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A powerful storm system is moving through the Philadelphia area, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes. Weather officials are tracking the storm closely.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, weather forecasters have confirmed.
Barcelona are taking on Athletic Club in a La Liga match. La Liga is the top professional football league in Spain.
Shares of ServiceNow, a large software company traded under the symbol NOW, rose on Thursday after news of a new AI deal with Tech Mahindra, an Indian technology firm.
Sun Yuchen is a well-known Chinese businessman. He once received a top prize in a famous writing competition when he was young.
The TV series "Dark Matter" has become a popular topic for fans of science-fiction. Based on the novel by Blake Crouch, the show raises an interesting question: how much of its science is actually real?
Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto will remain with the Alpine team for the 2027 season, the team has announced. This news confirms that Colapinto's future in the sport is settled for another year. Alpine is one of severa
India and Sri Lanka are competing in the second Test match of their series, being played in Colombo. This match is part of India's cricket tour of Sri Lanka in 2026.
The U.S. State Department has paused processing some immigrant visa applications, according to a new report.
Former New South Wales building commissioner David Chandler has told a corruption inquiry about a threatening phone call from a property developer. Chandler spoke to Icac, the state's anti-corruption body.
Two major betting companies, BetMGM and Bet365, are running promotional offers this week for sports bettors interested in MLB and WNBA games.
A golf company has released a controversial advertisement for a new driver, sparking anger among fans and industry leaders. The ad reportedly showed a woman being pushed to the ground, which many viewers found offensive.
The Cincinnati Reds have placed two players, Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl, on waivers, according to reports from MLB Trade Rumors.
The NFL, America's top American football league, has announced that it is ending the Pro Bowl Games. This decision comes after years of changing the event's format.
Honduran club CD Marathón has secured a place in the Quarter-Finals of a Central American football tournament after beating Real Estelí FC of Nicaragua.
President Trump has raised the idea of renaming Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes shared by the United States and Canada.
Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Cali will meet soon in Colombia's Liga BetPlay.
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has given a positive verdict on his mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva. The two teamed up to play in the 2026 US Open mixed doubles event.
Two dozen Democratic-led US states have filed a lawsuit to stop the postal service from following part of President Trump's mail-in voting order.
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 9-7 on August 25, 2026, in a dramatic game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
