Entertainment
Rare Renaissance Paintings Stolen From Museum in Sicily
Four important paintings by the 15th-century Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy.
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Sports
Spurs Beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in Pre-Season Friendly
Tottenham Hotspur beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on 16 August. The match was part of Tottenham's preparation before the new season begins.
Technology
NUU Launches New X10 5G Smartphone
NUU has launched a new smartphone called the X10 5G. The phone is fully unlocked, which means users can choose their own network provider instead of being tied to one company.
Entertainment
Not for Glory: A New Twist on Folk Dance and Bagpipes
A new dance performance called Not for Glory is showing at Dance Base in Edinburgh. It brings together traditional dance and modern movement in a fresh way.
Nature, Politics
Fishers, Indiana Declares Disaster Emergency After Historic Flooding
The city of Fishers, Indiana, has declared a local disaster emergency after historic flooding hit the area. The declaration allows the city to access more resources for recovery.
Nature
Rain and Storms Expected in Northeast Ohio This Weekend
Residents of Northeast Ohio should prepare for a humid and unsettled weekend, with rain expected on and off rather than continuously.
Entertainment, Travel
Disney Announces New Villains Land at Magic Kingdom
Disney has revealed new details about an upcoming area called Villains Land, which will open at Magic Kingdom in Florida. The area will be based on villains from classic Disney films.
Nature, Travel
Hawaii Prepares for Possible First Direct Hurricane Hit in 34 Years
Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hurricane hit in 34 years. A storm named Lala is currently approaching the islands.
Sports
Brewers Trade for Infielder Jonathan Ornelas
The Milwaukee Brewers have added a new player to their infield. His name is Jonathan Ornelas, and his nickname is 'Johnny Rockets'.
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.
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.