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Yankees beat Orioles 3-1 as Grisham drives three — Aug 19, 2026Trent Grisham homered and delivered a go-ahead two-run single to power the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Orioles in the series opener, with Yerry De los Santos and David Bednar closing out and earning the save. The game also marked Carlos Rodón’s return to the rotation, while Orioles starter Shane Baz struck out 10 but was charged with all three runs.

Zelenskyy’s Former No. 2 Reportedly Hit With Money Laundering Charges — May 12, 2026Anti-corruption officials in Ukraine have charged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, with money laundering and corruption, Politico reported late Monday. The charges emerged from a…

Zelenskyy Under Siege As Top Aide Resigns After Home Raided In Major Corruption Scandal — Nov 28, 2025Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, resigned Friday after his home was raided in an ongoing corruption probe that threatens to undermine Zelenskyy’s grip on power during wartime…

Former Israeli Army Legal Chief at Center of Explosive Leak Scandal and Political Firestorm — Nov 4, 2025Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi once held one of the Israeli army’s most powerful positions — the top legal advisor trusted to oversee sensitive military investigations. Now, she’s sitting in a prison cell, accused of…

Marcus Smart Joins Rockets, Calls Lakers Offer 'Disrespectful'Sports — 5hThe Los Angeles Lakers rebuilt their roster for 2026-27, parting with key pieces and replacing them, most notably Marcus Smart, who chose the Houston Rockets on a two-year deal after labeling the Lakers’ offer as disrespectful and insufficient in security. Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year and pivotal two-way guard, argued the Lakers undervalued him despite his playoff impact, while Houston offered a longer-term path that aligned with his priorities and family ties in Texas.

Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Dismissal and Holdout Juror Probe — 2dLindsay Clancy's defense lawyers are pushing for a limited inquiry and the preservation of juror records, including questionnaires, cellphone logs, and potential background checks, targeted at the holdout juror who voted to convict in the mistrial. They also want to question the holdout about the accuracy of his jury responses and possible use of outside information or phones during deliberations, as prosecutors and defense contend with the postpartum psychosis defense and the jury’s deadlock.

Tunisian Flotilla Activist Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Hunger Strike — 13hWael Naouar is on the verge of death after 39 days on hunger strike in Tunisia, having lost more than 20 kg, Bassem Trifi and his lawyer say.

Liverpool signings aid unbeaten run while United newcomers struggle early — 1dAcross these clubs, the summer window produced hefty outlays and high expectations, yet early returns were mixed: Liverpool’s high-profile signings have not yet translated into consistent impact as Andoni Iraola shapes his squad, while Manchester United’s new signings under Michael Carrick have shown uneven form with players like Andrey Santos struggling to complete 90 minutes. In contrast, Premier Soccer League signings have begun to pay off quickly, with several players delivering goals and assists and signaling positive early returns for their clubs.

Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban — 11hSomani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.

Tom Gallagher Four years is a long time but the tribunal made the right call rejecting that weak contamination excuse.

Israeli Envoy’s Son Critically Injured in West Bank — 9hNeria Dev ben Chana Leiter, the son of Israel's U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured in a West Bank vehicle-ramming attack while serving as a reserve soldier and is being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with his father urging prayers for a miracle as Israel experiences a surge of violence around Yom Kippur. The assailant was shot dead at the scene, and Israeli leaders and supporters publicly expressed prayers and solidarity for the Leiter family.

Scott Seeks Presidents Cup Win in 12th AppearanceSports — 3dAustralian Adam Scott, at 46, has played in every Presidents Cup since 2003 and remains a central figure for the International Team as they chase their first win, with his longevity and leadership cited by teammates and captain Geoff Ogilvy as a key source of inspiration. The team aims to capitalize on Scott’s experience and the broader veteran-to-young-player bond to finally topple the United States in a competition he has long defined by perseverance.

Oklahoma Father Shuttles Between Hospitals for Wife, Baby — 2dCameron Odum shuttles between OU Health and Oklahoma Children's Hospital as his wife Robbinjo fights a terminal case of necrotizing pancreatitis and their newborn HazelJo, born with bladder exstrophy, requires multiple surgeries and ongoing care. The family’s ordeal has spurred prayers and a GoFundMe as HazelJo moves to Bethany Children’s Hospital for treatment while Robbinjo remains hospitalized and both faces an uncertain future.

Clancy defense seeks dismissal of murder charges after mistrial — 14hAfter an 11-1 mistrial in the killings of her three children, Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers move to bar a retrial on double jeopardy grounds and investigate the lone juror who refused a finding of no criminal responsibility.

Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — 1dThe Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to ThreeSports — 3dThe Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants to tighten their hold on the NL first-round bye, with the magic number down to three and a potential clinch as early as Sept. 23 depending on outcomes against the Reds and Padres. The stretch run features strong contributions from emerging players like Josue De Paula and solid pitching, keeping Dodgers fans hopeful as they near the end of the season.

49ers Reportedly Add Veteran Cooks to Practice Squad — 1d49ers plan to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad. He is 189 yards shy of 10,000 career receiving yards, which would make him the 58th player to reach it.

Priya Raman At this stage of his career Cooks brings experience the 49ers can use if they elevate him.

Ramírez Reaches 1,000 RBIs as Guardians Top A’s — 5dJosé Ramírez reached 1,000 career RBIs with a sixth-inning solo homer, only the second Cleveland player ever to do so, as the Guardians rallied past the A's 5-3.

Nicole Hardy Those clutch homers late in the game prove the Guardians still have the edge when it matters most.

Lawyer seeks details on NC teen's alleged ties to San Diego shooters — 2dA 17-year-old North Carolina girl, Sarah Santiago, is charged as an adult with three counts of murder by aiding and abetting and one count of conspiracy for allegedly helping two California teens who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Her attorney says prosecutors have not provided enough detail — including dates and communications — and a bill of particulars is being sought as a court hearing is scheduled.

IDB Research: AI Could Expand Latin America GDP 5.1% if Workers Adapt — 2dBroad AI adoption could lift Latin America GDP 5.1% over a decade, IDB finds. Goldfajn pushes a critical-minerals buyers club ahead of Monday talks.

Chris Dalton Pushing for a buyers club on critical minerals makes sense so Latin America keeps more of the value from AI supply chains.

Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Town, Surround Mosque — 3dIsraeli forces raided Biddu in the West Bank, surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque during Asr prayers after a shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler, with the suspect, Qadri Samara, a Biddu resident and former prisoner, wounded and later detained at a Ramallah hospital. The incidents are part of a wider surge in Israeli raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began in 2023.

Thousands of detainees vanish from ICE locator system amid deportation push — 2dICE removed final-order detainees from its public locator on September 15. Eight Somali men held at Guantanamo Bay are among those missing, a lawyer says.

Rachel Meyers Losing track of thousands of people in custody points to basic failures in record keeping during these enforcement actions.

Suicide bombing at Kohat mosque kills 16 during Friday prayers — 5dAt least 16 killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed a Kohat police mosque during Friday prayers on Sept. 18, 2026; gunmen fought police as rescues began.

LNG supply diversification — 2dQatar LNG export capacity fell roughly 17% after March Ras Laffan strikes. Gastech deals hit ~$60B as buyers diversify; net global loss is only ~5 mt.

Dana Whitfield Switching suppliers helps but won't fix high prices unless more terminals get built fast.

FAA Launches AI Airspace Tool Around Washington — 2dFAA launched its nearly $876 million SMART AI tool in limited mode at BWI, Dulles and Reagan National on Sept. 21, 2026; Beyer called for suspension the same day.

Sam Okafor I wonder if this AI tool will actually cut down on flight delays around the capital or just create new headaches for controllers.

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