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Record-Breaking $12.5 Billion Sale of Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger for a historic price of twelve point five billion dollars. ESPN first reported the stunning transaction on Wed…

US July Inflation Hits 3.4% as Markets React to Fresh CPI Data

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 3.4 percent over the twelve months ending in July, ticking down from June rate of 3.5 percent. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index…

Trump Administration Finalizes Nationwide Rule Ending Medicaid Funding for Youth Gender-Affirming Care

The Trump administration finalized a federal rule on Tuesday ending Medicaid and Children Health Insurance Program funding for youth gender transition procedures. Announced by the Department of Health and Human Services …

Meta Faces Landmark Trial Over Youth Social Media Addiction

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and her longtime fiancé Riley Roberts have reportedly ended their engagement after several years together. Media outlets including Puck News and TMZ reported the separation no…

Denver Nuggets Furious with Peyton Watson Over Playoff Absence

The Denver Nuggets and restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson have reached a breaking point in contract negotiations, stemming from the team's belief that Watson deliberately sat out the playoffs to protect his futu…

Ritchie Blackmore leaks plans for reunion with Deep Purple

Ritchie Blackmore to reunite with Deep Purple on stage for first time in 33 years: "For old time's sake" Ritchie Blackmore has confirmed that he will be joining Deep Purple on stage for the first time in 33 years. The gu…

Ben Affleck's New Netflix Thriller Confirms Release Date After The Rip Success

Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back …

Annexon Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) said it expanded its pivotal ARCHER II trial of vonaprument in geographic atrophy, adding an independent 24-month dual primary endpoint alongside the study's existing 15-month primary endpoint. The …

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Here's what Google changed this year

Google's upcoming foldable smartphones were compared in an unverified online report, suggesting the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will launch at a significantly higher price than its predecessor. The analysis claims the new model wi…

Dallas Cowboys are (again) the NFL's most valuable franchise

The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise for the seventh consecutive year, with a valuation of $15.5 billion according to Sportico's 2026 rankings, a 21% increase from 2025. The team's financial domina…

Meghan Markle's Awkward Red Carpet Snub: The Real Story Behind David Foster's Viral Ignore

A video of Meghan Markle appearing to be snubbed by musician David Foster on the red carpet has gone viral, with sources now claiming the moment was an accident. The incident occurred on Friday, August 8, at a charity ga…

Putin Threatens Military Retaliation and Ship Seizures Against Western Vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a direct threat of military retaliation against Western nations following the detention of Russian-linked commercial ships. Speaking on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, aboard the guide…

Deadly Midwest Storms Kill 3, Leave 800,000 Without Power

Powerful storms swept across the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, leaving at least three people dead and more than 800,000 customers without power across four states, officials said. A four-year-old child died after a tree fell …

Oracle Planning Fresh Layoffs Before September 1

Oracle is preparing for another round of job cuts as the technology giant accelerates cost-cutting while spending billions on artificial intelligence infrastructure . The company has drawn up plans for fresh layoffs and …

Grasshopper Fire Explodes Overnight in Oregon, Homes Under Threat

In the last 24 hours, the Grasshopper Fire in Oregon has exploded in size, burning over 13,000 additional acres and bringing the total to 77,311 acres. Fire officials report the blaze is exhibiting "extreme fire behavior…

Cowboys' offense shows welcomed red zone improvement in joint practice with Rams

The Dallas Cowboys' offense displayed notable efficiency in red-zone drills during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at the Rams' Woodland Hills facility on Tuesday. The session, which ran from approximately 9:3…

What's next for J.J. McCarthy after Vikings name Kyler Murray the starting quarterback?

The Minnesota Vikings have named veteran quarterback Kyler Murray the starter for the 2026 season, ending a training camp competition with 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy . Coach Kevin O'Connell announced the decisio…

Pozo exits with left index finger pain after being hit by swing against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS -- Yet another Orioles catcher has gone down with an injury. Yohel Pozo exited Tuesday night's game at Target Field in the third inning, when the 29-year-old backstop was hit in the left hand on a swing by Tw…

The Office Star Lucy Davis Diagnosed with Incurable Stage 4 Breast Cancer

The Office actress Lucy Davis announced she has been diagnosed with incurable stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old British actress, known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the original BBC sitcom, revealed via Instagram t…

Trump Secret Ruse To Flee Turkey

President Donald Trump used an elaborate deception to depart Turkey following a diplomatic summit after the Secret Service and military identified a severe security threat. Officials mandated that the president switch ai…

Drake Buying Pinkchyu Mom House

Rapper Drake is fulfilling a promise to buy a house for the mother of content creator and OnlyFans model Pinkchyu. Pinkchyu won Drake's speed dating challenge after participating in his "20-v-1" event, where viral moment…

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth

Aug 12 (Reuters) - ABN Amro lifted the guidance for its commercial net interest income after beating quarterly expectations on Wednesday, joining other major Benelux banks that have raised forecasts as higher central ban…

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - China's strongest typhoon this year lashed wide swathes ‌of the country, battering the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and stranded vehicles, after setting new rainfa…

Astros 2B Jose Altuve headed for more tests on injured foot

August 12 - The Houston Astros, fighting to maintain their lead in the American League West, could be facing a key absence after Jose Altuve ​sustained a foot injury on Tuesday in San Francisco. The star ‌second baseman …

Walls enters with zero homers in 2026, mashes 2 of Rays' 6 in rout

WEST SACRAMENTO -- With 43 games remaining in the regular season, the Rays appear to have a legitimate contender to lead the Major Leagues in home runs. Can Taylor Walls pull it off? Even though Junior Caminero tied for …

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