Apps

Eastern Catholics mark ancient feast honoring the world's creation — 1d

Dana Whitfield Would love to see more coverage of Eastern Catholic traditions in general, they often get lumped in with Orthodox practices when they're distinct.

UN warns world likely to overshoot 1.5°C, sees possible path back — 5hA group of UN-led assessments warn that the 1.5°C limit is increasingly likely to be breached in coming years, but still callable back down through a sustained overshoot-and-reduction pathway that combines rapid emission cuts with large-scale carbon removal. The consensus remains that while overshoot is not inevitable catastrophe, it will entail decades of heightened climate risks and requires urgent, bolder action across mitigation, adaptation, and governance to keep temperatures from rising further.

Tom Gallagher Betting on carbon removal tech that doesn't exist at scale yet feels like a plan built on hope, not engineering.

Messi retires from Argentina after 2026 World Cup final — 3dLionel 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.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

0:18

A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum withdraw from Team USA's World Cup roster before Berlin opener — 2dUSA Basketball announced that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons, with Plum also sidelined for part of the 2026 WNBA season, and replacements Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will join the roster. The Americans will lean on a younger core, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, as they open against China.

Joe Dean Wins British Masters, First European Title — 3dJoe Dean, a 32-year-old former grocery/supermarket delivery driver, won his first DP World Tour title at the British Masters with a bogey-free 9-under 63 to finish 14-under, aided by his wife acting as his caddie. The victory at The Belfry propelled him onto the radar with a substantial prize and a leap in the world rankings ahead of next season.

WFP Halves West Bank Aid Amid Funding Shortfall — 1dThe World Food Programme says it is halving its West Bank food assistance from 400,000 to 200,000 due to a funding shortfall, highlighting a doubling of needs and about 900,000 food-insecure people in the territory. The funding gap is affecting Gaza as well (about 1.5 million people) with a six‑month funding requirement of $386 million to avert further cuts.

Chris Dalton $386 million over six months sounds like a lot until you compare it to what gets spent on far less urgent things. Priorities are messed up.

Chelsea Sign World Cup Winner Martinez Bolstering Squad — 5dChelsea have agreed to sign Argentina World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for around £7.5 million, with a medical in London as he finalizes a multi-year contract. He will challenge existing keeper Robert Sánchez for the starting role, with reports indicating the deal could run until 2028 and include an option for an additional season.