Today’s headlines, by category

Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

In a phone call, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan contender who has opposed him to just win.

Proximo is among the last major global spirits companies to establish a direct India operation. Most of its international rivals are already present in India, which ranks among the largest markets by volume for Diageo and Pernod Ricard, among others.

Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county At least one person has died in a wildfire burning in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range that officials believed was sparked by a man using a chainsaw. Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has destroyed seven buildings, scorched more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county and killed a well-known dog

Spencer Pratt may have flamed out in his bid to be L.A. Mayor, but the reality TV enfant terrible has seemingly found a new calling — saving Hollywood with Donald Trump Just days after the deeply unpopular former Apprentice host swooped into Southern California for a behind closed RNC fundraiser, The Hills alum revealed online […]

The government is exploring a new incentive scheme for polysilicon manufacturing. This initiative aims to bolster domestic production capabilities within the sector. Currently, a production-linked incentive scheme supports solar module manufacturing. That program covers modules, cells, ingot-wafers, and polysilicon production. This new exploration follows earlier discussions on supporting polysilicon manufacturing.

SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year. The Béla Tarr in Sarajevo Tribute program will focus on the work of former students from the Film Factory in Sarajevo, an innovative educational initiative set up by Tarr in 2013. The lineup […]

The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.

Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank’s board with more allies.

Since the Not-E3 blitz of summer gaming showcases, things have been relatively quiet since then. Amidst that break, THQ Nordic dropped a new showcase full of trailers to show what the publisher has on the way from its various studios. While it wasn't focused on big-name games like the ones you'd find in dedicated Xbox and PlayStation showcases, THQ Nordic instead has titles in very specific niche genres and IP. https://youtu.be/ToLh5Ruefxk Several of them are already available via early access o

While issuing notice to the government and Fssai, Justice Amit Mahajan said Dabur has made out a prima facie case for grant of stay of Monday's ban order, as such sudden restrictions could not have been imposed without issuing a show-cause notice or hearing the company.

A federal judge clarified that reporter Catherine Herridge doesn’t have to pay an $800-per-day contempt fine as she appeals to the Supreme Court. The judge, Christopher Cooper, had imposed the fine. She had been found in civil contempt after she declined to reveal the source for her 2017 Fox News stories that reported on a […]

After some late setbacks, the Protect College Sports Act faces long odds as time ticks down before the August Congressional recess

Booming demand for Palantir’s AI solutions is restoring confidence in the company.

Los Angeles, sweltering thanks to an unusual August humidity, got even hotter on Wednesday as Variety toasted the best and brightest young talent in show business. Variety Power of Young Hollywood, presented by Disney+, welcomed scores of actors, musicians, influencers, agents and execs to the Four Seasons Beverly Hills – including this year’s franchise cover […]

Diageo is taking a bold step by designating India as a distinct operational region, separating it from the Asia-Pacific hub. This strategic choice is driven by the projected growth in India's spirits market. In tandem, the company is revamping its packaging network for Indian spirits, which is set to yield significant and recurring cost savings.

The White House once again turned to pop culture in characterizing their immigration strategy, this time using Spider Man imagery to portray ICE agents as “friendly neighborhood” figures and on the heroic side of deportations. An Instagram post this week, features Spider-Man’s hand spinning out a web. That leads to an image of web-covered detainees, […]

The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.

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Few destinations deliver on the promise of a true escape quite like Hawaii. For Los Angeles travelers in particular, the islands have long served as an easy change of scenery — close enough for a relatively quick getaway, but far enough from Hollywood traffic to feel like a proper vacation. Choosing the right hotel can shape the entire trip, […]

In Goethe's ballad "Erlkönig," immortalized in Schubert's fevered 1815 setting, a dying boy riding through the night sees a spectral king beckoning from the darkness. His father calms him: "Mein Sohn, es ist ein Nebelstreif"—my son, it is only a wisp of fog. In the poem, the father's reassurance proves tragically wrong. In the quantum world, however, his words acquire an uncanny new meaning.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) today announced that Tim Bixby, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Oppenheimer 29th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:15 pm ET. The conference is...

The sector's rising cash burn, coupled with the relatively limited size of the addressable market, is beginning to concern investors tracking the space. The category is economically viable primarily in urban catchments, where high order density supports efficient fulfilment and worker utilisation. Expanding into lower-density neighbourhoods is significantly more challenging, another industry executive said.

Sophia Laforteza, a singer with the popular girl group Katseye, is taking a temporary break to focus on her “mental health and wellness,” the group has announced. In a statement posted to social media site Weverse, the group said that Laforteza “will be temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities,” and noted, “it is […]

Before the “Baywatch” producers wrapped filming the revival’s first season, they brought a special guest to the set this week: Real-life rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old who made headlines when he saved a 10-year-old boy on a Santa Cruz beach amid 8-to-10-foot high pounding waves and rip currents. Williams and his parents were invited […]

Measuring faint magnetic fields is useful in a number of areas, including mapping brain activity, monitoring hearts and probing fundamental physics. Typically, picking up such weak signals requires expensive or bulky equipment, such as liquid-helium cooling tanks or specially shielded rooms that block out Earth's magnetic field.

Crowe to continue advancing its business strategy, growing reach and capabilities CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP ("Crowe"), a leading public accounting and consulting firm, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that funds managed by KKR...

A competitive tariff of ₹5.25 per unit was discovered for round-the-clock renewable energy. This price emerged from a tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. The discovered tariff aims to compare with firm power sources like thermal and nuclear. Renewable energy must be supplied reliably on a round-the-clock basis. This development highlights the growing competitiveness of renewable energy sources.

Flo Anthony, an entertainment journalist known for being the first Black woman to work for the New York Post’s entertainment and Page Six departments, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. She was 74. Anthony’s death was confirmed to Variety by Jack Hirsch, the biographer of Anthony’s husband, Michael Spinks. While working as a journalist, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) is proud to announce it has been recognized on the Memphis Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Memphis list in the Large Companies category. This is the fifth time First Horizon has appeared on the...

When most baby turtles hatch, their sex depends on the temperature of the sand or soil where their mother laid her eggs. Warm incubation produces females, while cool nests produce males.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has approved four new pension funds. This expansion aims to increase non-government NPS subscribers significantly over five years. Digital initiatives are expected to attract millions of new subscribers annually. PFRDA emphasises accessibility and simplified onboarding for broader pension coverage. Conservative schemes have delivered strong annual returns, building on past successes.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Holdings (NASDAQ: STHO) announced today that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Net income attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter...

As global temperatures rise, scientists have largely assumed that mountain tree species will move uphill in search of cooler conditions. A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals a more complex reality: Some tree species are moving uphill, while others are shifting downhill, and the key to understanding these contrasting responses lies in how trees manage water.

FSSAI has secured an order against AWL Agri Business for substandard fortified sunflower oil. Laboratory tests found the product failed to meet prescribed vitamin fortification standards. A penalty was imposed after tests revealed vitamin levels were below prescribed standards. This rendered the product substandard under the Food Safety and Standards Act. FSSAI did not disclose the specific penalty amount imposed.