Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi has been ruled out of the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup with a left knee injury, with Sadaf Shamas named as her replacement. The PCB confirmed the injury and said rehabilitation is expected to last up to four weeks. The tournament begins in Dubai on August 28.
A new CAMH survey of more than 11,000 Ontario students shows a significant increase in online gambling, with one in eight gambling online last school year and one in ten betting on sports. Exposure to gambling ads is widespread, and experts link the trend to greater accessibility and the province's open online betting market.
The Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board visited the IRCTC War Room in New Delhi on August 24, spending nearly two hours reviewing operations and interacting with officials. The visit focused on passenger services, real-time monitoring, grievance redressal, and catering quality, with appreciation for IRCTC's efforts in service delivery.
Jodie Evans, 22, from Wolverhampton, says she was told by doctors that a scan was unneeded and that she could wait until 12.5 weeks for an appointment, despite painful bleeding. After booking a private scan that revealed her baby had died, she says the hospital promised to call but never did, and she later suffered a traumatic two-week miscarriage at home.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is warning residents about scam callers posing as agency employees and demanding a fee to release owed benefits. One resident was reportedly told to pay $105 to receive $4,000. The agency says it never charges fees and advises the public to hang up and report suspicious calls.
Starbucks brings back the Pumpkin Spice Latte on August 25, 2026, as the drink faces renewed scrutiny from the Make America Healthy Again movement. Newsweek reports on the drink's history, nutritional profile, and expert opinions on whether a healthier reinvention is possible.
With new auto loans from manufacturer lenders falling nearly 5 per cent year over year to a three-year low and insolvency volumes at their highest since 2009, Canadians are growing cautious about vehicle debt. Financial columnist Christopher Liew outlines five common car financing mistakes and how to avoid them, from focusing on monthly payments instead of total cost to skipping a cooling-off check.
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have engineered yeasts to convert PET plastic and agricultural waste into edible proteins and flavorings, producing 3D-printed cookies called µBites. The NASA-funded project aims to address food security in extreme environments, from disaster zones to Mars missions, though human taste tests await institutional approval.
R&B and blues singer Benjamin William Lattimore, known professionally as Latimore, has died at age 86. The artist behind the 1974 hit 'Let's Straighten It Out' is remembered for a career spanning over five decades, including 27 albums and a 2017 Blues Hall of Fame induction.
In a recent medical advice column, a patient questions the necessity of frequent MRI monitoring for small pancreatic cysts. The doctor explains that while the cysts themselves are tiny, a mildly enlarged main pancreatic duct raises the five-year cancer risk to about 10%, justifying continued surveillance with MRI and CA19-9 blood tests.
Chris 'Block' Gordon, a veteran drag racer and leader of Team South Carolina on Discovery's 'Street Outlaws: Fastest in America,' died Saturday night in a crash at KD Motorsports Park in southern Ohio. The racetrack confirmed his death in a social media post, saying he was 'an absolute legend of our sport.'
The U.S. job market remains strong, yet a growing share of young men are neither working nor seeking work. Analysts point to mental health struggles, social isolation, AI exposure, and a shifting job landscape as contributing factors, with labor force participation among men aged 16-24 dropping from 69% in 2000 to 57% in 2025.
Namibia have named an experienced squad for a home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe later this week, with Gerhard Erasmus to lead the side. The series in Windhoek precedes three ODIs against South Africa, seen as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Shanthi Gears shares surged over 40% in two sessions after promoter Tube Investments acquired an additional stake via block deal. The move lifted the stock despite weak Q1 results, with analysts citing promoter confidence amid a recent 52-week low.
The AIFF has scheduled India's senior men's team to face Panama on September 26, 2026, in a FIFA international window friendly, marking their first meeting. The match precedes a confirmed October 3 fixture against Brazil in Kolkata and November games against New Zealand. Officials highlighted the value of testing against World Cup sides for player exposure.
Coronation Street viewers have been left stunned after learning that Anya Dewin, who plays newcomer Lucy Parkinson, is 18 years old. The revelation came after fans commented on a Facebook page, with cast member Tony Maudsley celebrating her debut and A-Level results.
A British tourist has filmed the chaotic scenes at a Mallorca hotel where guests queue from 6am and sprint to claim sunbeds when the pool opens at 8am. Edward Lawton, 58, described the daily scramble as 'absolute carnage' and called for a better policy at the Globales Santa Lucia Hotel.
Ellie Taylor has shared details of a chaotic family holiday on the Sussex coast, during which her young son was rushed to Chichester A&E after his cough escalated into croup. The comedian, recently announced as the new host of Strictly's It Takes Two, documented the ordeal on Instagram, including a steroid treatment and a later mishap when her son fell and cut his leg.
Jo Gardiner, who appeared on the BBC's Race Across the World with her son Sam, has died at 61 following a battle with cancer. Her family confirmed the news, remembering her as 'an intrepid adventurer.' Her son Sam died in a car crash in June 2025.
India has lifted its ban on wheat and wheat product exports with immediate effect, according to notifications from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The move revises export policy from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' for specified wheat codes and follows earlier limited shipments. Officials cite depressed domestic prices and farmers' interests as key reasons.