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Wendell Berry dies at 92

Novelist, essayist and farmer Wendell Berry, a champion of small farms and the environment, has died aged 92

Google Maps shows 'Lake America' to US users after name change

Google Maps shows “Lake America” to U.S. users; Canada sees “Lake Ontario,” others see both.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe updated to version 4.0.0, adds 8-player split-screen on Switch 2

Free 4.0.0 patch brings Switch 2 enhancements: 8-player local split-screen, improved visuals and faster loads

Whistleblower says USPS is moving forward on Trump's mail‑voting order

A whistleblower alleges USPS is secretly pressing ahead to implement Trump’s mail‑voting order despite a court block.

Rahm Emanuel appears on Jen Psaki’s MSNOW, criticizes DSA and signals 2028 interest

Liberals sweep three federal byelections in Canada

Liberals win North Vancouver Capilano and Beaches, East York and flip Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, keeping the government's majority

Global bond sell-off pushes yields to multi‑decade highs

Manchester City agree £125m transfer for Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea

Manchester City to pay a British transfer‑record £125m to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández; medical pending.

Apple CEO John Ternus makes first post on X on his first day

John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook as Apple CEO, made his first post on X as he formally assumes the role.

Transfer deadline day, summer window closes

Final day of the summer transfer window: Premier League and EFL deadline is 23:00 BST Tuesday; Scottish and WSL close Thursday.

Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment reached a deal to acquire the Angels; sale expected to close Q1 2027 pending MLB approval.

Street Fighter movie drops second trailer, sets October 16 release

New trailer teases Ryu and Ken’s rivalry, Evil Ryu and E. Honda in the live‑action adaptation due Oct. 16.

Florida orders Flock license-plate cameras off state highways

Florida revoked permits and ordered Flock ALPR units removed from state highway right-of-way amid privacy concerns.

Colin Kaepernick kneeling, 10‑year anniversary

A decade after his first kneel, essays and reflections mark Colin Kaepernick’s protest and its impact on the NFL.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

Las Vegas jury convicts Duane Keith 'Keffe D' Davis of first‑degree murder in Tupac's 1996 killing

Met Office releases 2026, 27 storm name list

Met Office releases the UK’s 2026-2027 storm names for the season starting 1 September.

Naomi Osaka channels Allen Iverson in US Open entrance

Osaka entered the 2026 US Open in a Who Decides War gown and headband honoring Allen Iverson, not a hoodie and cornrows.

House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward staffers

The full House voted to censure R‑N.C. after an Ethics Committee found persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two former female staffers.

Barcelona complete signing of Gabriel Jesus

Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a permanent deal through 2029 for a reported fee near €10m.

Star Wars: Zero Company studio reportedly furloughed staff before launch

Reports say Bit Reactor furloughed roughly 80% of its team weeks before Star Wars: Zero Company launched.

Dyson launches £420 toothbrush with live‑mouth camera

Dyson unveils a £420 'complete dental system' toothbrush that films live footage inside the mouth; branded toothpaste and rinse sold separately.

Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advance GOP rule

Two centrist Democrats voted with Republicans to set up debate on a package including a resolution condemning socialism.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation may include more Compilation characters, director says

Game director Naoki Hamaguchi indicates additional characters from the FF7 Compilation could appear in Revelation

NES Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

Ninja Gaiden III joins the Nintendo Classics NES lineup on Switch Online, completing the trilogy's digital availability

Love Island USA Season 8 reunion airs with live audience

Season 8 reunion aired August 31 on Peacock as a nearly two-hour special.

Gaël Monfils wins US Open match on his 40th birthday

On his 40th birthday Monfils rallied after dropping the first set to win in four sets, delighting the crowd

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two homers in Padres loss

Tatis Jr. homered twice, finishing with his 19th of the season, but the Padres fell 4-3 to the Reds

Ibrahim Mbaye signs for Aston Villa, €55m fee

Aston Villa have signed 18‑year‑old Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for a reported €55m on a 5+1 year deal.

Great British Sewing Bee, 'Icons' week features Matilda transformation

This episode's challenges include a Matilda-inspired transformation and a Sherlock Holmes hat pattern test.

Xbox Game Pass adds Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Speedrunners 2 and more

Xbox confirms first September Game Pass wave: Speedrunners 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, The Royal Writ, RuneScape expansion and others.

Mary Austin recounts life with Freddie Mercury

Mary Austin tells the Guardian about her decades-long relationship with Freddie Mercury, recalling their coming out and the complexities of their bond.

Ikari Warriors added to NES Classics on Nintendo Switch Online

Ikari Warriors is now available in the NES Nintendo Classics library for Switch Online subscribers

Beyond The Gates recap, Naomi eats poisoned club sandwich

Tuesday's episode showed Naomi accidentally consuming a poisoned club sandwich, upending Hayley's plotline.

Grand Theft Auto VI 'Extended Look' tops Netflix charts

GTA VI 'An Extended Look' drew about 31.1 million views in four days, becoming Netflix's top title last week.