Trends of August 17, 2026

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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36

Actor Hayden Panettiere, widely recognized for major television and film roles, has died at the age of 36.

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When Is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

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American tourist killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna, reports say

An American tourist has died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Italy's Mount Etna.

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Von Miller signing with Cowboys on 1-year deal, source says

Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller has agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

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‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Gets Netflix Release Date; First Trailer & Photos

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WNBA admits security in Atlanta was wrong to make fans cover shirts at Dream-Fever game

Security wrongly targeted a mother and daughter wearing XX-XY shirts at an Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream game.

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Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Debut

A musical adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You is heading to Broadway in 2027.

18 sources 25 articles v 27 43d ago

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Cubs vs White Sox Pitching Probables, Broadcast Info, Injury Report

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox meet in a high-stakes crosstown series featuring pitching probables, broadcasts, and injury reports.

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Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch

Connor Zilisch secures a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 starting in 2028.

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Mike Vrabel calls Christian Gonzalez's situation "unique" in relation to Devon Witherspoon contract

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addresses Christian Gonzalez's absence and contract status amid swirling training camp rumors.

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Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

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Kindergarten vaccine exemptions jump to another record high

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reached another all-time high nationwide as the CDC released new data.

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MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Padres To José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones

Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

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Mortal Shell II Review

Early reviews hail Mortal Shell II as a standout action-RPG, marking a major milestone ahead of its global launch.

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Credit card issuer Synchrony partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping

Credit card issuer Synchrony has partnered with OpenAI to bring store cards and shopping offers into ChatGPT.

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NFL Future Power Rankings: 2027-29 projections for 32 teams

NFL power rankings and future 2027-29 projections stir debate as preseason week 2 approaches.

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Everything I Saw at Day 14 of Jaguars Training Camp: Emmanuel Pregnon Keeps Climbing

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YouTube is changing how it counts views to give the numbers a boost

YouTube is altering its view-counting metric to register views immediately from the very first frame of video playback.

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L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement

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The Surprising Reason This Biotech Plummeted 69%

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals shares cratered following a late-stage trial setback for its flagship eye disease drug.

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Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a Disney Legend (and Her 2026 Box Office Crosses $2 Billion): ‘I’m One of the Most Insanely Lucky People in the World’

Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson were named Disney Legends at D23 as part of a group of eleven honorees.

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Commanders to release K Jake Moody

The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody and naming undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as the starter.

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‘The Terminal List’ Reveals Season 2 Premiere Date & First-Look Photos

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Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Is Live With Deals on Video Games and More

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Final Emmy Voting Opens: 25 Records That Could Be Broken, From Jean Smart and Allison Janney’s All-Time Tie to Harrison Ford’s First Trophy at 84

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Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury

An oblique injury forces the Chicago Cubs to place shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list.

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‘It: Welcome To Derry’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO; Brad Caleb Kane Now Sole Showrunner

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Mavericks, Stars resolve legal issues between two Dallas franchises

The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars resolved their legal dispute, committing to stay downtown through 2031.

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Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors

The NBA finds no evidence that Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via sponsors, altering the trajectory of the ongoing investigation.

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Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine

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New Heisman platform allows college football fans to cast votes

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#32 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades ✓

Ford Hypercar Breaks Cover in First Test

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Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL

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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

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Harbaugh: Nabers not ‘at full-speed yet’

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Hayden Panettiere’s Death Under Investigation After Apparent Overdose

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Breece Hall leaves Jets practice with apparent injury

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The Jonas Brothers Announce "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" North American Tour

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#39 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 holds ✗

Former Ravens player/executive O.J. Brigance dies at 56 after long ALS battle

O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl winner and longtime executive with the Baltimore Ravens, has died at age 56 following a battle with ALS.

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US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea

A US Navy destroyer spent four days stalled in the South China Sea following an engineering casualty last month.

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By not trading Logan Henderson for Skubal, the Brewers were 100% right

Logan Henderson outduelled Tarik Skubal as the Brewers defeated the Dodgers 6-2 to secure a series victory.

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Barclays shakes up investment bank less than 3 years since last overhaul

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‘It’s Always Sunny’ Season 18 Is for the Sickos

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Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements

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Motion Picture Association Strikes Deal with ByteDance for IP Protections in AI Video, Image Models

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Sony Still Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Says CEO

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Feel the burn: 90% of people heal faster by focusing on their pain

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AstraZeneca Ends Phase 3 Lung Cancer Drug Trial After Review

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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

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China's recovery sputters as consumption, output lose steam

China's economic recovery is losing momentum as retail sales, output, and investment slow down.

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Emergency Responders Found Hayden Panettiere in Cardiac Arrest

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#52 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 holds ✗

Private credit under strain as troubled loans swell

Private credit faces high stress levels and troubled loans, while industry leaders debate systemic risks.

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Williams-Brice hosting major concert during football season. Here are the details

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Alibaba to Sell Videogame Business for at Least $1.5 Billion

Alibaba moves to sell its videogame business to prioritize artificial intelligence and e-commerce.

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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

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Little League World Series: Meet the 2026 teams headed to Williamsport

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#57 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades ✓

Intel confirms Nova Lake’s new CPU core will debut on desktop first

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Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

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Teenage tourist stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack inside McDonald's near Times Square: sources

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Samsung is reportedly building an even wider Galaxy Z Fold 9 for video viewing

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#61 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 holds ✗

Princess Eugenie reveals her newborn daughter's name: royal pays touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and two other family members

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Marvel’s Pre-‘Avengers Doomsday’ MCU Watch List May Reveal Secrets

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Caitlin Clark caught smiling with Angel Reese in anguish over missing potential game-winning layup

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Samsung partners up with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, here's what that means

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Buc-ee's to open 6 locations in 6 states. See when and where

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A Different World Trailer: Jada Pinkett Smith And Debbie Allen Return To Hillman, As The Incoming Class Prepares To Party

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A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas

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The Sinking City 2 review

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Sources: Cardinals RB Love likely to sit rest of preseason

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4 High-Protein Foods That Are Also High in Fiber

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Todd Boehly and Mark Walter consider selling Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital

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#72 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades ✓

Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect

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First Look: Pacific Classic anchors 8 stakes at 3 tracks

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Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un

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#75 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 holds ✗

Anne Hathaway reacts to Julie Andrews’ absence from Princess Diaries 3 , reveals what she’ll miss most

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1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced, launches Aug. 20th, 2026

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Buss family intends to sell remaining shares in Lakers: Sources

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US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran

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AP Top 25 poll: Ohio State preseason No. 1, Oregon at No. 2 in college football rankings

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#80 ◼ Archived World 🔮 holds ✗

China’s Xi praises former president Jiang’s contribution in show of party unity

Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the birth centenary of his late predecessor Jiang Zemin by praising party unity and past contributions.

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Mamdani Speaks Mandarin to Promote Broadway, and Gets Good Reviews

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Gold gains on weaker dollar, reduced Fed rate-hike bets

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AP college football preseason poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

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Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing

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Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day

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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns marries Jordyn Woods in star-studded Malibu wedding

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Amtrak reopens East River Tunnel line damaged by Superstorm Sandy

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‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle

Convicted fraudster George Cottrell maintains close ties to Nigel Farage, according to recent international reporting.

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Trump Ice Maiden Hit With New Imposter Plot After Embarrassing Breach

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual impersonating top Trump aide Susie Wiles.

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Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a

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Duck King gameplay trailer released for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and he'll be dancing on the stage with his chicks next week

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