E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
Brand New Day’ set to overtake ‘Titanic’ in all-time box office rankings
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is roughly $44m behind ‘Titanic’, which sits in fifth place on the box office charts Spider-Man: Brand New Day is closing in on Titanic at the global box office, with the Marvel blockbuster now just tens of millions of dollars away from pushing James Cameron’s 1997 classic out of the top … Read more
ICC reprimands Jayasuriya for rules violation
The spinner has breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Test Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be sanctioned for an incident during the second ICC World Test Championship contest against India after he was hit with an official reprimand following his dismissal in his … Read more
What to know about US ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ sanctions against Iran
US Treasury chief says Washington has mapped Iran’s networks and financial channels used to evade sanctions Bessent at the Treasury Department in Washington, August 24, 2026. REUTERS The US has launched what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as an unprecedented economic campaign aimed at cutting Iran off from the global financial system and disrupting the … Read more
Two Unvaccinated People Died from Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say
The deaths, which one doctor called “extremely rare in the modern era,” were the first in the United States in 2026.
‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had just returned from Ukraine when she received a message from a plastic surgeon asking if she wanted to fix her nose.
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
‘Mile End Kicks,’ ‘Good One’ and More Streaming Gems
In this month’s picks, a new coming-of-age charmer about a rock critic, a fascinating documentary about the early days of hip-hop and a sweet indie about a Brooklyn father-daughter band.
Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is “very happy” with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. However Madrid’s approach for Rodri … Read more
Root angered by England’s off-field mistakes
LONDON: Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse has been referred to the Cricket Regulator after videos on social media appeared to show the fast bowler being led away by … Read more