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... A Soldier Shoots 5 Others at Fort Stewart in Georgia

The gunman, identified by a military official as a sergeant in the soldiers’ unit, was quickly apprehended.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/us/fort-stewart-airfield-active-shooter.html

... Helicopter Crash Kills Ghana Defense and Environment Ministers

The helicopter had taken off from Accra, the capital, en route to a mining conference when it went “off the radar,” the armed forces said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/world/africa/ghana-helicopter-crash-defense-officials.html

... Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas

About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/world/asia/india-floods-disaster-recovery-complications.html

... John Williams, the Famous Composer Known for 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars,' Debuts First Piano Concerto at Age 93

The renowned composer has scored many of the most famous films of our time. But until this summer, he had never attempted a concerto for piano
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/john-williams-the-famous-composer-known-for-jaws-and-star-wars-debuts-first-piano-concerto-at-age-93-180987104/

... Studio Museum in Harlem, Closed for Renovations Since 2018, Sets November Reopening

The museum, which features work from African and African American artists, will debut a new look in its expanded space
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/studio-museum-in-harlem-closed-for-renovations-since-2018-sets-november-reopening-180987116/

... Cognitive Decline Can Be Slowed Down With Lifestyle Changes, From Diet to Exercise and Social Time, New Study Suggests

A 2,100-participant clinical trial found that structured and self-guided lifestyle changes can improve cognitive capabilities in older, at-risk adults
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cognitive-decline-can-be-slowed-down-with-lifestyle-changes-from-diet-to-exercise-and-social-time-new-study-suggests-180987077/

... Gigantic 'Walking Stick' Discovered in Australia Might Be the Continent's Heaviest Insect

Scientists identified the elusive new species from a female found in a high-altitude rainforest’s canopy
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/gigantic-stick-insect-discovered-in-australia-might-be-the-continents-heaviest-insect-180987108/

... Could Artificial Intelligence Make It Easier and Safer to Monitor Fisheries?

New A.I. analysis systems aim to count fish and identify species, streamlining the time-intensive process of recording commercial fishing activity
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/could-artificial-intelligence-make-it-easier-and-safer-to-monitor-fisheries-180987102/

... Researchers Discover the Culprit Behind a Gruesome Disease That Makes Sea Stars Lose Their Limbs and Melt

A new study points a finger at a strain of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida, which belongs to the same genus as Vibrio cholerae, known for causing cholera in humans
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-discover-the-culprit-behind-a-gruesome-disease-that-makes-sea-stars-lose-their-limbs-and-melt-180987110/

... Archaeology Student Discovers Carefully Carved Stone Head at Viking Settlement in Scotland's Orkney Islands

Found on the island of Rousay, the red sandstone artifact adds to the layered history of an archaeological site in the Scottish archipelago
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeology-student-discovers-carefully-carved-stone-head-at-viking-settlement-in-scotlands-orkney-islands-180987111/

... Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World

Meet Mobula yarae, a large marine creature that lives along the coast in the Atlantic Ocean
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-identify-a-new-manta-ray-species-just-the-third-known-in-the-world-180987109/

... See the Faces of Two Sisters Who Toiled Away in a Neolithic Mine 6,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists created 3D reconstructions of the women's faces based on an analysis of their teeth and bones. Found in the Czech Republic, the siblings "did not have an easy life," the new research suggests
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-faces-of-two-sisters-who-toiled-away-in-a-neoithic-mine-6000-years-ago-180987103/

... Officials Discover Radioactive Wasp Nests at Facility That Once Produced Parts of Nuclear Weapons in South Carolina

A report from the Department of Energy says the finding did not impact other activities and operations
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/officials-discover-radioactive-wasp-nests-at-facility-that-once-produced-parts-of-nuclear-weapons-in-south-carolina-180987099/

... Shooter Injures Five Soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia

The U.S. Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia is in lockdown due to an active shooter incident, officials said.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/fort-stewart-georgia-active-shooter-lockdown-e84021dd

... Trump Comes for Public Universities, With UCLA Now in His Sights

The University of California system agreed to negotiate with the president after more than $500 million in federal research funds were frozen.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/ucla-trump-university-california-negotiations-public-7ef576d9

... Police Identify Woman Found Dead on Docked Boat at Montauk Yacht Club

Manhattan resident Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33 years old, was found dead early Tuesday morning on a boat docked in Montauk, N.Y.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/hamptons-montauk-yacht-club-death-871bd6c3

... Midtown Shooter Had Gun During Two Mental Health Crises, Police Records Show

“He’s been calm and cooperative with us but he did tell us he had a handgun in his bag,” a Las Vegas paramedic said about Shane Tamura.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/police-records-detail-midtown-gunmans-mental-health-crises-in-las-vegas-52baf8e1

... The Mystery of the L.A. Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children

A couple with ties to China say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried the children say they were deceived.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/los-angeles-california-surrogate-mansion-db28c8ab

... Justice Department Slashes List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions to Target

The Trump administration published a new and shorter list of cities, counties and states that it has defined as sanctuary jurisdictions, months after a much longer version faced pushback from local officials.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/justice-department-slashes-list-of-sanctuary-jurisdictions-to-target-03881cb1

... Opinion | The Texas Walkout: All Hat, No Cattle?

History and political reality suggest Democrats will have a hard time blocking the Texas GOP’s redistricting plan.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-texas-walkout-all-hat-no-cattle-0f444536