Bird of the Day, theme 'Iridescence'

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

Petra Parker transfeminine fanart wave gains momentum

Fan artists and writers are producing a surge of transfeminine Petra Parker art and stories celebrating trans representation.

Autopsy completed for Hayden Panettiere; coroner cites cardiac arrest

Greenville County coroner says Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive after a 911 call for cardiac arrest; autopsy now complete.

Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at 77

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for 56 years, has died at 77, leaving Billy Gibbons as the sole surviving founding member.

Disney+ posts official watchlist ahead of Avengers: Doomsday

Disney+ released a 15-title watchlist of films and shows to view before Avengers: Doomsday opens in December

Columbia House, the mail-order music club, is shutting down

After 71 years Columbia House will stop accepting new orders after Sept 15, 2026, the service announced.

Rosie O'Donnell guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Rosie O'Donnell returned to the late‑night desk, guest‑hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Hannah Waddingham, Ana Gasteyer and The Linda Lindas.

Golden State Valkyries clinch 2026 WNBA playoff berth

Golden State beat the Dallas Wings 78-70 to clinch a playoff spot, moving to 25-9 on the season and extending a six-game win streak.

Measles cases rise as kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit record highs

Reporting finds kindergarten vaccine exemptions climbed and coverage fell in over half of states, fueling measles resurgences.

Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso was arrested Tuesday on five felony child sex‑abuse and kidnapping-related charges; suspended from office.

FIFA sacks COO Kevin Lamour after criticizing Gianni Infantino

FIFA confirmed Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left on 17 August 2026, weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino's FFE proposal.

Rep. Randy Fine filmed rifling through homeowner's mailbox

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN co-founder, dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, who launched ESPN as a 24-hour sports network in 1979, has died aged 93; Parkinson's complications cited.

Lanterns episode 1 kills Hal Jordan

The Lanterns premiere ends with Hal Jordan's death, revealed in the episode's final moments

Big Brother 28 clip: Barrett bites Devens' hot dog

On feeds, houseguest Barrett takes a bite of Devens' hot dog as a prank, then faces questions from other contestants.

ABC sues FCC to block threat to its broadcast licenses

Slow Horses Season 6 trailer teases Olivia Cooke's return

Apple TV+ released the Season 6 trailer, which brings Olivia Cooke back as Sid Baker; six episodes premiere Sept 16.

Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to spacewalk

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon began a ~6.5-hour ISS EVA to replace a Ku-band antenna.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition trailer and multiple Nintendo Switch 2 ports

New Tarnished Edition gameplay trailer released; several upcoming Switch 2 ports and release dates highlighted.

Mario Kart World soundtrack tracks added to Nintendo Music

Free Roam tracks from Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario 3D World were added to Mario Kart World's Nintendo Music playlist

Google allows verified political campaigns to bypass Gmail spam filter

Google will let verified political campaigns more easily bypass Gmail's spam filter, making fundraising emails likelier to reach inboxes.

Actress Phyllida Law dies aged 94

Scottish actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died at 94, her granddaughter Gaia Wise confirmed.

Global bond rout sends long-term borrowing costs to multiyear highs

Government bond yields rose worldwide as oil, AI and inflation worries push long-term borrowing costs higher.

Sydney Swans alleged sexual assault investigation

Police are probing an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel; no arrests or charges have been made and the AFL has declined to comment while awaiting police enquiries.

Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 adds Resonance and more in late August

Microsoft will add titles to Xbox Game Pass between Aug 18 and Aug 27, 2026.

Fontaines D.C. announce album Dopamine Chamber

Band set fifth studio album Dopamine Chamber for Oct 16 via XL Recordings; first single 'Marianne' is out now.

Study: Milky Way devoured a dwarf galaxy 11.8 billion years ago

Astronomers identify a major merger (the 'Low-energy Kraken') about 11.8 billion years ago that shaped the Milky Way.

The Guardian editorial says extreme wealth now threatens democracy

Editorial argues the richest 1% captured 41% of new global wealth since 2000 and calls for UN action on inequality.