Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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OpenAI hits brakes on training over security risks Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live The Justice Department is backing xAI against Minnesota’s nudify ban Collective Security Treaty Organization, CIS border troops drill interaction in crises North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills Real Madrid parts ways with promising prospect Izan Almansa North Korea launches approximately 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan — South Korean military Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms OpenAI hits brakes on training over security risks Democrats and Republican outraged over $40tn national debt – US politics live The Justice Department is backing xAI against Minnesota’s nudify ban Collective Security Treaty Organization, CIS border troops drill interaction in crises North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills Real Madrid parts ways with promising prospect Izan Almansa North Korea launches approximately 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan — South Korean military Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms

Sports

Sports · European basketball

Jazz re-sign Mo Bamba

Free agent center Mo Bamba has agreed to return to the Utah Jazz, reaching a new two-year contract with the franchise, according to ESPN sources. Utah finalized the agreement with…

Sports · NFL

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way. 

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor sends violent warning to Max Holloway ahead of UFC 329: ‘I plan to contort Max’s body’

Warning

Sports · NFL

Nearly 45 million watched England vs. Mexico on Sunday night

Total audience approaches conference championship numbers.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Boone, Ausmus ejected after strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out against Rays

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Boone, Ausmus ejected after strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out against Rays

Sports · European basketball

Jonas Valanciunas Waived By Nuggets, Expected To Receive Interest To Stay In NBA

The Denver Nuggets have waived Jonas Valanciunas ahead of his $10 million guarantee date. Valanciunas is expected to receive interest from NBA teams once he becomes a free agent. …

Sports · MLS

When is Lionel Messi’s next game? Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defense continues

With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making …

Sports · NBA

Jazz Bringing Back Mo Bamba On Two-Year Deal

Mo Bamba will return to the Jazz on a two-year contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 28-year-old center signed a pair of 10-day deals with Utah last sea…

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde As Assistant Coach

Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has landed on the Montreal Canadiens coaching staff as an assistant, reported by Eric Engels of Sportsnet. Lalonde spent the past…

Sports · European basketball

Mo Bamba, Jazz Agree To Two-Year Deal

Mo Bamba and the Utah Jazz have agreed upon a two-year deal. Bamba gives the Jazz depth at center behind Jusuf Nurkic and Jaxson Hayes. Bamba appeared in four games last season wi…

Sports · Boxing

Simon Jordan predicts Saudi boxing cash will eventually dry up

Simon Jordan believes Saudi Arabia’s era of pouring enormous sums into boxing may eventually give ... continue Simon Jordan predicts Saudi boxing cash will eventually dry up @ Box…

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Kurtz exits early; second player affected by illness in Detroit

Sports · NFL

With NFL Network in the fold, ESPN increases its NFL preseason games

The acquisition of NFL Network includes an uptick in preseason games televised by ESPN.

Sports · NFL

Dylan Cease continues to be saving grace for Blue Jays

Dylan Cease continues to be a bona fide ace for the Toronto Blue Jays rotation, leading the American League with 148 strikeouts, despite missing two starts earlier this season. 

Sports · MLS

‘England are one of the best national teams in the world,’ Martin Odegaard previews Norway’s quarterfinal

Before the match between Norway and England, Martin Odegaard shared his vision. Nothing can be taken for granted at the World Cup after everything that happened in the Round of 16…

Sports · NBA

Adam Vinatieri to be added to Indianapolis Colts' Ring of Honor

Adam Vinatieri is one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history, and he has the hardware to prove it. 

Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor will break his own rule for his comeback fight at UFC 329

The Irishman is going against his own advice.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Dingler exits after taking foul tip off right hand

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

How the Spurs should fill their open roster spots in free agency

The Spurs’ team for the 2026/27 season is mostly set. San Antonio extended Julian Champagnie’s contract, brought back Harrison Barnes, signed Tobias Harris in free agency, and add…

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor’s team slams steroid use allegations after The New York Times ‘hit job’

RESPONSE

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Rays reveal first interior renderings of proposed ballpark in Tampa 

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

From highest pick not to sign to Top 10 Draft prospect, Bell hits on self bet

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Padres Select Luis Rengifo

The Padres announced they’ve selected infielder Luis Rengifo onto the big league roster. He takes the place of Samad Taylor, who lands on the 10-day injured list with a right obli…