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Marvel Sets 2028 Slate With Ghost Rider Joining
Marvel Studios has set a specific release date for its upcoming Ghost Rider film, scheduling it for July 28, 2028.
Paramount Seeks $1.88B Bond for Delayed Merger Costs
Paramount Skydance has asked a federal court to require the twelve states and the Writers Guild of America suing to block its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to post a $1.
Aaron Donald Completes Second Rams Workout as Comeback Speculation Grows
Aaron Donald, the retired Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, completed his second official workout with the team on Sunday, August 16, 2026, deepening speculation that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year may ...
US Supreme Court finalizes $5M verdict against Trump in Carroll case
The United States Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, 2026, denied for a second time President Donald Trump's request to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.
YouTube to Count Views From First Frame Starting August 24
YouTube announced on Monday, August 17, 2026, that it will change how it counts public views across its platform, counting a view from the moment a video begins playing rather than requiring viewers to watch for a minimu...
Trump Hosts Teen Lifeguard and Rescued Boy at White House
President Donald Trump honored teenage lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House on August 17, 2026, fulfilling a promise made after the 16-year-old's dramatic rescue of a drowning boy went viral.
Buss Family Sells Remaining Lakers Stake to Iger, Kushner
The Buss family has agreed to sell its remaining 17.8 percent ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, effectively ending the family's historic tenure with the franchise.
First Traitors: New Blood trailer unveils all-civilian season
NBC has released the first trailer for "The Traitors New Blood," announcing the all-civilian edition of the reality competition series will premiere with a two-hour special on September 17, 2026.
Man Utd Reject Galatasaray Bid for Fernandes
Manchester United are engaged in contract discussions with captain Bruno Fernandes, rejecting a significant transfer offer from Turkish champions Galatasaray and affirming the midfielder is not for sale.
Ireland to Introduce Pursuit Training for Gardaí After Fatal M9 Crash
Five teenagers were killed in County Kildare, Ireland, when the stolen BMW they were traveling in was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway, leading to a head-on collision with another vehicle on August 16, 2026.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doctor Doom DLC Announced for Fall 2026
Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have announced a major new expansion for the beat-em-up game Marvel Cosmic Invasion, titled The Siege of Castle Doom.
Declassified FBI records: Swalwell admitted sexual relationship with suspected Chinese spy
Newly declassified FBI records reveal that former Representative Eric Swalwell admitted to federal agents that he had a sexual relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, while she was a...
Canada inflation rises to 3% in July on gasoline surge
Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to three per cent in July, surpassing economists' expectations and reaching the upper limit of the Bank of Canada's target range, Statistics Canada reported on Monday.
Samsung, Activision partner on MW4 display tech
Samsung Electronics announced on August 17, 2026, a major partnership with Activision, positioning itself as the official television, monitor, soundbar, and WiFi speaker provider for the upcoming video game Call of Duty:...
Avengers Doomsday Presales Outpace Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Early advance ticket sales for the upcoming Marvel Studios film Avengers Doomsday are outpacing the initial sales pace for the record-breaking Spider-Man: Brand New Day, offering a promising sign for the Marvel Cinematic...
Auger-Aliassime returns from injury to beat Tsitsipas in Cincinnati
Felix AugerAliassime marked his return to competition with a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday, defeating the Greek 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Mozilla Rolls Out Native Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS
Mozilla has introduced a native ad blocker for its Firefox browser on iOS, a feature designed to automatically filter out most online advertisements and trackers without requiring third-party extensions.
Joao Cancelo Returns to Barcelona as Free Agent
Joao Cancelo has completed a permanent move to Barcelona after terminating his contract with Al Hilal, the Portuguese defender confirmed on Monday.
LIV Golf cancels Michigan Team Championship, season ends early
LIV Golf has officially canceled its Team Championship event in Michigan, confirming on Monday that its 2026 season will conclude a week early with the final tournament in Indianapolis.
MLB Approves $3.9 Billion Sale of Padres to Feliciano and Jones
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to a new ownership group led by billionaire José E.
