Trends of August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton's death sparks a wave of mourning while raising questions about her enduring charitable legacy

2026 NFL 53-man roster deadline: Cut candidates, trade targets

LeBron, PGA Tour to bring event to Akron in '27

Akron braces for a LeBron‑led PGA Tour tournament that could reshape the city’s golf scene.

Two die of measles in Pennsylvania outbreak, health officials say

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die of measles as schools prepare to open, marking the nation’s first measles fatalities this year

Dick's Sporting Goods misses revenue expectations, citing 'challenging' footwear market

Dick’s Sporting posts $17.22 B FY25 sales yet misses forecasts as a tough footwear market tests its Foot Locker integration.

New study finds at least 24.5 percent of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE

Study reveals at least one‑in‑four former NFL players dead since 2016 had CTE, sparking fresh safety debate.

Dan Stevens To Play RoboCop In Prime Video Series (Exclusive)

Prime Video's RoboCop reboot lands Hollywood star Dan Stevens as the titular cyborg, sparking fresh buzz in the franchise.

Ja’Marr Chase says he’s “fine” after hyperextending his knee

Ja'Marr Chase's calm "I'm fine" claim clashes with grim knee footage, sending Bengals fans from panic to cautious optimism.

PGA Tour postseason to conclude with match play

Match play revamps the PGA Tour’s finale, turning the season‑ending championship into a two‑week showdown.

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Trump’s push to tie a Saudi nuclear pact to Israeli recognition rattles Middle East diplomacy

Big Ten to pass rule that prohibits players to return to college football from NFL

The Big Ten is set to outlaw former NFL players from stepping back onto college fields, upending a long‑standing loophole.

Roger Federer Opens Up About Following Serena Williams in Tennis Comeback Ahead of US Open Return

Reds Get Tough Injury News After Initially Thinking They Caught Major Break

Cincinnati Reds infielder and outfielder Michael Toglia faces season-ending right shoulder surgery.

‘Donnie Darko’ Sequel Book to Release This Year From Filmmaker Richard Kelly; Cover and Teaser Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)

After 25 years, Richard Kelly shatters expectations with an 800‑page Donnie Darko novel that could rewrite the cult film’s legacy.

A Louisiana judge has made a decision on RJ Luis' eligibility for LSU men's basketball

A Louisiana judge clears RJ Luis Jr. to play for LSU, sparking wider debate as the SEC takes a firm stance against former professionals in college sports.

Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

Missouri froze Dolly Parton book program enrollment months before the icon's death

Missouri halted Dolly Parton’s book program enrollment months before her death, while states rush to fund the legacy.

SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX announces a $100 billion Louisiana spaceport, marking its biggest U.S. infrastructure push yet.

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons gameplay reveal trailer, screenshots

A first look at Wizards of the Coast's AAA D&D RPG 'Warlock' shocks fans with fluid, single-player combat in a surprise trailer released at Gamescom.

Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer

Andrew Tate’s lawyer says his famed supercar flaunts were rentals, not owned assets, sparking a fresh debate over staged wealth.

Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing

Lego's record first‑half revenue, driven by World Cup and premium sets, spotlights a booming toy market.

NFL news roundup: FA RB Kareem Hunt visits Lions; Calvin Austin carted off at Giants practice

Shooting involving at least one officer after disturbance at Lodi McDonald's, police say

A police shooting following an armed disturbance inside a Lodi McDonald's has drawn heavy local media attention.

New Padres owners want to make one thing clear: 'We are all in'

The new owners of the San Diego Padres have officially stepped in with an aggressive promise to secure the franchise's first championship.

Report: LSU recruited NFL players to sue NCAA to return to college football

The OLED Xbox Ally X20 officially starts at $1,300

49ers owner Jed York responded to undercover ad on prostitution website, police say

Inside Miley Cyrus’ close bond with godmother Dolly Parton: ‘The most loved person on the planet’

‘The Flintstones’ Live-Action Movie in the Works at Warner Bros. From Producer Ryan Gosling

Warner Bros. gears up for a live‑action Flintstones reboot, with Ryan Gosling attached as producer, sparking fresh buzz.

Hulu Cancels ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season

Hulu has officially canceled the comedy series 'Not Suitable for Work' after completing just one season.

Angel Reese sets WNBA single-game, season rebounding records

Nike x NFL Rivalries uniforms return for 2026 season with 8 new teams, including Lions and Texans

Nike and the NFL roll out eight new Rivalries alternate uniforms for the 2026 season, sparking fresh team identities.

Trump's 50% Auto Tariffs On Canada Are Going To Ravage Jobs And Profits On Both Sides Of The Border

Mega Man: Dual Override Looks Immense In New Gameplay Trailer

Ukraine Gets More Patriot Missiles Alongside New Air Defense Support

Australia’s music industry bans AI songs from charts

Moment tornado tears through southern France

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back, Along With 6 All-New Drinks—and We Tried Them First

Starbucks rolls out its 2026 Pumpkin Spice Latte comeback alongside six brand‑new fall drinks, sparking immediate consumer buzz.

Chicken nuggets are next on Burger King’s reinvention plan

Google expands Gemini Enterprise AI platform for law firms, lawyers

Crimson Desert Enhanced is a Free Update With New Cutscenes and Story Moments

Pearl Abyss rolls out a free Crimson Desert Enhanced update and a 20 % all‑platform sale, sparking immediate player interest.

Quite a couple: Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reach US Open mixed doubles semifinals

Son of ex-Seahawks starter signed, Bud Clark and Mason Richman placed on IR

Sounders make Dejan Joveljić signing official

Intuit Beats Fiscal Q4 Targets But Misses With Outlook

‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Returns as the London Bad Boy in New Amazon MGM Mockumentary

Guggenheim Investments Says Affiliates May Buy Its Hard-Hit Loan

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Diamondbacks (8:40 CT)

U.S. Said to Be Returning Diplomats to Middle East Embassies

U.S. diplomats are set to return to Middle East embassies, ending a wartime evacuation and reopening channels for citizens and officials.

LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million From Insurers Arranged by Guggenheim

Iran and Oman edge towards deal on Strait of Hormuz

Jennifer Garner ‘panicked’ about money and her career after Ben Affleck divorce: Can’t ‘just un-famous yourself’

Cowboys backup QB competition "neck and neck" heading into preseason finale

Druckenmiller, Bessent’s Early Mentor, Calls Bond Buys a Mistake

Stanley Druckenmller brands the U.S. Treasury’s latest bond buyback a credibility‑killing mistake, sparking fresh market debate.

German investigators find third drone, explosives after failed airport attack, media say

Third drone and suspected explosives uncovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport ignite security concerns across Europe.

Harry Styles Reveals the Surprisingly Deep Reason He Takes a Shower Immediately After Every Show

Scaramucci Reveals Trump’s Makeup Routine

Vuelta a Espana: Tadej Pogacar opens Vuelta lead with record-breaking stage four win

United adds 10 new international destinations in massive 13-route global expansion

Issa Rae Lands HBO Pilot Order For Half-Hour Male Friendship Comedy Set In World Of Vegas Boxing

France tornado: dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged

NFC North, AFC South teams reveal "Rivalries" uniforms

The data center era that's reshaping America

Final Fantasy VII Revelation ‘The Planet’s Crisis’ trailer, screenshots

McKesson strikes $2.25 billion Precision Medicine deal in clinical research bets

‘Black Mirror’ Returns for New Season and ‘Simpsons’ Crossover Episode

Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now

An LSU women’s basketball center is leaving the program after a ‘hard decision’

Kate Koval is leaving the LSU women's basketball program after what head coach Kim Mulkey described as a hard decision.

Poland’s Name Appears in U.S. F-15EX Deal, Warsaw Denies Procurement Plans

Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today

Interpol Comes Full Circle on ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’

The ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Trailer Will Give You Chills Like It’s 2019

DONE DEAL: Spurs announce Savinho signing

Shonda Rhimes Renews Netflix Overall Deal for Another Five Years

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak

Klint Kubiak: Ashton Jeanty is on the mend

Ketel Marte’s Diamondbacks return plan emerges

Video appears to show San Francisco Muni driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash

Matt LaFleur jokes about fighting brother, Mike, during Packers-Cardinals joint practices

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State

'Brothers' Trailer: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Star

Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs

Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years

Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers

'The Gilded Age' Season 4 Return Date Set By HBO Max With Teaser

Apple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new

Report: ESPN has already decided to get out of the WWE business (UPDATED)

Garmin Fenix 9 brings new Pro hardware, Solar models and 64GB storage

‘Heated Rivalry’: Daniel Diemer & Shaheen Jafargholi Join Ice Hockey Drama’s Second Season

OpenAI bans Russian ChatGPT accounts used in covert misinformation campaign

Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band

Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti

Genshin Impact Studio Trades Zelda: Breath Of The Wild For Elden Ring In Its New Action-RPG

Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk

OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death

Teens Return to TikTok After World’s First Usage Ban, Data Show

Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Global Release Times Confirmed

Exclusive | Anthropic Expected to Tell Investors It Sees Over $30 Trillion in Potential Revenue

JetBlue opens new Boston BlueHouse lounge

NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study

Two fireballs spotted soaring across Connecticut sky during annual meteor shower

SpaceX Starlink launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning

Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end

Israeli lawmaker Tzvi Succot smashes Palestinian memorial guarded by IDF

California Orange County DA announces $100 million for 50,000 evacuated residents in GKN incident

Google's clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B

How to apply for Kroger's $17M pharmacy settlement

Zohran Mamdani secures 1,000 U.S. Open tickets at $100 each for NYers amid surging resale prices

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NASCAR returning to Naval Base Coronado in 2027

Taylor Swift's Ring Steals The Show At Grammy Museum Performance

The bubbling surface of doomed supergiant star Betelgeuse has been revealed like never before

Farmers say they face a new crisis as Trump’s tariffs, Iran war raise costs

ASUS ROG adds three 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors up to 720Hz, new Fast IPS monitor reaches 920Hz

The Premier League is back. Who won the opening weekend?

Air taxi unveiled at LA Live, site of planned vertiport ahead of 2028 Olympics

Three killed, some 150 injured in fire at Russian gas chemical complex

Less than 300 million barrels left: the engineering limits threatening the American Strategic Petroleum Reserve

US snubs joint UN rebuke of Russian strikes against Ukraine

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

Did Aaron Glenn, Geno Smith change? 10 notes from Jets camp

Texas Roadhouse responds to claim employees tampered with black customers’ food

Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Moscow's forced recruitment spikes

Warriors Sign Former Mavs Guard Brandon Williams to Contract, Updated Roster, Salary Cap

HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say

I Tried Chick-fil-A’s New Chicken & Waffles Sandwich on Day One and Here’s My Verdict

Introducing: A New Generation Of The Omega Speedmaster 38 MM

‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground

Indigenous activists confront a looming nuclear dump, amplified by the documentary ‘To Use a Mountain’.

Red Sox give latest injury updates on Roman Anthony, Garrett Whitlock, Trevor Story, others

Enes Kanter Freedom, deemed to have ‘the potential to be a threat,’ barred from Sky arena after altercation

Stock futures are flat as investors await Nvidia earnings, inflation report due later this week: Live updates

Gold rally gains momentum ahead of US inflation data, Jackson Hole event

Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Kinley Rasmus' Box Score Stats, Highlights from 1st Game After Tying Mo'ne Davis' LLWS Record

Music Review: Mike D 5D’s debut solo album ‘Thank You’ offers glitchy, post-Beastie Boy fun

Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones

SpaceX unveils Starbase launch site in Louisiana, moves up orbital data center launch timeline

PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026 Leaked Early

How Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Experiment Is Going From Bad to Worse

Harbaugh: 'Reasonable to assume' Nabers will be ready for opener

California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks

Byron Donalds Blames FL Measles Outbreak On ‘Rampant Illegal Immigration’ in Stunning Exchange With CBS’s Brennan

Mass Mortality and Infected Mammals: Australia’s Bird Flu Fears Come True

Trump’s Arctic saber-rattling boosts Iceland’s pro-EU campaign

2026 FedEx Cup bonus money breakdown: Scottie Scheffler earns $23 million payout from $100 million pool

AEW All In 2026 ticket sales update for Wembley

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Sets A Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Record

CLUTCH to be published by Focus Entertainment

New York’s AMC Kips Bay Movie Theater to Close at End of 2026

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable

O’Hare Flyer Train Would Bring Visitors From Airport To Downtown In Just 15 Minutes

Jelly Roll Celebrates His 300-Pound Weight Loss on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs

Matt Brown understands why Mike Perry took Dillon Danis fight over returning to BKFC to face Darren Till

Ship Struck In Strait Of Hormuz Hours After Trump's "Economic D-Day" Campaign On Iran Unveiled

Gavin Newsom is selling his mansion, complete with cold plunge and wine cellar

Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface

Is my kimchi safe? China formaldehyde cabbage scandal puts Korea on alert

SpaceX will set rocket-reuse record on 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year early Aug. 25: Watch it live

Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troops

Chinese Artist Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Mao Sculptures

Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership

As the school year begins, here's what to know about flu, COVID shots

Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

Brian Hickerson’s sister reveals why Hayden Panettiere kept going back to troubled brother

Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening

Ga. doctors see COVID spike with new stomach-related symptoms

The universe is full of strange ‘little red dots’. A new study shines light on their real nature

Saudi Arabia To Invest $7 Billion In Three Theme Parks Near Paris

Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners

Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices

Satellite sees Greenland's most significant floating ice loss in over a decade photo of the day for Aug. 24, 2026

Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again

Jim Cramer says the data center trade is under attack. Here’s who could benefit

Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness

What happens when a luxury European river cruise runs out of river? Hundreds of travelers just found out

Major Russian oil refinery reportedly struck in Ukrainian attack

North West: ‘Music is what I wanna do with my life’

Playstation Doubles Down on Ditching PC in New PS5 Video

Russian Stadium Says It Won’t Host Ye Concerts

‘The Rookie’ Creator Alexi Hawley Re-Ups Overall Deal With Lionsgate Television

Haiti gangs kill at least 47 people in attack near the capital

Sony's Xperia 10 VIII just leaked ahead of its big reveal

Volkswagen workers condemn ‘disastrous’ communication over job cuts

Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools

How the sun's galactic journey and superflare-filled youth shaped Earth's climate

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions increase in NH, across country

Measles outbreak in Maryland calls attention to the need to get vaccinated, local doctor says

‘Out of nowhere, it hit me’: Swimmer fights off alligator attack in Savannah River

Perez Hilton suffered broken bones night of suicide attempt, brother-in-law reveals

Researchers map ancient world beneath southern Barrier Reef

Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests

Tampa airport axes plan to staff TSA checkpoints with private workforce

What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn Set for Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum

After getting the opportunity of a lifetime under the worst possible circumstances, Austin Hill's carving his own path at RCR

'Big Brother' EPs and Host on Making History With 1,000 Episodes

Disney’s Lavish K-Drama ‘The Remarried Empress’ Sets Busan Premiere Ahead of Streaming Launch

Hidden manuscripts reveal medieval reading habits

Hundreds of Academics Support Arday Accuser Nathan Cofnas in Open Letter

NFL, Disney Drop Collaboration with Apparel for All 32 Teams in New Photos Ahead of 2026 Season

PM Burnham says UK must be 'bolder' in seeking closer EU ties

Shares dip with pressure from technology, yields and oil fall

Training Camp Notebook 8/24: Rookies stack late‑camp reps as their climb accelerates

AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month

Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say

Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Destructible Environments, Flying, and More

European court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist

Fast-food chain offering ridiculously good deal for its top-ranked chicken nuggets

Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine

Furious Recap: A Hopeless Place

Gut bacteria may unlock a hidden benefit of vegetables

Health systems warn patients of MyChart phishing scam

Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies

Jimmy Kimmel Fears Late-Night Retirement

Marvelous Teases New Story of Seasons, Rune Factory 6 Games

Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers

Oil drops more than $2 despite new US sanctions on Iran

Vacant lab space, shrinking workforce put Mass. in ‘unique position’ for biotech bounceback