Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, issued a public apology on August 14, 2026, addressing fan criticism over the group's 10th-anniversary celebrations . The controversy stemmed from a rushed "Meet & Greet" event on August 8, which was announced only two days prior and limited to 40 fans,...
The United States is facing its largest recorded Cyclospora outbreak, with over nine thousand four hundred confirmed cases across seventeen states linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly four hundred hospitalizations and two deaths tied to the parasite. Traceback investigations connected the...
Free agent guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a two-year, $13.2 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, with a player option for the second season . Beal declined his $5.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season on June 29, entering unrestricted free agency . The 33-year-old...
U.S. inflation increased modestly in July, with prices rising 0.1% from June and 3.4% over the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The annual rate eased from 3.5% in June, while core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% monthly and 2.5% annually. Shelter costs increased 0.1% and...
A federal judge in Idaho ruled Thursday that the state’s near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional because its health exceptions are too narrow. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill said the Fourteenth Amendment protects access to abortion when necessary to preserve a pregnant woman’s health, including serious physical or mental-health risks...
The USA Men’s Eagles will host Argentina XV on Saturday, August 15, at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a non-capped fixture. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. USA Rugby announced the matchup in May as part of its 2026 schedule and preparation for the 2027...
The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models on June 30, ending a three-week suspension triggered by national-security concerns. Anthropic said access to Fable 5 would resume globally July 1 across Claude Platform, Claude.ai, Claude Code and Claude Cowork, while Mythos 5 would...
Pinkchyu, the online creator who won Drake’s recent 20-v-1 dating segment, has reportedly said another major musician sent her a barking audio message, but the claim remains independently unverified. Pinkchyu has not publicly identified the artist, and searches found no authenticated recording, message screenshot, representative statement or reputable report confirming...
Washington, D.C., sued the Trump administration on August 15, 2025, challenging its attempt to assume federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed the case in federal court seeking emergency relief, arguing President Donald Trump exceeded authority granted under Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule...
U.S. retail sales fell 0.6 percent in July, marking the largest monthly decline in over a year, according to Commerce Department data released Friday. The drop followed a revised 0.2 percent gain in June and missed economist expectations for a slight increase. Analysts attributed the pullback to fading tax refunds,...
