Trends of August 3, 2026

Red Sox, Orioles Discussing Adley Rutschman

Red Sox courting All‑Star catcher Adley Rutschman signals a rare intra‑division deal that could reshape the AL East at the deadline.

Mets trading Luke Weaver to Pirates

The Pirates add former Mets reliever Luke Weaver, betting the veteran can anchor a bullpen they’ve struggled to steady.

Cubs To Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets For Jefferson Rojas

The Cubs have secured a right‑hander and outfielder from the Mets in a deadline swap that sends top prospect Jefferson Rojas to New York.

Brewers To Acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero

Milwaukee’s deadline blitz adds May and Romero, sparking debate over whether new arms can push the Brewers into the postseason.

Yankees Working To Acquire Heliot Ramos

The Yankees acquired outfielder Heliot Ramos from the Giants for two prospects following earlier discussions regarding other players.

Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a contract extension to remain the head coach of the U.S. men's national team through the 2030 World Cup.

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dead at 34 after apparent heart attack

UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at age 34 following an apparent heart attack.

Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers

The Royals swap injured left‑hander Kris Bubic for reliever Carlos Duran, a deadline deal that flips expectations for both clubs.

Rosie O’Donnell returning to The View for season 30: ‘I will go’ with ‘all’ past cohosts

Rosie O'Donnell has announced plans to return to The View for its milestone 30th season, ten years after her departure.

Guardians Acquire Foster Griffin

Cleveland bolsters its rotation with All‑Star lefty Foster Griffin, sending four prospects to Washington in a trade graded A+.

Under-fire FIFA boss Gianni Infantino begs Trump White House to save his job, set for talks with Marco Rubio: sources

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is scrambling for Trump’s political support as a botched World Cup deal fuels resignation calls.

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid spark marriage rumors after stepping out with matching rings

Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone

Google Health now talks back to Apple Health, turning a one‑way data lane into a two‑way highway for iPhone users.

Giants To Trade Tyler Mahle To Braves

The San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves are swapping pitchers in a new Major League Baseball trade.

Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices

Trump’s surprise demand for Chevron to slash U.S. gasoline prices sparks a rare clash between politics and big‑oil profit.

Mexican drug lord arrested for allegedly ordering influencer’s live-streamed murder

White Sox To Acquire Huascar Brazobán

The White Sox secure reliever Huascar Brazobán from the Mets in an early morning trade.

Padres, Phillies Interested In Robbie Ray

Romania blasts rocks to reroute cooling Danube water to nuclear reactor

Nintendo Direct Announced, Focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene in markets

U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more

The United States and Japan execute a rare joint currency market intervention to rescue the yen from a forty-year low.

Luis Arraez traded to Phillies: Giants send veteran infielder to Philadelphia

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays

FAA finally certifies Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX 7 after a decade of delays, unlocking its entry into service.

Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10

Guardians Interested In Braxton Garrett

Guardians eye left‑hander Braxton Garrett as deadline looms, after Cubs snap him up from Miami

Review: Lies Of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2)

Nintendo Switch 2 owners gain access to a critically praised action title as Lies of P arrives on the platform.

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs on practice return: 'Only time will tell'

A.J. Brown on injury: 'Thumb out of place, you keep going'

9 reports track wide receiver A.J. Brown returning to practice after suffering a dislocated thumb during training camp.

Reality TV star Sidney Starr accused of child assault at Fulton County hotel

Zac Brown Band gives Fenway crowd free cruises worth $40M

Thousands of concertgoers at Fenway Park received free cruise ship vacations valued at forty million dollars.

Saunders: Winners and Losers from the First Week of Steelers Training Camp

Chargers 53-man roster prediction after the first week of 2026 training camp

EXCLUSIVE: Fed's Williams expects inflation to ease, says Fed will act if it doesn't

Borrowing costs and market pricing could shift as Federal Reserve officials leave the door open for additional rate hikes.

Former X Factor contestant Gabrielle Carrington denies murdering influencer

8 outlets are tracking the trial and legal proceedings of former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington.

Dancing With The Stars Enlists Former DWTS: Juniors Pro For Season 35

Dancing with the Stars reveals its first Season 35 troupe addition, bringing in a former Juniors pro.

WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, Penta vs. Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Title

WWE SummerSlam unfolds across two nights, featuring high-stakes championship matches and notable title defenses.

DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications

Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

Sebastian Stan Is a Dad! Annabelle Wallis Gives Birth to Their First Child (Report)

Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis welcome their first child together, according to new reports.

Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers

Horse racing's Triple Crown may be dead

New Zealand has a new official language

Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

Alibaba Releases AI Model With Performance Rivaling Anthropic

6 sources report Alibaba's new AI model launch, sparking stock surges and performance debates.

DeepSeek's new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says

DeepSeek's new artificial intelligence model emerges as the least expensive among major competitors to operate.

How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's built-to-last regime

Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's long-standing regime, ushering in a new political era for Hungary.

Murdoch Paper Calls Out Trump’s ‘Signals of Weakness’

Murdoch's press highlights signals of weakness as international coverage scrutinizes Donald Trump's shifting global sway.

Powerball reaches $748M. Financial advisors say winners should do this

Bryce Harper returns to Phillies' outfield after Luis Arraez trade

Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself

Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts

'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion

Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Civilians face severe risks as Russian glide bombs hit a residential building in southern Ukraine.

In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread

Red Cross visits Aung San Suu Kyi after Myanmar military pushed to prove she is alive

The Red Cross has visited detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi following family demands for proof of life.

Beefing with the Big Mac Index

Israel has surged to the second spot globally on the Economist index, producing the world's second most expensive Big Mac.

Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff

Electric air taxis are transitioning from perpetual promise to active deployment as commercial operations begin.

The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage set to crash into Moon and carve new crater

Chinese rocket scientists find ‘most effective’ way to nuke a doomsday asteroid

Starbucks announces the return of Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) Aug. 25, new Chaider and more fall favorites

5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

Suikoden STAR LEAP launches August 7 in Japan

Oct. 7 survivor commits suicide on the grave of his girlfriend who was murdered by Hamas: report