Wallabies shake up squad to build depth for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The Wallabies have flipped their starting pack and rested captain Harry Wilson ahead of their rugby Test against Argentina in Jujuy.
Ninth Circuit Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Are Gambling, Not Swaps
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 28, 2026, that Kalshi’s sports event contracts constitute gambling rather than CFTC-regulated swaps.
2026 Fantasy Football: SportsLine Model Identifies Sleepers and Busts
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers are navigating shifting draft boards marked by prominent injuries, backfield question marks, and computer-modeled…
China Completes Earth-Moon Two-Way Laser Communication Link Test
Researchers have completed an Earth-Moon two-way laser communication link test, successfully transmitting high-speed data across a distance exceeding 400,000 kilometers after more…
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warns Inflation Too High at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh warned at Jackson Hole that inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank’s 2% target, declining to offer forward guidance on interest…
Roman Space Telescope Set for August 2026 Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy
NASA is scheduled to launch the $4.3-billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at 7:26 a.m.
Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions
Japanese authorities spent a record ¥15.39 trillion ($96 billion) in foreign exchange interventions between July 30 and August 26, 2026, marking the largest monthly amount ever…
Chinese Naval Base Hit by Three Rare Typhoons in 50 Days in Yuhuan
Typhoon Saudele made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, on August 28, 2026, marking the third typhoon to hit the same location within 50 days.
Mahama Launches Northshore Apparel Hub to Boost Northern Jobs
President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated the €10.2 million Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited in Savelugu on August 28, 2026.
Somali Piracy Surges as Naval Forces Divert to US-Iran Conflict Zones
Maritime piracy is surging off the coast of Somalia as international naval forces divert to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
Persian Gulf Oil Flows Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels, Stabilizing Prices
Crude and condensate flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly two-thirds of pre-war levels, helping stabilize global crude prices near $89 a barrel.
Xi Jinping Outlines Vision for China-Kyrgyzstan Ties Ahead of State Visit
Ahead of his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in local media on August 28…