Sports
Austin FC to Face Club América in Leagues Cup
Austin FC will face Club América, one of the biggest clubs in Mexican football, in a Leagues Cup match.
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Sports
Stott Honors Late Phillies with Special Cleats at Field of Dreams Game
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott will wear special custom cleats at tonight's Field of Dreams Game. The cleats feature images of angels as a homage to former Phillies players who have died. This tribute allow
Business, Technology
Reddit Shares Jump After S&P 500 News
Reddit's stock price has jumped sharply after the company announced it will join the S&P 500.
Business, Technology
Applied Materials Reports Higher Profit as AI Demand Continues
Applied Materials, a major maker of equipment used to produce computer chips, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The company reported higher profit and higher revenue compared with the sam
Sports
Jack Draper Loses First Match at Cincinnati Open
British tennis star Jack Draper has lost his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, one of the biggest tournaments before the US Open.
Sports
Guardians End Losing Streak With Win Over Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on August 12, 2026, ending a recent losing streak. The win came thanks to strong performances from three new players.
Entertainment, Technology
Hands-On Preview: Marvel's Wolverine Game for PS5
A gaming writer has published a hands-on preview of Marvel's Wolverine, an upcoming video game for the PS5 console. The report says the game could turn out to be one of the best superhero stories of the year.
Nature, Science
Temperatures Hit 38C as Amber Heat Warning Is Issued
Temperatures have climbed to 38C on Thursday, as a rare amber extreme heat warning remains in effect. The heatwave is affecting many areas.
Nature
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
An earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area on a recent day. The quake happened near San Leandro, a city in Alameda County.
Entertainment, Sports
Ted Lasso's New Season Touches a Real Problem in Women's Soccer
The popular TV show Ted Lasso has returned with a new season, and it has touched on a real problem in women's soccer.
Entertainment, Television
NBC to Air Marathon of Mariska Hargitay’s Best ‘SVU’ Episodes
NBC has announced a special marathon of 'Law & Order: SVU' episodes in September. The marathon will feature the best performances by actress Mariska Hargitay.
Business, Economy
US Consumer Prices Rise 0.1% in July, Annual Inflation at 3.4%
US consumer prices rose by 0.1% in July, matching what economists had predicted. This kept the annual inflation rate at 3.4%.
Politics
Young People in Guernsey Want Better Jobs and Homes
A recent survey has revealed that many young people in Guernsey want to leave the island. Only 27% of respondents said they wish to stay.
Nature, Travel
Great White Shark Sighting Closes Wells, Maine Beaches to Swimming
Beaches in Wells, Maine, have been closed to swimming after a great white shark was spotted nearby. The closure follows a series of alarming shark encounters over just two days.
Politics
Sailors Tried to Jump Off USS Abraham Lincoln, Reports Say
According to news reports, several sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a US Navy aircraft carrier, tried to jump overboard during an unusually long deployment. A deployment is a period when military personnel are sent aw
Nature, Travel
Storm System Heads Toward Hawaii, Officials Warn of Floods
A developing weather system named PTC One-C is moving toward Hawaii, and forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening flooding this weekend.
Business
UK Economy Grows as Sun and Football Help Businesses
The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, according to new figures.
Sports
Chivas Coach Milito Reacts to Leagues Cup Elimination
Chivas, the Mexican football club, has been eliminated from the Leagues Cup 2026 after difficult results in the group stage.
Sports
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Hurt After Fall Into Dugout
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman left Tuesday's game after a frightening fall.
Sports
Ten Storylines to Watch in the Final Months of the 2026 MLB Season
With two months left in the 2026 MLB season, experts have shared ten storylines that could shape the final stretch run of the year. MLB, or Major League Baseball, is the top professional baseball league in the United Sta
