Science, Politics
Doctors Give New Advice on Flu and Covid Shots for Fall
Leading medical groups in the United States have released updated guidance on flu, Covid, and R.S.V. vaccines ahead of this fall.
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Sports
Dodgers Pitcher Eric Lauer Placed on Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Eric Lauer on the injured list because of elbow inflammation.
Sports
US Open Tennis: Day Four Action at Flushing Meadows
Day four of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament is taking place at Flushing Meadows in New York.
Entertainment
'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended
Jim Thornton, the announcer for the game show 'Wheel of Fortune,' has been suspended from his job.
Entertainment
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Is Being Repaired After Vandalism
Country music star Dolly Parton has a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame is a sidewalk in Los Angeles with stars for famous people from movies, music, and television.
Politics
Sadiq Khan Fined Over Car He Says Is Not His
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been fined by a court after a car was falsely registered in his name. However, his office says he does not actually own the vehicle.
Politics
Whistleblower Warns of Problems with New Mail Ballot System
A whistleblower has warned that the US Postal Service's new mail ballot system has "potentially catastrophic problems." A whistleblower is someone who reports hidden problems inside an organization. The Postal Service is
Sports
Football Clubs Complete Deals on Transfer Deadline Day
Football clubs across England and Scotland were active on transfer deadline day, completing many deals before the window closed.
Sports
US Coach Kara Lawson: World Cup Is Very Challenging
U.S. women's basketball coach Kara Lawson has described the upcoming World Cup as one of the most challenging events she has faced.
Technology, Politics
Florida Orders Removal of License Plate Cameras From State Highways
Florida has ordered the removal of license plate reader cameras from all state-maintained highways. This includes cameras made by the company Flock, which are widely used by police departments.
Politics
Modi Asks Putin to End the War in Ukraine
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Politics
US Angers G20 Ministers Over Russia Invite and Press Ban
The United States, as host of a G20 finance meeting, has angered several member countries this week. The G20 is a group of 20 major economies that meet regularly to discuss global money issues.
Sports
Is Monday Night Football On Tonight?
Football fans are asking a simple question: is there an NFL game today, and is Monday Night Football on tonight?
Nature, Science
Summer 2026 Set to Be UK's Hottest Ever
The Met Office is expected to confirm on Tuesday that summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the UK. This would break the previous record, which was set only last year, in 2025.
Sports
Alcaraz Faces Risky US Open Debut After Djokovic Shock
The US Open 2026 has begun with dramatic early news.
Nature, Science
NHC Tracks Dolly's Remnants and New System Invest 97-L
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two weather systems in the Atlantic. One is the leftover part of Tropical Storm Dolly, and the other is a new area called Invest 97-L.
Sports
Toluca vs. Juárez: Liga MX Match Day 6 Takes Place Today
Toluca will face Juárez today, Sunday, August 30, in a Liga MX match.
Sports
Toluca to Face Juárez in Liga MX Matchday 6
Toluca will face Juárez today, Sunday, August 30, as part of matchday 6 of the 2026 Liga MX season.
Politics, Nature
Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Season Hits Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man being held in Russia.
Politics, Nature
Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Levels Hit Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on plans to secure the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man who is being held in Russia. Details about the situation remain limited, but officials have confirmed that effort