US Removes Syria From State Sponsor of Terrorism List After Assad's Ouster

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From WNBA Game After Confrontation With Natasha Cloud

The altercation happened during the third quarter of Chicago Sky's 113-90 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.

New Zealand Introduces Bill to Ban Under-16s From Social Media

Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat could face fines of up to 10 percent of their global revenue if the bill passes.

Manchester City Sign 18-Year-Old Bouaddi From Lille for £86 Million

The Moroccan midfielder, who started five matches at the 2026 World Cup, joins on a five-year contract to fill the gap left by Rodri's departure.

Fan Groups Worldwide Petition FIFA to Remove President Gianni Infantino

The petition, launched by roughly 40 national fan organizations, follows Infantino's abandoned plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

Study Finds X Algorithm Spread Racist Posts Targeting England Players During World Cup

Hope Not Hate analyzed more than 300,000 posts and found over 5,500 explicitly racist messages aimed at England footballers during the 2026 World Cup.

Shelley Fabares, Star of The Donna Reed Show, Dies at 82

Fabares, whose 1962 single "Johnny Angel" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, died Saturday in Los Angeles surrounded by family.

Trump Media CEO Says Truth API Subscribers Now in Mid-Teens

The service, which costs up to $100,000 per month, went live August 1 and gives paying customers faster access to President Trump's Truth Social posts.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Plans Sweeping Iran Sanctions Starting Monday

Scott Bessent will hold a press conference Monday to announce what he calls the greatest campaign of coordinated economic isolation in history.

Iran Threatens Enemies Over US Sanctions as Shipping Through Hormuz Drops

Iran's top security official warned that any country joining US economic restrictions will be treated as an enemy, as new American sanctions are expected Monday.

Chelsea Beat Fulham 3-2 as Palmer and New Signings Star for Xabi Alonso

Joao Pedro scored after just 31 seconds as Chelsea's new front three all found the net in a Premier League opener that also raised questions about goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From WNBA Game After Courtside Confrontation

The former NBA center was escorted from Chicago's Wintrust Arena after a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud during a timeout.

North Dakota Governor to Lead Mental Health Workshop for Residents in Bismarck

Governor Kelly Armstrong will personally lead the event, which is scheduled to take place in Bismarck.

Disney Cuts Health Benefits for Spouses Who Have Other Coverage Available

The policy change affects workers whose spouses or domestic partners can get insurance through their own employer.

Stanford Study Shows AI Is Cutting Entry-Level Jobs for Young Workers at Growing Rate

Workers aged 22 to 25 in the most AI-exposed occupations now show employment levels 19 percent below peers in less-affected fields.

Lawrence Livermore Researchers Find Fusion Implosions Fail Abruptly Past Tolerance Limit

A new study using radiation simulations shows that fusion capsule performance holds steady under asymmetry until it suddenly collapses, not gradually.

Reggie Watts Dropped From Podcast and Festivals After Rolling Stone Report

Comedy Bang! Bang! removed his theme song and three music festivals pulled him from their lineups following a report detailing alleged abusive behavior toward a former girlfriend who died by suicide.

California AG Bonta Halts Paramount Warner Bros. Merger Talks Over Leaks

Bonta cancelled a scheduled mediation session and says he will only return to the table once Paramount stops leaking confidential discussions to the press.