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August 5, 2025.

Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield speaks at a campaign watch party Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor

August 5, 2025

The race for Detroit’s next mayor is set to pit a longtime City Council member against a popular pastor. Council President Mary Sheffield and megachurch leader Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s nonpartisan primary. Voters will decide in November which of the two will succeed popular three-term Mayor Mike Duggan. He is running as an independent for Michigan’s open governor’s seat in 2026. Sheffield and Kinloch bested a field of seven others. They included former police Chief James Craig, former City Council member Saunteel Jenkins and current member Fred Durhal III.

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FILE - South Korea's Son Heung-min, left, and his teammates celebrate their advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after the Asian qualifier group B match for 2026 World Cup between South Korea and Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham

August 5, 2025

Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old South Korean superstar will join LAFC as a designated player after the club paid a reported fee of more than $20 million, which could end up being the most ever for an MLS transfer. Son formally announced his decision to leave Tottenham last week. The Spurs captain was a beloved fixture at the North London club, scoring 173 goals in 454 competitive appearances while rising to global prominence with his combination of speed, playmaking skill and finishing acumen.

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Athletics' Shea Langeliers (23) is greeted by Lawrence Butler, right, after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Athletics’ Shea Langeliers join elite list of catchers with second 3-homer game

August 5, 2025

The Athletics’ Shea Langeliers has become the fourth catcher to have two three-homer games after belting three against the Washington Nationals. Langeliers hit in the leadoff spot for the first time and cashed in quickly, homering off MacKenzie Gore to open the game. After a single and a groundout, Langeliers led off the fifth with another homer off Orlando Ribalta. Langeliers hit another leadoff homer in the seventh off Andry Lara, joining Johnny Bench, Gary Carter and Travis d’Arnaud as the only catchers to have two career three-homer games. Langeliers is the only catcher in major league history to have a three-homer game from the leadoff spot and has 22 on the season.

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Texas House Rep. Joe Moody, D - El Paso, stands at the back of the House Chambers with empty chairs belonging to House Democrats protesting a redistricting map at the State Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)

Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans are trying to punish them

August 5, 2025

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President Donald Trump wants in place before the 2026 midterm elections. The Republican-controlled state House failed to reach a necessary quorum to vote on a district map Monday and Tuesday. By leaving the state, Democrats are beyond the reach of Texas law enforcement, and they can effectively shut down the vote by ensuring the 150-member House does not have the quorum required to do business. Gov. Greg Abbott and fellow Republicans are threatening to try to remove the Democrats from office if they don’t return to the Capitol.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts to striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm

August 5, 2025

Aaron Judge is back in the lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees following a 10-day stint on the injured list with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow. There’s still no clarity on when the All-Star slugger will return to the outfield. Judge went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts in a 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is supposed to start a throwing program Wednesday. Boone all but ruled out Judge returning to the outfield as early as the next couple of days.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin (21) embraces Andrew Vaughn (28) after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Brewers use best 60-game stretch in team history to state case as best team in the major leagues

August 5, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers are making it more difficult to be overlooked on the national stage. They continue to expand their lead in the NL Central and also boast the best record in the majors following the best 60-game stretch in team history. Even so, manager Pat Murphy says “most people couldn’t tell you five players on our team.” The Brewers’ 7-2 win over Atlanta on Tuesday night, combined with the Chicago Cubs’ 5-1 loss to Cincinnati, left Milwaukee with a four-game lead in the NL Central division. Murphy said it will be important for players to keep their focus.

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FILE - This undated image provided by the U.S. Department of State shows Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. (U.S. Department of State via AP)

US won’t seek death penalty for Mexican drug lords Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

August 5, 2025

U.S. prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty in their cases against Mexican drug lords Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero. Prosecutors disclosed their decision in brief letters to judges on Tuesday. Caro Quintero and Zambada have pleaded not guilty to an array of drug trafficking charges. It is unclear whether taking the death penalty off the table signals any possibility of a plea deal with either or both men. Prosecutors declined to comment. The men’s lawyers welcomed the decision but were circumspect about what happens next. The prosecutions are separate, but they similarly target two of Mexico’s most notorious narcos.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

MLB contenders watch for fatigue as some starters experience an increased workload

August 5, 2025

At age 34, Matthew Boyd is going back to what was once familiar territory for the left-hander. He has logged 130 2/3 innings so far in his first season with the Cubs, more than he totaled in the previous two years combined. Boyd’s workload is worth watching as the Cubs fight for the NL Central title. He is among a group of pitchers going through a jump in innings in the middle of a playoff race. The days of predetermined innings limits, especially when it comes to young prospects, aren’t going away anytime soon. But more organizations appear to be going with a case-by-case approach.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

What’s known and not yet known about the Justice Department’s scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe origins

August 5, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to criminally investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia probe from the Obama era. This move reopens a highly scrutinized chapter in American history. Bondi has directed President Donald Trump’s Justice Department prosecutors to present evidence to a grand jury. The investigation’s specifics, including which prosecutors are involved and potential charges, remain unclear. The Trump administration has been challenging intelligence community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. This probe adds to a series of inquiries into Russian interference and the U.S. government’s response, which have revealed significant flaws but no criminal wrongdoing.

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order about the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker

August 5, 2025

Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in Washington for an attempted carjacking and beating of Edward Coristine, a prominent member of the Department of Government Efficiency. The incident happened early Sunday in Logan Circle. Police say a group of teenagers tried to carjack Coristine and his significant other. Coristine was attacked until officers intervened. The attack has renewed calls from President Donald Trump for federal control over Washington, citing crime concerns. Trump threatened to impose federal control if local authorities don’t act. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate, seeking additional suspects.

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CORRECTS CITY TO AURORA, ILL., Texas Rep. Gene Wu speaks as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker looks on during a news conference in Aurora, Ill,, on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout

August 5, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove from office a top state lawmaker he called the “ringleader” of Democrats who left the state to block a vote on a new congressional voting map pushed by President Donald Trump. Abbott bypassed lower courts and filed a rare emergency petition against state House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu straight to the all-Republican state Supreme Court, the state’s top civil court. The governor’s lawsuit came just three days after dozens of Democrats left the state and hinges on an untested legal theory that the lawmakers can be found to have vacated their office if they don’t return to the state Capitol.

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FILE - People film a statue of Confederate general Albert Pike in the nation's capital after it was toppled by protesters and set on fire in Washington early June 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump’s executive order

August 5, 2025

Two Washington, D.C.-area statues commemorating the Confederacy will be restored and replaced, in line with President Donald Trump’s pushback on recent efforts to reframe America’s historical narrative. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that a statue commemorating the Confederacy would be returned to Arlington National Cemetery. The statue, which Hegseth referred to as “The Reconciliation Monument,” was removed in 2023. The National Park Service announced Monday that the statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate brigadier general and a revered figure among Freemasons, would resume its previous position in Washington’s Judiciary Square, a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol.

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Jerry Jones, left, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager stands with his son Stephen Jones, Cowboys co-owner, executive vice president, CEO, and director of player personnel during training camp Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not spoken with Micah Parsons following public trade request

August 5, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has not spoken to Micah Parsons since the star defensive end publicly requested a trade on Friday. Jones spoke to reporters Tuesday following a joint practice between the Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams, his second such media session in four days after Parsons took to social media amid a breakdown in negotiating a contract extension. Jones again said that the Cowboys organization has not has direct contact with Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, before reiterating that he does not consider the holdup in talks unusual. Parsons has not responded publicly to Jones’ remarks.

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Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a brown bear during video shoot in Alaska

August 5, 2025

A Seattle Kraken ice hockey player and the team’s mascot had a close call with a brown bear during a video shoot in Alaska. The run-in happened during a flyfishing outing in late June near Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, nearly 300 miles southwest of Anchorage. Video shows the bear charging toward the mascot named Buoy and player John Hayden. But the bear turns away before making contact. The NHL team said there was no intent to involve the bear in filming, but it later posted footage of the encounter on social media. Brown bears commonly feast on salmon in the river.

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FILE - Traditional Russian wooden dolls called Matryoshka depicting China's President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at a souvenir shop in St. Petersburg, Russia, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, File)

Trump’s pursuit of meeting with Chinese leader reveals the complex web of US-China relations

August 5, 2025

President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington with his approach to China. Concerns are growing that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. There is no firm plan for a meeting, but many believe it must happen for a trade deal. Some worry Xi is leveraging Trump’s eagerness for concessions. Taiwan fears it could be “trade-able” in negotiations. Critics say Trump may cave to China to reach a deal. Meanwhile, export controls have been eased, causing concern among lawmakers about national security.

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FILE - Hulk Hogan, right, and his son Nicholas, left, wife Linda and daughter Brooke arrive at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, Aug. 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)

Dozens gather at Florida church for Hulk Hogan’s funeral service

August 5, 2025

Dozens of people have gathered for a funeral service for wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71. The service was held Tuesday at the same church where Hogan was baptized in 2023. The Pinellas County medical examiner has said Hogan died after a heart attack July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The examiner’s report said Hogan previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. He will be cremated.

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FILE - A sign marks the entrance to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, a site used by the Florida National Guard, near Starke, Fla., July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/David Fischer, File)

Florida prepares to build a second immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

August 5, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is apparently preparing to build a second immigration detention center, awarding at least one contract for what’s labeled in state records as the “North Detention Facility.” The site would add to the capacity at the state’s first detention facility, built at an isolated airfield in the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Florida plans to build a second detention center a Florida National Guard training center called Camp Blanding. DeSantis has said the state is waiting for federal officials to ramp up deportations from the South Florida facility before building out the second site outside of Jacksonville.

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President Donald Trump holds a full set of medals from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, during an event regarding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

August 5, 2025

President Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028 Olympic Games being held in Los Angeles that he said would ensure the event is “safe, seamless and historically successful.” This will be the first Olympics hosted by the U.S. since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Trump signed an executive order at the White House establishing the task force and said “The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America.”

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‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling Matthew Perry fatal dose gets September trial date

August 5, 2025

A woman charged with selling Matthew Perry the ketamine dose that killed him is headed for trial in September. Jasveen Sangha’s trial is the only one forthcoming over the “Friends” star’s death after four other defendants reached plea agreements and are cooperating with prosecutors. A federal judge set the trial date for September 23. Sangha, who prosecutors say was known to customers as “The Ketamine Queen,” faces five counts of ketamine distribution, including one resulting in death. She has pleaded not guilty. Sangha was a major target in the investigation, along with Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who pleaded guilty last month.

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks with former television journalist Gretchen Carlson, not shown, at an event on April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Michigan Gov. Whitmer makes another White House visit to meet with Trump

August 5, 2025

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the impact tariffs and Medicaid changes are having on her state. The Democrat has met with Trump multiple times in his second term after taking a more diplomatic approach than in his first term. The new approach has netted her multiple wins for the state, including a new fighter jet mission to an air base in the state. Whitmer said that she will “work with anyone to get things done for Michigan.” The friendly relationship between Whitmer and Trump is in contrast towards his public stance towards other Democratic leaders, including other high-profile governors.

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FILE - Smelling salts lay on the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec. 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms

August 5, 2025

The NFL is banning the use of smelling salts during games, citing safety concerns and the potential to mask concussion symptoms. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday explaining the decision. The memo references a 2024 FDA warning about the lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of ammonia inhalants. The NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee recommended the ban. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle mentioned the ban during an interview, expressing hope for a compromise. However, the memo clearly prohibits any club personnel from providing or supplying these products.

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FILE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters is photographer in Washington, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation

August 5, 2025

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from reallocating more than $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding moves ahead. The states argue the Federal Emergency Management Agency lacks the authority to end the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and redirect more than $4 billion of its funding. The program aims to harden infrastructure around the country against potential storm damage. Noting money for the program was allocated by Congress, the states say any attempt to redirect it would run afoul of the Constitution.

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The outside of the Montgomery County Circuit Court is seen in Rockville, Md., Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lea Skene)

Mother of 2 missing children held without bail after previous case dropped for mental health reasons

August 5, 2025

A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been held without bail and ordered to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars after she was recently rearrested and charged with murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two children. The new indictment against Catherine Hoggle comes three years after an earlier murder case was dismissed because she had been repeatedly found incompetent to stand trial. Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy alleges that Hoggle confessed to strangling her children during a conversation with another woman attending a group-therapy session.

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, middle, walks to the dugout with Jackson Chourio (11) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. Chourio was removed from the game after suffering an injury. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Brewers’ successful promotion could result in more alumni home-run derby events

August 5, 2025

Maybe the Home Run Derby doesn’t have to be limited to All-Star weekend. The Milwaukee Brewers invited several of their former players to participate in an alumni home run derby that followed a game with the Miami Marlins last week. The promotion helped draw a sellout crowd of 41,944 fans. That success has Brewers manager Pat Murphy conjuring up ways for teams to expand on this idea. Brewers president of business operations Rick Schlesinger said a half-dozen other MLB teams had reached out ince their alumni home run derby to get information on how well it had worked.

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FILE - People shop for shoes on , Nov. 25, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

August 5, 2025

Between rising prices and dwindling job growth, using “buy now, pay later” on everything from concert tickets to fast food deliveries is becoming increasingly appealing. But greater use could also mean greater trouble, as more people fall behind on repaying these loans. Buy now, pay later loans gained popularity during the pandemic, especially among young people. While these loans can help you make large purchases without paying interest or undergoing a hard inquiry in your credit report, they can also be easily overused.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) takes part in drills during the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFL suspends Vikings’ Jordan Addison for 3 games over DUI case

August 5, 2025

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for three games by the NFL. The suspension is due to a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy related to a drunken driving case from last year. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last month. He was arrested in July 2024 when found asleep in his vehicle. The suspension will affect games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati. Addison, the 23rd pick of the 2023 draft, has been a key player alongside Justin Jefferson. The Vikings will rely on other receivers during his absence.

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FILE - The seal of The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen on the Headquarters in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Violent crime in the US dropped 4.5% last year, FBI data shows

August 5, 2025

A new FBI report says violent crime in the United States fell 4.5% last year while property crime dropped 8% from the year before. The FBI statistics released Tuesday show murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in the U.S. fell nearly 15% in 2024, continuing a decline that’s been seen since a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike. Reported hate crimes decreased 1.5%. The FBI collects data through its Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Not all law enforcement agencies in the U.S. participate. The 2024 report is based on data from more than 16,000 agencies, or more than 86% of those agencies in the FBI’s program.

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New York Yankees Aaron Judge gestures in the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Aaron Judge comes off IL, set to rejoin the struggling Yankees at Texas

August 5, 2025

Aaron Judge has been activated off the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees and is set to return Tuesday night at the Texas Rangers. The All-Star slugger hasn’t played since July 25 because of a flexor strain in his right elbow. Judge hit off Yankees minor league pitchers at the team’s complex in Tampa for the second day in a row Monday, then was in Texas for the series opener. Manager Aaron Boone said after the Yankees lost 8-5 in 10 innings that the two-time AL MVP would be available Tuesday. If he plays in Texas, Boone says Judge will be the designated hitter.

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CORRECTS DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN TO AUGUST 4 - Rep. Mike Flood speaks and takes questions during a town hall meeting on the University of Nebraska campus, Monday, August 4, 2025 in Lincoln, Neb. The second-term Republican braved a Democratic-heavy audience of roughly 700, most of whom booed and chanted in opposition to the GOP-backed tax-break and spending-cut bill President Donald Trump signed last month. (AP Photo/Thomas Beaumont)

GOP congressman faces heated town hall where hundreds boo him for supporting Trump’s big bill

August 5, 2025

Republican congressman Mike Flood has gotten an earful during a Nebraska town hall held to defend his support of President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts law. Flood braved the ire of a Democratic-leaning college town audience dominated by hundreds of people intent on expressing their displeasure chiefly with cuts to Medicaid benefits and tax reductions tilted toward the wealthy. Flood described the law Monday in Lincoln as less than perfect but stood firm on its Medicaid and tax provisions, fueling a barrage of jeers and chants from the hostile audience. How voters receive the law could go a long way to determine whether Republicans keep power in next year’s midterm elections.

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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) blocks a shot by Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard (6) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Injuries to key players dampen excitement for WNBA’s inaugural Rivals Week

August 5, 2025

The WNBA hoped to create some buzz with its inaugural Rivals Week, which is slated to begin on Saturday. Unfortunately, injuries to key players like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has dampened some of the excitement. The week was set to tip-off with a primetime matchup between Clark’s Fever and Reese’s Sky on Saturday night. Clark is definitely out while still recovering from a groin strain that’s sidelined her already for a few weeks. Reese has missed four of the past five games with a back injury.

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Palantir books its first $1 billion in quarterly sales and dodges DOGE axe

August 5, 2025

Shares of Palantir Technologies sailed past previous record highs Tuesday after booking its first $1 billion sales quarter and raising its performance expectations for the year. The stock rose above $170 Tuesday after breaking previous records four times this year in the global artificial intelligence race. The previous closing high for the stock was set this week at $160.66. Since going public in 2020 when it posted a $1.17 billion annual loss, the artificial intelligence software company has swung swiftly to a profit and sales are booming. Profit rose 33% to $327 million in the second quarter.

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FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file)

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar

August 5, 2025

Lady Gaga tops the 2025 the MTV Video Music Award nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year run in the top spot. Gaga is up for 12 awards including song, video, album and artist of the year. She is followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11 nominations. Kendrick Lamar has 10. Sabrina Carpenter and first-time nominee Blackpink’s ROSÉ are tied with eight. The three-hour VMAs will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the UBS Arena just outside New York City. It will also simulcast on MTV and be available to stream on Paramount+.

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FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) takes part in drills during practice at NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

NFL longevity demands wisdom as much as determination and talent. These seasoned guys can explain

August 5, 2025

NFL careers are notoriously short. Yet the young man’s league still has some space for the most seasoned players. Wisdom is just as important to sticking around as determination and talent. There were 30 active players who were born in the 1980s when training camps opened. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the oldest at age 41. Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith is 36 and the only defensive back in the group. He has focused his training in recent years around joint mobility to simulate game situations in pursuit of endurance, strength and injury prevention.

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FILE - Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson reacts after defeating Minnesota's Gable Steveson during a 285-pound match in the finals at the NCAA wrestling championship, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)

Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan’s venture continues after his death

August 5, 2025

Wyatt Hendrickson will face Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders in Real American Freestyle wrestling’s main event on Aug. 30. RAF01 is set to go as planned at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland despite the death of commissioner Hulk Hogan last month. Elders was the African Games champion at 97 kilograms in 2024 and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hendrickson beat Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson to win the 285-pound national title at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in March. The event will be streamed on FOX Nation.

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FILE - A jar of krill sits on a lab counter at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point, Va., on May 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

August 5, 2025

Officials have shut down the krill fishery near Antarctica early after exceeding the seasonal catch limit for the first time. This decision follows a report detailing a surge in krill catches after a conservation framework lapsed without a new plan. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources confirmed the early closure of the 2024-25 season. The U.S., Russia, China, and other governments failed to approve a new management plan. Krill is crucial for marine ecosystems and climate change mitigation. Researchers highlight its role in removing 20 million tons of carbon annually from the atmosphere.

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Oprah Winfrey picks Richard Russo’s ‘Bridge of Sighs’ for her book club

August 5, 2025

Oprah Winfrey has selected Richard Russo’s novel “Bridge of Sighs” for her book club. The 2007 novel is set in a rural New York community. Winfrey announced the pick on Tuesday. Russo, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, often writes about small Northeastern towns. His works include “Nobody’s Fool” and “Empire Falls,” which won a Pulitzer in 2002. Russo expressed his excitement about introducing his work to a new generation. A conversation between Winfrey and Russo is available on her YouTube channel. Winfrey praised the book as a “classic summer read” filled with romance and family drama.

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FILE - College students pass out Plan B to educate young voters at Florida Atlantic University April 11, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson, File)

Young adults are less likely to follow politics or say voting is important: AP-NORC poll

August 5, 2025

A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows only about 2 in 10 young adults follow politics closely, compared with higher numbers among older Americans. The poll also shows about one-third of adults under age 30 identify as political independents, rejecting party labels. Despite this, youth voter turnout has been high in recent elections, suggesting potential for greater political engagement in the future.

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