‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits $2 Billion Worldwide in Three Weekshttps://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/spider-man-brand-new-day-2-billion-worldwide-box-office-second-fastest-milestone-1236834058/New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales, eclipsing the rare benchmark after just three weekends of release. The comic book adventure, starring Tom Holland as Marvel’s neighborhood web-slinger, has grossed $785 million in North America and $1.23 billion overseas […]
Aug 16, 2026 3:15 PM
‘It was like a godsend’ —GLP-1 drugs show promise against hormonal disorder that causes constant weight gain and forces women to shave facial hairhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/16/glp-1-drugs-pmos-hormonal-disorder-weight-gain-women-facial-hair/“I didn’t understand why all this weight was coming back or why my friends didn’t have to shave their faces and I had to.”
Aug 16, 2026 3:13 PM
Islam Makhachev respects Ian Machado Garry but all the hugs were too much at UFC 330: ‘This is a fight. This is not a game’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/islam-makhachev-respects-ian-machado-140000567.htmlIslam Makhachev reminds Ian Machado Garry they’re in a fight and friendship goes out the window
Aug 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Mercedes reveals development 'strategy' for remainder of 2026 seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mercedes-reveals-development-strategy-remainder-130100451.htmlMercedes technical director James Allison has outlined the development strategy the team intends to follow during the second half of the season, after the W17 deliberately received far fewer upgrades than those of its closest rivals during the opening half of the campaign. Mercedes has so far been able to rely on the W17's clear performance advantage, which was evident from the very first race of ...
Aug 16, 2026 1:01 PM
How does Joshua Baez set up the Cardinals future lineup?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/does-joshua-baez-set-cardinals-130000089.htmlIncredible. Amazing. Historic. Unbelievable. Those were one word texts I received from a few friends who were in as much disbelief as I was seeing Joshua Baez make history. The first homer almost seemed expected. The second one, shocking. The record-setting homer? Go ahead and share any other (clean) words you used at the moment […]
Aug 16, 2026 1:00 PM
Ireland lose to Australia on World Cup returnhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ireland-lose-australia-world-cup-125235132.htmlIreland's first Men's Hockey World Cup game since 2018 ends in defeat as Australia run out 3-1 winners in Sunday's pool C opener in Belgium.
Aug 16, 2026 12:52 PM
‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economyhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy?traffic_source=rssMillions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
Aug 16, 2026 11:38 AM
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Starhttps://www.wired.com/story/black-hole-stars-are-becoming-less-hypothetical/An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
Aug 16, 2026 11:00 AM
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliancehttps://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/american-culture-quiz-test-yourself-summer-splurges-basketball-brillianceThe American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of summer splurges, basketball brilliance and more.
Aug 16, 2026 10:00 AM
Warriors reportedly want to sign $298M generational shooter for reunion with Steph Curry, Draymondhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-reportedly-want-sign-298m-074945724.htmlThe Golden State Warriors still have some room to add to their lackluster roster. However, Golden State is hoping a signing opens up to where they can get one last look of Warriors legends together.
Aug 16, 2026 7:49 AM
Match review: Royals break single-season win record against Bay FC, Real Salt Lake draws with Minnesotahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/match-review-royals-break-single-060208391.htmlDouble header at America First Field ends in victory for Royals and a stalemate for the Claret-and-Cobalt.
Aug 16, 2026 6:02 AM
Makhachev, Dern make history in UFC 330 title victorieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/makhachev-dern-history-ufc-330-052050721.htmlThe UFC arrived in the city of Brotherly Love with two championship bouts, each with upsets on the minds of international contenders looking to buck the trends. Islam Makhachev was not having any of that. The UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision, 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47. He extended his winning streak to 17 straight victories and moved past Anderson ...
Aug 16, 2026 5:20 AM
World’s largest carmakers seek to avert motor oil crisishttps://www.ft.com/content/161ee092-d2b6-4375-a853-e7a6fbee60e2?syn-25a6b1a6=1Shortage of Group III base oils prompts auto manufacturers to turn to new blends
Aug 16, 2026 4:00 AM
Injury Update: Cowboys RB ruled out for rest of game with chest injuryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/injury-cowboys-rb-ruled-rest-022401908.htmlA chest injury ends the night of a player competing for a roster spot and key role.
Aug 16, 2026 2:24 AM
Five Jets winners from the preseason opener against the Buccaneershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/five-jets-winners-preseason-opener-011751909.htmlThe Jets’ first preseason game of 2026 is in the books. Let’s talk about five players who helped themselves. Cade Klubnik: Klubnik got a surprise start in the preseason opener due to a Geno Smith ankle injury. Any rookie quarterback tends to get overanalyzed in exhibition games. Klubnik didn’t do anything spectacular, but he was […]
Aug 16, 2026 1:17 AM
Shedeur Sanders wins praise for turning Cleveland media’s bait back on themhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shedeur-sanders-wins-praise-turning-233622920.htmlShedeur Sanders has earned praise from NFL legends for refusing to get drawn into repeated questions about the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition. The Browns quarterback has faced the same questions throughout the offseason, but his decision to simply move on from one of them has now been backed by Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson and Joe Johnson.
Aug 15, 2026 11:36 PM
UFC 330: Makhachev vs Garry start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonighthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-330-makhachev-vs-garry-112605567.htmlIslam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against controversial Irish star Ian Machado Garry
Aug 15, 2026 11:24 PM
Tributes pour in for Jeremy Conley, 98.5 The Sports Hub producer, dead at 41https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tributes-pour-jeremy-conley-98-210015052.htmlJeremy Conley, a producer at Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub, passed away Friday night after a brief illness. He was 41. The Boston sports radio station announced Conley’s passing on Friday afternoon, saying, “he will be deeply missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to Jeremy’s family and friends.” They did not share…
Aug 15, 2026 9:00 PM
Cardinals place rookie on injured reserve, ending seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-place-rookie-injured-ending-203945421.htmlThe Arizona Cardinals placed second-round rookie guard Chase Bisontis on injured reserve. The move officially ends Bisontis' rookie season.
Aug 15, 2026 8:39 PM
UFC 330 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Online for Freehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-330-livestream-where-watch-183000096.htmlAfter Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in less than 70 second during UFC 329 in July, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Las Vegas to Philadelphia for UFC 330. For the main event, Russian Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) defends his welterweight title belt against Irish fighter Ian Machado Garry (17-1-0) in a marquee …
Aug 15, 2026 6:30 PM