MLB Scores: August 16, 2026 — Yankees Beat Blue Jays 4-3

Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Museum in Sicily During City Celebrations

Works attributed to 15th-century artist Antonello da Messina were taken from the Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina late Saturday.

Two Earthquakes Strike Indonesia Killing 53 and Destroying Hundreds of Buildings

A magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia before dawn, followed hours later by a 6.9 magnitude tremor, with tsunami warnings later lifted.

Nigeria Fails to Qualify for Women's World Cup for First Time

South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 in a play-off at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, ending Nigeria's perfect World Cup record.

Africa Football Chief Says FIFA's Infantino Must Face Election, Not Forced Resignation

CAF president Patrice Motsepe broke with UEFA and other federations by insisting Infantino's future be decided by the 211 FIFA member associations.

FC Barcelona Enters 2026-27 Season Targeting First Champions League Title Since 2015

The club's young World Cup winners headline a retooled squad, with a potential move for Ballon d'Or winner Rodri Hernández still possible before the transfer window closes.

Trump Endorsement Tests Presidential Influence in Crowded Florida Primary

Tuesday's Republican primary in Florida's 19th Congressional District features former Trump official Catalina Lauf as the president's chosen candidate.

Wall Street Analysts Name Three Dividend Stocks for Uncertain Market

Phillips 66, Crescent Energy, and a third pick offer yields between 2% and 4% as AI and geopolitical concerns rattle investors.

Trump Announces Plan to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory

The announcement came during a speech to law enforcement officials in New York on Friday, as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.

Iran Rejects Trump's Claim of U.S. Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military called Trump's statements lies and declared that no commercial ship can pass the strait without Iranian permission.

Scottie Scheffler Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by Eight Strokes

Sam Burns, playing in the final group with Scheffler, finished nine shots back and tied for third at TPC Southwind in Memphis.

NFL Preseason Scores: August 15, 2026 — Vikings Beat Giants 13-10

Every result from the 7-game NFL slate on Saturday, August 15, with box scores and how each game was decided.

Reimbursement Barriers Are Slowing Growth of Women's Health Companies

A Milken Institute report identifies payment and coverage gaps as the primary obstacle facing businesses focused on female-specific conditions.

California Assembly Committee Kills Mental Health Criminal Diversion Reform Bill

The legislation, authored by Assemblymember Grove, would have changed how California courts handle defendants with mental health conditions.

Google Adds AI-Powered Theft Detection to Android Phones

The new Theft Protection suite can lock a phone automatically if it detects sudden movement or a disconnected mobile connection.

Brief Firearm Safety Talk More Than Doubles Willingness to Store Guns Away

A Rutgers-led study of 232 Mississippi National Guard members found a 15-minute conversation shifted attitudes significantly among those most resistant to out-of-home storage.

Sydney Sweeney's Box Office Bomb Americana Now a Top Ten HBO Max Stream

The neo-western, which made less than $1 million in theaters, also features the late Eric Dane and singer Halsey.

Liam Neeson's 2014 Hit Non-Stop Leaves Netflix on August 31

The film, which earned more than $222 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, will be removed from the platform at the end of the month.