Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced? ‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21 Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for rosemary and cherry blondie ice-cream sandwiches | The sweet spot Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan By attacking ships, Kiev risks to spoil relations with partners — Kherson governor MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced? ‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21 Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for rosemary and cherry blondie ice-cream sandwiches | The sweet spot Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan By attacking ships, Kiev risks to spoil relations with partners — Kherson governor

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Sports · MMA

Sean O'Connell reflects on PFL’s rise from startup to global MMA promotion

SAN DIEGO -- There has been no other person in the history of the Professional Fighters League that has witnessed and experienced the evolution of the company like Sean O’Connell,…

Sports · European soccer

Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde

Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde

Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.

Sports · European soccer

'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead

Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.

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Sports · MLB

Getting the band back together: Cubs call up Pomeranz to help 'pen

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Sports · MMA

Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson Lands on UFC Abu Dhabi

Well-traveled welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio has joined UFC Abu Dhabi later this month. In something of a late addition to the Fight Night card on July 25, Ponzinibbio (30-9) w…

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Sports · MLB

Win by 20, then lose by 16? Cubs learn it had never been done before

Sports · NBA

The Warriors are in trouble if their LeBron James dream doesn't come true

With the LeBron dream fading, the Warriors face the harsh reality of running back a roster that's not enough to contend

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Sports · MLB

Rodón (left elbow inflammation) to IL; Grisham, McMahon return to Yanks

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Sports · MLB

Helsley lands on IL for second time in '26 with elbow discomfort

Sports · European soccer

Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico

Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.

Sports · European soccer

Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16

Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.

Sports · European soccer

Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia

Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.

Sports · European soccer

'I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty

Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

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Sports · NHL

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 329: Plan A and Plan B

The Dallas Stars always knew they had a lot of work to get done in the 2026 NHL offseason. We fans always knew GM Jim Nill had a plan, and it surely involved re-signing both Jason…

Sports · European soccer

'History for the Pharaohs' - Egypt celebrate after winning shootout

Egypt celebrate as they win a World Cup knockout match for the first time after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the last 16.

Sports · NHL

Flyers sign Ducks C Leo Carlsson to record 5-year, $90 million offer sheet

Carlsson is now the highest-paid player in the NHL, but who will be play for next season?

Sports · European soccer

Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires

Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball to his right. Harry Souttar and …

Sports · European soccer

Liverpool open to Van Dijk offers - Saturday's gossip

Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future appears a little uncertain with the club prepared to listen to offers for him, Fulham keen on West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville while Inter …

Sports · MLS

Is Lionel Messi playing tonight in Argentina's decisive match against Cape Verde?

Lionel Messi will play tonight for Argentina against Cape Verde.

Sports · NHL

The Anaheim Ducks Must Put Their Money Where There Mouth Is After Historic Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers made a shockingly bold move Friday, signing Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet that will give him the NHL's highest cap hit. The Ducks have said they'd …

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Sports · NBA

Timberwolves Sign a Power Forward, Trey Lyles

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally have a power forward on the roster. On Friday, the Wolves signed ten-year NBA veteran Trey Lyles to a one-year contract, according to Jon Krawcz…

Sports · European soccer

Chelsea sign Japan midfielder Matsukubo

Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage.

Sports · NBA

Jaylen Brown says there was 'lack of respect' from Celtics, exclaims 'The Process is back' after 76ers trade

Brown spoke for nearly an hour during a live stream after he was shockingly dealt to Philadelphia