Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US Open.
Tech bosses including Elon Musk, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman are participating in a G20 meeting in North Carolina this week amid a global debate on how governments should address the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell 10 percent on its long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering.
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year, and now the US Open top seed is eager for another crack at the Slam that got away.
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Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) said, with two bodies already recovered.
August 31, 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers.
August 31, 2026
Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, admitting his firm "would not have gotten involved" if it had anticipated the backlash.
August 31, 2026
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August 31, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his US Open title defense on Monday, overcoming nerves after a lengthy layoff due to injury and defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets.
The football world on Monday paid homage to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from the national team.
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a surprise element to talks already clouded by the Iran war and President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa on Monday.
August 31, 2026
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A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
August 31, 2026
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Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory against opponents of the project.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, after reports that Washington threatened to oppose Britain's sovereignty if it does not increase defense spending.
August 31, 2026
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