8 local storylines to watch in the 2026 high school football seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/8-local-storylines-watch-2026-171800531.htmlAug. 15—ROCHESTER — The 2026 high school football season starts in fewer than 48 hours. Teams can begin practicing on Monday, Aug. 17, a later start to the season than usual, but one that players and coaches across the state have been awaiting since last November. The first full Friday night of games is Sept. 4. The Post Bulletin's annual Pigskin Preview section will be inserted in the print ...
Aug 15, 2026 5:18 PM
NBA owner makes major move with WNBA stake amid growing transgender controversyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-owner-makes-major-move-170552590.htmlPhoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is reportedly set to buy out the remaining minority shareholders, taking the Ishbia family’s ownership of both franchises to almost 99%. United Wholesale Mortgage confirmed the move in a statement obtained by Bloomberg, bringing another major change to a Mercury franchise already dealing with plenty of off-court attention.
Aug 15, 2026 5:05 PM
21 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: LJ McGheehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/21-days-2026-kickoff-lj-170000163.htmlBracketCat counts down the 21st day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State running back LJ McGhee.
Aug 15, 2026 5:00 PM
How the Bethesda football team opened its season with a dominating winhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bethesda-football-team-opened-season-163816568.htmlThe Bethesda football team is coming off a state title run and 12-0 season last year and opened the 2026 season with a dominating win Friday night.
Aug 15, 2026 4:38 PM
David Ellison’s Plan to Move Hollywood to Nashvillehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/opinion/culture/ellison-nashville-paramount-hollywood.htmlThe dream of a red-state Hollywood.
Aug 15, 2026 4:37 PM
Soccer Travels to Face Campbell, Sundayhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPY3d0UGNXTTgzMW50TnNibFFiSHZxdjBEVFlTdjRlWk5vUHlRb3phMFFaVWg3X2g5NEcyR3VrX1ZIZF9xY2FSeHJvV0Q1U0M1LXJLSFNqdlRFMW1vamhMWEpubF9ReHdoaGpuWGVTM01kYnBMMC1MbEZMX1hvdnVOSEM3Z2R2WXpvRjlqM3JR?oc=5Soccer Travels to Face Campbell, Sunday App State Athletics
Aug 15, 2026 4:06 PM
Salmonella Egg Recall Is Now Class I, the FDA’s Highest Risk Levelhttps://time.com/article/2026/08/15/eggs-recalled-for-salmonella-upgraded-to-highest-fda-risk-level/The heightened risk classification comes as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people.
Aug 15, 2026 3:47 PM
Trump Blasts ‘TREASONISTS’ Behind Ballroom Case—Shares AI Post Of Him Giving George Washington A Tourhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxObURtWjRZcUZJSEI4Y2dIU2pLLVd0Zm1BUlRVNHUtRUVPM1I5Z3E0TTl6UXdfSFA4LUdsMzJTbGcxRzFlZDRDdVpRMWVFM0ZUOGE5dzFOa3l1dUVDR1dpeEl0SUZFTGdxdEdDTUZLX3BQc0x0ajhhdVBrN1RUbGctR3Rhb1RaN21oSV9Ib2pEWmJ3bnhMeEtVekZmdUtqd2Q2RC1NS2h3SUtjTERFYnFxeHlSMzVYQ1ZybFliel9oYlpzbE4tR2VFODNmdXQ5VldqN05zT2xaWUFiY25XZm5Fb0tIV0s0aWZyc3YtXzFkaw?oc=5Trump Blasts ‘TREASONISTS’ Behind Ballroom Case—Shares AI Post Of Him Giving George Washington A Tour ForbesTrump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Greenlight White House Ballroom The New York TimesStatement on Emergency Application to the Supreme Court National Trust for Historic PreservationNew White House East Wing renderings reveal gold additions AxiosTrump wants to put golden seals on ...
Aug 15, 2026 3:46 PM
Jonathan Alpert: Women were told to speak up. Except about women’s sportshttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/jonathan-alpert-women-told-speak-except-womens-sportsSophie Cunningham faced criticism for saying women's sports should be based on biological sex, but her stance reflects laws in over two dozen states.
Aug 15, 2026 3:31 PM
How double jeopardy could come into play after Mangione guilty pleahttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/mangione-guilty-plea-federal-case-jeopardize-state-murder-trial/Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
Aug 15, 2026 3:30 PM
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mounthttps://fortune.com/2026/08/15/iran-oman-hormuz-strait-deal-shipping-map-routes-attacks/The finalization of a “shipping map” forms part of a broader accord to govern traffic through the strait and constitutes an independent arrangement between the two states.
Aug 15, 2026 3:16 PM
How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one diedhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPbUFzcEpwaWV4WE5pY0JDYldIMFV5QnFjRnFqbF9BaFVUN2VtOU9TOVpiWEhRX3ZEQzVXVWdqenBoS1FibGVLR3FtUlJYdlk0R0FWRkhhbE11cWhGSHY1eEYxcTJSZXFMRUc1OXBMVXVMR1B2RFBLSHAtY0JMRlhpTUJ2OGgtNWNBVWxPa1dfb2dkUjB0bVFxVFZBRHlOUEJtYk5pSjZ5WQ?oc=5How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died The Washington PostA tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuela ReutersBuenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake Al JazeeraA big earthquake reveals two very different Colombias The EconomistInside Colombia's big quake – and why more could be coming : Short Wa...
Aug 15, 2026 3:03 PM
Luigi Mangione admits guilt, explains why he targeted UnitedHealthcare CEOhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/luigi-mangione-admits-guilt-explains-why-he-targeted-unitedhealthcare-ceo/Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reading a statement aloud to the court. Anna Schecter reports.
Aug 15, 2026 2:58 PM
Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Islandhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQcGZPdERkeFluY0hSdjUxUGFfRm5PT193cEJuNWN4NFFrcW00VzBGNEFscUFGcWx5XzNlbWlMUFhnWkI4VWJhbWYwNU56Tk1DTWFGdzg2WExZSS1TMkplUlE4MDlod3Q5LURKcnR1eXQwYXBKQ3NObGl0YmZudkJubko1dDlUV0hfTnpkN3BESzBJektCUWcwTy13?oc=5Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island The New York TimesWarnings in effect: Tropical Storm Lala strengthens ahead of Hawaii strike The Weather ChannelHawaiʻi Hurricane Warning: Saturday Update at 6 a.m. Big Island Video NewsTropical Storm Lala’s outer bands reach East Hawaii Hawaii News NowHawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane dw.com
Aug 15, 2026 2:19 PM
A tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuelahttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxNZDhuLU1pS1kxTnhFbndFY2w2aHZ0UzVCRkpwT3d3Q1FocGJ2cUZqZGFUaEE3MkFNVEZ4bXd3M0RmM3ZNanV6ZVo4TUl5azlkclRhTGZKZVlEdTgybXhSYlo5MXRqUFNzU0pJTnBFOS0yWmpheEZMb01wUzhiM0s5bUx4WUVtczhJN3djRDVLbWozWkYyYnpXNWZQd1RzZmUxSThGUU9BTDU5WFB6QXhhcFUwTXlhY0FMQUN4eWV6ZUw4RzEyc2ZV?oc=5A tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuela ReutersHow to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died The Washington PostBuenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake Al JazeeraA big earthquake reveals two very different Colombias The EconomistInside Colombia's big quake – and why more could be coming : Short Wa...
Aug 15, 2026 1:59 PM
What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/border-big-bend-texas.htmlOver the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.
Aug 15, 2026 1:06 PM
Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, country's PM sayshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBCRDVFUWZWd2tFVmZ6bm5fUld6aVBfSkhFTzZZYUhyYjl4M1pnc3pfUl82cTEtelV5cGxBem9JcWJQeXhxdVRtbWQxdFlSMXlsQUpOdUtwTzFRQQ?oc=5Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, country's PM says BBCIsraeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say nytimes.comIsraeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify Al JazeeraIsraeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, state media reports NBC NewsIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce theguardian.com
Aug 15, 2026 11:24 AM
Live updates: Hurricane Warning issued for Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala bears down on the islandshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxNdk00ZXZQV3VCNjB0Q1QzVF9WMGJYVllTMmJEZWhWemFURGlHZjAzU093aWdtZndaRmg0VHhVNkkzOXBPaXgyZExRUG95cHd3OVJjODA2d0dfV19VMnhNeVR4bHdWeXFiUzE1Wi1LaF9TV2JsZi1kdm5QZHhFMmhQb2wtTlByVXR1R0lDaktnUld4NmREOVJNdG4zaXN4Z3c2YWFHR2VSV2VVQnpJd3RTM2pRaGU3MG9LQzlScW93bHIxY3RJTTQ1MFdmZjNDNVE?oc=5Live updates: Hurricane Warning issued for Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala bears down on the islands FOX WeatherTropical Storm Lala’s outer bands reach East Hawaii Hawaii News NowHawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in NewsdayHawaiian Electric Warns That Power Outages Could Last for Days The New York TimesHawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurr...
Aug 15, 2026 11:01 AM
What should be Oregon's official dish? Vote now in America250 pollhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOc09GOUszbWg1cFFpbFVVY0hGTkNnOXg4UFNRejhjX25PN045MGNTelRFTV9zWDA4VWg4V3d2RXo2YUVPc2FZbkJRbC1SNnppdXdwcXBHSElnMjVuZ1N2cWxZM01pNUdaYTRYTGdGendJMzNYLVFvcjZlV09VcXgyRVJQRUg1dXNlZ1VaT1RXZHhKakpoSkZvdl8ya1ZhcHVCTlRVYXA3QTFUZ1h1dkFKNWc2d2tDUTZZTGxNYTVXcjZoUVNDUTRoQi1DQ3QtYUU?oc=5What should be Oregon's official dish? Vote now in America250 poll Statesman Journal
Aug 15, 2026 11:01 AM
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Sayhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOMU5NTUJIV2VJSGxLYVM3T0wydUtvUmhfcG12WlRsSU8tbEFFT0s3ZktZRTJHVkJoNE1GYWtnbUFzMFhKaE1ub1NVaktEOFQzeEsyT1MtZFZZTlRFZ3FiWVhoNjBGRVN1dmExQVNMY2lkOEpqN0FpTWtZbmNtU2Fxams1TjltQnBkR1dTNmxn?oc=5Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say The New York TimesExclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins Fox NewsEleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say BBCIsraeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, state media reports NBC NewsHeavy environmental toll of war in southern Lebanon NPR
Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM