A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies

A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products’ effects on young people’s mental health. The deal cut short a landmark trial in federal court in Oakland, California, where the Instagram and Facebook parent […]

How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal’s Deadly Flood

Roughly 160 people are dead and hundreds more—including dozens of international tourists—are missing after flash floods hit a region on the mountainous border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Devastating footage posted to social media shows people fleeing a wall of water that washed away buildings and vehicles. Initial analysis of satellite imagery and reports […]

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

ATLANTA — NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family, currently part owners of the San Francisco 49ers. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the family for having “great timing” in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in […]

FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, which blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more […]

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

​ Image source, Getty Images ByMadeline Halpert 2 hours ago The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for pancreatic cancer that, in clinical trials, nearly doubled the overall survival time for patients. The drug, daraxonrasib, sold under the brand name Rasonque and manufactured by Revolution Medicines, appears to be a breakthrough in […]

7 PS5 Trailers Worth Watching from the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026

May as well Image: Push Square We live in a world where E3 is dead and approximately four billion different weekly livestreams have appeared in its place. Seriously, at what point are there too many of these things? The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 did have a handful of worthwhile PS5 trailers, though. Obviously, […]

11 rescued after flash flooding sweeps Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah

07:50 Eleven people in four different hiking groups visiting Bryce Canyon National Park on Monday were rescued after flash flooding swept through the park. The hikers were rescued after heavy rain caused flash flooding along several of the national park’s popular trails, leaving them trapped, according to FOX 13 Salt Lake City. KILAUEA PUTS ON […]

Another Brutal Lawsuit Hits LIV Golf as Vendor Claims $935K in Unpaid Bills Amid Staff Cuts

LIV Golf faces another vendor lawsuit as LIV Golf transitions to LIV 2.0. Front Office Sports reported that Deltatre, a sports technology service provider that started working with the league in 2025, had initially filed a breach-of-contract claim in May 2026 for $858,548.15. However, the amount has since increased because of additional costs, including attorney […]

Dolly Parton’s Legacy on the Billboard 200 Chart: 7 Decades of Hit Albums

Trending on Billboard For seven straight decades, from the 1960s on through the 2020s, the late Dolly Parton charted an iconic string of 50 albums on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart — including 15 top 40-charted sets. From her debut with Porter Wagoner on Just the Two of Us in 1969, on through her most […]

Dolly Parton Has a Secret Song Locked Away Until Her 100th Birthday

Beloved country music icon Dolly Parton has a secret unreleased song buried at her namesake theme park Dollywood. The song, titled “My Place in History,” is in a chestnut box on display, sealed until January 2046, which would have been her 100th birthday. In a 2022 interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Parton teased the […]

Blake Lively awarded just $400K from Justin Baldoni in humilating blow

Blake Lively awarded just $400K from Justin Baldoni in humilating blow See Zendaya, Tom Holland, Florence Pugh at ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ UK premiere Harry Jowsey unpacks his hunt for a wife with wingwoman Alex Cooper on Netflix’s ‘Let Marry Harry’ Next Previous  

Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held since 2003. This photo obtained, March 1, 2003, shows, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged organizer of the September 11, 2001, attacks, shortly after his capture. AFP via Getty Images The self-proclaimed “mastermind” of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years […]

Hundreds missing, including 47 Americans, in deadly Nepal floods, local officials say

Serious flash flooding in Nepal on Wednesday morning has left over a hundred reported dead and hundreds more missing, including at least 47 American tourists, according to Nepali officials. The flooding occurred in the northern Rasuwa district, along the border with Tibet, at around 8:40 a.m. local time on Wednesday, authorities said. Nepali police said […]

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber reaches 40 home runs for 4th consecutive season

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run Wednesday ByLUKE OLSON Associated Press August 26, 2026, 5:30 PM SEATTLE — Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run Wednesday. Schwarber drove a 98-mph fastball off Seattle starter Bryan Woo approximately 425 feet into right-center field, a three-run […]

Best Buy Has an HP OMEN GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming PC for Just $2,350 Shipped

If you’ve been waiting patiently for an actual deal to drop on a powerful gaming PC, your wait might finally be over. For a limited time, Best Buy is offering the HP OMEN 35L gaming PC equipped with a GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card for just $2,349.99 with free shipping after a $750 off instant […]

Coaching.com: Customer Success Manager (UK)

All jobs Customer Support Customer Success Manager (UK) Posted 1 hour ago Coaching.com is on a journey to harness the power of coaching and activate human potential worldwide. Our mission is to elevate the quality of professional coaching by providing a comprehensive platform that empowers coaches with best-in-class content and enables the delivery of coaching […]

Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton – full EFL Cup third-round draw

Image source, Getty Images 33 minutes ago Liverpool will take on Tottenham as the teams who compete in Europe enter in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Leeds could potentially face Chelsea, should the London club beat Luton on Thursday. Manchester United face Premier League opposition in Brighton, while holders Manchester City host Norwich. […]

Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was ‘beautiful soul’, mother tells BBC

​ Image source, Supplied ByFederica Bedendo, North East and Cumbria, Fiona Trott, North of England correspondent and Liz Roberts 26 August 2026, 22:03 BST Updated 1 minute ago A woman killed in a house fire has been described by her mother as “a beautiful soul, who would have done anything for anybody”. Natalie McDonald, 34, died along with her seven-year-old […]

Former Michigan Star Joins $6.1B NFL Team After 10 Months in UFL

After 10 months in the UFL, Michael Barrett had roughly 24 hours to prove he belonged back on an NFL roster. Following months outside the NFL spotlight, the former Michigan national champion is officially back in uniform with the Baltimore Ravens. His spring season in St. Louis provided the exact tape and condition needed to […]

Tigers Have a Zach McKinstry Problem That Won’t Be Easy to Solve

The Detroit Tigers ended their six-game losing streak Tuesday, but Zach McKinstry’s night provided no individual relief. The veteran utility player went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tigers should not evaluate McKinstry based on one game, especially since his final line did not tell the whole […]

Ridley Scott Is Developing an Alien: Covenant Sequel With Michael Fassbender

Ridley Scott has confirmed he isn’t done with the Alien franchise, as he’s developing a sequel to Alien: Covenant. When speaking with the LA Times, Scott confirmed he is still developing a sequel to Alien: Covenant, one that would follow Michael Fassbender’s character, David. Scott revealed that the film would see David creating a “brave […]

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had high hopes for Endy Rodríguez, but injuries have ruined a promising career. The Pirates announced that Rodríguez underwent surgery to repair his left hip labrum on Aug. 25, ending his 2026 campaign. Dr. Thomas Byrd completed the surgery in Nashville, Tenn. and the Pirates expect Rodríguez will return […]

Raiders’ Kubiak Pulls No Punches As Training Camp Ends

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders have finished training camp and will host their final preseason game Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Their attention, though, is on Sunday’s 53-man roster cut-down and the Sept. 13 opener. That is reality. But as camp practices end, we have learned a lot not just about the 2026 […]

Keyshawn Hall Commits To St. John’s Despite Eligibility Questions

The leading point-scorer and rebounder for the Auburn Tigers in 2025 has made his decision on where he may potentially play college basketball this upcoming season if he wins his legal battle for an extra year of eligibility. Keyshawn Hall told Joe Tipton of On3 that he committed to St. John’s University to play under […]

CBS MAGA-Coded Anchor Suffers Another Ratings Mess

CBS’s MAGA-coded anchor Tony Dokoupil is again at the bottom of the pack in the primetime broadcast news rankings. Dokoupil, who was tapped by MAGA-curious CBS boss Bari Weiss to revamp the network’s signature news program as she makes it more Trump-friendly, has been hit with a fresh ratings blow, according to Nielsen data obtained […]

Cleveland Guardians Updated Playoff Picture After Winning Six Straight Games

The Cleveland Guardians have continued to climb back into the playoff race with just about a month left in the regular season, and don’t seem like they’ll slow down anytime soon. It was just one week ago that the Guardians were in fourth place in the AL Central division and were lost in the cluster […]

Saints Sign a Pair of DBs, Roster Overflowing

Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter by clicking here. One familiar face and another face familiar with Super Bowl, the New Orleans Saints announced a pair of defensive back roster moves this afternoon. After a short stint with the Saints last season, veteran Michael Davis rejoins the team. In addition, former Los Angeles Rams 4rd round […]

Opinion: Trump’s Blitz on Military Families Derails Army Sergeant’s Life

Street signs mark Fort Bliss Family Homes as a gated community of military housing at the edge of the sprawling Army base in El Paso, Texas. So, the ICE agents almost certainly knew they were following a military family as they trailed Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juárez, his wife, and 6-year-old daughter from their […]

Michael Jordan’s Reported NBC Exit Sparks Strong Reaction From NBA Fans

Back in May 2025, NBC unveiled Michael Jordan as a “special contributor” to its returning NBA coverage. It came with a nicely produced announcement video, instantly making it one of the most anticipated broadcast hires in recent sports media history. Sixteen months later, that hype has turned into one of the season’s most consistent stories. […]

Moussa Diabaté Wasn’t Sure His Opportunity Would Come — Taj Gibson Was

The path to becoming a full-time starter in the NBA was far from a straight line for Moussa Diabaté. He was selected in the 2nd round (43rd overall) by the Los Angeles Clippers back in 2022, and you know how it typically goes for second-rounders in the NBA — they don’t last long. He saw […]

BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news

​ A deadly flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 150 people, with hundreds still missing. The missing include more than 100 from India, 54 from the US, and 33 from the UK, as well as more than 100 from Nepal itself, according to Nepal’s tourist board. The BBC Nepali’s Shreejana Shrestha […]

Trump’s ‘Shocking Fragility’ Made Me Relevant Again: Jon Stewart

Trump’s wild insecurities are bolstering late-night television, Jon Stewart, 63, said on the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson. The Daily Show host has long opposed the Trump administration and slammed Trump’s war against late–night television on-air. He discussed the president’s toxic relationship with culture on IMO, explaining that Trump’s own instability makes […]

NASCAR Needs More Women. But Is a Women’s Series Really the Answer?

Danica Patrick finished her last NASCAR race in 2018. Eight years later, the sport has not had anyone close to what she was, even off the track. No such consistent presence in a Cup garage, or even a clear heir apparent working her way through the lower series with real manufacturer backing and a genuine […]

5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked

Movies By  Aug. 26, 2026 5:00 pm EST I don’t think there was anything Tim Curry couldn’t do. The formidable British-born performer, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, after over a decade of difficult health struggles, did everything from comedy to drama to stage work to voice […]