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Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/trump-threatens-to-make-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-can-he?traffic_source=rssUS president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.Aug 16, 2026 11:14 AM
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“Only Reason I Had a Job”: Former Saints QB Who Won Super Bowl as Drew Brees’ Backup Reveals How He Survived 14 Years in NFLhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/only-reason-had-job-former-111000300.htmlPreseason football can be a strange evaluation period for players fighting to stay in the NFL. A strong performance may not guarantee a roster spot, but it can give a player something valuable: more film for another team to study.Aug 16, 2026 11:10 AM

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Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary, leaving 12 deadhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/polish-tourist-bus-crash-northern-hungary-catholic-pilgrimsAnother 10 people in serious condition after bus veers off motorway and overturnsTwelve people have died after a bus carrying a group of Polish tourists overturned on the M3 motorway in Hungary on the way back from Bosnia and Herzegovina.Local police said the bus crashed near the town of Mezőkeresztes after it “went off the straight road into a ditch and overturned” at 1am local time. Early report...Aug 16, 2026 11:07 AM
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Leandro Trossard makes Besiktas debut in Europa Leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leandro-trossard-makes-besiktas-debut-110500207.htmlThe former Gunner came off the bench as Beşiktaş secured another Europa League qualifying victory and moved within one round of the league phase.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesLeandro Trossard has ...Aug 16, 2026 11:05 AM

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“Getting Really Ugly Now”: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s ‘Slump’ Highlighted By MLB Analyst Amid Down-To-The-Wire MVP Race With Shohei Ohtanihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/getting-really-ugly-now-pete-110331482.htmlMLB analyst Dan Clark highlighted Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong’s ongoing slump at the plate in recent games by sharing a stat about his offense, noting that Armstrong has amassed only three hits in his last 32 plate appearances for Chicago. Sharing his take on the stat on social media, Clark wrote on X, “Pete Crow-Armstrong’s slump is getting really ugly now.Aug 16, 2026 11:03 AM
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Tigers try to prevent home sweep vs White Sox on Sunday afternoonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-try-prevent-home-sweep-110000777.htmlThe Detroit Tigers dropped the second of a three-game home series against the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon, 4-3. Troy Melton’s run of dominance finally came to an end while Eduardo Valencia’s offensive output was not enough to give the home team enough firepower to prevail. Making his fifth start of […]Aug 16, 2026 11:00 AM
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'It's never easy': Devdutt Padikkal opens up on long wait for India Test comebackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/never-easy-devdutt-padikkal-opens-102400570.htmlDevdutt Padikkal notched his debut Test century amid a tough contest against Sri Lanka. Displaying both skill and aggression, he tackled the challenging bowling despite the physical strain of the match. His relentless focus and perseverance shone through on the demanding pitch, marking a triumphant return to Test cricket with this memorable milestone.Aug 16, 2026 10:24 AM

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Talking to a bot might feel good in the moment, but a growing body of research suggests it won’t cure lonelinesshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/16/ai-chatbot-research-loneliness/Researchers, psychologists, and bioethicists agree: a good conversation with a bot still isn't the same as being known by another personAug 16, 2026 10:10 AM
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Titans workout multiple veterans on Saturdayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/titans-workout-multiple-veterans-saturday-100513779.htmlThe Tennessee Titans worked out veteran DaQuan Jones during training camp but did not sign the former draft pick.Aug 16, 2026 10:05 AM
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ASK IRA: Is Heat approach to be good now, better later?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ask-ira-heat-approach-good-100500269.htmlQ: There must be some plan with contingencies that Pat Riley and Andy Elisburg have cooked up to land another impact player, probably next offseason. One clue is the way that Andrew Wiggins’ contract extension is laid out to create more payroll space in 2027. If Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the maximum extension, his first year salary will be in the same $63 million range as his player option. ...Aug 16, 2026 10:05 AM
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NASCAR Richmond winners, losers as Joey Logano, Austin Cindric lead Ford renaissancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nascar-richmond-winners-losers-joey-100441705.htmlJoey Logano earned another victory, while Austin Cindric secured his Chase position among NASCAR Richmond race winners and losers.Aug 16, 2026 10:04 AM

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NASCAR Richmond winners, losers as Joey Logano, Austin Cindric lead Ford renaissancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nascar-richmond-winners-losers-joey-100441285.htmlJoey Logano earned another victory, while Austin Cindric secured his Chase position among NASCAR Richmond race winners and losers.Aug 16, 2026 10:04 AM
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From Ron Slay to Barion Brown. What to know about Pearl-Cohn athleticshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ron-slay-barion-brown-know-100038056.htmlPearl-Cohn has a rich history of athletics since Pearl and Cohn high schools merged in 1983. Here's a look at notable players and moments.Aug 16, 2026 10:00 AM
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Friends Wanted Me to Cut Off My Father. They Were Wrong.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/opinion/parents-children-no-contact-families.htmlMany queer people are going no contact — cutting off their families for myriad reasons. It’s not always the right answer.Aug 16, 2026 10:00 AM
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Brady Smith leaves start with injury, Rainer goes deep againhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brady-smith-leaves-start-injury-100000218.htmlScores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Saturday, August 15, 2026.Aug 16, 2026 10:00 AM

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Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilizationhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marktemnycky/2026/08/16/russias-war-toll-mounts-in-ukraine-amid-a-possible-mobilization/Russia faces mounting casualties and economic strain from its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, some observers warn of another possible Russian mobilization.Aug 16, 2026 10:00 AM

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One-Day Cup semi-finalshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-day-cup-semi-finals-093720630.htmlListen to BBC radio commentaries as Leicestershire face and Notts Outlaws & Middlesex host Durham in the One-Day Cup semi-finals.Aug 16, 2026 9:37 AM
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Do Newcastle United need To sign some Premier League experience?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-united-sign-premier-league-093552337.htmlIt feels like last summer’s Newcastle United transfer window has had an enormous impact on this current one. With Elanga and Wissa misfiring all campaign and Ramsey taking a while to show his quality, I wonder if the board are nervous of making the same mistakes and potentially overpaying for another underwhelming signing.Aug 16, 2026 9:35 AM

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Rain delays start of play on day 2 of 1st test between Sri Lanka and Indiahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rain-delays-start-play-day-093206329.htmlMonsoon rains delayed the start of play on day two of the first test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday, with the morning session completely washed out. There was no play at the start of the afternoon either, with India on 288-2 (73 overs) at stumps on day one. Devdutt Padikkal scored 131 not out – his maiden test hundred – with Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 27.Aug 16, 2026 9:32 AM
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Tommy Fleetwood admits which part of his game he’s been really struggling with recently, ‘I’ve been managing it’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tommy-fleetwood-admits-part-game-093000413.htmlTommy Fleetwood has admitted that he has been managing his iron play at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as he is not comfortable with his ball-striking.Aug 16, 2026 9:30 AM