His Name Is Tugboat. He Throws an ‘Invisiball.’ And Now He’s a Major-Leaguer.
Matt Wilkinson, a 250-pound left-hander with a throwback nickname, defied the odds to make his…
His Name Is Tugboat. He Throws an ‘Invisiball.’ And Now He’s a Major-Leaguer.
Matt Wilkinson, a 250-pound left-hander with a throwback nickname, defied the odds to make his big-league debut on Wednesday for the San Francisco Giants.
Hyundai eyes U.S. production increase at Georgia plant, CEO tells CNBC
José Muñoz, CEO of Hyundai Motor Co., speaks during a press meeting during Milan Design Week, as Hyundai launches the new Ioniq 3 electric vehicle, in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. Claudia Greco | Reuters SAN FRANCISCO — Hyundai Motor is considering plans to further expand its U.S. production at a new multibillion-dollar vehicle assembly…
Hi, I’m Chanty Beluga. Who Am I Really, Though?
She’s going to a restaurant. She’s ordering takeout. She’s getting in an Uber. In every instance, she makes sure to drop her name: Chanty Beluga. Who is this smiling, millennial blonde woman whose videos have gone viral on TikTok? And where did that hypnotic and unique name come from? Here’s what to know. Who Is…
Warsh faces Fed independence test as Bessent moves in on central bank’s turf
If Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent truly wants to bring the full force of the federal government to bear on what he sees as a misbehaving bond market, he can’t go it alone. A sustained effort to bring down Treasury yields would eventually require coordination with Bessent’s longtime friend, now at the Federal Reserve, Chairman Kevin…
Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat, says it “will only bring further defeat”
Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted of the killing of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Iran war, a rights group said. Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being convicted of involvement in the deaths of four police officers, according to the state-linked…
Youth Sports Are Completely Bonkers. How to Survive Another Crazy Season.
We all just want the kids to have fun. And maybe play one fewer game per weekend.
Alibaba shares fall 6% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
China’s Alibaba on Thursday posted a 75% fall in profits for the June quarter as AI spending weighed on the tech giant’s results. Capital expenditure was up 75% to 67.7 billion Chinese yuan ($10 billion), primarily driven by uneven timing of customer purchases, an increase in CPU-compute capacity and higher prices across a broad range…
See the Trailer for NBC’s ‘Line of Fire,’ Produced by Jenna Bush Hager: EXCLUSIVE
Jenna Bush Hager is known for her work on daytime TV, but she’s about to make the move to nighttime. A trailer for the new NBC drama “Line of Fire,” which is executive produced by the TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle co-host, debuted exclusively on TODAY Aug. 20. “A family of law enforcement agents bridges…
Iranian adviser disputes Trump’s claim that its economy is collapsing
A former adviser to Iran’s central bank pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the country is on the brink of economic collapse, but warned that the United Arab Emirates’ decision to sever trade ties could deepen Iran’s contraction to about 5% this year. “We should be a little bit cautious about the…
Famed century-old ship dubbed “Sava’s Titanic” emerges in Serbia as Europe’s rivers run dry
The wreck of a steam tugboat dating from the early 1900s is the latest relic to emerge from shrinking waters in Serbia as Europe’s rivers run dry, with the continent engulfed in prolonged, extreme heat and drought. The rusting hull — once a famed vessel known as the Slovenian — surfaced earlier this month from…