Politics
U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications
The U.S. State Department has paused processing some immigrant visa applications, according to a new report.
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Politics
Ex-Official Tells Inquiry of Threat From Developer
Former New South Wales building commissioner David Chandler has told a corruption inquiry about a threatening phone call from a property developer. Chandler spoke to Icac, the state's anti-corruption body.
Sports, Business
Betting Sites Offer Bonus Codes for MLB and WNBA Games
Two major betting companies, BetMGM and Bet365, are running promotional offers this week for sports bettors interested in MLB and WNBA games.
Sports, Business
Golf Ad Controversy Delays TV Show Reboot
A golf company has released a controversial advertisement for a new driver, sparking anger among fans and industry leaders. The ad reportedly showed a woman being pushed to the ground, which many viewers found offensive.
Sports
Cincinnati Reds Place Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on Waivers
The Cincinnati Reds have placed two players, Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl, on waivers, according to reports from MLB Trade Rumors.
Sports
NFL Ends Its Pro Bowl All-Star Event
The NFL, America's top American football league, has announced that it is ending the Pro Bowl Games. This decision comes after years of changing the event's format.
Sports
CD Marathón Reaches Quarter-Finals After Win Over Real Estelí
Honduran club CD Marathón has secured a place in the Quarter-Finals of a Central American football tournament after beating Real Estelí FC of Nicaragua.
Politics
Can President Trump Rename Lake Ontario?
President Trump has raised the idea of renaming Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes shared by the United States and Canada.
Sports
Atlético Nacional to Host Deportivo Cali in Liga BetPlay
Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Cali will meet soon in Colombia's Liga BetPlay.
Sports
Rublev Praises Andreeva as Rising Star at US Open Mixed Doubles
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has given a positive verdict on his mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva. The two teamed up to play in the 2026 US Open mixed doubles event.
Politics
Democratic States Sue Over Trump's Mail-In Voting Order
Two dozen Democratic-led US states have filed a lawsuit to stop the postal service from following part of President Trump's mail-in voting order.
Sports
Yordan's Triple Lifts Astros Past Yankees in Bronx Thriller
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 9-7 on August 25, 2026, in a dramatic game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Sports
Insider Says Kuminga Prefers Team With ‘Most Opportunity’
NBA player Jonathan Kuminga may soon leave his current team, according to a sports insider. Two teams are reportedly interested: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sports
Golfer Matt Gogel Suspended for Betting on Golf
Matt Gogel, a member of the PGA Tour Champions, has been suspended for six months. The tour is a golf competition for players over 50 years old.
Science, Nature
Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued for August 27-28
The US space weather agency, NOAA, has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for August 27-28. The warning follows a powerful solar flare that erupted from the sun.
Politics
Pentagon Says It Found Hidden Files on Afghanistan Withdrawal
The U.S. Pentagon says it has found hidden files about the final days of the Afghanistan war.
Nature, Politics
Dozens of US and Canadian Citizens Missing After Nepal Floods
Flash flooding in Nepal has left dozens of United States and Canadian citizens missing, officials say.
Sports
Preston North End Host Everton in League Cup
Preston North End will host Everton in a League Cup match.
Sports
Arizona State Hockey Player Hospitalized After Outdoor Workout
Arizona State University is investigating an outdoor workout after a hockey player collapsed and was taken to the hospital. The player, Matthew Mayich, is an NHL prospect for the St. Louis Blues.
Politics
Opinion: McConnell Should Return to Senate Soon, Columnist Says
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has become the subject of public concern about his health. A newspaper columnist named Gerth has written an opinion piece arguing that McConnell should return to the Senate soon if str
