John Ternus officially became Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years at the helm of the world’s most valuable technology company. Apple announced the succession in April, saying the board unanimously approved the transition. Cook became executive chairman and will continue assisting the company, including through...
The Oscar statuette remains Hollywood’s most recognizable symbol of achievement, while its history reflects the film industry’s power, money and institutional evolution. The Associated Press examined the trophy’s origins, uncertain nickname, ownership rules and cultural staying power in a feature published Sept. 1, 2026. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
The House had not passed the short-term funding bill described in the supplied story as of September 1, 2026, according to the latest congressional and news records reviewed. House lawmakers returned from a five-week recess with the Senate-passed measure, H.R. 6500, at the top of their agenda. The Senate approved...
The Society of Professional Journalists has proposed its first Code of Ethics revision since 2014, responding to artificial intelligence, misinformation, changing journalism careers and declining trust. The 967-word draft keeps four principles: seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, and be accountable and transparent. SPJ’s 16-member Ethics Committee...
Flash flooding swept through Zion National Park and nearby Springdale, Utah, on Monday as thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across southern Utah. The National Weather Service issued repeated flash-flood warnings for Washington and Kane counties, including Zion, after the National Park Service reported flooding across the park and along the Virgin...
Manchester City agreed a £125 million ($169 million) fee with Chelsea for midfielder Enzo Fernández on Tuesday, matching the British transfer record set by Liverpool for Alexander Isak last year. The agreement was reached on transfer deadline day after negotiations between the Premier League clubs, with Fernández given permission to...
Sony Pictures announced that writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming drama film, The Social Reckoning, will debut in United States theaters on October 9. The film explores the evolution of Meta and its co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, focusing on contemporary issues involving algorithmic radicalization, political divisiveness, and child safety concerns. The...
The drinking water contamination crisis in Tiverton, Rhode Island, worsened significantly after state officials confirmed twenty-two additional private wells tested positive for hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This discovery broadens the geographical scope of the pollution plume within the northeastern sector of the municipality, intensifying public health concerns. Per- and...
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte returned to the lineup today as the designated hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field. Marte missed several games following an unannounced departure during an August road trip to Boston, which prompted the organization to place him temporarily on the restricted list before...
Texas Christian University wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma suffered a concussion and a brain bleed following an alleged locker room assault by teammate Jacob Fields. According to an arrest warrant affidavit released on August 31, 2026, Fields punched and kicked Ezukanma in the head after practice because Ezukanma was outplaying him....
