Politics Netanyahu Rejects Trump Gaza Plan as Israel Halts Attacks Under U.S. Pressure August 9, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly restated his rejection of Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government on Sunday. The defiant stance comes…
Science Eclipse Chasers Cross Continents for Wednesday’s Rare Solar Event August 9, 2026 On Wednesday, parts of Europe will experience daytime darkness as the moon passes in front of the sun, temporarily blocking its light and casting a shadow across the continent. For…
Health AI Angelica Handles 800,000 Calls for California Medicaid Renewals as New Federal Rules Loom August 9, 2026 AI Program Manages Enrollment for Thousands Angelica is the name assigned to an AI program deployed last year by Kern Family Health Care, the largest provider of Medi-Cal services in…
Entertainment Gina Prince-Bythewood Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Details of African Fantasy Epic at Martha’s Vineyard Festival August 9, 2026 Director and Star Debut Exclusive Footage at Film Festival Opening Night Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and lead actress Thuso Mbedu presented never-before-seen clips from the upcoming African fantasy film “Children of…
Technology Verizon Resolves Voice Service Outage Affecting Thousands of U.S. Customers August 9, 2026 Verizon restored voice calling service Saturday evening after a three-and-a-half-hour outage prevented thousands of customers from making or receiving phone calls across multiple major metropolitan areas in the United States.…
World Former NBA players White and Freedom declare for 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge trans athlete policy August 9, 2026 Two former NBA players announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, deliberately testing the league’s policy on transgender athletes and forcing officials to clarify eligibility rules that currently…
Sports Quillan Salkilld Faces Toughest Test in Gamrot Showdown at UFC Vegas 120 August 8, 2026 The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 8, marking the first event in the iconic venue in six weeks. Following stops in…
US Couple Closes Legendary Portland Ice Rink After 60-Year Love Story on Skates August 8, 2026 The Lloyd Center ice rink in Portland, Oregon, closes permanently at 7 p.m. Saturday, marking the end of a six-decade tradition that brought together generations of skaters, families, and one…
Business Berkshire Hathaway Deploys Record Cash as Operating Earnings Rise 16% in Second Quarter August 8, 2026 Berkshire Hathaway posted operating earnings of $12.98 billion in the second quarter, a 16% increase from $11.16 billion a year earlier. The conglomerate’s net income more than doubled to $25.67…
Entertainment Danny DeVito-Produced Heist Comedy Drag Secures International Sales Deal August 8, 2026 Blue Finch Films has secured international sales rights, outside North America, for the heist thriller comedy “Drag” from directors Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman. The U.K. sales and distribution company…
Politics Anti-Abortion Campaigner’s Witch Remark Sparks Firestorm in Australian Politics August 8, 2026 A political controversy has erupted in South Australia after anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe referred to former deputy premier Vickie Chapman as a “witch” during a podcast episode. The incident has…
Sports Red Sox Extend Historic Win Streak to Nine Games Behind Tolle’s 14-Strikeout Masterpiece August 8, 2026 Payton Tolle delivered a career-defining performance on Friday night, striking out 14 batters in six innings as the Boston Red Sox extended their remarkable winning streak to nine games with…
Entertainment The Last House Ending Explained: Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Locks a Family Inside Their Home August 8, 2026 Netflix just released a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller that poses a terrifying question: What happens when you and your neighbors become prisoners in your own homes? The Last House, directed by…
Technology SpaceX Commits to 10 Gigawatts of AI Compute Infrastructure by End of 2027 August 8, 2026 SpaceX delivered a bombshell announcement during its inaugural earnings call as a public company on August 4, revealing the largest single artificial intelligence compute commitment in history. The aerospace giant…
Health Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Berries and Herbs as 22,000 Cases Confirmed Nationwide August 7, 2026 The nationwide cyclospora outbreak has expanded beyond lettuce to include blueberries, raspberries, and snow peas, according to former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield. The microscopic parasite has now infected more…
Sports Jahmyr Gibbs Signs Record Running Back Extension with Detroit Lions Amid Roster Moves August 7, 2026 The Detroit Lions have locked down one of their most explosive offensive weapons, signing running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a record-breaking contract extension. The deal makes Gibbs the highest-paid running…
World Mozambique Love Story Chapa 100 Adds Italy Sales Agent and Acclaimed Producers for Locarno Open Doors Debut August 7, 2026 Ique Langa’s magical realist romance “Chapa 100” has secured Italy-based sales agent Luminalia ahead of its anticipated showcase at the Locarno Film Festival’s Africa-focused Open Doors strand, which runs from…
Entertainment Beninese Director Aymar Esse Explores Trans Identity in Senegal Through World Premiere at Locarno Film Festival August 7, 2026 Aymar Esse, a Beninese director, brings his latest work to the international stage with the world premiere of “My Father’s Kora” (“La Kora de Mon Père”) at the Locarno Film…
Sports Two Fans Escorted from Courtside Seats After Exchange with Aces Guard Jackie Young August 7, 2026 An intense overtime clash between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night became as much about courtside behavior as the game itself. Two men…
Business July Heatwave Drives UK Shoppers Away from High Streets as Online Sales Surge August 7, 2026 UK high streets experienced a significant decline in shopper numbers during July’s heatwave, with consumers choosing to stay home or shop online as temperatures soared into the mid-30s Celsius. Trips…