Nature
EF1 Tornado Hits South Columbus, Residents Displaced
An EF1 tornado struck the south side of Columbus on Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed. The storm has left several residents displaced from their homes.
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Sports
Ravens Sign New Quarterback Austin Reed
The Baltimore Ravens have signed a new quarterback named Austin Reed. He joined the team during training camp.
Sports
Red Sox Face Pirates in Game 122, Reliever Weissert Returns
The Boston Red Sox are set to play the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 122 of the current season.
Technology, Entertainment
New phone game about being prime minister beats Minecraft in UK sales
A new mobile game about being the UK prime minister has become surprisingly popular.
Sports
Phillies Win Special Game at Iowa's Field of Dreams
The Philadelphia Phillies took part in a special baseball game at the Field of Dreams site in Iowa. The location is famous because of a popular movie about baseball from many years ago.
Business, Entertainment
Paramount Seeks Deal With States Over Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount is trying to reach a settlement with 12 U.S. states that are blocking its planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. A settlement would be an agreement to end their legal fight outside of court.
Sports
Garrett Nussmeier Praises Mahomes as He Battles Justin Fields for Chiefs Roster Spot
Garrett Nussmeier is fighting for a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs' final roster. He is a quarterback, the player who leads the offense and throws the ball.
Entertainment
Tallulah Willis Marries Justin Acee at Family Home in Idaho
Tallulah Willis has married Justin Acee in a woodland ceremony at her family's home in Idaho. The wedding took place surrounded by trees, giving it a natural, outdoor feel.
Politics
Liechtenstein Changes Law So Women Can Become Ruler
Liechtenstein, a small country in central Europe, has changed its rule about who can become ruler. Now women can ascend the throne.
Sports
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Placed on Injured List After Head Injury
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a star player for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been placed on the injured list after a head injury.
Sports
Giants Rookie Malachi Fields Impresses in Training Camp
Malachi Fields, a rookie wide receiver for the New York Giants, is making a strong impression at training camp this year.
Sports
New York Liberty to Play Connecticut Sun in WNBA Game
The New York Liberty will face the Connecticut Sun in an upcoming WNBA game. Fans across the country are preparing to watch.
Politics
Ukraine Strikes Russian Region With Domestic Missiles
Ukraine has used its own domestically produced Flamingo missiles to strike targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region, according to reports. The strike shows Ukraine's growing ability to build long-range weapons with
Sports
2026 NFL Preseason Week 1: First Takeaways and Analysis
The 2026 NFL preseason has officially begun, and Week 1 games are already producing early takeaways for fans and analysts. Preseason games help coaches evaluate players before the regular season starts.
Sports
Dortmund Prepares for Season Opener as Wesley Sidelined with Ankle Injury
Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma are famous football clubs from Germany and Italy. A recent article looked at players who have played for both teams during their careers.
Entertainment, Technology
Fortnite Adds "Sprite Spree Week" Event
Fortnite, one of the world's most popular video games, has launched a new in-game event called Sprite Spree Week. The event includes special time slots known as "Sprite Hours," during which players can take part in uniqu
Sports
Hunter Bell reaches 1500m final
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell has reached the final of the women's 1500m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Sports
Giants and Vikings Prepare for Preseason Opener
The New York Giants are set to face the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener.
Sports
Bangladesh Close to Historic Test Win Over Australia
Bangladesh has moved closer to a historic win over Australia in the first Test of their series.
Nature, Travel
Tropical Storm Lala Nears Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala is getting stronger as it moves toward Hawaii, and its outer bands have already reached the eastern side of the Big Island. Outer bands are the rain and wind areas that spread out from the center of a