Layne Apr 20, 2026 Floyd Layne, 95, Basketball Player Tarnished by Gambling Scandal, Dies He helped City College win two national championships in 1950 before pleading guilty in a point-shaving scheme. He later became City’s basketball coach and a mentor. Floyd Layne, 95, Basketball Player Tarnished by Gambling Scandal, Dies He helped City College win two national championships in 1950 before pleading guilty in a point-shaving scheme. He later became City’s basketball coach and a mentor. See more
Philippines Aug 4, 2026 ‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe Philippines has been swept up in... ‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe Philippines has been swept up in... Share
Kansas Aug 4, 2026 Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly. Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race. John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race. Share
US news Aug 4, 2026 CDC reportedly expands US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to diseaseThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... CDC reportedly expands US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to diseaseThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Share
Missouri Aug 4, 2026 Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citi... Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citi... Share
Bird flu Aug 4, 2026 Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quollsFollow our Australi... Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quollsFollow our Australi... Share
US foreign policy Aug 4, 2026 US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of... US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant gov... Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant gov... Share
SpaceX Aug 4, 2026 SpaceX rocket hours away from crashing into the moon in unintentional collision Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket weighing four tonnes will hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles per hourA four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket tha... SpaceX rocket hours away from crashing into the moon in unintentional collision Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket weighing four tonnes will hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles per hourA four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket tha... Share
US news Aug 4, 2026 OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers Company and subsidiary Statsig alleged by US justice department to have favored foreign workers in hiringOpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2m to settle US... OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers Company and subsidiary Statsig alleged by US justice department to have favored foreign workers in hiringOpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2m to settle US... Share
California Aug 4, 2026 Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visitLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed Californ... Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visitLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed Californ... Share
Missouri Aug 4, 2026 Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his prima... Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his prima... Share
