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England’s netballers have been defeated by Australia in the semi-finals, leaving them to contest bronze at the Commonwealth Games. New Zealand and Jamaica advance to the gold final after beating England’s hopes. The team faces a tough schedule ahead as injuries and coaching changes weigh on preparation.
Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight has encountered turbulence during descent, with minor injuries reported and the aircraft landing safely. Investigations are underway as questions about turbulence frequency and safety persist amid ongoing discussions about climate-related weather changes.
Meteorological agencies and the UN have reported a very strong El Niño that has continued to intensify in August 2026. Forecasts show record-warm Pacific sea-surface temperatures, rising global heat and an elevated risk of droughts, floods and food insecurity that will push tens of millions more people into acute hunger this year and next.
A AP-NORC poll finds extreme heat is increasingly affecting Americans’ daily lives, from electricity bills to travel plans, with West and Midwest hardest hit and Democrats more likely to report major impacts. The survey, conducted July 23–27, 2026, shows a shift in perception of climate change and growing energy costs.
A Sikorsky Skycrane crash in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest has killed two crew members and sparked a new wildfire. Officials say containment work continues as the broader blaze expands, with investigations under way and evacuations in effect.
Andy Green has reached 406.320 mph in JCB’s Hydromax at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, setting a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile‑certified record for hydrogen internal combustion cars. The 64‑year‑old former RAF pilot drove a 32ft vehicle powered by two hydrogen engines producing 1,600 horsepower. JCB is using the result to promote hydrogen for heavy industry.
TikTok video shows Shake Shack kiosk auto-updating prices by 50 cents per shake when no tip is selected, prompting backlash and Shake Shack denial that pricing changes are policy. Independent and New York Post report the incident in Salt Lake City, with HMSHost investigating and saying it was a kiosk error.
Universities and policymakers have accelerated alternatives to traditional four‑year degrees: three‑year, 90‑credit bachelor’s tracks, expanded apprenticeships and technical routes are gaining traction as families and adult learners face cost and labour‑market pressure. Critics warn shortened degrees and cuts to specialist support for disabled students will narrow learning and harm future prospects.
The US has opened a border crossing for Mexican cattle as concerns over the New World screwworm lessen. Authorities plan a phased reopening of additional crossings while Trump pushes a 90-day tariff-free import surge of ground beef to lower prices, though ranchers warn it risks hollowing domestic herd expansion.
A set of interviews shows AI is central to engineering and software workflows. Leaders describe governance, the shift from coding to orchestration, and the ongoing need for human review as automation scales.
A derby week collision has NYCFC facing Red Bulls after a key win. Ferne1ndez Mercau has chosen to stay with NYCFC as he pursues his next goal: a spot with the Argentina national team. Tottenham, meanwhile, are navigating Richarlisons uncertain future as he remains sidelined amid contract talks and failed moves. Nygren insists he will stay at Celtic as interest cools.
Joby Aviation’s autonomous aircraft has completed a 3,199‑mile cross‑country flight from California to North Carolina, remotely supervised but with no onboard control inputs. The mission demonstrates the technology’s robustness across varied environments, from thunderstorms to busy airports, and underscores potential uses in disaster response, medical transport and defense logistics.
The Alaska Division of Elections has blamed a mail-delivery delay for ballots not arriving in seven communities, including Kotzebue, Igiugig and Naknek. Absentee in-person ballots are rerouted to Anchorage to improve processing, while officials work with the U.S. Postal Service to address timing concerns ahead of Election Day.
Natalia Silva has extended her winning streak to 15 with a five-round win over Wang Cong in Salt Lake City. Shevchenko vacated the title due to injuries, paving the way for Silva to become the champion. Co-main saw Payton Talbott halt Delveson Figueiredo by TKO. The card marked a rare women's main event at UFC’s flagship event.
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for around $14 million, traded to Ron Firman of Miami. The sale cements the piece as the second-highest price for a game-worn jersey, behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey at $24.12 million. Hunt Auctions says the jersey’s history and Jordan’s Last Dance season underwrite the price.
The Penguins have announced that forward Kindel has recovered from a vasovagal episode during a flight and is back at practice. He is progressing with conditioning and could return soon, with team officials taking it one day at a time as he recovers from the incident.