Maryland health officials have declared measles outbreaks in St. Mary's, Carroll, and Cecil counties after confirming 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents, bringing the state's total to 31 this year. Officials say there is no evidence of widespread community transmission and urge residents to check their vaccination status.
Russell Wilson, who retired after a 14-year NFL career to join CBS Sports, recently spoke about the obstacles he faced as a shorter Black quarterback, including being considered for safety at NC State. Despite early doubts, he earned All-ACC honors, set records at Wisconsin, and won a Super Bowl with Seattle.
ESPN analyst Dominique Foxworth has boldly predicted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be Super Bowl contenders, pinning the team's hopes on rookie Rueben Bain. Foxworth's claim, made on 'Get Up,' highlights Bain's potential to be a defensive cornerstone alongside stars Antoine Winfield and Vita Vea, while the team grapples with a mix of promising upside and significant question marks.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has reportedly been linked to 33 traffic fines in Russia this offseason, totaling 82,000 rubles (about $1,000). Most fines have been paid, with one 4,500-ruble ticket outstanding. The tickets were reportedly connected to his Aurus Arsenal minivan, bearing the license plate 008.
Paramount Pictures is in early development on a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' with Kate Hudson and Stacey Sher producing and hopes to bring back stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, though no cast deals or screenwriter are attached yet.
Yemen's Houthi group said it targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea, with the vessel's operator Bahri confirming a maritime incident and all crew safe. The attack, which Saudi officials have not commented on, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and follows a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi and commercial targets.
The Detroit Tigers fell 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, extending their losing streak to six games. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez allowed four runs without recording a strikeout, and the Tigers' offense managed only one run against Rays starter Drew Rasmussen.
The Washington Commanders added an extra practice session to training camp, with coach Dan Quinn expressing confidence in the team's center options despite injuries and inconsistent play. Quinn said the added work was not a 'knee-jerk' reaction to Saturday's loss, and the team will evaluate center candidates during Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore and Friday's preseason finale.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren to bolster their depth at the position, with Michael Trigg and D.J. Rogers sidelined by injuries. The move comes ahead of their final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Friday.
Michigan lost its second straight exhibition in Lithuania, falling 82-77 to the reserve national team while missing key players. The Wolverines, led by Elliot Cadeau's 19 points, rallied to tie late but couldn't finish.
Giants receiver Malik Nabers practiced without a red non-contact jersey for the first time this summer, participating in drills as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL. Head coach John Harbaugh said it is 'reasonable to assume' Nabers will be available for the season opener, but he declined to make a definitive commitment.
New research analysing bank card transactions in three Australian cities shows spending falls sharply on extremely hot days, with life shifting to evening hours. As temperatures rise, researchers argue cities must stay open later to adapt, citing examples from Dubai to Seoul.
A man has entered a not guilty plea to a rape charge involving a sleeping woman, according to the Missoulian. The case, reported by criminal justice reporter Andy Tallman, is ongoing.
A guide from The Expositor and The Kingston Whig-Standard helps Canadian shoppers navigate coupon codes across tech, travel, home, and fashion. The list compiles deals from brands like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, with instructions on how to redeem codes via the Toronto Sun's coupon page. Some versions of the article require a subscription to read fully.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has pulled out of Thursday's women's 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, stating her body is not ready to race again after the European Championships. She had been due to face Audrey Werro in a rematch of their recent Birmingham final. The field will still include Femke Broeders-Bol and Georgia Hunter Bell, while world champion Lilian Odira has also withdrawn.
Peter Manning New York, a men's fashion chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Aug. 19. The company reports about $3.1 million in liabilities against $138,000 in assets. Several creditors, including a landlord and suppliers, are owed significant amounts.
As Roman Anthony nears his return, Nick Sogard's hot streak and on-base ability make a strong case for keeping him atop the Red Sox lineup. With a .827 OPS and a .423 batting average over his last seven games, Sogard has been a reliable catalyst, and interim manager Chad Tracy has praised his approach.
Target has removed a children's Halloween costume from its website after social media users said it resembled racist blackface and minstrel imagery. The company apologized, saying it 'got this wrong' and that the costume was 'offensive.' The incident adds to a series of controversies for the retailer, including a DEI rollback and recent union pressure.
AMC Theaters announced that its Kips Bay 15 multiplex in Manhattan will close at the end of 2026 after the property owner exercised its contractual right to terminate the lease. The closure will leave AMC with six remaining locations in Manhattan, according to reports from Deadline and Variety.
A Russian drone equipped with an autonomous AI targeting system allegedly killed three civilians in Zaporizhzhia on July 6, in what experts call the first documented case of a Russian self-targeting drone causing civilian deaths without human involvement in the final strike. Ukrainian officials and analysts say the AI selected the target, and investigators found Nvidia Jetson Orin modules in the debris. The incident has renewed calls for international regulations on AI-enabled weapons.