August

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

Commentary: Here's why the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS might have been decided in August

Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August

Canada’s August Trade Surplus Widens Sharply Ahead of Fresh Tariffs

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026

AU: Unemployment rate reaches post-COVID era high of 4.6pc in August

Elizabeth Holmes scheduled to move to halfway house in August 2027

El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August

Bears stadium lead, board member met with top Illinois official in August

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ and August Wilson Top This Year’s Most-Produced Lists

Keenan Allen formally charged with two misdemeanors from August arrest

Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July

Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find

Affordable pre-owned vehicles are increasingly difficult to locate as buyers chase low-cost inventory.

China consumer, wholesale inflation rebound in August

China's consumer and producer inflation rebounded in August, driven by rising energy costs and market shifts.

China's imports in August miss estimates as exports pick up pace amid calls for rebalancing trade

China's August trade data reveals a striking divergence as export growth accelerates sharply while imports miss estimates.

Reese drops career-best 31 points as Dream clinch playoff spot

Angel Reese scores a career-best 31 points, leading the Dream to clinch a playoff spot following a matchup against the Mercury.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit South Korea for a two-day trip beginning August 19.

Rays choose a familiar name as contractor for proposed stadium

The Rays move forward with a familiar contractor for a proposed stadium project amid active funding debates.

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.

Mortal Shell II Review

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

The Trump administration claims oil is flowing normally again. There’s just one problem

US oil output steadies as the Trump administration touts a 15‑million‑bpd Gulf flow amid lingering Middle‑East shut‑ins

Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

An Australian aviation crew has pulled off a daring midwinter Antarctic rescue amid extreme cold and darkness.

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.

Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know

Microsoft prepares a major Windows 11 update for August featuring accessibility enhancements and critical fixes following recent system outages.

Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision

PlayStation fans plan blackout to protest Sony's decision to discontinue physical discs

Microsoft stops rollout of some Teams and Outlook features

Microsoft is halting the rollout of select Teams and Outlook features while shifting specific capabilities behind a Copilot subscription paywall.

Premier League to bring all 20 clubs to U.S. in activation after 2026 World Cup

The Premier League is expanding its North American footprint with a series of season-opening events and a planned post-World Cup activation.

Players can apply to join the network test for FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods today

FromSoftware has opened applications for a network test of its Switch 2 exclusive title, The Duskbloods.

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More

Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with a new wave of titles, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation.

Arcade comedy sports game Pro Jank Footy launches August 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Pro Jank Footy, a chaotic arcade comedy take on Australian Rules Football, is set to launch across multiple platforms on August 12.

Crunchyroll Store to Become Exclusive to Mega/Ultimate Fan Tiers in August

Crunchyroll is restricting access to its official store to only its highest-paying subscription tiers starting in August.

Kingdom Hearts Fans Are On High Alert After Disney Announces A D23 Panel For The RPG Series

Disney has announced a D23 panel dedicated to Kingdom Hearts, sparking intense fan anticipation for potential new series developments.

Super Bomberman Collection update to add Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W on August 20

Konami is expanding the Super Bomberman Collection with the addition of the 1995 title Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W.

What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August

A total solar eclipse is set for August 12, 2026, featuring a rare sunset totality and coinciding with the Perseid meteor shower.

Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on August 12, with leaks suggesting higher prices and updated storage options.

Google Pixel 11 leak claims higher prices, no 128GB model, August release date

Google has scheduled a hardware event for August 12, amid leaks suggesting price hikes and the removal of 128GB storage options for the Pixel 11.

Four states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in child social media addiction trial, Meta says

Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion in penalties as four states prepare for an August trial regarding social media addiction and youth mental health.

OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering

OPEC+ is increasing oil output quotas as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz begins to recover.

Aaron Judge calls out Yankees’ ‘lack of focus’ in rare pointed criticism

Yankees captain Aaron Judge has issued a rare public critique of his teammates' focus while dealing with a rib injury.

PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year

Sony closing PS3 and PS Vita digital stores

7 North Carolina counties to get August deer season

North Carolina is introducing a new August deer season across seven counties to combat the spread of a deadly disease.

Introducing Claude Sonnet 5

Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5, a more affordable model designed for agent tasks and reducing operational costs.

Bob gameplay trailer revealed for Tekken 8 Season 3, releases August 2026

Tekken 8 Season 3 gameplay trailer reveals Bob's return in August 2026