O.J. Brigance, Super Bowl winner with Ravens, dies at 56 after battling ALS
O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl XXXV champion with the Baltimore Ravens and a lifelong advocate for ALS awareness, died at 56 after a battle with the … Read more
BIA Rules Travel on Advance Parole Now Counts as Departure
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled on August 13, 2026, that travel on Advance Parole now counts as a “departure” under U.S. immigration law, potentially … Read more
Alberta Indigenous Leader Calls for Respect After Premier’s Absence at Treaty Anniversary
An Alberta Indigenous leader criticized the provincial government for missing a key event commemorating the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, calling for greater respect and engagement … Read more
Water Detected Surprisingly Close to Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole
Water and dust have been detected within 0.55 light-years of Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole, challenging assumptions about stellar survival in extreme galactic … Read more
Zareh Wins Gourmet Traveller’s Restaurant of the Year
Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh was named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year on August 18, 2026, marking a landmark win for a venue rooted in cross-cultural … Read more
Trump Warns Oman Over Iran Ceasefire
The 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire expired on August 17, 2026, with no formal agreement reached. President Donald Trump warned Oman could face being blown to pieces if … Read more
U.S. Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High at 5.31%
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached a 19-year high of 5.31% on Monday, marking the first time it has closed above 5.3% since June 2007, according … Read more
University of Rochester Develops Infrared Imaging System with Time-Gating Technology
A University of Rochester team has developed a new imaging system that uses time-gating and near-infrared light to see through deep tissue, fog, and other obstacles, … Read more
Saint Vincent College Shines at Steelers’ Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their 2026 training camp a day early due to severe thunderstorms, with head coach Mike McCarthy praising Saint Vincent College’s facilities despite … Read more
'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets
South Korean retail investors poured $4.5 billion into U.S. stocks in July, with a significant portion flowing into leveraged ETFs and American depositary receipts, even as … Read more
Belgium’s Largest Wildfire Contains Slight Reprieve After Rainfall
Rain has provided critical relief in containing Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, which threatened to cross into Germany, as Europe grapples with a severe wildfire season … Read more
Beatles Film Recreates Iconic Abbey Road Album Cover
The project, backed by Sony Pictures and approved by the band’s estates, stars Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Harris Dickinson as the members. The … Read more