrestricted aid access to Gaza Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for Israel to withdraw completely from Gaza and allow the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid under US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Abdelatty made the demand during a telephone conversation with Nikolay Mladenov, director-general of Trump’s Board of Peace,…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399645, "title": "2Baba, Annie refollow each other on Instagram amid alleged marital crisis with Natasha", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/2baba-annie-refollow-each-other-on-instagram-amid-alleged-marital", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:30:57.000Z", "source": { "name": "Daily Post Nigeria", "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/2baba-annie-refollow-each-other-on-instagram-amid-alleged-marital-crisis-with-natasha/" }, "summary": "Singer 2Baba and actress Annie Idibia have refollowed each other on Instagram. The development came amid the singer’s alleged marital crisis with new wife, Natasha Osawaru. The crisis intensified after Natasha’s latest public confrontation with the singer over the weekend at an Abuja nightclub. After the incident, 2Baba unfollowed Natasha who is still following him, […] 2Baba, Annie refollow each…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398458, "title": "Washington football has an abundance of young talent at cornerback", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/washington-football-has-an-abundance-of-young-talent-at-cornerback", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:30:31.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-football-abundance-young-talent-183031337.html" }, "summary": "The Washington Huskies coaching staff has very high hopes for its trio of freshman cornerbacks from the 2026 class.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398094, "title": "I tested Pangolin's direct LAN promise across three devices — here's why two of them failed", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/i-tested-pangolins-direct-lan-promise-across-three-devices-heres-why", "topic": "tech", "section": "Tech", "published": "2026-08-09T18:30:10.000Z", "source": { "name": "XDA Developers", "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/tested-pangolins-direct-lan-promise-across-three-devices-why-two-failed/" }, "summary": "The claim held up once, barely.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398723, "title": "Clause 81 of Cocoa Board Bill infringes on farmers’ property rights – NPP", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/clause-81-of-cocoa-board-bill-infringes-on-farmers-property-rights-npp", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:29:53.000Z", "source": { "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana", "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/clause-81-of-cocoa-board-bill-infringes-on-farmers-property-rights-npp/" }, "summary": "The Chairman of Agriculture Policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Policy Committee, Isaac Yaw Opoku, has criticised provisions in the newly passed Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, describing them as an infringement on the rights of cocoa farmers and landowners.", "outlets": 5, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399646, "title": "NDLEA warns of cannabis-infused cookies, gummies in circulation", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ndlea-warns-of-cannabis-infused-cookies-gummies-in-circulation", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:28:06.000Z", "source": { "name": "Daily Post Nigeria", "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/ndlea-warns-of-cannabis-infused-cookies-gummies-in-circulation/" }, "summary": "The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said some cookies and gummies in circulation contain illegal substances and has advised parents to monitor their children’s consumption of imported snacks that could pose a danger to their health. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the […] NDLEA warns of cannabis-infused cookies,…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398610, "title": "Nigeria’s remaining 400 elephants face fight for survival — Conservationists", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/nigerias-remaining-400-elephants-face-fight-for-survival", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:27:42.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerias-remaining-400-elephants-face-fight-for-survival-conservationists/" }, "summary": "Conservationists warn that Nigeria’s remaining 400 elephants are threatened by habitat loss, ivory trade, and human-wildlife conflict. Learn how to save Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-remaining-400-elephants-face-fight-for-survival-conservationists/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397884, "title": "Nine injured in steel plant blast in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/nine-injured-in-steel-plant-blast-in-jharkhands-ramgarh", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:27:05.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Hindu", "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jharkhand/steel-plant-blast-in-jharkhands-ramgarh/article71325186.ece" }, "summary": "Two critically injured workers have been referred to a private hospital in Ranchi.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397731, "title": "Why Pakistan Should Not Be Blamed", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/why-pakistan-should-not-be-blamed", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:26:50.000Z", "source": { "name": "Daily Times", "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535969/why-pakistan-should-not-be-blamed/" }, "summary": "At Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, President Trump said Graham “never saw a war that he didn’t like.” It was a fitting epitaph for a man who, before his death, had already dismissed Pakistan’s peacemaking efforts between the United States and Iran as “problematic.” Now that the ceasefire has crumbled, critics are circling the same question: […]", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398611, "title": "Ex-minister Adeosun’s husband for burial Thursday", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ex-minister-adeosuns-husband-for-burial-thursday", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:26:39.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-minister-adeosuns-husband-for-burial-thursday/" }, "summary": "The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, will hold on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-adeosuns-husband-for-burial-thursday/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398337, "title": "James Bracey's hard-hitting hundred leads Gloucestershire win", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/james-braceys-hard-hitting-hundred-leads-gloucestershire-win", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:26:14.000Z", "source": { "name": "ESPNcricinfo", "url": "https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1549309.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS" }, "summary": "He posts 103 off 85, dominates second-wicket stand of 153 with Ollie Price, while Joe Phillips raises unbeaten 61", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397732, "title": "No Matter What, War Must Stop Now!", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/no-matter-what-war-must-stop-now", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:26:06.000Z", "source": { "name": "Daily Times", "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535968/no-matter-what-war-must-stop-now/" }, "summary": "My last week’s article titled “It’s Time for a Non-Aggressive Military Alliance”, published in Daily Times on August 5, 2026, in which I had proposed the formation of “NAGMA ‘, has received mixed reviews. This is the beauty of social sciences that we respect each other’s opinions and do not outright reject any new proposal, […]", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398724, "title": "Okyere Baafi urges Eastern Region NPP delegates to retain Justin Kodua Frimpong", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/okyere-baafi-urges-eastern-region-npp-delegates-to-retain-justin", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:25:53.000Z", "source": { "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana", "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/okyere-baafi-urges-eastern-region-npp-delegates-to-retain-justin-kodua-frimpong/" }, "summary": "The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has appealed to delegates in the Eastern Region to retain the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, in the party’s upcoming internal elections.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399647, "title": "LASTMA launches manhunt as motorist flees after knocking man down in Lagos", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/lastma-launches-manhunt-as-motorist-flees-after-knocking-man-down-in", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:56.000Z", "source": { "name": "Daily Post Nigeria", "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/lastma-launches-manhunt-as-motorist-flees-after-knocking-man-down-in-lagos/" }, "summary": "A motorist was left in a pool of blood after an unidentified driver allegedly fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash around Ketu, inward Ojota, Lagos. A statement by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the incident occurred over the weekend, with officers rescuing the critically injured victim and securing the accident scene. The […] LASTMA launches manhunt as motorist flees…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397885, "title": "Man held after allegedly assaulting two men with baseball bat in Bengaluru’s AECS Layout", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/man-held-after-allegedly-assaulting-two-men-with-baseball-bat-in", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:31.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Hindu", "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/man-held-after-allegedly-assaulting-two-men-with-baseball-bat-in-bengalurus-aecs-layout/article71325864.ece" }, "summary": null, "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398461, "title": "Buster Posey reveals why Giants didn't trade Logan Webb despite heated interest", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/buster-posey-reveals-why-giants-didnt-trade-logan-webb-despite-heated", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:21.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buster-posey-reveals-why-giants-182421816.html" }, "summary": "This Logan Webb decision was an easy one for Buster Posey.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399439, "title": "Bajju UK, Europe association unveils education, development agenda for Kaduna", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/bajju-uk-europe-association-unveils-education-development-agenda-for", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:19.000Z", "source": { "name": "Premium Times", "url": "https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/901722-bajju-uk-europe-association-unveils-education-development-agenda-for-kaduna.html" }, "summary": "Bajju UK and Europe Association says its educational trust will provide scholarships for less privileged children as it seeks to support development and preserve the community’s cultural heritage. The post Bajju UK, Europe association unveils education, development agenda for Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397874, "title": "How I Protected My Express API from Spam and High AI Costs Using Redis", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/how-i-protected-my-express-api-from-spam-and-high-ai-costs-using-redis", "topic": "ai", "section": "AI", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:10.000Z", "source": { "name": "Dev.to", "url": "https://dev.to/nikhil_singh_e20fff10a888/how-i-protected-my-express-api-from-spam-and-high-ai-costs-using-redis-40c" }, "summary": "When I was building my backend API, I realized a big problem: anyone could spam my endpoints. If a user repeatedly reloads a page or hits an endpoint calling an external AI service, it can crash the server or run up high API costs. To fix this, I added Rate Limiting . Here is why I used Redis for it and how I set it up. The Problem with Simple In-Memory Limiters At first, I thought about saving…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398462, "title": "Glamorgan snatch last-ball win against Worcestershire", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/glamorgan-snatch-last-ball-win-against-worcestershire", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:24:07.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/glamorgan-snatch-last-ball-win-182407359.html" }, "summary": "Glamorgan beat Worcestershire from the last ball in the One Day Cup despite a fourth successive ton from Rapids captain Jake Libby.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 399289, "title": "Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/climate-change-may-be-making-us-lonelier-how-heat-waves-and-extreme", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:23:55.000Z", "source": { "name": "PBS NewsHour", "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/climate-change-may-be-making-us-lonelier-how-heat-waves-and-extreme-weather-disrupt-social-connections" }, "summary": "As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397904, "title": "This bizarre email flaw is leaking corporate secrets to anyone who buys the right domain", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/this-bizarre-email-flaw-is-leaking-corporate-secrets-to-anyone-who", "topic": "tech", "section": "Tech", "published": "2026-08-09T18:23:17.000Z", "source": { "name": "Digital Trends", "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/email-security-flaw-corporate-secrets-domains/" }, "summary": "A bizarre email security flaw is causing companies to send sensitive information to domains that outsiders can register, as per a new report.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398463, "title": "Year after bad injury AJ Finley ‘full-circle moment’ boosts Seahawks roster shot", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/year-after-bad-injury-aj-finley-full-circle-moment-boosts-seahawks", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:22:27.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bad-injury-aj-finley-full-182227258.html" }, "summary": "His coach noticed all the work he did entirely at Seahawks HQ for 12 months to get back from a shredded knee that jeopardized his career.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398464, "title": "Don Nelson dies at 86: Tributes pour in for one of NBA's all-time winningest coaches", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/don-nelson-dies-at-86-tributes-pour-in-for-one-of-nbas-all-time", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:22:15.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-nelson-dies-86-tributes-182215669.html" }, "summary": "The basketball world is mourning the loss of Don Nelson, the NBA's second-winningest coach of all time.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398465, "title": "College football analyst names most hated fan base in 2026", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/college-football-analyst-names-most-hated-fan-base-in-2026", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:22:07.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/college-football-analyst-names-most-182207321.html" }, "summary": "A new 2026 ranking names Tennessee Volunteers fans college football's most hated, citing their confidence, passion and SEC swagger as key factors.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398466, "title": "Trevor Lawrence isn't concerned with if he'll play in preseason games", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/trevor-lawrence-isnt-concerned-with-if-hell-play-in-preseason-games", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:22:03.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trevor-lawrence-isnt-concerned-hell-182203242.html" }, "summary": "Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence isn't worried about playtime in the preseason. He's focused on practice and preparing for the regular season.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 397875, "title": "Cpynet a pastebin you talk to with curl, that forgets everything you send it", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/cpynet-a-pastebin-you-talk-to-with-curl-that-forgets-everything-you", "topic": "tech", "section": "Tech", "published": "2026-08-09T18:21:49.000Z", "source": { "name": "Dev.to", "url": "https://dev.to/eminbuyuk/why-i-built-a-zero-dependency-single-file-go-clipboard-for-terminal-junkies-2ob6" }, "summary": "A zero-dependency, single-file Go pastebin built for terminals — burn-after-read by default, two independent encryption layers, and a curl one-liner instead of a login form. I keep ending up in situations where I need to move a small piece of text — a log snippet, a password, a container's stdout — from one machine to another, and the clipboard just isn't there. SSH session on a remote box. A…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398827, "title": "Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/netanyahu-rejects-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-demands-hamas-disarm-first", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:21:45.000Z", "source": { "name": "NPR", "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5926459/netanyahu-rejects-trump-gaza-peace-plan-israel-hamas" }, "summary": "Netanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a \"historic\" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398612, "title": "Northern Yoruba leaders task Tinubu on poverty alleviation", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/northern-yoruba-leaders-task-tinubu-on-poverty-alleviation", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-09T18:21:21.000Z", "source": { "name": "Punch Nigeria", "url": "https://punchng.com/northern-yoruba-leaders-task-tinubu-on-poverty-alleviation/" }, "summary": "Northern Yoruba leaders urge President Tinubu to intensify efforts on poverty alleviation, despite acknowledging economic reforms require patience. Read mo Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-yoruba-leaders-task-tinubu-on-poverty-alleviation/", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398338, "title": "Albert belts six sixes in six balls as Hampshire overpower Sussex", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/albert-belts-six-sixes-in-six-balls-as-hampshire-overpower-sussex", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:20:46.000Z", "source": { "name": "ESPNcricinfo", "url": "https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1549312.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS" }, "summary": "Struggling Sussex fall well short after Ali Orr and Ben Mayes hit hundreds for Hampshire", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398467, "title": "Manny Diaz: Playing time in Duke secondary wide open", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/manny-diaz-playing-time-in-duke-secondary-wide-open", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:20:40.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manny-diaz-playing-time-duke-182040634.html" }, "summary": "Duke head coach Manny Diaz stated that every position in the Blue Devils' secondary is open.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398339, "title": "Jani keeps Bears alive as Lancashire miss chance", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/jani-keeps-bears-alive-as-lancashire-miss-chance", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:20:40.000Z", "source": { "name": "ESPNcricinfo", "url": "https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1549313.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS" }, "summary": "21-year-old batter hits 88 as Warwickshire chase down 312 at Rugby School", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398340, "title": "Ben Geddes century sees Middlesex into knockouts", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ben-geddes-century-sees-middlesex-into-knockouts", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:20:18.000Z", "source": { "name": "ESPNcricinfo", "url": "https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1549307.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS" }, "summary": "Skipper hits seven sixes in a 93-ball 109 against Derbyshire, sharing third-wicket stand of 156 with Max Holden", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 398468, "title": "Will Jannik Sinner be OK for U.S. Open with knee injury?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/will-jannik-sinner-be-ok-for-u-s-open-with-knee-injury", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-09T18:20:17.000Z", "source": { "name": "Yahoo Sports", "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jannik-sinner-ok-u-open-182017775.html" }, "summary": "Here's what we know about Jannik Sinner's knee injury and how it might affect his U.S. Open.", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true } ] }