Patrick Mahomes’ Trainer Takes 4-Word Shot Dissing Rival Bills’ Fresh New ‘Nickel City’ Uniformshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patrick-mahomes-trainer-takes-4-053023524.htmlThe Buffalo Bills’ new alternate uniform has taken plenty of heat online, and even someone from Patrick Mahomes’ inner circle has joined in on the fun. Bobby Stroupe, Mahomes’ longtime trainer, took a playful shot at the Chiefs’ AFC rivals after the new look drew widespread ridicule.
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 AM
The Hidden Reason Gas Prices Are Not Going Downhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/opinion/gas-prices-crude-oil-diesel.htmlGas prices are going to remain high. Don’t blame the price of crude oil. Blame the crack spread.
Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHOhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/congo-ebola-outbreak-global-emergency-as-infections-pass-5000-who?traffic_source=rssOfficials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which need to be broken to stop the spread.
Aug 18, 2026 9:24 PM
Polling Firm Released Fake Data in Hong and Bass Races as a ‘Social Experiment’https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/polls/median-strategies-polls-bass-california-wisconsin.htmlMedian Strategies revealed that recent polls from the firm were intended to expose how easily false results can be spread.
Aug 18, 2026 8:40 PM
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syriahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/death-alleged-torture-man-detention-sparks-protests-syriaPicture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, sparking widespread anger at a practice thought to have ended under the regime of Bashar al-Assad.A crowd gathered in the city of Aleppo, demanding accountability for the security forces who carried out t...
Aug 18, 2026 4:03 PM
Memorial garden opens for Sunderland fanshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/memorial-garden-opens-sunderland-fans-050956974.htmlFans can spread the ashes of loved ones on to the new walled garden outside the Stadium of Light.
Aug 18, 2026 5:09 AM
Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahomahttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/gray-skies-turn-yellow-lightning-strike-gas-tanks-explode-oklahoma/Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks. Jason Allen has new developments.
Aug 17, 2026 11:45 PM
Pablo Torre under fire for ‘trying to ruin people’s reputation’ after bombshell ESPN reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pablo-torre-under-fire-trying-190533914.htmlInvestigative sports journalist Pablo Torre has received widespread acclaim for digging into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers in the franchise’s acquisition of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. On Monday, ESPN reported that the NBA’s investigation into the matter was wrapping up and that it had been determined that there was no evidence…
Aug 17, 2026 7:05 PM
‘Incredibly unprofessional’: WNBA’s Caitlin Clark decision sparks outrage from longtime NFL refereehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/incredibly-unprofessional-wnba-caitlin-clark-181421359.htmlOn Sunday night, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was hit with a controversial foul during the team’s 95-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Dream that was upheld by a video review. The high-profile decision sparked widespread conversation, and now one longtime NFL referee has weighed in on the matter. In the aftermath of the call,…
Aug 17, 2026 6:14 PM
Reports: Villa keeper Martínez won't join Juventus this summerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reports-villa-keeper-mart-nez-080330052.htmlAston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs, according to the Athletic. Widespread reports suggest Juve have instead turned their attention to Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, and are in discussions over a loan deal with an option to buy.
Aug 17, 2026 8:03 AM
‘No Class,’ ‘ESPN Is a Clown Network’ — WNBA Fans Rip Angel Reese for Cursing on Live TV During Clash vs. Caitlin Clark’s Feverhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-class-espn-clown-network-063659865.htmlAtlanta Dream forward Angel Reese dropped an expletive during a live halftime interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe on Sunday as the Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. The comment aired uncensored on national television, and clips of the exchange spread across social media within minutes.
Aug 17, 2026 6:36 AM
China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/world/asia/china-ai-data-chatbots.htmlChina is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.
Aug 17, 2026 4:01 AM
Joel Embiid Injury Claim Rocks Philadelphia Sixers — But There’s a Catchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joel-embiid-injury-claim-rocks-024702142.htmlA terrifying Joel Embiid injury claim spread among Philadelphia Sixers fans. One detail in the supposed Shams Charania report exposes the problem. The post Joel Embiid Injury Claim Rocks Philadelphia Sixers — But There’s a Catch appeared first on HEAVY.
Aug 17, 2026 2:47 AM
Copper Heads Toward Record High on LME as Supply Tensions Buildhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/copper-heads-toward-record-high-on-lme-as-supply-tensions-buildCopper extended a seven-week rally to head toward a record, with a key price spread on the London Metal Exchange widening to unusual levels in a clear sign of rising competition for short-term supply.
Aug 17, 2026 1:45 AM
Kate Douglass is looking like an Olympic force, and more Pan Pacs takeawayshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kate-douglass-looking-olympic-force-140103112.htmlIRVINE, Calif. — Taylor Ruck heard the crowd roar when Kate Douglass set a new world record in Saturday’s 50-meter freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships, but she didn’t know the time, 23.19 seconds, until a few minutes later when she walked through the media mixed zone toward the warm-up pool. “She went 23.1? She went 23.1?!” the Canadian standout repeated, shock spreading across her face. “Holy ...
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 PM
‘Our rota crew have the best summer’: parents share how they get through the school holidayhttps://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/aug/16/parents-childcare-school-holidaysAs research suggests six weeks of childcare can cost £1,145, parents are relying on spreadsheets, savings and sharing the loadThe summer holidays are in full swing, bringing the annual challenge many parents face in balancing work and looking after school-age children. With children off school for about 13 weeks a year, but most employees entitled to far less annual leave, parents have told the Gu...
Aug 16, 2026 1:00 PM
Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workershttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/andy-burnham-gig-economy-companies-employment-rightsExclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissalAndy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights.As the prime minister fleshes out his agenda, the Fabian Society and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation ...
Aug 16, 2026 11:29 AM
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washingtonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/business/iran-nuclear-false-claims.htmlA dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
Aug 16, 2026 9:01 AM
After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followedhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/world/asia/india-women-protests-online-abuse.htmlWidespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
Aug 16, 2026 4:01 AM
Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/8/15/why-is-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-worsening?traffic_source=rssVirus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.
Aug 15, 2026 10:00 PM