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Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Reuters

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war

NFL owners are expected to vote on allowing private equity ownership. The NFL would be the last major U.S. sports league to open that door. Getty Images

NFL is sports’ most exclusive owners club. They may soon let private equity in.

Almost a century after Babe Ruth called his shot during the 1932 World Series he’s made history again. More specifically, his jersey has.  The jersey worn by the New York Yankees slugger when he hit the home run to center field sold at auction for a record $24.12 million on Saturday. Getty Images

Babe Ruth’s 1932 ‘called shot’ jersey sells for record $24.12M

Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire as conflict escalates, with rockets and airstrikes reported on both sides of border. Getty Images

Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim victory

WNBA star Angel Reese has announced a partnership with Hershey's candy brand Reese's following requests by her fans on social media. Getty Images

WNBA star Angel Reese confirms Reese’s collab after fans’ request

Former NFL star Michael Oher has broken his silence on the lawsuit he filed last year against Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. Getty Images

Michael Oher of ‘The Blind Side’ speaks out on lawsuit against the Tuohys

The 2024 Florida Python Challenge has officially wrapped up. Getty Images

Annual Florida Python Challenge wraps up

Three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the league and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces. Getty Images

WNBA All-Star files discrimination lawsuit against the league and her former team

The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way. Getty Images

USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied

Elon Musk and former President Trump did a 2-hour interview on X about Trump's plans for a second term, including dismantling the DOE. Reuters

Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay

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New twist in US gymnast Jordan Chiles’ Olympic medal saga

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month, also proposing two more matchups. Getty Images

Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris, proposes 2 more

An athlete competing in the CrossFit Games drowned on Thursday, Aug. 8, during an event involving a 3.5 mile run and 800-meter swim. Getty Images

Questions over safety linger after athlete’s drowning at CrossFit Games

Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy, according to new filings in his federal tax fraud case. Getty Images

Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy

Former Olympian Michael Phelps said the Olympics should enact a one-and-done policy for athletes who test positive for banned substances. Getty Images

Phelps calls for lifetime ban for athletes caught doping after Olympic scandal

International recording artist Pitbull, known as Mr. 305, has bought the naming rights to a football stadium in Florida. AP Images

Pitbull buys football stadium naming rights for $6M

The Harris campaign has been buying Google ads that feature edited headlines and descriptions from news outlets like CNN, NPR, and Reuters. Getty Images

Harris introduces Walz; Vance speaks to supporters during Philly rallies

An Olympian's food review at the Olympic Village is making chocolate muffins go viral on social media, becoming the star of the Paris Games. Coup de Pattes

‘Olympic Muffin Man’ making chocolate muffins the star of Paris Games

Google's Olympic campaign to feature its Gemini chatbot on the world stage is coming with a world of backlash. Google

Google’s controversial Olympic Gemini ad is new reality even if people hate it

Princess Leia's gold bikini sold at auction for $175,000 as the memorabilia and collectibles market is expected to hit $600 billion this year.

Collectibles from Star Wars to Babe Ruth fetch big bucks in post-COVID rebound

Jessica Norton was suspended from her job in Florida for letting her transgender daughter play on a girls' volleyball team. Getty Images

Florida school staffer suspended for letting trans daughter play on girls’ team

Two boxers who were disqualified from world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in the Olympics. Getty Images

Boxers who failed gender tests last year cleared to compete in Paris

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever, but some experts call these claims "greenwashing." Getty Images

2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is causing controversy, with some saying it was an offensive reinterpretation of “The Last Supper.” AP Images

Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy, calls for boycott