News from August 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
About US Takes Out Iranian Rocket Sites in Key Waterway
The U.S. military hit Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on August 30, 2026. That was the first American attack in the region in w...
About NRL rule change supports Jai Arrow after MND diagnosis
The National Rugby League altered its rules to give Jai Arrow special dispensation. The amendment follows his forced retirement from rugby league owing to motor...
About Patrick McEnroe Offers Bold Predictions For 2026 US Open
Patrick McEnroe released new forecasts for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to Ben Shelton as a key player. He thinks Shelton will end a 23 y...
About Collingwood Coach Craig McRae Discusses Zak Butters Trade Interest
Collingwood coach Craig McRae shared thoughts about Zak Butters after Butters notified Port Adelaide of his free agency call. Collingwood has interest in recrui...
About Russian refineries offline following targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
Targeted Ukrainian drone strikes severely damaged Russian oil infrastructure, putting all major Lukoil refineries offline. Russia cannot process or export oil a...
About Fanatics becomes official NFL betting partner alongside DraftKings
Fanatics has joined DraftKings and FanDuel as a recognized NFL betting partner, according to Casino.org. DraftKings Network published a pick for Leeds United ve...
About A Pastor's Wife Story Draws True Crime Comparisons
Netflix's docu series Death of the Pastor's Wife looks at the death of Mica Miller. Time Magazine covered the story. People.com reported that her husband John P...
About Netflix Sitcom Leanne Gets Season Two
Season 2 of Leanne Morgan's Netflix sitcom "Leanne" arrives around Aug. 28, 2026. People.com highlighted fresh faces in the lineup, and country singer Lainey Wi...
About Apple Schedules Major iPhone Launch Event Plus Regional Fall Activities
Apple scheduled an iPhone unveiling event for Sept. 9. The upcoming press event represents the first major product showcase for the company under its new CEO, J...
About Betfair Details Championship Tips Plus British Masters Betting Updates
Sportsbook Betfair has shared Championship tips suggesting that the Blues' early season struggles will continue in North Wales on Friday night. In connected rep...
About Tech Giants Apple and Microsoft Announce New Job Cuts
Apple has laid off 147 Bay Area workers in a rare move for the company. The staff eliminations affect staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming...