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Staff working for Australia's Antarctic program will be withdrawn from Macquarie Island because of concerns about bird flu. The island, which lies between Australia and Antarctica, is home to large numbers of seabirds an
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an emergency recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina.
Thousands of people in San Antonio lost power on Thursday when strong storms moved through the city.
The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 in a WNBA game played on August 25, 2026. The Mystics scored 10 more points than the Mercury to win the matchup. This result adds to the ongoing standings for bot
The New England Patriots played their final preseason game of 2026 against the Cleveland Browns. Preseason games happen before the regular season and do not affect team standings.
The TV show MLB Tonight previewed a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Braves. The show discussed picks for a bet called FanDuel SGP.
Internacional and Grêmio are set to face each other in another edition of the Gre-Nal, the traditional derby between the two rival clubs from Rio Grande do Sul. This will be the 453rd Gre-Nal in history, and it forms par
Forecasters expect storms to cover about 70% of Central Florida this afternoon. This high level of coverage means most of the region will experience rain.
A grand jury in Florida has found that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated money from a Medicaid legal settlement. Medicaid is a US government program that helps low-income people pay for healthca
The Miami Heat have signed center Nick Richards, a former Chicago Bulls player, to a one-year contract. The move is meant to strengthen Miami's frontcourt.
Conair has expanded its recall of Cuisinart grill brushes, adding 1.9 million units to an earlier recall.
A powerful storm system is moving through the Philadelphia area, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes. Weather officials are tracking the storm closely.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, weather forecasters have confirmed.
Barcelona are taking on Athletic Club in a La Liga match. La Liga is the top professional football league in Spain.
Shares of ServiceNow, a large software company traded under the symbol NOW, rose on Thursday after news of a new AI deal with Tech Mahindra, an Indian technology firm.
Sun Yuchen is a well-known Chinese businessman. He once received a top prize in a famous writing competition when he was young.
The TV series "Dark Matter" has become a popular topic for fans of science-fiction. Based on the novel by Blake Crouch, the show raises an interesting question: how much of its science is actually real?
Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto will remain with the Alpine team for the 2027 season, the team has announced. This news confirms that Colapinto's future in the sport is settled for another year. Alpine is one of severa
India and Sri Lanka are competing in the second Test match of their series, being played in Colombo. This match is part of India's cricket tour of Sri Lanka in 2026.
The U.S. State Department has paused processing some immigrant visa applications, according to a new report.
