Trends of August 26, 2026

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta’s $17 billion settlement shatters expectations, pairing massive payouts with new teen safeguards

Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer

The music world mourns Dolly Parton, whose death from cancer ignites tributes, legacy projects, and a national flag salute.

Seventeen dead and hundreds unaccounted for as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet border

A sudden avalanche‑triggered flash flood on the Nepal‑Tibet border left at least 17 dead and hundreds of tourists missing.

Tim Curry, Outlandish Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80

The outlandish star of ‘Rocky Horror’ dies at 80, sparking an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood’s biggest names.

Washington o-line ‘inoperable’ in joint practice

The Washington Commanders’ offensive line was deemed “inoperable” in a high‑profile joint practice with the Ravens, spotlighting preseason protection woes.

Source: Giants WR Calvin Austin (torn ACL) out for season

Giants lose top receiver Calvin Austin to a torn ACL, reshaping their 2026 offense

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk

Busy Philipps, 47, diagnosed with rare malignant brain tumor

Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead End

Putin’s surprise turn from stalled talks to possible nuclear‑linked strikes on Kyiv ignites market unease.

Exclusive | Vanguard Buys Wealth Management Platform Altruist in $4 Billion Deal

Vanguard flips the script, splashing $4 billion on a fintech platform to supercharge its advisory arm

Big Ten, SEC ban on former NFL players invites a contempt-of-court motion

Brad Pitt’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Finally Gets Official Title From Netflix

'0% chance'

Zero percent chance, but the transfer saga for Julian Alvarez spins faster than ever.

At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

A deadly nursery blaze in Islamabad leaves at least 14‑15 infants dead and officials scrambling for answers

Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games

4 Triple-A Players Not Named Walker Jenkins Who Can Help the Twins

CFB Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season

Unexpected newcomers Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore top the 2026 college football player rankings, shaking preseason expectations.

Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack, global operations affected

South Korea's Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases

Four bodies found on Jeju ignite a police accountability crisis, prompting South Korea’s leader to demand sweeping reforms.

Atlanta Falcons depth chart for final preseason game vs. Miami Dolphins

Fable: After Watching a Full Quest, I Couldn’t Be More Excited to Play It

Playground Games' revamped Fable is sparking buzz with its brutal combat, dual graphics modes, and a controversial heroine redesign.

Nvidia earnings live updates: Q2 results, memory prices and AI outlook

Apple announces September iPhone launch event

Judge awards Blake Lively $400,000 in legal fees in Justin Baldoni case

Ricky Schroder posts transphobic, anti-vax tribute to Dolly Parton, stars react: ‘Oh shut up!’

3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid investigation into "potential misconduct"

Yankees Sign Michael Fulmer To Major League Deal

Yankees add veteran Michael Fulmer as reliever Fernando Cruz lands on the injured list, sparking bullpen reshuffle ahead of the Astros series

Police officer in Jed York arrest video: “It’s crazy the people that do this”

Jed York’s August arrest and the NFL’s swift review spark a league‑wide debate over ownership conduct.

Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 16: Offense struggles at the Linc

Eagles’ Day 16 camp flips script as defense shines, but offensive woes and injuries keep fans on edge.

NFL, players agree to focus discipline on 5 health, safety fouls

A new three‑strike rule puts NFL players at risk of game suspensions for repeat safety fouls.

Za’Darius Smith retired last season to be with his mother before she died

6 stats from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad

A 4‑1 triumph, Mbappé’s hat‑trick, and a jeering crowd fuel debates on Mourinho’s Bernabéu comeback

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which powers Gboard Rambler & is coming to Chrome

Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, boosting AI speech-to-text across Gboard, Chrome and macOS.

Busy Philipps Shares Health Update After Brain Tumor Diagnosis: "I'm Grateful That I'm Alive"

FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival

Rupert Grint to reprise role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter stage show

Salesforce Delivers Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

AI-fueled earnings spark a 14% surge in Salesforce stock, spotlighting the sector’s rapid growth.

Tiger Woods ‘looks like a shell of his former self’ in rare appearance post-DUI rehab stint

Tiger Woods appears publicly after a DUI arrest at a ceremony honoring Notah Begay III, prompting widespread concern.

Jeanie Buss petitions court to block siblings from selling Lakers stake

Jaye P. Morgan Dies: Singer And Risqué ‘Gong Show’ Judge Was 94

Trump’s Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire

Sugar Substitute Xylitol Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death, Study Finds

How Dolly Parton helped the world

Carson Whisenhunt Diagnosed With UCL Tear

NFL eliminating Pro Bowl Games, but will still name Pro Bowlers

Ricky Schroder Faces Backlash After Bringing Politics Into His Dolly Parton Tribute

NFL owners approve Seahawks sale to group led by Khosla family

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further

German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

NFL ending Pro Bowl game. Player honors will remain, but alternates no longer acknowledged

The NFL scraps the Pro Bowl game, reshaping its flagship All‑Star tradition while keeping player honors.

Vuelta a Espanaa 2026 results: Britain's Matthew Brennan claims his second win on stage five

Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next

Salesforce just put its entire CRM inside Claude

Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished

US Open 2026: Serena and Venus Williams to play women's doubles in New York

Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next

Veteran QB Castellanos commits to Texas Tech for 5th season

Netflix Reveals Its ‘Wonka’ Reality Show Trailer With Creepy AI Gene Wilder

Alysa Liu takes figure skating competition break, eyes return next season

AEW Dynamite Spoilers From Scotland

Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua

Longtime Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register Departing

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel spark global buzz as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist is revealed.

‘Practical Magic 2’ red carpet premiere photos: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and more

Mourners gather at Dollywood to honor the incredible Dolly Parton: Live updates

Soaring summer power bills spark protests

An $11 summer rate hike sparks protests across Oklahoma as residents confront soaring electricity costs.

Chris Hansen Buys Ads Before Every Screening of A24’s ‘Primetime’ (Exclusive)

Ridley Scott Drops ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Update, Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Rights

Powerful solar flare erupts from the sun, raising chances for dazzling Northern Lights display by Friday

‘Survivor 51’: Meet the 21 Castaways on Game-Changing New Season

Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Case

Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to end Trump administration DEI probe

Hyundai has grown more than any automaker in the U.S.

Trump order could force US utilities to replace foreign power equipment

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

A new major review crowns nicotine vapes the most effective tool for quitting smoking, sparking health‑policy debate.

Matt Gogel: US golfer gets six-month suspension for betting

Star Wars Zero Company Review: More Than A Clone

'There's a bat in my mouth’: Richmond doctor's bat nightmare goes viral

2027 NFL mock draft: Reid's preseason first-round predictions

Ranking NFL's newly revealed 2026 Nike 'Rivalries' uniforms best to worst

'Below Deck' Star Nathan Gallagher Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Arrest: 'I Made Mistakes'

Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

Iowa MAGA AG Wants To Take California & Rob Bonta To Supreme Court Over Paramount-WBD Antitrust Suit, Maybe

At least 14 newborn babies killed in Pakistan hospital nursery fire

Trump administration quietly signals possible changes coming to childhood vaccine schedule

Jelly Roll shocks audience with brutal digs about Trump in Jimmy Kimmel Live guest-hosting gig

Rescue operations underway as huge flash flood hits Nepal

Eight dead and roads ripped apart as an avalanche-triggered flash flood devastates northern Nepal

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ & ‘Dog Stars’ Barking Up ‘Spider-Man’s Tree With Summer End Near

Dallas Wings secure final WNBA playoff berth with 23rd win

Dallas clinches the last 2026 WNBA playoff spot with a surprise 23rd win over the Portland Fire.

Clues to two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors emerge from genetic traces found in modern human DNA

Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’

Blake Lively Lawyer Reacts To Star Getting Just $400K In Baldoni Case Legal Fees

US economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter defends Enes Kanter Freedom’s ejection and criticizes ex-NBA player’s ‘lies’

HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech

Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today

ESPN Removing BottomLine Ticker on College Football Games

'Life of M' constructs a portrait of how stardom hides a person's core

SEC, Big 10 block return of NFL players to member schools

Depression-Treating Magnetic Coils Have Arrived to Humboldt County

Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport

A Montreal airport worker’s death after a plane struck him puts aviation ground safety under immediate scrutiny

Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced

Billionaire Texas family to buy Union Oyster House, family spokesperson says

2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast

An easy waist measurement may reveal more about longevity as you age than BMI

Packers joint practice today recap with Arizona Cardinals, highlights

These 10 farm systems have the best pitching prospects

Brady: Some starters will play in Thursday's preseason finale

Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool

IKEA and Xbox launch a gaming‑themed furniture line, turning the controller’s thumbstick into a giant stool.

SEC reportedly settles on punishments for programs and head coaches who sign NFL players

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

FDA Approves Drug for Pancreatic Cancer in Milestone for Treatment of Deadly Disease

True horrors of Biden’s Afghan pullout emerge on 5th anniversary of suicide bomb: ‘Witness to atrocities, war crimes’

‘The Whisper Man’ red carpet: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott and more

Asian Stocks Set to Gain as Oil Extends Declines: Markets Wrap

'Heroes' Cast Reunites To "Celebrate The Life" Of Hayden Panettiere: "Was Deeply Emotional"

Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature Just Launched in Virginia

Chronic wasting disease found in farmed deer in 3 Michigan counties

‘It didn’t leak from us’: Ex-CDS hints Pakistan may have leaked Operation Sindoor ceasefire details to US

Ex‑CDS Anil Chauhan’s new claims on Operation Sindoor’s orders, target choices and a possible US‑linked leak have thrust the 2026 strike into the headlines.

Rockstar Reveals Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have RPG Mechanics Like Eating, Exercising, and More

Royals win ninth consecutive game with incredible defense when it counted most

Kansas City Royals clinch a ninth straight win, leaning on clutch defense to silence Toronto.

Pope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God

Stephen Colbert Makes Rare Appearance to Support Fellow Trump Enemy Jimmy Kimmel for Emmy

Exclusive | Unknown actor is shock favorite to be new James Bond with string of A-listers set for screen tests in days

Aaliyah expressed concerns about plane that tragically killed her in final texts before it crashed, ex-boyfriend claims

How the Iran war could end up causing a burst of deflation

White House to unveil program to protect water systems against hackers

'We weren't going to be lectured by some of those sanctimonious Scandinavian countries'

Exclusive | Google Moves AI-Responsibility Team Out of DeepMind Lab in Latest Shake-Up

Inside United’s New Airbus A321XLR That Will Fly Upcoming Routes to Europe

Unrivaled hits staggering $650 million valuation on heels of sold-out tour

What Giants, Jets really think about living and playing in New Jersey

Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Debuts Official Rotten Tomatoes Score

At least 22 killed and hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal

Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

BlackRock Helps Pull More Bitcoin Wealth Deeper Into Wall Street

Up to 70 ships queue off Danube as bottlenecks slow Ukraine grain exports

LIV Golf lays off majority of workforce

Giants trade OG Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs

NASCAR releases 2027 national series schedules

Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Tupac Shakur in Camron Jones (Exclusive)

Shedeur Sanders Not Playing in Browns' Preseason Finale Explained by Todd Monken After QB1 Snub

California Moves Closer to Approve Plug-in Solar

How NASA is prepping for lunar traffic jams

RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths

Joint Practice Observations: Texans defense causes Panthers problems

Iran inflicted billions in damage to U.S. intelligence sites, sources say

Matthew Mayich, Arizona State hockey player, in hospital after collapse

New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August

Meghan Markle Shares Her First Social Media Post Since News Broke of Her Move Back to the U.K.

Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

How Trump’s Canada Trade War Will Hit New York

Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's Damage in Mice With Just Two Injections

Salesforce stock jumps 12% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain

McVay stunned by NFLers returning to NCAA: 'I feel like I took a freakin' gummy'

Stan Wawrinka’s US Open wild-card drama takes another surprising twist

Owner says business dips at Ottumwa Pizza Ranch after being named possible measles exposure site

Persona 4 Revival: The Good and the Bad of Our First Hands-On

Chicago Bears training camp report: Darnell Wright exits with apparent elbow injury

Eminem opens up about letter Dolly Parton wrote to him after Rock Hall induction

How US Open couple makes mixed doubles work: 'Happy wife, happy life'

How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range

Dallas County confirms first measles case of 2026

Gary Oldman Says He Fights To Keep 'Slow Horses' Returning Every Year

‘I wake up with nightmares’: Ex-hostage who dug his own grave describes cruelty of Hamas captivity

'Survivor 51' Cast: 'Grey's Anatomy' Actor, Strawberry Shortcake's Voice

'The Uprising' Causes Confusion After Reveal as Robin Hood Film

‘Ted Lasso’ Doubles Down on Its Most Infuriating Storyline

8 Winners, 4 Losers From Day 19 of Jaguars Training Camp: Parker Washington Gets a Boost

Kinley Rasmus Makes History, Final Box Score Stats, Highlights from LLWS Elimination Bracket

Blue Dot Fever Hits Nosebleeds of Some Garth Brooks Arena Stops -

China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement

EXCLUSIVE: US Investigators Have Proof That UNRWA ‘Social Worker’ Caught on Tape Dragging an Israeli Body Into an SUV on Oct 7 Was an Active Hamas Operative

Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious

Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo now available for Switch 2 alongside new content

PGA Tour CEO responds after Callaway, Good Good Golf apologize for ad in which a man shoves a woman to the ground over a driver

Winners, losers and everything in between in 49ers depth chart battles

Andrew Garfield Gets Candid on Playing Sam Altman: “Damage to the Soul of Humanity”

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" Slowed Down to 33 RPM Sounds Great and Takes on New, Unexpected Meanings (RIP)

Head to Head: Reaching a consensus on a strong Travers

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton Athletic League Cup Preview

'Y&R's Victoria & Kyle Heat Up! Amelia Heinle Dishes on 'Juicy' Age-Gap Romance

A Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe

IDF and police evacuate Kafr Aqab UNRWA compound

Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Dolly Parton’s support for Buffy the Vampire Slayer was ‘everything to me’

What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?

How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops

Mark Walter’s company TWG Global defends Dodgers financing and Lakers sale

Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Celebrate Worlds and PokémonXP with Champion-Level Bundles and a Pikachu Coin

Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899

Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100

Groundbreaking held for nuclear fusion facility in New Mexico

If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?

Mets broadcast goes dark at worst possible time

New vaccination data show hundreds of Philly-area schools vulnerable to a measles outbreak

Ridley Scott's Michael Fassbender 'Alien' Sequel Is Finally Happening

Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army

Kylie Jenner reveals if she plans to have kids with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet

UK Tax Rises Back on the Table as Burnham Faces Fiscal Crunch

Americans spend money to find joy. Then comes the guilt

Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter's secrets

Founded by Metsera backers, Sentivera emerges with $1.5B inflammatory disease deal

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Do Fall Boyfriend-Summer Girlfriend Style

JWST reveals a race against time for forming planets

Kazakh oil refinery to process Russian crude, send fuel back to Russia amid shortage

Porsche Unveils 911 Challenge as New Entry-Level Race Car

Raygun has made peace with the Paris Olympics

Republicans Cut Funding for Dolly Parton’s Child Reading Program

School just started, so why is my kid already sick? These 4 illnesses are surging

State Farm secret documents revealed after judge lifts protective order

The midlife milestone linked to a higher Alzheimer’s risk in women

Tides of Annihilation Trailer Confirms Resident Evil Requiem Actress Angela Sant'Albano as New Voice of Gwendolyn

‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones In Works At Peacock From Tracy Oliver & Westbrook

'Brand New' Frog Species Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight For Years, And It's Adorable

How the Anvil Was Nearly Dropped on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Ivanka Trump Hammered for Tone-Deaf Dolly Parton Post

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

NBC, ABC & CBS Evening News Ratings Show Another David Muir Shocker

New gallery of galaxies from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released

Nvidia Has Become a Banker to the AI Boom, Putting It on Dangerous Ground

Savannah Guthrie Steps Out in Floral Dress for First Red Carpet Appearance Since Mom Nancy’s Disappearance

Two Conditions Newly Eligible for Treatment with Medical Cannabis

Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs

Citadel Securities’ Flight Reverses Bearish Call on Long Bonds

Court Documents Suggest Rebel Wilson Ordered Websites Attacking Producer

Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US

How to watch Thursday's unusual lunar eclipse in California skies

Kinley Rasmus Is the Breakout Star of the Little League World Series

Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks

N.J. restaurant writes ‘happy wheelchair birthday’ on disabled customer’s dessert. Here’s what we know.

Path Of Exile 2 Is Finally Leaving Early Access This December

Spurs signs Savio for $115 million: Can he be the catalyst to unlock their attack?

Stability AI, maker of image generator Stable Diffusion, raises $76 million in fresh funding

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify

This group of Social Security recipients face losing $16,900 a year in benefits

‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry