Thursday, August 20

Day: August 20, 2026

The U.S. House is set to get two more democratic socialists from New York – The 19th News

By Jackson LeeAugust 20, 2026 Politics

Two More Democratic Socialists from New York Poised to Join the U.S. House

New York Knicks Victory Parade in NYC – See All the Stars at Ticker-Tape Parade! – Just Jared

By Samuel BrownAugust 20, 2026 News

New York Knicks Victory Parade: Celebrate with All the Stars at the Epic Ticker-Tape Celebration!

Mamdani Allies Sweep House Primaries in Big Night for Left-Wing Democrats – The New York Times

By Isabella RossiAugust 20, 2026 Politics

Mamdani Allies Dominate House Primaries in a Major Victory for Left-Wing Democrats

US school pauses humanoid robot plan after link with sexbot company raised – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

By Mia GarciaAugust 20, 2026 Education

US School Suspends Humanoid Robot Project Following Controversy Over Connections to Sexbot Manufacturer

Colombia’s Petro scrutinized in US criminal investigations, source says – Reuters

By Victoria JonesAugust 20, 2026 Crime

Colombia’s Petro Faces Intense Scrutiny in US Criminal Investigations

Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Washington Post reports – Reuters

By Ava ThompsonAugust 20, 2026 Business

Taco Bell Lettuce from Taylor Farms Tied to U.S. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry – The New York Times

By Caleb WilsonAugust 20, 2026 Sports

Somali Referee’s World Cup Dream Shattered After U.S. Denies Entry

NYC Marathon field: What professional athletes are in the race? – Yahoo Sports

By Charlotte AdamsAugust 20, 2026 News

Meet the Elite: Which Top Athletes Are Racing in the NYC Marathon?

Dianna Russini Was an N.F.L. ‘Insider.’ Was She Also Out of Bounds? – The New York Times

By Victoria JonesAugust 20, 2026 Sports

Did Dianna Russini Cross the Line as an NFL Insider?