Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" during his son Alexander Skarsgård's hosting debut, participating in two sketches. One sketch parodied a Scandinavian drama, referencing Stellan's recent role in "Sentimental Value," while the other featured Alexander as a stoic Finn with Stellan playing an immigrant parent.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" during his son Alexander Skarsgård's hosting debut, participating in two sketches. One sketch parodied a Scandinavian drama, referencing Stellan's recent role in "Sentimental Value," while the other featured Alexander as a stoic Finn with Stellan playing an immigrant parent.

Multiple news sources report that Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat in a district that heavily favored Republicans, marking a significant upset. Rehmet's victory, fueled by support from national organizations and a focus on lowering costs, is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP under the Trump administration, despite the former president's endorsement of the Republican candidate.

Multiple news sources report that Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat in a district that heavily favored Republicans, marking a significant upset. Rehmet's victory, fueled by support from national organizations and a focus on lowering costs, is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP under the Trump administration, despite the former president's endorsement of the Republican candidate.

Multiple news sources report that a federal judge has ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics as traumatizing children and echoing historical grievances against King George. The ruling, prompted by the detention of the pair in Minnesota and their subsequent transfer to Texas, cites the Declaration of Independence and biblical passages to underscore the judge's disapproval of the administration's policies.

Multiple news sources report that a federal judge has ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics as traumatizing children and echoing historical grievances against King George. The ruling, prompted by the detention of the pair in Minnesota and their subsequent transfer to Texas, cites the Declaration of Independence and biblical passages to underscore the judge's disapproval of the administration's policies.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat previously held by Republicans, marking a significant shift in a district that favored Donald Trump in 2024. Rehmet's victory is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, while Republicans acknowledge the need to understand the factors that led to the outcome. The seat became vacant after the Republican incumbent resigned to take another office.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat previously held by Republicans, marking a significant shift in a district that favored Donald Trump in 2024. Rehmet's victory is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, while Republicans acknowledge the need to understand the factors that led to the outcome. The seat became vacant after the Republican incumbent resigned to take another office.

President Trump stated that federal forces will not intervene in Democratic-led cities facing protests unless explicitly requested by local authorities, raising questions about federalism and states' rights. This decision, conveyed through Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, highlights the ongoing debate about the role of federal intervention in local law enforcement and its potential impact on civil liberties. The President also affirmed the protection of federal buildings against perceived threats.

President Trump stated that federal forces will not intervene in Democratic-led cities facing protests unless explicitly requested by local authorities, raising questions about federalism and states' rights. This decision, conveyed through Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, highlights the ongoing debate about the role of federal intervention in local law enforcement and its potential impact on civil liberties. The President also affirmed the protection of federal buildings against perceived threats.

Multiple news sources confirm that Democrat Christian Menefee won a special congressional election in a left-leaning Texas district, filling the seat vacated after Rep. Sylvester Turner's death. Menefee's victory reduces the already slim Republican House majority, adding to the challenges faced by Republican leadership.

Multiple news sources confirm that Democrat Christian Menefee won a special congressional election in a left-leaning Texas district, filling the seat vacated after Rep. Sylvester Turner's death. Menefee's victory reduces the already slim Republican House majority, adding to the challenges faced by Republican leadership.

Multiple news sources indicate that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, facilitated by the Trump administration in Abu Dhabi, are ongoing but stalled primarily over the fate of the Donetsk region, a key area for Russia's strategic and propaganda goals in eastern Ukraine. While the US Secretary of State suggests Donetsk is the main sticking point, Russia claims other issues like security guarantees for Ukraine remain unresolved, highlighting the complexities in achieving a peaceful resolution.

Multiple news sources indicate that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, facilitated by the Trump administration in Abu Dhabi, are ongoing but stalled primarily over the fate of the Donetsk region, a key area for Russia's strategic and propaganda goals in eastern Ukraine. While the US Secretary of State suggests Donetsk is the main sticking point, Russia claims other issues like security guarantees for Ukraine remain unresolved, highlighting the complexities in achieving a peaceful resolution.

Drawing from multiple news sources, this summary details the harrowing experience of Crystal Sale and her family after her daughter, Katlyn Lyon Montgomery, was found unconscious and severely injured. Initially suspected to be a drug overdose, doctors discovered Katlyn had been strangled, prompting a police investigation led by Investigator Robbie Burnette into the violent assault.

Drawing from multiple news sources, this summary details the harrowing experience of Crystal Sale and her family after her daughter, Katlyn Lyon Montgomery, was found unconscious and severely injured. Initially suspected to be a drug overdose, doctors discovered Katlyn had been strangled, prompting a police investigation led by Investigator Robbie Burnette into the violent assault.

Multiple news sources report that the Senate passed a bill to fund most of the government through September, but Homeland Security funding has a temporary extension, leading to a potential partial government shutdown over the weekend as the House, which is not in session until Monday, needs to pass the bill. The bill's passage follows a spending deal between President Trump and Senate Democrats after protests and fatal shootings by federal agents, with Democrats seeking restrictions on federal immigration raids in exchange for their support.

Multiple news sources report that the Senate passed a bill to fund most of the government through September, but Homeland Security funding has a temporary extension, leading to a potential partial government shutdown over the weekend as the House, which is not in session until Monday, needs to pass the bill. The bill's passage follows a spending deal between President Trump and Senate Democrats after protests and fatal shootings by federal agents, with Democrats seeking restrictions on federal immigration raids in exchange for their support.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut. In one sketch, Stellan played a father in a Scandinavian drama parody, and in another, he portrayed a screaming dad, showcasing his comedic range and willingness to play against type.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut. In one sketch, Stellan played a father in a Scandinavian drama parody, and in another, he portrayed a screaming dad, showcasing his comedic range and willingness to play against type.

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for his aggressive behavior towards a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, including berating the official and making contact. Atkinson also criticized the officiating in a postgame news conference, expressing his displeasure with the perceived lack of foul calls in favor of his team and describing parts of the game as "circus-like."

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for his aggressive behavior towards a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, including berating the official and making contact. Atkinson also criticized the officiating in a postgame news conference, expressing his displeasure with the perceived lack of foul calls in favor of his team and describing parts of the game as "circus-like."

In his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, Alexander Skarsgård was joined by his father, Stellan Skarsgård, who made surprise appearances in two sketches. According to Variety, Stellan played a screaming dad in a sketch lampooning immigrant parents and also appeared in a Scandinavian drama parody, humorously breaking tension with an Incredible Hulk prop.

In his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, Alexander Skarsgård was joined by his father, Stellan Skarsgård, who made surprise appearances in two sketches. According to Variety, Stellan played a screaming dad in a sketch lampooning immigrant parents and also appeared in a Scandinavian drama parody, humorously breaking tension with an Incredible Hulk prop.