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Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal ends Arte Moreno's 23-year Angels reign — 10hStan Kroenke announced a controlling stake purchase of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno in a deal reported around a record $4 billion, ending Moreno’s 23-year ownership. Kroenke’s track record of winning and building dynasties suggests an immediate franchise overhaul—new front office leadership, investments in player development, and major stadium and fan-experience upgrades—with closing anticipated in early 2027.

Jared Kim Honestly just hope whoever's in charge finally fixes the pitching depth. Trout deserves a real shot at a title before his prime is gone.

Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as U.S. threatens Russian oil tariffs — 1d

Rachel Meyers India walking a tightrope between old ally Russia and Western pressure. Curious if Modi's private message to Putin is tougher than the public one.

Raiders lose rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford to season-ending injury — 2dRaiders' rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury, ruling him out for the 2026 season after a preseason injury. His absence leaves the edge rush rotation thin behind Maxx Crosby, Kwity Paye, Malcolm Koonce, and Patrick Johnson.

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Packers acquire TE Redman from Rams — 2dThe Green Bay Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams to bolster depth at the position ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, with Redman aiming to carve out a role behind starters in Green Bay. The trade comes amid the Rams’ crowded tight end room, where Redman’s limited NFL experience and preseason showing highlight a developmental move for both teams.

Pawleys Island Girl Found Dead; Tracking Device Not Worn, Sheriff Says — 11hGeorgetown County and Virginia authorities say 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who had been enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program, was not wearing her transmitter when she went missing near Pawleys Island and the device was later found at a Virginia residence; officials say the system could have aided an earlier search. Hayes's body was recovered in the water near her last known location as investigators continue to review how the transmitter ended up separate from her.

OpenAI Ends Cursor Access After SpaceX Acquisition — 4dOpenAI plans to end Cursor's access to its models by November 12, 2026 after Cursor was acquired by SpaceX in a $60 billion deal, citing concerns about whether SpaceX would comply with OpenAI’s terms of service. The move places developers who rely on OpenAI through Cursor in transition and frames the decision as a consequence of new ownership rather than a dispute with Cursor itself.

GoPro merges with Starman Optical, pivoting from cameras to AI optics — 16hGoPro announced a definitive merger with Starman Optical valued at $285 million, with GoPro shareholders receiving $1.14 per share and about 10% ownership in the combined company, and roughly $92 million of GoPro's debt repaid at closing. The deal pivots GoPro from consumer cameras to US-made optical transceivers for AI data centers, defense, and robotics, leveraging Starman's photonics and aiming to onshore manufacturing in the US, with closing targeted by year-end 2026.

Derek Foss Onshoring optics manufacturing for AI and defense makes sense long term, but calling it GoPro at this point feels like a stretch.

Messi retires from Argentina after 2026 World Cup final — 2dLionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, ending a 21-year international career that included a 2022 World Cup title and a 2026 runner-up finish. He said he had nothing more to give, thanked teammates and supporters in emotional Instagram posts, and will continue playing club football with Inter Miami.

Édouard Balladur, architect of French privatizations, dies at 97 — 1dÉdouard Balladur, a pivotal figure of the French right and former prime minister from 1993 to 1995 under François Mitterrand, died in Paris at 97. He steered a wave of privatizations, including TF1 and Société Générale, and his 1995 presidential bid ended in defeat, shaping the post-Mitterrand era and his rivalry with Chirac.

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — 10hShell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

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Mary Slessor Stops the Killing of TwinsGood News — FROM 1876A Dundee millworker sailed to Calabar, moved in where no European would live, and ended the abandonment of twin babies — dozens of whom she raised herself.

Comstock strikes $1.65 billion SOCAR deal to cut debt in half — 19hComstock Resources plans a $1.65 billion cash partnership with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to sell non-operated interests in Legacy and Western Haynesville assets and a stake in Pinnacle Gas Services, aiming to reduce pro forma net debt from about $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion. Separately, a $450 million drilling venture funded by Jerry Jones will support further development of the Haynesville assets, with closing and definitive agreement targets by year-end 2026.

Tom Gallagher Cutting debt in half is huge for Comstock, curious what SOCAR gets long term from non-operated stakes in Haynesville.

Packers Sign Veteran Tight End Jonnu Smith — Aug 25, 2026The Green Bay Packers signed veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal to bolster their depth at tight end, especially with Luke Musgrave sidelined by injury. At the same time, multiple teams are weighing moves around Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., including a Bleacher Report trade idea with Green Bay amid contract talks and Porter’s current injury/impasse status, with Seahawks and Giants also connected to potential deals.

WPP plans up to 1,000 more cuts after already cutting 11,000 jobs — 1dWPP plans to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by year-end and accelerate a restructuring that consolidates Ogilvy, VML and AKQA into a single WPP Creative unit, while trimming non-core assets and potentially selling real estate and even the 40% stake in Kantar. The moves come amid weaker client budgets and efficiency gains from AI, with WPP targeting a 12-13% operating margin after reporting a revenue decline, as similar cost-cutting cascades through the broader advertising industry.

Jared Kim Blaming AI efficiency while cutting a thousand jobs feels like a convenient excuse for what's really just shrinking client budgets.

Jim Elliot's Killers Become His Family's BrothersGood News — FROM 1956Five missionaries were speared in Ecuador — then their widows and children moved in with the tribe, and forgiveness rewrote the ending.

Apollo 8 Reads Genesis From the MoonGood News — FROM 1968At the end of 1968's terrible year, three astronauts circled the Moon on Christmas Eve and read 'In the beginning…' to a billion people.

Dairy Queen revives Pumpkin Pie Blizzard for fall, end date undisclosed — 1dDairy Queen’s 2026 fall menu launches August 31 for a limited time, bringing back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard along with two new items—the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard and the Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler—while August also marks the debut of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard as Blizzard of the Month in the early fall rollout.

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US-Iran Standoff Intensifies Near Hormuz — 4dSenior U.S. military leaders warn that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran would be unsustainable, risking rapid depletion of munitions and fuel and weakening readiness for threats elsewhere, including China and Europe. The discussions center on a constrained, surgical objective rather than open-ended conflict, with internal Pentagon assessments urging restraint while political leaders debate next steps amid ongoing strikes and regional tensions.

Week 0 depth charts released across programs — 5dAcross college football, teams released season depth charts ahead of Week 1, with Florida State sticking close to its projections while adjusting at tight end and QB3, Michigan State elevating Brennan Parachek to top tight end and moving Kayd Coffman to QB3, and UCF naming James Madison transfer Alonza Barnett III as the starting quarterback as it enters Scott Frost’s second season. Florida posted its final offensive depth chart ahead of its opener, and Florida A&M highlighted Jacksonville-area talent at the top of its depth chart.

Adobe unveils $4B Saudi AI plan offering millions free software access — 1dAdobe is expanding its 4-billion-dollar Saudi partnership with MCIT and HUMAIN to provide more than 27 million residents 12 months of free access to Firefly Standard and Express Premium, with rollout by end of 2026. The initiative includes a Saudi-culture-tailored image-generation model powered by Firefly Foundry, Arabic-language enhancements, and startup training to bolster the local creative economy.

Jared Kim billion is a huge bet on a market that doesn't even have 30 million people yet, Adobe must see this as a launchpad for the wider region.

Pogačar Withdraws from Vuelta; Coquard Wins Stage 8 — 3dTadej Pogacar, the leader of the Vuelta a España, abandoned during stage 8 after a heavy crash that left him with facial and shoulder injuries, ending his bid to win the race. The accident reshaped the GC, with Enric Mas taking the lead as Pogacar becomes the first reigning Tours winner to exit a Grand Tour mid-race.

Vietnam Fab Reaches Production Readiness for AI OpticsTech — 6dSchneider Electric and AMD unveiled a validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution to accelerate deployment of high-density AI workloads with pre-validated power, cooling, and IT infrastructure. Separately, Enablence and ShunYun Technology announced a China-independent, Vietnam-based end-to-end optical supply chain with volume production readiness to support AI data centers, while industry efforts like the DSX Design Blueprint outline integrating grid, storage, and power distribution to scale GW-scale AI factories.

No. 49 Navone ends Djokovic's 78-match Grand Slam opening streak — 2dNovak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major collapsed with a historic first-round exit at the US Open, as he battled illness, vomiting and extreme fatigue before losing in five to Mariano Navone, with tears on court and his family watching in New York. The marathon match underscored Djokovic’s fragile health and Navone’s upset victory in what was his longest first-round major match in the Open era.

Korchinski Signs Two-Year, $2.65M Deal With Blackhawks — 3dThe Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65 million contract with a $1.325 million AAV, keeping him in Chicago as he attempts to secure a regular NHL role. With waivers looming and a crowded defensive pipeline, the deal sets up a proving season as the team weighs his long-term fit on the back end.

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