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Larry Montes is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a congregant and headbutting a security team member during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in New York City.
Caitlin Clark rolled her ankle late in the first half and hobbled to the locker room, but what she did after halftime stunned Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
An Arizona Shake Shack employee allegedly robbed his own restaurant at gunpoint, locked co-workers in a cooler, then returned in uniform two days later.
Construction workers in Belgium discovered $10 million in gold coins and bars while building a sewer, but a finder's fee remains uncertain.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants to DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental over planned Islamic wudu ablution stations.
Taulia Tagovailoa led American Samoa to a stunning upset over the U.S. Men's Flag National Team, snapping a 14-year win streak in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Jason Arday, the Cambridge University professor who resigned last week amid plagiarism and falsehood allegations, was found dead at a south London address.
Wisconsin congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke explained what it means to be a Blue Dog Democrat and how she connects with rural and working-class voters her party has left behind.
Tyler Muehl admitted to kicking a sea lion in La Jolla while referring to himself as UFC fighter Max Holloway. He faces up to a year in prison.
Delta Air Lines Flight 81 declared an emergency for an overweight landing at Heathrow after a lavatory issue forced the Paris-to-Seattle diversion.

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As heated debate continued to rage across the nation and on Capitol Hill over legislation designed to secure U.S. elections, former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a dire warning that the SAVE America Act could result in America being saved.
LOS ANGELES, CA — A special WNBA task force announced on Thursday that they had been unable to define a woman after several hours of meetings led to a stalemate on where to go to lunch.
WASHINGTON—Blasting the 2-year-old’s incessant lying to the American people, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday slammed her toddler son over baseless accusations that the caterpillar was very hungry. “Time and time again, this vindictive child has served up fabrications r
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Zoran Mamdani's planned city-managed grocery stores were reportedly set to feature an exclusive "Queue Where You Wait For Loaves Of Leavened Flour Products", the mayor's office confirmed on Thursday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be leaving her post in order to be a full-time mom, having prepared herself over the past two years by answering millions of dumb questions.
America's 38th state is often assumed to be just one giant mountain, but it's so much more! For example, the state bird is a lark bunting. Bet you didn't know that.
NEW YORK, NY — Struggling to determine the definition of a woman, the Women's National Basketball Association decided to bring in a revered Supreme Court Justice to help settle the question.
BOSTON, MA — The state's Democratic leaders proudly unveiled a new bronze statue of the ancient pagan god Molech in front of the state Capitol on Thursday morning, further emphasizing their commitment to promoting child sacrifice.
Surveillance company Flock’s automatic license plate readers, which are used by over 5,000 law enforcement agencies across 49 states, are generating controversy. The Onion examines the pros and cons of the technology. PRO Helps police officers violates civil rights far faster than if they were wor
MCCOOK, IL—Complaining that he couldn’t even walk down the street without being mistaken for a world-class basketball player, doughy Eastern European immigrant Vukašin Petrović told reporters Thursday that he was tired of everyone assuming he was an NBA superstar. “Just because I’m a 6-fo
WASHINGTON—Surrounded on all sides by overturned furniture, ripped-out desk drawers, and dozens of loose items flung wildly from their shelves, President Donald Trump reportedly tore up the White House on Thursday in a frantic search for more munitions. “Come on, come on, there’s gotta be one
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Scientists have for the first time used AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature, a milestone that has prompted hopes for medical breakthroughs and fears of new biological threats. What do you think? The post Researchers Develop First AI-Designed Viruses appeared first on The Onion.
Kirk Devine, 45, passed away in a hot-air balloon explosion last Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that mourners find and return Devine’s body parts. The post Kirk Devine appeared first on The Onion.
PALO ALTO, CA—Telling himself he had “no other choice” but to end the simulated character’s life himself before his company effectively pulled the plug on the virtual world, a tearful Mark Zuckerberg reportedly smothered his metaverse avatar Thursday using a digital pillow. According to sour

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow for blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' short-handed Wings.
Creating your own rankings tiers is an essential part of draft prep. Matt Bowen gives you a head start.
Jets quarterback Geno Smith is day-to-day with an ankle injury that occurred Wednesday and resulted in him being scratched from the preseason opener Friday night against the Buccaneers.
The Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday night.
Scottie Scheffler birdied the first five holes and shot a 9-under 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
A judge on Friday ruled that former Knicks All-Star Charles Oakley "produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards."
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa said he was "frustrated and disappointed" after Friday night's preseason loss to the Broncos, during which he played two series and was 3-of-5 passing for 22 yards.
Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees on Friday night and was evaluated for a concussion after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he felt "pretty confident" about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season after the two-way star threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday.
Here are some weekend streaming picks to help your fantasy women's basketball playoff run.
Jacob Misiorowski considers last year's NLCS loss to the Dodgers "the real turning point" leading into his dominant 2026 campaign.
Check out th odds, spreads and totals for all 16 preseason Week 1 games.
Who could Dodgers manager Dave Roberts appoint after pitcher Edwin Diaz's last-inning meltdown on Thursday?
INDYCAR's Markham debut took an unexpected turn as an unfinished track forced practice to be postponed.
Caleb Williams winning MVP? Packers out of the postseason? Colin Cowherd makes five bold predictions for 2026.
Fernando Mendoza took his first NFL steps Thursday, and there were glimpses of the potential he brings to a franchise trying to restore its glory.
Second-year Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been suspended eight games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
NFL lineman-turned-driver Jared Odrick has found new meaning in life after trading in his cleats for cars.
Will Hill believes the Vikings will go from (tied for) worst to first in the NFC North in 2026. Here's why he's betting Minnesota.
Find out who's favored this weekend as INDYCAR heads to Markham, Ontario.

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The company will also be able to expand its fleet across more of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
If you didn't catch it in theaters, here's when you can watch it on Disney+.
Dash cam laws vary from one state to the next. Check the laws of states you'll be driving through.
President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.
Laptop batteries don't last forever, but there are some things that you can do today that may affect the lifespan of your MacBook's battery.
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
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Ray J and Orlando Brown's much-anticipated fight is going down in just a few hours on Zeus Network ... a must-see matchup you don't want to miss. Ray and Orlando, who are both making their celebrity boxing debuts on the network, are set to square…
Bruce Willis made a touching appearance in newly released photos from daughter Tallulah Willis’ wedding weekend, giving fans a glimpse of the actor celebrating his youngest daughter’s nuptials. As we previously reported, Tallulah married…
Luigi Mangione seemed to finally feel the full weight of his crime in court, becoming emotional during the proceedings ... so says the sketch artist. Christine Cornell -- who has sketched Luigi numerous times during his legal journey -- said on CNN…
Dolly Parton was forced to miss a major event at her beloved Dollywood theme park this week after her doctor advised her to stay in Nashville amid ongoing health issues. The 80-year-old country icon was scheduled to appear in person Friday for the…
08/14/2026 6:29 PM PST -- Slipknot released the deleted statement on their music festival Knotfest's Instagram. Sid Wilson's officially out of Slipknot ... or at least he was for a hot minute -- before the band deleted their social media post…
Dr. Terry Dubrow has a whole different kind of "Botched" situation on his hands ... cybercriminals breached his plastic surgery practice and accessed sensitive patient information. Terry tells TMZ ... cybercrooks have become so sophisticated with…
This supermodel knows how to make a splash ... and she's proving polka dots are still having a major moment. The brunette beauty is showing off her killer figure in a strappy polka-dot bathing suit for a head-turning, retro-inspired ensemble.…
Nick Reiner is calling BS on the executor of his trust ... telling the court he didn't give any consent to withhold money from him he says was owed to him under the terms of the trust when he turned 30. Reiner filed a new legal document on Friday…

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