Sports
Argentina Players Banned After World Cup Final Brawl
Football's world governing body, FIFA, has announced bans and fines against Argentina following a fight after the World Cup final.
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Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ Season 3: First Photos and Trailer Released
HBO Max has released first-look photos and a trailer for Season 3 of 'The Pitt,' a popular medical drama series.
Sports, Business
Tech Investor Marc Stad Completes Deal for Timberwolves and Lynx
Marc Stad, a tech investor, has completed a deal to take a controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. The Timberwolves are a men's basketball team, and the Lynx are a women's basketball team, both based in
Politics, Business
Badenoch Criticises Labour Over North Sea Oil and Gas Delays
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK's Conservative Party, has criticised the Labour government for being slow on two major energy projects.
Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan Plan to Leave California for the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to leave their home in California and move back to the United Kingdom, according to reports.
Entertainment, Politics
Harry and Meghan's UK Visit Brings Back Security Questions
The return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the United Kingdom has brought back an old topic: their security arrangements. Security refers to the protection given to keep someone safe.
Sports
Antonelli Tops Norris in Dutch GP Practice
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was the fastest driver in the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix. He finished ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris.
Sports
Carlos Alcaraz to Return and Defend His US Open Title
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he will return to competition after recovering from a wrist injury. He plans to play at the 2026 US Open, where he is the reigning champion.
Business, Technology
Crypto Stocks Rise After White House Meeting
Crypto-related stocks continued to surge after an upbeat meeting at the White House. Bitcoin, the world's most well-known cryptocurrency, rose past $71,000.
Politics
Emails Show ICE and Iran Worked Together on Deportations
Newly discovered emails reveal that ICE, the US immigration agency, quietly worked with the Iranian government to arrange the deportation of Iranians back to Iran.
Politics, Business
UK Government Borrows More Than Expected in July
The UK government borrowed more money than expected in July, according to new figures. Borrowing is money the government takes but must repay in the future.
Entertainment
Big Brother Season 28: Week 6 Eviction Update
'Big Brother' Season 28 continues with weekly updates about who stays and who leaves the house. This season, a group of contestants live together and compete for a cash prize.
Business, Travel
Travelodge Boss Steps Down After Security Issues in Rooms
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.
Entertainment, Technology
Fortnite's New Season Brings Sonic and Other Game Crossovers
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.
Sports
Kirk Cousins Explains Practice Arguments: 'My Elbow Got Hit'
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.
Nature, Travel
Dust and Storms Possible for Phoenix Area
Officials have warned that dust storms and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the Phoenix area.
Nature, Science
Giant Whales Move Into Greenland Waters as Ice Melts
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.
Sports
Dodgers Name Pitchers for Key Series Against Rockies
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.
Sports
Sabalenka Wins at Cincinnati Open as Medvedev Loses Temper
World number one Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Wang in convincing fashion to move further into the tournament.
Sports
Tiafoe to Face Auger-Aliassime at Cincinnati Open
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
