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Jo Boydell has stepped down as the boss of Travelodge, a major UK hotel chain. Her departure follows criticism of the company's handling of safety and security issues in its rooms.
Fortnite, one of the world's most popular video games, is preparing to launch its next season, called Chapter 7, Season 4. The update will bring exciting crossovers with other well-known games.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has explained why he was involved in a heated moment during a recent team practice. Cousins said the incident happened because defenders kept hitting his arm.
Officials have warned that dust storms and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the Phoenix area.
Giant whales are moving into Greenland's waters as sea ice melts due to climate change. This is opening up new areas of ocean that were once covered in ice.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their starting pitchers for a must-win series against the Colorado Rockies. The team says these games are very important for their season.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Wang in convincing fashion to move further into the tournament.
Frances Tiafoe and Felix Auger-Aliassime will face each other on Wednesday, August 19 at the Cincinnati Open. This event is also known as the Western & Southern Open, one of the biggest hard-court tennis tournaments of t
Police in Atlanta, Georgia, have rescued two sisters who had been abducted. Their rescue was captured on a police bodycam.
The UK's long dry spell has ended, with heavy, thundery showers now sweeping across the country.
Flamengo and Cruzeiro are preparing to face each other in an important Copa Libertadores match. Fans across Brazil are looking for details about the kick-off time, TV coverage and confirmed line-ups for both clubs.
New York Red Bulls are starting a three-match homestand, meaning they will host three games in a row without traveling away.
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Miami Marlins tonight in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd will undergo knee surgery and miss the rest of the WNBA regular season. Fudd, one of the team's most talked-about first-year players, has been dealing with a knee injury.
Canada and the United States say they are close to finishing a new trade deal. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described 'significant progress' in the talks between the two countries.
The Trump administration was warned about a peeling liner in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool nearly a month before it brought a vandalism case, according to news reports. A liner is the material inside a pool that st
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is facing backlash after beach photos with his girlfriend, gymnast Livvy Dunne, went viral. Backlash means strong negative reaction from many people. Viral means something spreads q
The Seattle Seahawks have held a workout with cornerback Trevon Diggs, according to a new report. Diggs is a former Pro Bowl player, meaning he was once chosen as one of the best players at his position.
Bond yields pulled back from multi-year highs after the US Treasury Department said it would double the size of its debt buyback program. The news gave relief to investors who had watched yields climb sharply.
Leon Baptiste, an English athletics coach, has been jailed in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
