Sports
Dodgers to Call Up Top Prospect De Paula as Ohtani Goes on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to call up top prospect Josue De Paula after star player Shohei Ohtani was placed on the injured list.
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Business, Technology
Deadline Nears for $50 Million Disney Streaming Settlement
Time is running out for people to apply for a $50 million settlement linked to Disney and streaming TV prices. A settlement is money paid to end a legal problem.
Sports
Brewers Host Cubs in Big Baseball Game
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in a Major League Baseball game. The Brewers entered the game with a strong record of 89 wins and 56 losses. The Cubs also had a good season, with a record of 81 w
Politics
Australian Politicians Support Hastie in Row With Hanson Over Cartoon
A heated political argument has broken out in Australia between One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie.
Technology
Apple Launches New AirPods 5 with Noise Cancellation
Apple has announced its newest wireless earphones, the AirPods 5. The company says they have the best Active Noise Cancellation available in an open-ear design.
Politics
Learner Drivers Still Wait Months for Driving Tests
Learner drivers in the UK are still waiting months to book a driving test, despite efforts to fix the problem.
Sports
LSU Finishes Football Roster Without Former NFL Players
LSU, a major American college football program, has finished building its roster for the season. According to sources, the team did not add any former NFL players.
Science, Nature
Common Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack Risk
A new study has found that xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Sports
Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings Released
ESPN has released its fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Politics
Australia to Bring in Targeted Measures on Israeli Settler Violence
Australia's government has announced it will introduce targeted measures in response to violence carried out by Israeli settlers. However, it confirmed there would be no blanket-style import ban, meaning goods from settl
Entertainment
Taylor Sheridan's Attention to Weapons Sets 'Lioness' Apart
The TV series Lioness, created by Taylor Sheridan, is being praised for its careful attention to weapons handling. This detail sets it apart from other military dramas.
Business
Mortgage Rates Rise, Not Fall, Surprising Borrowers
Homeowners and buyers who hoped for cheaper mortgage rates have been disappointed.
Entertainment, Travel
Six Flags Buys Popular Roller Coaster ArieForce One
Six Flags, one of the biggest theme park companies, has acquired the famous roller coaster ArieForce One.
Sports
Christian Gonzalez Signs Record $135 Million Deal With Patriots
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to sources.
Entertainment
TV Show 'Furious' Called a Thriller for a 'Post-Epstein World'
A new TV thriller called Furious is getting a lot of attention after an opinion piece in The New York Times.
Politics
Australian Politicians Clash Over Plan to Use Superannuation for Rent
A political argument has started in Australia over a proposal from the One Nation party about superannuation, the money Australians save for retirement.
Sports
Diamondbacks Visit Royals in Final Homestand Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to play the Kansas City Royals on September 7, 2026, in a Major League Baseball (MLB) matchup.
Nature, Travel
Hurricane Lowell Turns Toward Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell has made its final turn toward Hawaii, and the islands are now preparing for possible impacts.
Politics
Germany's Far-Right AfD Wants Other Parties to Work With It
Germany's far-right party AfD has won a state election.
Politics
Trump Administration Takes Mail Ballot Fight to Supreme Court Again
The Trump administration has filed another appeal to the Supreme Court in a legal fight over mail-in ballots. This is not the administration's first attempt to bring this issue before the court.
