Trends of August 6, 2026

Trump’s Gaza peace plan in tatters after Netanyahu rejects terms for disarming Hamas

UNC Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave

North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick takes a medical leave from the football program, according to widespread sports coverage.

Powerball drawing: Jackpot soars to $856 million, eighth largest in game history

Mohamed Salah: Why Liverpool legend chose Trabzonspor

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has arrived in Turkey to finalize a surprise two-year contract with Trabzonspor.

Clark, Bueckers on Team USA women's roster for FIBA World Cup

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers join a star-studded USA Basketball roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot

Actor Kit Connor is reportedly in talks to portray Cyclops in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.

Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26

TikTok creator and social media content creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 following a battle with a rare cancer.

Quantum Computing Stocks: D-Wave Earnings, Revenue Miss

AppLovin and D-Wave see major stock pressure following recent earnings releases and financial reports.

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Gushing With Desire

Trump administration will buy back company's offshore wind leases off 3 states in a $1.2B deal

The Trump administration’s $1.2 billion buy‑back of German offshore wind leases marks a decisive shift away from U.S. wind development.

A solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower arrive on the same day

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 8/5: Harrison Soared

Award-winning Giants announcer Mike Krukow shares decision to retire after this season

Award-winning Giants announcer Mike Krukow has announced his retirement from broadcasting after the current season.

Top Picks from the MLB Betting Splits for Wednesday August 5th

Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes

Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen is going completely insane in Primetime trailer

A trailer for the crime thriller Primetime features Robert Pattinson portraying To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.

Suns keeping Dillon Brooks on $73M extension through 2029-30

The Suns have secured Dillon Brooks on a multi-year contract extension, tying him to the franchise through the 2029-30 season.

This is the salary needed to afford a typical US home in 2026

CJ Gardner-Johnson and Deone Walker return to practice

Crow-Armstrong, Ohtani each hit 2 HRs; Cubs OF now MVP favorite

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani each hit two home runs as the Cubs swept the Dodgers in a 7-6 game at Wrigley Field.

Governor Spanberger intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Map, Foods to Avoid, States Most Impacted as US Hits 22,000 Cases

Trump announces tariffs on key component for solar panels and semiconductors

Trump imposes a 15% tariff and sets minimum prices on key semiconductor and solar panel materials.

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats

Who made Pro Football Hall of Fame? 5 players highlight NFL's class of 2026

Live updates: Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens

Bucs GM says 'no plans' for Vita Vea trade, Baker Mayfield still franchise QB

Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht addresses trade discussions surrounding Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea.

Yan Diomande completes big-money move to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig

Real Madrid secures Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140 million.

Jason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits

Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30

Kellogg says it’s removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year

Bella Thorne and Zendaya Got Pitted Against Each Other During Disney Fame and Snuck Off Set to ‘Hash It Out’ After Things ‘Got Pretty Bad’

Former Disney stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya reportedly snuck off set to resolve tensions caused by being pitted against each other.

FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna

The first mRNA-based influenza vaccine has received federal approval in the United States.

Mohamed Coulibaly dead: Alleged scammer targeting ex-NFL players found dead in pool at home in Harrison Township, New Jersey

Gold price hits highest level since June on weak payrolls data and Hormuz deal hopes

Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point

Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales

Sweetgreen slashed its full-year outlook and lowered Q3 projections after a cyclospora outbreak derailed its sales recovery and widened losses.

'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?

AI recruitment tools are drawing scrutiny over allegations of algorithmic discrimination against women, older applicants, and minorities.

Asian tech stocks drop with SK Hynix plunging 10% after Wall Street AI names fall

Asian stock markets move in mixed directions as regional tech shares decline following losses among Wall Street artificial intelligence names.

1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled for Salmonella

2nd person dies in Florida from 'flesh-eating' bacteria found in oysters and swimming water: How to reduce your risk of a Vibrio vulnificus infection

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting

Ukraine Can’t Bomb Russians Into Opposing Putin

Final: Brewers 4, Pirates 2

Judge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression

Aaron Judge has been cleared for light activity and has resumed baseball activities in a significant step forward for his rehab.

Minnie Driver is ‘grateful to be alive’ after ‘really bad,’ near-fatal car crash

Minnie Driver is recovering after surviving a near-fatal car accident in France.

AI creates first synthetic viruses

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

‘GTA 6’ to Debut ‘Extended Look’ on Netflix and YouTube on Aug. 27

DNR Closes Additional Areas of Cunningham Falls State Park Following Second Beaver Attack

Two separate beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park prompt additional closures in Maryland.

Miss North Carolina USA dethroned after controversy over 'recently surfaced information'

Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of her title following the emergence of controversial social media posts.

Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged racist posts resurface

Mayor Zohran Mamdani sends cease-and-desist letters to Target, Amazon

Hilary Duff Reunites With Ex Joel Madden Onstage 20 Years After Split

Standout Rookie Max Iheanachor Injured At Thursday’s Practice

Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk

Dolby Vision 2 Is Officially Available On Select Hisense TVs

European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026

No joke: Britain might be about to elect ‘novelty’ candidate Count Binface

Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026

Nintendo reports a massive profit spike driven by tariff refunds alongside continued hardware sales.

Angelina Jolie's Brother James Haven Comes Out as Gay, Writes Letter About His Sexuality

Apple raises trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models

Meta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI

An AI model from Meta also hacked another company during testing

Andrew Painter ‘optimistic' after early exit as Nationals outlast Phillies

Andrew Painter expresses optimism following an early exit due to a hamstring injury as the Nationals defeat the Phillies 10-4.

GTA 6 ‘Extended Look’ Will Premiere Exclusively On Netflix As Fans Beg For Trailer 3

Fans begging for a third trailer are receiving an upcoming extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI instead.

Rodriguez and Emerson homer, Dan Wilson ejected in Mariners win

A four-game win streak ended abruptly amid heated tensions and multiple hit-by-pitches in Seattle.

Emerging markets get a hard lesson in tech hype

From 50 percent gains to a 21 percent monthly drop, emerging markets face a severe reality check over tech hype.

Cyclospora cases in Nebraska, Iowa linked to outbreak sourced to Taylor Farms lettuce

Cyclospora has expanded to fruit, other vegetables: Ex-CDC director

Were there tiny dinosaurs? New study explores one of evolution's biggest mysteries

'We're not surprised': Braves' turnaround continues with 7th straight win

The Braves secured their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Marlins in a recent game.

Despite no Powerball jackpot, winning $1 million ticket sold in Ohio

Eagles stock up, stock down after 6 practices of 2026 training camp

Red Sox now ‘just expecting to win’ after unbelievable 30-5 stretch: ‘No matter what it looks like’

ESPN shares 2026 Women’s College Volleyball programming lineup

Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement

Fantasy Football 'Do Not Draft' list: Giants' young trio among players being overvalued

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

Deadly drug-resistant fungus cases rising again in Michigan

The data Oregon State is using to determine its starting quarterback

Musk, Money and Mars

Wall Street and critics scrutinize financial plans for SpaceX and interplanetary travel initiatives.

Washington's Lucas Jumalon, 22, captures WSOP main event

West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany

Joe Jonas reveals underperforming solo album sales led him to therapy

Takeda’s narcolepsy drug approved by the FDA, seen as a boon for new class of treatments

New dinosaur species identified in New Mexico, researchers say

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Why these elections are the last chance to save Israel from its ‘spiral of collapse’

Ohio sees second week of ‘significant’ increases in cyclosporiasis cases

Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens

Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings

Halo Studios hit by layoffs just days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launch

Grant Williams explains relationship dynamic between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

From mice to ‘gym rats’: Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

The creator of Halloween and The Thing is releasing a 132-page dystopian horror comic paired with a 14-track synth metal album that rocks like it's 1986