Bird of the Day, theme 'Your Choice'

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UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA World Cup stake sale plan

UEFA has called an emergency meeting after FIFA proposed selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Dr Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate COVID hearing

Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a contentious Senate panel on the pandemic response.

Gen Con 2026 opens in Indianapolis

Gen Con 2026 kicks off in Indianapolis with exhibitor halls, tournaments, panels and organized play across the convention footprint.

Suffolk wildfire grows, forces evacuations near Dunwich Heath

Fire spread across Dunwich Heath into RSPB Minsmere, prompting evacuations as crews fought the blaze.

Kody Clemens hits walk-off grand slam, Twins beat Royals 4-3

Clemens launched a two-out, 0-2 count, bottom‑9 grand slam to turn a 3‑0 deficit into a 4‑3 walk-off victory.

Shell profits double as oil and gas prices jump amid Iran war

CNBC: Shell posts its best quarterly profit in four years, nearly $9.8B, after energy prices surged.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases with QoL update

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrives this week and includes a long‑requested menu and quality‑of‑life overhaul.

Eddie Howe to leave Newcastle United; Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him

Howe will depart Newcastle with immediate effect after five years; Al‑Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle reported as the likely successor.

US government map mislabels every African country at global conference

A State Department chart shown at an AIDS conference in Brazil mislabeled every African nation; the department says it takes full responsibility.

Senate Republicans stall Todd Blanche confirmation over $1.8B slush fund

Senators Cornyn and Tillis demand written assurances about a $1.8 billion slush fund and IRS immunity, stalling Blanche's AG nomination.

Wonder Man canceled at Disney+, Season 2 reversed

Disney+ and Marvel rescinded a March renewal and canceled Wonder Man Season 2.

Kenny Omega confronts Will Ospreay in heated Dynamite promo

Kenny Omega delivered a tense in-ring promo that ended with Will Ospreay interrupting, escalating their All In feud

Colin Gray Sentenced to 15 Years in Apalachee High School Case

After Obamacare cuts, hospitals report more uninsured patients

NYT: Hospitals say a sharp rise in uninsured patients followed the end of enhanced ACA subsidies.

Art Fight 2026, Team Mystery attack wave

Team Mystery posts a fresh attack wave in Art Fight 2026 as artists exchange character redraws and challenges

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens to strong audience praise

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is drawing enthusiastic audience reactions as Sony positions the film for a huge opening

New Variant of Super Mario Bros. Cartridge Discovered

Collectors uncovered 97 sealed copies of a previously unknown Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt variant in a retro find.

Gianni Infantino sets deadline for federations to approve World Cup stake plan

Infantino has given 211 member associations until Sept 19 to back a private‑investment proposal offering up to $40M each.

The Demand win AEW World Trios Championship

The Demand defeated The Conglomeration (with Lethal Twist interference) to become AEW World Trios Champions

U.S. economy grew 1.5% in Q2, June core inflation 3.3%

Commerce Department data: annualized GDP up 1.5% in Q2 while June core inflation held at 3.3%, showing slower growth.

Gears of War: E-Day unveils 12-player Horde Siege mode

The Coalition revealed Horde Siege, a large-scale, up-to-12-player horde mode, with hands-on previews praising its chaotic co-op.

Heatwaves cause almost double the excess deaths in England

UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat‑associated deaths during May, June 2026, nearly twice 2025's total.

Help Sky mutual‑aid appeals seek emergency funds

Mutual‑aid posts under #HelpSky are soliciting urgent donations for medical bills, rent, utilities and food.

Australian music journalist Glenn A Baker dies aged 74

Australian music journalist and broadcaster Glenn A Baker has died at 74.

Reform‑run council proposes quarry expansion in ancient Oaken Wood

Guardian: plan could raze about 40 hectares of Oaken Wood after Kent council identifies it for expansion.

Study finds GOP redistricting boost drives Black voters to polls

Guardian analysis: Republican map‑making in the South has mobilised Black voters, increasing turnout.

LEGO reveals Harry Potter 40975 Mini Hogwarts Castle

LEGO unveils microscale set 40975 Mini Hogwarts Castle, scheduled to hit shelves Aug 29, 2026.