Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst after an on-set bicep injury. Hurst had been announced as Kratos in January and was injured during a stunt in June. Amazon and Sony Pictures Television subsequently decided to recast the...
The House of Representatives has not publicly confirmed the new bipartisan subpoena inquiry described in the supplied story, according to a review of congressional records and current coverage. The House has, however, repeatedly challenged presidential war powers over the U.S. conflict with Iran. On July 23, the House passed H....
Broadway star Lea Salonga has unfollowed BTS members RM and j-hope on Instagram following backlash over their attendance at a concert featuring Usher and Chris Brown. Salonga, a long-time advocate for human rights and a prominent supporter of the K-pop group, posted "Disappointed. So disappointed." on social media as criticism...
The CW Network canceled broadcasts of the 2026 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants just days before their scheduled national air dates. Miss Teen USA was set to broadcast on August 26, followed by Miss USA on August 27, marking its 75th anniversary. The sudden cancellation follows a multi-year...
Country singer Jelly Roll delivered sharp remarks about President Donald Trump during his guest-hosting stint on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Addressing Trump’s recent public appearance at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the musician joked about a motorcade lap of honor. The artist subsequently cited a published report indicating Trump gained...
Former reality television star Abby Lee Miller has officially dropped her legal claims against two Los Angeles physicians whom she previously accused of medical malpractice in a 2025 lawsuit. In a formal statement released on Monday, August 24, 2026, Miller acknowledged that Dr. Hooman Melamed and Dr. Paul Dwan bore...
Cal Raleigh hit three home runs Monday as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 at T-Mobile Park, ending Philadelphia’s season-best nine-game winning streak. Raleigh, a catcher, went 3-for-3 with a walk and four RBIs, raising his average from .159 to .167. He hit a two-run homer in the...
American consumer confidence fell to an eight-nine point four reading in August, reaching its lowest level in seven months, according to Conference Board data released Tuesday. Persistent inflation, driven by gasoline prices staying above four dollars per gallon amid conflict with Iran, severely impacted short-term economic outlooks among surveyed consumers....
Apple is testing memory chips from Chinese supplier ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for potential use in iPhones and MacBooks sold in China, as an artificial-intelligence-driven shortage tightens global supplies, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Apple has also held discussions involving Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), a...
Pennsylvania reported two measles-associated deaths on Aug. 25, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years and the first reported in the United States this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said both unvaccinated victims were residents of Lancaster County, but released no identifying information. The state reported...
