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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds airs all‑puppet episode

Season 4 featured a Muppet‑style, all‑puppet installment using full puppet performances and practical effects.

Trump waives tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for 90 days

Administration will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports tariff-free for 90 days to ease grocery prices.

Two letters from Natalie Harp published, draw 'Fatal Attraction' comparisons

Daily Beast‑released letters from Natalie Harp show an obsessive tone that many readers have likened to Fatal Attraction.

Drew wins the Never‑Not Pass on Big Brother 28

Houseguest Drew was awarded the Never‑Not Pass power on Big Brother 28, announced during houseplay

Joe Strummer remembered on his 74th birthday

Fans, radio shows and playlists mark what would have been Joe Strummer's 74th birthday, sharing songs and tributes

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and publisher

The Duskbloods network test goes live; Miyazaki says Switch 2 was the 'right partner'

FromSoftware runs The Duskbloods Switch 2 network tests this weekend; Hidetaka Miyazaki says Nintendo was receptive to the game's idea.

Holnicote estate rewilding remains green amid drought

National Trust says restored wetlands and reconnected rivers at Holnicote stayed lush during five heatwaves, showing resilience.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 lands, MGS4 praised in reviews

Vol. 2 brings Metal Gear Solid 4 and two handheld classics to modern platforms; critics praise the MGS4 ports.

Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly set to return to the UK at end of August

Prince Harry and Meghan are planning an extended move back to the U.K. beginning this fall, not specifically at the end of August.

Arsenal open title defence with 3-0 win over Coventry

Arsenal beat promoted Coventry 3-0 in the Premier League opener, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard on the scoresheet

Spider-Man: Brand New Day concept art faces AI‑use backlash

Reports and fan scrutiny claim an art‑book image from Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shows signs of generative‑AI or heavy photobashing.

Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosting gives Jimmy Kimmel Live a ratings bump

Rosie O'Donnell’s guest‑host stint reportedly drew the show's biggest guest‑host audience of the summer and topped the late‑night demo.

NY Sen. Jessica Ramos accused of double‑billing campaign travel

The Narrow Margin, TCM Party screening

TCM's Summer Under the Stars is screening the 1952 train noir The Narrow Margin tonight.

Willson Contreras hits three-run homer to give Red Sox lead

Willson Contreras belted a 3-run, ~450ft homer off Logan Webb to put Boston ahead early in the game.

Missouri Republicans push amendment to roll back abortion rights

ProPublica reports GOP lawmakers are packaging a rollback of abortion protections alongside limits on gender‑affirming care for minors

Ezri Konsa completes £51m move from Aston Villa to Arsenal

England defender Ezri Konsa has signed a four‑year deal at Arsenal in a deal worth £51m plus £4m in add‑ons.

HBO Max orders 'The People v. Gorilla Grodd' series

HBO Max greenlights an eight-episode mockumentary in the Superman world, starring Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro.

Harrison and Lily flirt on The Archers

BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers aired flirtatious scenes between characters Harrison and Lily.

Prince Harry and Elton John ordered to pay £9.54M to Daily Mail publisher

UK High Court orders seven claimants, including Prince Harry and Elton John, to make an interim £9.5 million payment by Aug 28

Met Office warns strongest El Niño in a century will bring storms to UK

Met Office forecasts an 'unprecedented' El Niño likely to make north‑west Europe, including the UK, wetter and stormier this autumn.

Proposed London datacentre would emit CO2 equal to 27,000 New York flights

Planning documents say North Ockendon AI datacentre would emit ~1.2M tCO2e/year, about 27,000 Heathrow, NY flights; uses power of ~1M homes.

Tottenham appoints Micky van de Ven as club captain

Tottenham Hotspur names defender Micky van de Ven as the new club captain ahead of the 2026‑27 season, reports say

George Russell takes sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix

Russell secured pole position for the Zandvoort sprint, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

The Lethal Twist win ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship

Jay Lethal, Lee Johnson and Blake Christian captured the ROH World Six Man Tag Team titles at Death Before Dishonor.

Hong Kong court convicts Tiananmen vigil organisers Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

Two former organisers found guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law; they face up to 10 years.

Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson; Heat expected to sign him

Dallas reached a contract buyout with Klay Thompson; multiple outlets say he will sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers

The Pitt Season 3 teaser drops, premiere set for January 2027

HBO Max released a first trailer and images for The Pitt Season 3, with Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby returning in January 2027.

Leaving Cert results released across Ireland

Students received 2026 Leaving Certificate grades today as schools opened and CAO competition remains high.

Summer Nights Splatfest begins in Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3's 2026 Summer Nights Splatfest has launched; Team Palace won the Sneak Peek ahead of the event.