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Andrea Hanks / The White House / Public domainThe White House press secretary, appointed in 2026, said she had not passed the California bar exam, a claim that has drawn scrutiny from media and political figures.
The indictment, filed in New York, accuses the former president and his wife of directing officials to torture political opponents during Maduro's rule.
The strikes followed President Zelensky's statement that he was done with U.S. calls for an energy ceasefire, prompting Russia to accuse Ukraine of breaching a U.S.-brokered deal.
The White House / Public domainThe U.S. deal to import Russian diesel comes amid new sanctions and has drawn criticism from Ukraine and U.S. lawmakers.
The university also announced it will collaborate with New York State Police and add a case manager to support students reporting sexual misconduct.
The university will also give New York State Police a role in campus sex-crime investigations.
Rick Munroe / CC BY-SA 4.0Alexander Zverev captured his second major title of 2026 by beating Ben Shelton in four sets, while Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka.
A 60-day agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls is under final review, with US and Iranian officials indicating a deal could be announced within days.
All-Pro Reels / CC BY-SA 2.0Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Thursday there are no plans to trade Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea.
Jim.henderson / CC0Zohran Mamdani was booed and heckled off stage at a Staten Island police event on August 5, 2026, while the city faces a new Legionnaires' disease cluster and a separate fatal apartment explosion.
Disney's third-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by theme parks and box office hits, while the company explores a free streaming tier to attract more viewers.
Maryland GovPics / CC BY 2.0The Preakness Stakes will run on a Sunday for the first time in its history, part of a broader restructuring of the Triple Crown series announced by Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association.
The FTSE MIB index registered a +0.44% in Milan, while in London it fell by 0.19% and the ECB warned about the impact on energy prices
Fotografía oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia / Public domainThe trip marks the first papal visit to Latin America since Leo XIV became pope, including a return to Peru where he served as bishop for eight years.
San Francisco Giants sent starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Diego and outfielder Heliot Ramos to New York in separate deadline deals.
Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York, on August 6 to launch the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
UEFA is asking FIFA to protect documents related to Infantino's alleged sale of shares in the 2026 World Cup. FIFA denies contacts with Trump for his stay.
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, dismissed from CBS News' '60 Minutes,' will teach at Columbia Journalism School for the 2026–27 academic year.