TD Neneng Redevelops Into Tropical Depression Outside PAR
Former Tropical Depression Neneng has redeveloped into a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, packing winds of 55 kilometers per hour.
Iran Declares Victory as Egypt Revives US Talks Amid Sanctions
Egypt is currently attempting to revive nuclear and diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to statements from the Egyptian foreign ministry.
Humanoid Robots Shatter Usain Bolt’s 100m Record at Beijing Games
Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot…
Trump’s Beef Import Plan Sparks Backlash From GOP and US Ranchers
President Donald Trump announced a plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without out-of-quota tariffs for 90 days, drawing swift pushback from…
Taylor Swift Breaks All-Time Billboard Adult Pop Airplay Record with 16th No. 1
Taylor Swift has secured a historic 16th No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart with her single I Knew It, I Knew You for the week of August 22, 2026.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Freeze for 75 Countries
A U.S. federal judge struck down the Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, ruling the ban unlawful and outside…
BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas but Still Set to Headline Iowa State Fair
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in Texas on Friday on weapons and drug charges, forcing him to cancel a music festival appearance in Canada.
Kenya Credit Rating Affirmed at B, Trailing Côte d’Ivoire
S&P Global Ratings affirmed Kenya’s sovereign credit rating at “B” with a stable outlook, highlighting a stable external profile but underscoring a wide gap behind top-tier West…
Mediterranean Lifestyle Linked to 27% Lower Heart Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes who closely follow a Mediterranean lifestyle—including plant-based eating, regular physical activity, and adequate rest—experience a 27% lower risk of…
Gianni Infantino defies Concacaf request to skip youth tournament in DR
Fifa president Gianni Infantino ignored a formal request from Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani to skip a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend…
ANC Names Frank Chikane Finalist for Joburg Mayor, Denies Withdrawal
The African National Congress has named Reverend Frank Chikane, incumbent Mayor Dada Morero, and deputy mayor Loyiso Masuku as finalists for its Johannesburg mayoral candidacy…
Near-Total Lunar Eclipse to Hit Americas on August 27, 2026
Stargazers across the Americas will have prime viewing conditions as Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon in a deep partial eclipse on Thursday night, August 27, 2026, into…