Technology, Politics
Meta Faces Trial Over Instagram and Facebook Use by Young People
Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, is facing a major trial that could change how its platforms work. Thirty US states have sued Meta.
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Politics
Lula Launches Bid for Fourth Term as President of Brazil
Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term in office.
Sports
Cardinals Rookie Hits Three Home Runs in First Game
Joshua Baez, a rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals, has made baseball history in his very first MLB game.
Sports
Angel Reese's Rebounding Skills Make History
Angel Reese, a player for the Atlanta Dream, is known for her outstanding rebounding ability. Rebounding is when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot.
Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wear Matching Wedding Bands Apart
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have shown off matching wedding bands, even though they were thousands of miles apart when the photos were taken.
Business
Water Firms May Raise Prices During Droughts
Water companies in England and Wales could soon be allowed to raise bills during a drought, under new proposals from the industry regulator Ofwat.
Sports
Phillies vs Twins: Prediction, Picks and How to Watch
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Minnesota Twins today in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. MLB is the top professional baseball league in the United States.
Sports
Mets Joke About Jayden Daniels' LSU Number Dispute
The New York Mets baseball team has made a joke about NFL player Jayden Daniels.
Sports
Pumas vs Querétaro: How to Watch Today's Liga MX Match
Pumas UNAM will host Querétaro today in a Liga MX match for the Apertura 2026 tournament.
Sports
Espanyol to Face Levante in LaLiga Match
RCD Espanyol is set to play Levante UD in an upcoming LaLiga EA Sports match. LaLiga is Spain's top football division.
Sports
Tottenham Beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in Pre-Season Friendly
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Hoffenheim 3-0 in a pre-season friendly match. Pre-season friendlies are games teams play before the official season starts, helping players build fitness and match sharpness.
Sports
Arsenal Face Manchester City in Community Shield
Arsenal met Manchester City on Saturday in the Community Shield, a traditional match held before the new football season begins.
Sports
Basel vs Barcelona: Friendly Match Today
Basel and Barcelona meet today in a pre-season friendly match.
Politics
Opinion Piece Says Trump Lives in a "Fantasy Land"
A new opinion article in The New York Times claims that President Trump is living in a "fantasy land of his own making." This suggests that the writer believes Trump holds beliefs that do not match reality.
Entertainment
Actor Tracee Ellis Ross Criticizes Jay Leno Over Old TV Show Snub
Actor Tracee Ellis Ross, an Emmy nominee, has criticized late-night host Jay Leno over an old TV snub.
Entertainment
Rare Renaissance Paintings Stolen From Museum in Sicily
Four important paintings by the 15th-century Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy.
Sports
Spurs Beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in Pre-Season Friendly
Tottenham Hotspur beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on 16 August. The match was part of Tottenham's preparation before the new season begins.
Technology
NUU Launches New X10 5G Smartphone
NUU has launched a new smartphone called the X10 5G. The phone is fully unlocked, which means users can choose their own network provider instead of being tied to one company.
Entertainment
Not for Glory: A New Twist on Folk Dance and Bagpipes
A new dance performance called Not for Glory is showing at Dance Base in Edinburgh. It brings together traditional dance and modern movement in a fresh way.
Nature, Politics
Fishers, Indiana Declares Disaster Emergency After Historic Flooding
The city of Fishers, Indiana, has declared a local disaster emergency after historic flooding hit the area. The declaration allows the city to access more resources for recovery.