Sports
Sophie Cunningham's eBay Signing Moved to September 15
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has had her eBay Live signing event rescheduled to September 15. The change comes during a break in the WNBA season.
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Science, Technology
Scientists Turn Recycled Plastic Into an Edible Cookie
Researchers have created a new kind of cookie made from recycled plastic. They presented this project at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Entertainment
Howie Mandel Updates Fans on Simon Cowell's Health During AGT Absence
Howie Mandel has given fans a health update on his fellow America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, who has been missing from the show recently.
Entertainment
Actor Denies Meghan Markle Will Join TV Show
A new rumor claims that Meghan Markle may return to acting by joining the cast of The Gentlemen, a popular TV series.
Politics
Tunisia Arrests Journalist in Crackdown on Critics
Tunisia has arrested another journalist as part of an ongoing crackdown on people who criticize the government. The country is led by President Kais Saied.
Politics
Tunisia Arrests Journalist in Wider Crackdown on Critics
Tunisia has arrested a journalist as part of an ongoing crackdown on people who criticize the government, according to reports.
Politics, Technology
White House Launches Retro Arcade Games Online
The White House website has launched five new arcade-style video games. The games use a retro design, similar to old video games from decades ago.
Sports
Rain Delays Tigers vs. Guardians Doubleheader Game 1
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are playing a doubleheader, meaning two games on the same day, this week.
Politics
UK Says Support for Falkland Islands Is 'Unwavering'
The UK government has said its support for the Falkland Islands remains unwavering. This came after Argentina's president again claimed the British territory for his country.
Business, Politics
Gas Prices Hit Record High Before Labor Day
Gas prices in the United States have reached a record high just before the Labor Day weekend, a time when many Americans travel by car.
Politics
Trump Administration Warns It May Stop Helping the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution is a large group of museums and research centers in the United States.
Technology, Business
Fake Job Apps Trick Young People Into Losing Money
Job seekers, especially young people from Generation Z, are being targeted by a new online scam. Criminals use fake job interviews to steal money and personal information.
Technology
Verizon Wireless Suffers Outage, Affecting Thousands
Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers reported problems with their phone service on Thursday, according to the tracking website Downdetector.
Entertainment
Andrew Garfield Says He Hasn't Seen New Spider-Man Film
Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-Man in earlier films, says he has not yet watched Tom Holland's new movie.
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.
Sports
Queiroz Returns as Ghana's Football Coach
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as head coach of Ghana's men's national football team.
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.
