Iran rebuffs Trump’s claim over Hormuz amid report of ship strike
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN – AUGUST 10: Two youths sit on the shoreline as ships are…
Three at-Bats, Three Home Runs, and the Greatest Debut in MLB History
The Cardinals’ Joshua Báez was at risk of turning into a bust. But after five years in the minors, he exploded onto the scene on Saturday.
Lamborghini Revuelto SV hybrid: Its most powerful production car ever
Lamborghini on Friday launched the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid version of its V12 Revuelto that’s the fastest and most powerful car ever built at its factory. The model is the latest in Lamborghini’s storied “SV” line, which began 55 years ago with the Miura SV and has showcased lighter, more aerodynamic and more powerful…
Lionel Messi Pens Emotional Open Letter To Late Father Jorge Messi: ‘You Left Too Soon’
Following his father Jorge Messi’s death in early August, Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi posted an emotional tribute, opening up about their profound bond. In an open letter to his father shared on Instagram Aug. 12, Lionel Messi wrote that it’s been difficult for him to process the death. The grieving son also expressed that…
BBC asks U.S. court for help in getting testimony from Trump family
(L-R) Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. arrive to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images…
4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy
Four paintings of “extraordinary value” which date back to the Renaissance have been stolen from a museum late Saturday in Sicily, Italy. Three panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided panel of The Madonna and Child, all attributed to Antonello da Messina dating back to the 15th century, were stolen from the Regional…
The Lakers’ Owner Needed Cash. Then Came a $12.5 Billion Offer to Buy the Team.
Facing a federal investigation and a liquidity crunch, Mark Walter needed only 72 hours to accept an out-of-the-blue offer to sell the Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger.
Secret outperformer: Why this stock market is defying the critics
European equities have historically struggled to ignite the kind of investor enthusiasm enjoyed by U.S. stocks and certain fast-growing Asian markets. The continent has fewer high-growth companies, shallower capital markets and is thought to have a less compelling long-term earnings growth story. A spike in governments’ fiscal spending at the beginning of 2025, however, brought…
1st Look at ‘Tangled’ Live-Action Film Shows Kathryn Hahn as A Chilling Mother Gothel
Fans just got a first peek at the upcoming live-action “Tangled” film and one actor in particular blew their minds. During the showcase at Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim, California on Aug. 14, audience members were able to see a teaser for the film, which will be a retelling of the 2010 Disney animated movie….
Mamdani’s NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue during court appeal
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images New York City’s pied-à-terre tax can continue its planned rollout while it faces a legal challenge, an appellate judge ruled Thursday. The ruling comes…
Feature fatigue: Do we really need more AI gimmicks on our phones?
August 16, 2026 — 1:49pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The smartphone playbook has been rewritten around generative AI, with Google, Samsung and Apple banking on smart agents, magic photo manipulation and automated workflows to trigger the next major upgrade…