Business Merck Reports Strong Q2 Growth Driven by Oncology and Animal Health; FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor August 4, 2026 Merck & Co., Inc. delivered second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, posting revenue of $16.6 billion and demonstrating continued strength across its oncology portfolio and animal health division.…
Entertainment Mary Rivera, Spider-Man: No Way Home Actress, Dies at 82 August 4, 2026 Mary Egida Rivera, the actress who portrayed Ned’s grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died at the age of 82. The Filipino actress passed away peacefully on April 15,…
US Missing Hiker Found Dead in Theodore Roosevelt National Park After Two-Week Search August 4, 2026 The National Park Service has confirmed that searchers recovered the body of a missing hiker in Theodore Roosevelt National Park after a grueling two-week search operation. Artoun Gostantian, a 37-year-old…
Sports Yankees to Promote Top Prospect George Lombard Following Trade Deadline Moves August 4, 2026 The New York Yankees will call up top prospect George Lombard to the major league roster, according to sources familiar with the decision. The move comes just days after a…
Entertainment Alicia Silverstone Strips Down for Bold PETA Campaign Against Leather August 4, 2026 Alicia Silverstone has taken a bold stand for animal rights by appearing nearly nude in a powerful new campaign for People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The campaign, unveiled…
Health Louisiana Abortion Drug Law Forces Hospitals to Lock Up Hemorrhage Treatment, Endangering Lives August 4, 2026 New Louisiana Law Reclassifies Lifesaving Hemorrhage Medication Louisiana hospitals spent the past decade building specialized emergency systems to combat hemorrhage complications, one of the most common threats to pregnant patients…
Sports UNLV and Tennessee Emerge as Long-Shot College Football Playoff Contenders in ESPN’s Latest Power Rankings August 3, 2026 ESPN Identifies 31 Teams with Realistic Playoff Aspirations ESPN released its latest College Football Playoff projections, naming 31 teams with realistic shots at reaching the 12-team field this season. The…
Entertainment Erik Poppe’s Beloved to Open Norway’s Haugesund Film Festival as Nordic Cinema Takes Center Stage August 3, 2026 Norway prepares to showcase its leading film talent at the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, scheduled to run from August 22 through 28. The festival selection features 84…
Technology Florida Plans to Redirect $198 Million in EV Charging Funds to Electric Air Taxi Network August 3, 2026 Florida received $198 million from the Biden administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program to build public fast chargers across the state. Now the state wants to spend that money on…
Politics Former Public Health Officials Launch Political Campaigns for Governor and Senate Seats August 3, 2026 Former public health officials who spent years advocating for pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act enrollment, and lead testing in schools are now shifting their focus to electoral politics. This year,…
Sports Yankees Acquire Slugger Luis García Jr. from Nationals in Pre-Deadline Trade August 3, 2026 The New York Yankees have acquired power-hitting infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals in a pre-deadline deal aimed at bolstering their injury-ravaged offensive lineup. The trade, completed one…
Business Prysmian Acquires Atkore for $3.8 Billion to Expand U.S. Electrical Infrastructure Presence August 3, 2026 Prysmian S.p.A., the Italian cable manufacturing giant, announced on Monday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Atkore Inc., a leading U.S.-based electrical products maker, for $95 per share…
Entertainment Broadway’s Hadestown Parts Ways with Geno Segers After Social Media Controversy August 3, 2026 Broadway’s acclaimed musical Hadestown and actor Geno Segers have parted ways just days after producers announced him as part of the show’s new principal cast. The July 29 announcement revealed…
Markets Fed Credibility Under Fire After Waller Conference Sparks Market Repricing August 2, 2026 Bank of America Warns Fed Faces Credibility Test Under Anna Karenina Principle The Federal Reserve’s commitment to fighting inflation faces mounting scrutiny after Chair Christopher Waller’s recent press conference triggered…
Sports Nationals Head to Truist Park as Braves Eye NL East Title Defense August 2, 2026 The Washington Nationals travel to Truist Park on August 2, 2026, to face the Atlanta Braves in a crucial National League East division matchup. The Braves currently hold first place…
Entertainment Raising Cane’s Opens Seven New Locations to Mark 30th Anniversary Milestone August 2, 2026 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers celebrates 30 years of business this August with an aggressive expansion strategy that brings seven new restaurants to communities across the United States. The Louisiana-based chain,…
Business WestJet Cancels 81 Flights as Flight Attendants Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute August 2, 2026 Canada’s second-largest air carrier has begun canceling flights ahead of a potential work stoppage that threatens to disrupt thousands of summer travel plans. WestJet scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday…
Technology SpaceX Investors Ask About Pink Rockets and Mascots as First Earnings Call Nears August 2, 2026 SpaceX’s first earnings call as a publicly listed company promises to cover financial performance and growth strategy. However, the questions shareholders most want answered reveal a very different set of…
Entertainment Spider-Man Board Games Ride Box Office Wave With Hasbro’s Themed Releases on Amazon August 2, 2026 The latest Spider-Man film continues to dominate entertainment headlines, and toymaker Hasbro has seized the moment by re-releasing some of its most popular board games with Spider-Man-themed gameplay. Amazon now…
Business Ferrari Order Books Sold Out Through 2027 as Personalization Drives Record Profits August 2, 2026 Maranello’s Prancing Horse Races Ahead with Full Order Books Ferrari has confirmed that its order books now stretch completely through 2027, with new orders facing fulfillment no earlier than 2028.…