News from August 2, 2026 at 1:25 AM
About US, Israel launch defense merger
A $1.15 trillion defense bill cleared the U.S. House during summer 2026. It adds a permanent section linking Israel’s defense industry straight to U.S. military...
About Cornyn reveals no deal yet on Todd Blanche nomination
Senator claimed to reporters on Tuesday that no deal exists on Todd Blanche's AG nomination. He stated, “They understand the requirements.”, and added that the...
About McIlroy signs up for Scottish Open as tour reshapes schedule
Rory McIlroy has said he will compete in the Genesis Scottish Open under the PGA Tour’s new structure. The event still matters to him as the tour adjusts its pl...
About Harrison moves to MLS with the New England Revolution
Jack Harrison has completed his move to Major League Soccer's New England Revolution on a Designated Player contract. Leeds United confirmed his release on Sund...
About Big Pussy himself, Vincent Pastore, dies at 80
Vincent Pastore died at the age of 80. The actor became known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The crime enforcer that snitc...
About NBA free‑agency buzz: LeBron, Warriors, and age debate
Recent reports indicate LeBron James remains a top target in the NBA free agency this summer, with the Golden State Warriors focusing on veteran big men who hav...
About Astros clash with White Sox in July showdown
The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in a clash on July 25 at Guaranteed Rate Field. Yordan Alvarez is at the helm of Houston’s lineup after that...
About Prosecutors say texts reveal conflict before Celeste Rivas Hernandez killing
Prosecutors claim text messages between rapper d4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez exposed rising conflict months before her August 2025 killing. The messages cont...
About St Helens part ways with Paul Rowley, search begins
St Helens Rugby Football Club revealed Paul Rowley’s immediate resignation as head coach on Thursday. The club issued a brief statement affirming his exit. The...
About NFC West race heats up with rising Cardinals
The resurgent Arizona Cardinals enter the new campaign with newfound confidence they can compete in the NFC West, according to a report. Division rivals are clo...
About Investment per worker in Canada falls to half US level
Canada’s business investment per worker dropped significantly from 87.3% of the US level in 2014 to 54.0% in 2024, according PR Newswire Canada. Economists blam...