Opponents of a plan to restore US President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center urged a federal judge on Thursday to block the move, calling it "open defiance" of his previous rulings.
Rockstar Games on Thursday launched, for the first time on Netflix, a preview of its hotly anticipated next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which will be released in November after a months-long delay and recent leaks.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed "Lake America" as he escalated his trade war with Canada, sparking immediate pushback from Ottawa.
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Sports
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues shrugged aside third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.
August 27, 2026
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The Nile Theater in downtown Mesa has unveiled its full concert calendar for 2026, continuing its role as a central hub for live music in the Valley. The historic venue will host a diverse array of acts across its main room and Underground stage, with notable performances scheduled from August through December.
August 27, 2026
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Olympic champion Julien Alfred gained a degree of revenge on world gold medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden with a scorching victory in the women's 100m at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.
August 27, 2026
The Guangdong Museum of Art in Guangzhou is hosting a retrospective of Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas, titled "Reality Is What I Imagine." The exhibition features monumental works from his seven-decade career, exploring the intersection of Latin American heritage and global modernist movements through a curated dialogue between Chinese and Venezuelan perspectives.
August 27, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner making for a wide-open field for the final Grand Slam of the year.
August 27, 2026
Sports
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.
August 27, 2026
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Michael Strahan has quietly become a father again. The 'Good Morning America' anchor and his partner Kayla Quick welcomed a baby girl earlier this year, adding to the former NFL star's growing family. Strahan is already a parent to four children, including twins Sophia and Isabella.
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move that significantly reduces his tax liability compared to a larger offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. While the deal results in lower after-tax earnings than the Lakers' proposal, it reflects a strategic choice to avoid California's high income tax rates.
Coral skeleton records stretching back 1,000 years show El Nino episodes are intensifying as the planet warms, carrying major implications for a future under climate change, according to a new study Thursday.
August 27, 2026
Politics
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Vladimir Putin is "not going to attack" NATO territory, pushing back against media reports that Washington is concerned about a possible Russian move on Europe.
August 27, 2026
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The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
OpenAI has begun testing a new 'Persistent mode' for its Codex AI agent, code reviewed by WIRED shows. This feature allows the system to continue working proactively on tasks until explicitly stopped, signaling a strategic push toward always-on AI assistants despite known security risks and past product failures.
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino was on Thursday potentially facing a legal suit brought by UEFA accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season's Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday.
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