The PGA Tour announced a dramatic overhaul of its season-ending Tour Championship, introducing a two-week match play format starting in 2028. The new structure features a 90-player stroke play finale, followed by a 32-player group stage and a 16-player knockout bracket, drawing praise from Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods.
La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke announced he will not pursue election bribery charges against Elon Musk, saying no jury would convict him over a social media post offering $1 million to voters in Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court election. The decision follows a referral from the Wisconsin Elections Commission and criticism from some Democrats.
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, damaging about 300 homes and injuring 39 people. Rescue teams searched the ruins on Tuesday, and authorities opened emergency shelters for displaced residents.
Sacha Baron Cohen brings his iconic rudeboy character Ali G back to the big screen in ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?,’ his directorial debut. The first trailer shows Ali G navigating the modern world, a pregnant girlfriend, and unsuspecting interview subjects, with the film set for release on 23 October.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw were voted PFA men's and women's Player of the Year. Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record, while Shaw led City to the WSL title.
A new BMJ study estimates at least 24.5% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with the true rate possibly higher. Researchers stress the burden of head impacts before reaching the NFL and call for reducing practice contact.
Prasidh Krishna took 3/47 on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, easing pressure from critics as India bowling coach Morne Morkel defended the pacer and highlighted his growth. Morkel praised Krishna's mental toughness and his role in risky phases, calling him a 'massive student of the game'.
Private bus drivers and conductors staged a protest in Salem on Tuesday against the state government's decision to extend free travel for women to express, LSS, and deluxe government buses. The announcement by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday prompted workers to demand withdrawal of the scheme or compensation, with some seeking absorption as government staff.
Pennsylvania reported two measles deaths in unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, the first in the state in 35 years and the first in the US in 2026. The cases come amid a nationwide surge that has surpassed 2,700 infections, as vaccination rates fall below herd immunity levels and federal policy shifts draw scrutiny.
The NFL's Rivalries program unveiled eight new uniforms on Aug. 25, with NFC North teams debuting designs. The Detroit Lions will wear their white 'Defend the Den' uniform against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1, while the Vikings' purple-and-gold jersey debuts Dec. 20. The Packers also revealed a green-and-gold uniform for their Oct. 11 game against the Bears.
A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday saw heated exchanges after Opposition members demanded a discussion on alleged police excesses during the July 20 protest in Delhi. Chairman Radha Mohan Das Agarwal rejected the demand citing sub judice, but agreed to consider discussing SOPs on use of force at a later date.
Dunkin' will give away one million free coffees on Aug. 25, 2026, with a promo code released midday. Customers must have the Dunkin' app to claim the offer, which is redeemable through Aug. 30. Additional fall promotions include free mini tennis cans, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and mystery cup sleeves.
The New York Jets waived kicker Cade York before Tuesday's final training camp practice, leaving Jason Sanders as the only kicker on the roster. Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo announced Sanders won the job, citing his experience and pedigree. The move follows a tightly contested competition marked by inconsistency from both kickers.
Ethiopia has formally bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, marking its first time hosting the tournament since 1976. The Ethiopian Football Federation says the country is ready, but security concerns and low rankings pose challenges.
The India U20 men's football team will depart for Tashkent on Wednesday for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following an unbeaten run in Bengaluru friendlies. They recorded three wins and a draw, with four consecutive clean sheets, as reported by Lokmat Times and The New Indian Express.
Federal authorities arrested a 26-year-old Ohio man, Alex Justin Miller, for allegedly sending a threatening email to Republican Rep. Randy Fine, including threats to kill President Trump. Miller faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over five years as part of a roadmap to reduce its $75 billion annual freight bill, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced at the first 'Sagar Samvad' event. The National Shipping Board proposed the five-point roadmap, which also aims to reduce dependence on foreign shipping lines and lower the cost of flying the Indian flag, currently 16-20% higher than foreign flags.
A federal judge has denied Ghislaine Maxwell's petition to overturn her sex trafficking conviction, calling her claims 'demonstrably meritless' and 'frivolous.' The ruling, which also addressed newly released Epstein files, leaves Maxwell's legal options narrow as she continues to serve a 20-year sentence.
Apple has announced upgraded Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops, featuring new M6 and M5 chips and aimed at users wants to run on-device AI. The new models bring significant performance gains but come with higher prices partly due to memory cost increases. Shipping begins September 22 with preorders from August 25.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for unannounced meetings with Russian officials, according to US media reports. The visit is the first known trip by a CIA director to Russia since 2021, coming amid stalled Ukraine peace talks and heightened tensions over Iran. Neither Washington nor the Kremlin has confirmed details of the visit.