World Txintxua Films Joins Martínez Bucio’s Second Feature This Is the Memory for San Sebastián Forum August 28, 2026 Basque Producer Backs Berlin Award Winner’s New Project Txintxua Films, the Basque production company behind Netflix hit series “Intimacy,” has joined forces with Mexican filmmaker Ernesto Martínez Bucio on his…
Business US Businesses Pocket $160 Billion in Tariff Refunds While Consumers Left Empty-Handed August 28, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Massive Refund Wave-But Not for Shoppers Sandra Alonso needed a new powered wheelchair to navigate her Tampa, Florida neighborhood after wearing out her old one. She…
Entertainment Music-Inspired Baby Names: 122 Creative Choices From Songs, Artists, and Instruments August 28, 2026 Music brings people together, moves listeners to tears, and motivates action in daily life. A favorite song can instantly transform a bad day, and the musical landscape offers melodies for…
Environment New Jersey AI Datacenter Accused of Breaking Federal Law with Dozens of Unpermitted Generators August 28, 2026 The largest planned artificial intelligence datacenter in New Jersey faces accusations of violating federal law after investigators discovered the facility running dozens of gas-powered generators without proper permits. Thermal drone…
Business Godzilla Minus Zero Becomes First Japanese Film Shot for IMAX as Behind-the-Scenes Footage Debuts August 28, 2026 Toho and GKIDS released a behind-the-scenes video from the set of Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated sequel to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. The footage reveals director Takashi Yamazaki…
UK Bank Holiday Weather Warning: Thunderstorms and Rain to Drench UK Through Weekend August 28, 2026 The UK faces a washout bank holiday weekend as the Met Office issues weather warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain across large swathes of the country. A yellow warning for…
Health FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting XFG Variant for 2026-27 Season August 28, 2026 The US Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, allowing manufacturers to begin shipping doses to pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the country. The FDA cleared vaccines…
Entertainment Blake Griffin to Launch Late Night Talk Show ‘The Stepback with Blake Griffin’ August 27, 2026 Former NBA star Blake Griffin is making a bold career move after retiring from professional basketball, stepping into the entertainment spotlight with his own late night talk show. The six-time…
Business American Airlines Unveils Seven New International Routes Amid Aircraft Delivery Setbacks August 27, 2026 American Airlines announced seven new international routes for its 2027 schedule on Thursday, significantly scaling back from an initially planned expansion of up to 13 routes due to persistent aircraft…
Sports Pelicans Sign Bennedict Mathurin to Two-Year Deal Worth $16 Million August 27, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement with guard Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year contract worth $16 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option,…
Environment Over 1.3 Million Plastic Bottles Found in One Day During World’s Largest Ocean Cleanup August 27, 2026 Volunteers across the globe collected more than 1.3 million plastic bottles from beaches, rivers, and waterways during the world’s largest single-day volunteer ocean cleanup in 2025. The International Coastal Cleanup…
Entertainment Dolly Parton’s Secret Song to Surface in 2046 After Two Decades Underground August 27, 2026 Country music legend Dolly Parton left behind one final gift for fans, though they must wait another twenty years to hear it. The beloved entertainer, who died Tuesday at 80…
Technology Nvidia Agrees to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion in Major AI Platform Acquisition August 27, 2026 Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face, one of the world’s most widely used open-source AI platforms, for $12.9 billion, The Information reported Wednesday night, citing a person with knowledge…
Business KFF Health News Journalists Spotlight Vaccine Advances, Maternal Safety, and Insurance Crises Across National Media August 27, 2026 Journalists from KFF Health News delivered expert analysis on critical public health topics across national media platforms throughout recent weeks, covering everything from promising vaccine breakthroughs to systemic failures in…
Health FDA Approves First Oral RAS Inhibitor for Pancreatic Cancer, Doubling Survival August 26, 2026 The US Food and Drug Administration granted historic approval on August 26 to daraxonrasib (Rasonque), establishing it as a first-in-class targeted therapy for the most common form of pancreatic cancer.…
Technology Star Wars Zero Company: XCOM Veterans Deliver Best Star Wars Story Since Rogue One August 26, 2026 Bit Reactor, a studio formed by former developers of XCOM 2 at Firaxis Games and veterans from Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has delivered a tactical experience that stands…
Environment Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Represent 300 US Cities Seeking Climate Damages August 26, 2026 More than 300 US local governments hired lobbying firms that simultaneously represent fossil fuel companies accused of worsening the climate crisis, according to a new analysis of federal disclosure documents.…
Entertainment Pride Musical to Transfer to London’s Bridge Theatre Following Sold-Out National Theatre Run August 26, 2026 The joy-filled British musical Pride, based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), will transfer to London’s Bridge Theatre from November 12 following sold-out seasons…
Markets Nvidia Rallies Before Wednesday Earnings as Jim Cramer Warns Against Stubborn AI Bets August 26, 2026 Semiconductor stocks bounced back Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report scheduled for Wednesday evening. The chipmaker showed strength after a difficult stretch, trading higher alongside sector peers…
Business Shopping Malls Charge for Prime Parking Spots, Sparking Widespread Customer Backlash August 26, 2026 Shopping Centers Monetize Prime Parking Spaces Near Main Entrances Shopping malls across the United States have introduced a controversial new revenue strategy by converting premium parking spaces near main entrances…