The Los Angeles Dodgers have executed a major transaction ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, acquiring two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The deadline is set for 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 3, 2026, and the Skubal acquisition stands...
Nissan Motor reported its first quarterly net profit in two years, posting 3.76 billion yen for the three months ended June.View more Nissan 7201 -3.33%decrease; down pointing triangle Motor posted its first quarterly net profit in two years and kept its annual earnings forecasts unchanged, even as it lowered its vehicle...
U.S.-based tuner Hennessey Performance has revealed the Hennessey Blackbird, a high-performance sports car inspired by the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The vehicle features a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Hennessey claims the setup delivers a top speed of 220 mph. The car’s quad-exhaust layout...
The 53rd annual White Marlin Open began in Ocean City, Maryland, as boats headed out for Day 1 of the 2026 edition of what is billed as the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. Held every summer, the event draws hundreds of boats over the course of the week, including...
Global crude prices fell sharply on Monday after Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned US strikes on Iran and that talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were imminent. Brent crude dropped as much as 7.3% to $81.55 a barrel before trading around $83.47, while US West Texas Intermediate...
Pop superstar Ariana Grande will take an extended break from public visibility following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1, 2026. Representatives for the singer confirmed that the decision follows a period of continuous public scrutiny regarding her public appearances and personal life. The Eternal Sunshine Tour commenced...
Indian entertainment outlet Filmfare highlights a busy week of streaming releases scheduled between August 3 and August 9. The lineup includes returning fan‑favourite series such as Ted Lasso and Vadhandhi, alongside new titles like Uyir and Operation Safed Sagar. Uyir, starring Roshan Mathew, is described as a crime drama based...
Colleges across the United States are rapidly expanding artificial intelligence offerings as students from non-technical majors rush to gain AI skills. At Virginia Commonwealth University, psychology major Faith Maeba is adding an AI minor to prepare for graduate programs and workplace changes driven by machine learning. Nationwide, universities report strong...
The US is rushing to build a domestic critical minerals chain as defence sourcing rules tighten. The effort will test whether refining from waste and allied supplies can cut reliance on China quickly enough. The United States is trying to build a domestic supply chain for critical minerals used in weapons,...
Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated currency intervention on Monday, August 3, 2026, stepping in together to halt the Japanese yen's sharp slide toward 40-year lows. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama formally announced the joint operation during a press briefing in Tokyo, stating that both governments...
