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Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion After 43 Drawings Without a Winner

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $975 million, putting the massive prize within striking distance of the $1 billion mark ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing. The jackpot grew after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing. The

August 11, 2026

News

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syrian War Crimes Case

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court over crimes committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war, marking a major development in efforts to hold former regime leaders accountable. The Damascus Fourth Criminal

August 11, 2026

New York·Politics

Judge Puts Mamdani’s NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax on Hold After Homeowners Sue

A Staten Island judge has temporarily halted New York City’s rollout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, ordering a pause while a lawsuit brought by homeowners challenging the implementation moves through court. The temporary restraining order stops the city from continuing enforcement

August 11, 2026

News

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Killing at Least 20 and Collapsing Buildings

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering evacuations, collapsing buildings and leaving at least 20 people dead as rescue crews searched damaged structures for survivors. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in Colombia’s Chocó region, roughly

August 10, 2026

Sports

Gianni Infantino Denies Allegations Over Six-Figure Payment to Former UEFA Employee

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is strongly denying allegations that inappropriate conduct was connected to a six-figure departure payment made to a female UEFA employee during his time as the organization’s general secretary. The allegations stem from a report concerning a woman who

August 9, 2026

Sports

Alex Eala Is Changing Philippine Tennis—And Bringing a New Generation of Fans Along

At just 21, Alex Eala is doing more than making history on the tennis court. The Filipina star is helping transform how Filipinos see, experience and connect with tennis around the world. Eala’s rise has been remarkable. From making history as a

August 8, 2026

New York·Politics

NYC Homeowners Take Mamdani Administration to Court Over Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout

A group of New York City homeowners has filed a lawsuit challenging how Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is implementing the city’s new pied-à-terre tax, arguing that officials improperly shifted the burden onto property owners and created confusion with the rollout. The lawsuit,

August 8, 2026

Business·Philanthropy

Bill Ackman Says Building Great Companies May Create More Impact Than Giving Billions Away

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing Jeff Bezos’ controversial view that building and leading a successful company can create more positive impact than traditional philanthropy. Ackman has expressed agreement with the idea that exceptional business leaders can potentially have a greater impact

August 8, 2026

News

162-Year-Old Guinness Bottle Recovered From Shipwreck Could Help Recreate 1864 Beer

A remarkable 162-year-old bottle of Guinness has been recovered from a shipwreck in the English Channel, giving scientists a rare opportunity to investigate what beer tasted like more than a century and a half ago. The bottle is believed to date back

August 8, 2026

Business

Starlink Sets Its Sights on the Cellular Market, Taking Aim at T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T

SpaceX’s Starlink is preparing for a major expansion into the U.S. cellular market, with plans targeting 2027 that could intensify competition with wireless giants T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T. Starlink is moving beyond its role as a satellite internet provider and positioning itself

August 8, 2026

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