In Chicago on Saturday night, the New York Yankees briefly broke through strong Wrigley Field winds when rookie Spencer Jones hit an opposite-field home run in the seventh inning. The lead vanished immediately as Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner opened the bottom half with a solo homer. The Cubs then...
Major U.S. stock indexes ended a volatile July with gains, lifted by strong technology earnings. On the final trading day of the month, the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,489.72, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.0% to 25,373.85, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.53% to 52,485.03. Amazon shares jumped...
The Chicago White Sox are acquiring right-handed starter Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in a multi-player trade, according to sources cited by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Seattle will receive reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith. Castillo, 33, is 3-9 with a 5.06 ERA over 17...
As they bid to run away with the AL East, the Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening, a league source told The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced. The Royals'...
An old tweet posted by actor Dylan Sprouse in 2018 regarding fellow actor Jared Leto has resurfaced across social media platforms. The renewed online attention follows the release of a BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," which details allegations made by four women accusing Leto of sexual misconduct...
Iran warned against any adventurous action by the United States and stated it would retaliate decisively if American forces follow through on President Donald Trump's threats of fresh attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made the comments during separate phone calls with senior Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi officials. The...
A powerful high-pressure heat dome from Arizona to Montana is driving dangerous temperatures across the Western United States, according to the National Weather Service. Las Vegas hit 115°F, Phoenix faced highs near 116°F, and El Centro, California, reached a record 118°F, while Great Falls, Montana, set a record at 104°F....
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed on Saturday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee. The 25-year-old will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear. Pearsall experienced pain and swelling in his knee during training camp...
In India, actor and MP Kangana Ranaut publicly addressed Hrithik Roshan after his comment on an influencer’s post that claimed the world owed her an apology. Roshan cautioned against supporting one person solely due to dislike of another. In an Instagram story, Ranaut welcomed his relationship with Saba Azad but...
The United States is planning a new round of military strikes on Iran as early as this weekend, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the plans. The scope of the strikes and potential targets have not been finalized, and officials cautioned the operation could still be called off. President Donald...
