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Coyote vs. Acme opens in theaters

Warner Bros' Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters today after uncertainty over whether the studio would shelve the film.

Near‑total lunar eclipse, blood moon visible across Americas

Moon up to 96% in Earth's shadow tonight, a near‑total 'blood moon' seen across North and South America.

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen, famed as Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at age 85.

King Harald V dies; succession spotlights crown princess’s Epstein links

King Harald V has died at 89; Crown Prince Haakon succeeds as king as reporting highlights past correspondence between Mette‑Marit and Jeffrey Epstein.

Jack Kirby Day, the artist's 109th birthday

Comics community marks Jack Kirby’s 109th birthday with tributes and retrospectives

On this day: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech remembered

Commemorations mark Aug. 28, 1963, when MLK delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington.

U.S.-Canada trade war escalates as Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs

Ottawa imposes matching tariffs after new U.S. measures; economists warn the dispute could permanently alter cross‑border trade

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition releases on Nintendo Switch 2 today

FromSoftware's Elden Ring Tarnished Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today, adding new weapons and armor.

Seven charged over vandalism at Trump’s Turnberry, accused of 'terrorist connection'

Seven people charged in Scotland after turf was dug up and 'Gaza is not 4 sale' was sprayed at Trump’s Turnberry golf course.

Experts warn climate crisis may destabilise mountain glaciers

Scientists say this year’s unusual heat may have melted ice that stabilises mountain slopes, raising flood and avalanche risk.

Jelly Roll delivers emotional monologue guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jelly Roll used his final night guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live to address Trump jokes and weight-loss rumors, denying Ozempic use.

Star Wars: Zero Company launches on PC and consoles

Tactical XCOM-style strategy game Zero Company is out now on PC and consoles, set at the end of the Clone Wars.

Texas voter suspense list hits 1.2 million

Trump will mark 25th 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon, skip Ground Zero

President Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon rather than attend New York's Ground Zero ceremony.

Canada hires 48 scholars from top U.S. universities

Canada’s investment brings 48 researchers from Harvard, Yale, MIT and other top U.S. institutions to Canadian universities.

Big Brother clip: Claire tells house she doesn't like Jessica Graf

On Big Brother Battle Royale, houseguest Claire declared she 'doesn't like Jessica Graf,' a moment many viewers quoted.

Chat BCC hosts Big Brother alumni charity mini‑tournament

Former Big Brother castmates played a sped‑up BB‑style game for a $10,000 charity prize, streamed via Chat BCC and YouTube.

UK Greens call temporary ban on new data centres

Green Party peer Zack Polanski urges a temporary halt to new data centres to limit water and energy use.

Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from funding Flock cameras

Governor Abbott ordered state agencies to pause spending on Flock AI license-plate reader cameras amid investigations and scrutiny.

Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-1, push playoff odds up

Toronto defeated Seattle 8-1; Kazuma Okamoto homered and George Springer went 4‑for‑4 as the Jays improved their wild‑card chances.

Cale Makar signs 8-year, $163.2M deal, becomes NHL's highest-paid player

Colorado Avalanche sign Makar to an 8-year extension worth $20.4 million per season, the largest AAV in NHL history.

Analysts warn US-Canada trade war could cost 100,000 Canadian jobs

Economists say recent U.S.-Canada tariff actions risk costing Canada as many as 100,000 jobs and raise recession concerns.

Report: Stephen Miller used Natalie Harp to feed anti‑immigration info to Trump

The Independent reports Miller funneled anti‑immigration material through aide Natalie Harp, nicknamed the 'human printer.'

Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit, throws six strong innings in Dodgers 2-1 win

Skubal, facing his former Tigers at Comerica Park, allowed one run over six innings as the Dodgers edged Detroit 2-1.

Trump calls Maggie Haberman 'stalker' in social-media tirade

President Trump attacked New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman online after her reporting about his 9/11 plans, calling her a 'stalker' and leveling threats.

US Treasury moves to sanction Banque Misr UAE over $1.8B Iran network

Treasury says Banque Misr’s UAE branch processed about $1.8B over two years for roughly 100 companies linked to an Iran shadow network

Angel Reese faces one‑game suspension after 8th technical foul

Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul of the season; WNBA rules would impose a one‑game suspension unless overturned on appeal.