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British driver Andy Green has set a new land-speed record for hydrogen-powered cars, averaging 406.32 mph at Bonneville in JCB’s Hydromax. The 32ft vehicle used two hydrogen internal-combustion engines adapted from JCB machinery, producing a combined 1,600 bhp. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has certified the run.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City has become the Western Conference final’s most-watched Game 1, drawing 9.2 million on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 12 million. The increases come amid broader access on network television and revised Nielsen methodologies.
Several firms have announced expansion plans and new measures that will accelerate commercial robotaxi rollouts. Mobileye has announced a 2027 U.S. launch with an initial 100-vehicle fleet and a five-year target of 17,000; Wayve and Uber are preparing a supervised London service in the coming months; Tesla and Waymo are expanding U.S. coverage; and new indices show Chinese robotaxi players are scaling faster than many expected.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to capture their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson led with 36 points and OG Anunoby delivered a decisive tip-in in the final seconds, capping a dramatic comeback from a 29-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
The New York Knicks have won Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, completing the largest comeback in finals history with OG Anunoby's last-second tip-in to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. Earlier in the series, President Donald Trump attended Game 3 at Madison Square Garden and was loudly booed when shown on the jumbotron amid heavy security measures.
The San Antonio Spurs have cut the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 with a 115-111 win. Critics point to 24 free-throw attempts by the Spurs in the second half, compared with 8 for New York. Victor Wembanyama contributed 32 points as San Antonio’s victory shifts momentum in the NBA Finals.
A wave of polo shirts is shaping fashion and public life. From football managers and politicians to celebrities, the polo is crossing borders and industries. Sales and social buzz point to a sustained revival driven by preppy styling and casual formality.
The Knicks have clinched their first NBA title in 53 years after defeating the Spurs in five games. Viewership peaked at 33 million for Game 5, making this the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998. The series averaged 20.6 million viewers, the best since ABC/ESPN began covering the Finals in 2003.
Jordyn Woods’ orange tux clutch mini has become a viral symbol for the Knicks’ playoff run, prompting a sold-out demand and a made-to-order model as New York fans rally behind the team.
The Knicks have claimed their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson headlines the victory with 45 points in the closeout game, supported by OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. The win caps a season of team-first play, strong defense, and strategic depth that reshaped the franchise’s trajectory and brand value.
Eight people have died after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The victims include four active-duty airmen, one reservist and three civilians. The airfield remains closed; officials say the investigation could take up to six months and no cause has yet been determined. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program to extend the bomber’s life into 2050.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA title and will visit the White House. Dolan says the team has accepted an invitation from President Trump and will determine details soon. The visit follows a season marked by political controversy surrounding White House visits by champions.
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix software that can drive into freeway construction zones, after 13 incidents in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The company has limited freeway driving during the fix and notes it continues to operate on surface streets.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after a horse-drawn carriage bolted in Central Park while his mother was injured. The incident has intensified calls to suspend or ban horse carriages; unions demand safety reforms as the city reviews Ryder's Law and related rules.
The military has reinstated flu vaccination requirements for recruits after a localized outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas has sickened hundreds. Officials say exemptions were granted earlier in the year, but ongoing cases and a recruit death have prompted renewed vaccination efforts across basic training.
Gracie the giraffe has been missing for nearly two weeks from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Real County, Texas. Latest searches with helicopters and a $5,000 reward have not located her. Authorities caution that she remains at large as the rural terrain complicates the hunt, with sightings sporadic and ongoing efforts continuing.
The NBA off-season has heated up as LeBron James and Stephen Curry surface in rumors about a potential reunion with Anthony Davis. Washington Wizards’ stance to keep Davis complicates the Warriors’ plans, while Draymond Green’s option decision reshapes finances and futures for all three veterans.
Toyota has announced a major expansion of its San Antonio manufacturing campus, adding a second assembly line and a new axle plant, boosting capacity and jobs as part of a $10 billion U.S. investment through 2030. The move follows a decision to shift Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas, while continuing some Mexican operations.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million rookie maximum extension with a player option in the fifth season, according to ESPN and confirmed by the Spurs and multiple outlets. The deal preserves cap flexibility for the team while keeping the promising rookie in San Antonio. The extension follows a dramatic rise from a 22-win season to a 62-win Finals run.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts as a large, deadly flood wave is barreling down the Guadalupe River in Texas, threatening Kerrville, Uvalde and other Hill Country communities. Rescue teams have already carried out dozens of high-water rescues; governors have declared disasters across dozens of counties as rainfall continues.
Torrential rain has driven dangerous floods across Texas Hill Country for a third day, triggering rescues and road washouts. Authorities warn waters will continue to rise, with last year’s deadly floods weighing on response efforts.
Six people have died in a sealed, unventilated shipping container at a Laredo rail yard after being smuggled on a freight train. A seventh person was left for dead along the route. The Webb County medical examiner suspects hyperthermia, and the U.S. Attorney has charged 11 defendants with conspiracy and transporting aliens resulting in death.
A new AP-NORC survey finds 39% of US adults approve of Donald Trump’s immigration handling, down from 49% earlier in his term. Republican backing remains high on immigration, but overall popularity has declined, with mixed views on Iran and the economy.
Moderna has won FDA approval for its mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50–64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older. The decision follows a contentious review earlier this year, a unanimous advisory panel recommendation in June and political disputes inside US health agencies over mRNA vaccines. Retail availability is expected in coming weeks.
Robert Gilman has landed in the United States after Russia has released him on humanitarian grounds. U.S. officials have said he is walking and talking and will be flown to a military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological care after evaluations on the flight to Washington on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.