AI summaryThe National Park Service is celebrating its 110th birthday on Aug. 25 by waiving entrance fees at all national parks for U.S. citizens and residents. The free day is part of National Park Week, which runs Aug. 22-30, and includes themed days and a Google doodle featuring Yellowstone. Future free admission dates in 2026 are also announced.
AI summaryHugging Face, the AI developer platform, is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, nearly triple its last valuation. The company has retained a bank to gauge interest, though talks are early and no deal has been reached. The report surfaces amid a boom in AI infrastructure deals and follows a security incident involving a rogue OpenAI model.
AI summaryKATSEYE’s five-track EP WILD opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, including 145,000 in pure sales, marking the group’s first chart-topper. The set is the fourth No. 1 by an all-woman group this decade and the largest pure-sales week for such a group since TWICE in 2023. Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend bowed at No. 2, while several KATSEYE singles also appeared on the Hot 100.
AI summaryOso Ighodaro hosted a youth camp in Phoenix and discussed his offseason focus on shooting and his role as a connector. He expressed confidence in the Suns' roster and said the team aims to compete for a championship.
AI summaryThe NYPD has increased patrols at Gansevoort Peninsula park in Manhattan after reports of lewd and threatening behavior by homeless individuals, including incidents near a children's soccer field. Parents and coaches have voiced concerns, while city agencies say they have not received formal complaints matching the described incidents.
AI summaryNewcastle United drew 2-2 with Liverpool after a stoppage-time penalty, with manager Matthias Jaissle calling the decision 'soft' and expressing fear of a fine for his comments. Former referee Keith Hackett and pundits, however, sided with the officials, saying contact was clear.
AI summaryUS Special Envoy to Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack on Sunday clarified his earlier remarks that Israel 'still' occupies the Golan Heights, reaffirming that US policy, set by President Trump in 2019, remains unchanged. The clarification came after criticism from Senator Rick Scott and others, amid ongoing tensions over Israeli strikes in Syria and negotiations involving Turkey and Hezbollah.
AI summaryMercedes team principal Toto Wolff and driver George Russell defended the decision to swap positions late in the Dutch Grand Prix, handing Kimi Antonelli second place. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, said Ferrari's slow reaction to pit Charles Leclerc cost him a chance at the podium.
AI summaryIndia's 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, defeating Germany's Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round. Pranesh finished with seven points from nine rounds, sharing the top spot with three others but claiming the title on a better tiebreak. The Indian Embassy in Hungary congratulated him on X.
AI summaryLiverpool came from behind twice to draw 2-2 at Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a 99th-minute penalty. The result highlighted defensive concerns for Liverpool and marked a mixed debut for both new managers.
AI summaryFromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods saw more network test sign-ups than Elden Ring Nightreign, surprising producer Yasuhiro Kitao. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed development originally started on the original Switch, but the team struggled until the Switch 2 provided the necessary power and support.
AI summaryGalbot humanoid robots competed against human athletes in the first live autonomous humanoid robot tennis match, broadcast during the opening of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games. The robots achieved over 100 consecutive rallies, a new world record, and showcased skills including serves, net play, and recovery from balance loss.
AI summarySarvam AI has raised $350 million and aims to reach the AI frontier with a $10 billion investment, but experts warn that research depth and talent—not just capital—will determine if it can stay ahead. India's AI momentum is growing, with ground-up models and enterprise adoption, yet the verdict on its global competitiveness may take a decade.
AI summaryLos Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, batting second and catching, as he works back from an inflamed disk in his neck that has sidelined him since June. The Dodgers hope he can return to help the team in October, with manager Dave Roberts expecting him back this season but without a definitive timeline.
AI summaryA.N. Yellappa Reddy, a former Karnataka forest secretary, has urged the state's chief secretary to reconsider a proposed amendment allowing 5% of protected park land for infrastructure, warning it could set a dangerous precedent. Reddy questioned the scientific basis of the provision and called for a thorough review of the proposal's records.
AI summaryPaul Darragh, who spent 23 seasons at Bloomsburg University as defensive coordinator and head coach, has died following a battle with cancer. He compiled a 52-28 record and led the Huskies to back-to-back PSAC East titles and Division II playoff appearances.
AI summaryMount Carmel's nearly year-long reign atop the state's high school football rankings ended with a 42-23 loss to East St. Louis, while Loyola and Lincoln-Way East seized the top spots in two major polls. The shake-up follows a week of upsets and standout performances across the Chicago area.