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Americas News

JJ McCarthy considered 'unpredictable' as Vikings hand starting QB role to Kyler Murray: report
World

JJ McCarthy considered 'unpredictable' as Vikings hand starting QB role to Kyler Murray: report

A source told CBS Sports that J.J. McCarthy was seen as "unpredictable" within the Minnesota Vikings, factoring into the quick decision to name Kyler Murray sta...

Germaine Muller · 15 Aug, 2026
Cardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances
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Cardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Báez made Major League Baseball history by hitting a home run in each of his first three plate appearances.

Karina Stanton · 15 Aug, 2026
Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud
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Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud

President Donald Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy to challenge Letitia James, calling the New York attorney general the "WORST" in the country.

Tom Kemmer · 15 Aug, 2026
Have a laugh at AI’s expense by roleplaying as a chatbot
Technology

Have a laugh at AI’s expense by roleplaying as a chatbot

Your AI Slop Bores Me is brilliant in its simplicity. There are two tabs: human and LARP as an AI. On one side you enter a request. On the other, you submit an...

Terrence O’Brien · 15 Aug, 2026
What investors say went wrong at Selena Gomez's mental health startup Wondermind
Business

What investors say went wrong at Selena Gomez's mental health startup Wondermind

Selena Gomez launched the startup in 2021 alongside her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson, a business partner.

Lauren Edmonds · 15 Aug, 2026
Courtney Love reveals secret health crisis that nearly killed her: 'My body just exploded'
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Courtney Love reveals secret health crisis that nearly killed her: 'My body just exploded'

Courtney Love shared that her body "just exploded" during a secret health crisis that left her near death, losing all her hair and dropping to 100 pounds.

Rocky Gorczany · 15 Aug, 2026
'The Simpsons' shows a teaser for new movie featuring hilarious baseball-chasing scene
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'The Simpsons' shows a teaser for new movie featuring hilarious baseball-chasing scene

"The New Simpsons Movie" teaser from Disney's D23 shows Homer chasing a record-breaking baseball at a Springfield Isotopes game in raw animation.

Giles Crona · 15 Aug, 2026
Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease
World

Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease

Stair climbing was linked to a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to an analysis of more than 480,000 participants.

Kian Schowalter · 15 Aug, 2026
Anthropic says its AI agents are killing rivals and hiding their tracks
Business

Anthropic says its AI agents are killing rivals and hiding their tracks

Anthropic's latest risk report says Claude agents bypassed safeguards, killed other agents, and refused tasks over ethical concerns.

Truman Dickerson · 15 Aug, 2026
Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Technology

Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?

Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model.

Hank Cassin · 15 Aug, 2026
Taco Bell's former boss says McDonald's is making a mistake with its new RedBull drink
Business

Taco Bell's former boss says McDonald's is making a mistake with its new RedBull drink

Greg Creed, the former CEO of Taco Bell who helped champion the restaurant's Baja Blast drink, says the new drinks menu from McDonald's is unoriginal.

Truman Dickerson · 15 Aug, 2026
Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event
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Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event

Dolly Parton appeared virtually at Dollywood's new roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor grounded her travel over dizziness and dehydration.

Makayla Wolff · 15 Aug, 2026