Bird of the Day, theme 'Warblers'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Warblers.

Phillies vs Twins at Field of Dreams, fans praise cinematic presentation

MLB's Field of Dreams night in Dyersville streams on Netflix; viewers praise the nostalgic production and atmosphere.

Big Brother 28 Week 5 eviction airs

Big Brother US season 28 reaches Week 5 eviction night as houseguests vote to evict the fifth contestant.

Trump orders Navy to revert to steam catapults on carriers

President Trump directed the Navy to replace electromagnetic launch systems with steam catapults, a shift experts say could cost billions.

New York officials warn ICE over planned electric shock gloves

New York Attorney General and the governor warn of legal consequences and possible prosecution if ICE deploys electric shock gloves on detainees.

Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump's name, approve two-year closure

Board voted to inscribe “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” and proceed with a two-year, $250M closure; legal challenge expected.

Phoebe Bridgers releases new album 'Lost Weekend'

Phoebe Bridgers released her 16-track album 'Lost Weekend' today.

Power Rangers live-action series not moving forward at Disney+

Disney+ has passed on the planned live-action Power Rangers series from the Percy Jackson showrunners, Deadline reports.

Records show DHS ran mass spying campaign on anti-ICE and leftwing groups

Internal reports say DHS undercover agents infiltrated meetings and Signal chats of anti‑ICE and leftwing groups, The Guardian reports.

Taylor Farms linked to cyclospora outbreak as donations to Trump draw scrutiny

Officials tie a cyclospora outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms; Sen. Warren is probing company donations to Trump‑aligned groups.

Black Mirror directors reject HBO 'Harry Potter' over J.K. Rowling's views

Directors Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron say they turned down HBO's Harry Potter series because of Rowling's stance on trans rights

Strange New Worlds airs black-and-white episode 'A Case of Chiaroscuro'

Season 4's 'A Case of Chiaroscuro' is a black-and-white, Casablanca-style Strange New Worlds episode featuring noir staging and a doppelganger plot.

V Sky vtubers run multiple live streams across Twitch and YouTube

VTuber community using #vsky is hosting a slate of live gaming, art and collab streams across Twitch and YouTube tonight.

Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 5 million sales on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo confirms Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies on Switch 2, roughly 21% of the console's install base, VGC reports.

TCM Party screens Valley of the Dolls tonight

TCM's Summer Under the Stars is airing the 1967 cult classic Valley of the Dolls tonight, with viewers tuning in for the film and its theme song.

Flock Safety to shorten license-plate reader data retention after abuse reports

Flock says it will cut default ALPR data retention from 30 days to seven and limit access amid misuse probes.

Rhasidat Adeleke wins 200m silver, sets Irish national record

Adeleke clocks 22.28 to take 200m silver at Birmingham, a new Irish national record.

Retail sales fall 0.6% in July as tax-refund boost fades

Commerce Department: retail sales slipped 0.6% in July, the biggest drop since May 2025, as the tax-refund effect waned.

Jimmy Rimmer dies aged 78

Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper and European Cup winner Jimmy Rimmer has died at age 78; clubs and fans pay tribute.

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina, wins Canadian Open in Toronto

Swiatek defeated Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to claim her first 2026 title at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

The End of Oak Street opens, early reviews praise dinosaur thrills

David Robert Mitchell’s suburban dinosaur film opens with critics flagging strong thrills, family drama and a Giacchino score.

Mark English wins men's 800m, Ireland's first men's European Championships gold

English takes 800m gold in Birmingham, becoming the first Irish man to win a European outdoor senior title.

Chicago Fire beats Cruz Azul 2-1, eliminates Liga MX side from Leagues Cup

Chicago Fire won 2-1 in stoppage time over Cruz Azul, with Puso Dithejane scoring the decisive goals to knock Cruz Azul out of the Leagues Cup.

Flock Safety unveils oversight tools after misuse reports, cancellations

Company adds audit flags and mandatory case numbers as cities cancel contracts amid abuse claims

Caleb Durbin hits a grand slam for the Red Sox

Durbin belts a grand slam off Blue Jays pitcher Chase Lee, opening a 5-0 lead for Boston in the eighth inning.

El Nino may peak at worst time for the Amazon, scientists warn

The Guardian reports a strong El Niño could arrive as the Amazon's rainy season is delayed, raising drought and fire risks.

World War II Memorial vandalized with red graffiti and soap bubbles

Part of the National Mall memorial found smeared with neon red graffiti reading 'Clean hands dirty $' and soapy bubbles dumped in the fountain; Park Police investigating.

Aston Villa demand £60m for Ezri Konsa amid Arsenal interest

England right‑back Ezri Konsa is reportedly open to Arsenal, with Aston Villa asking around £60 million for the defender.

Troye Sivan announces new album 'She's the Best' with Nicole Kidman video

Troye Sivan will release his fourth album She's the Best on Oct 9; lead single's video stars Nicole Kidman and guest performers.

Amy Hunt completes 100m/200m sprint double at European Championships

Hunt wins the women's 200m in Birmingham to secure her second sprint gold of the meet (22.19).

HelpSky mutual-aid appeals seek urgent donations to keep people housed

The #HelpSky tag coordinates urgent crowdfunding and boosts asking followers to cover rent, shelter and immediate bills.

Heated Rivalry Season 2 casts Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor

The Toronto-filmed second season adds Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor and Sabrina Jalees to the cast.