Kevin Durant Honors Russell Westbrook Following Retirement Announcement Kevin Durant publicly praised former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook on Thursday, August 13, following Westbrook’s announcement that he is retiring from the NBA. Durant, writing on X, described his former teammate’s 18-season career as “iconic” and characterized Westbrook’s approach to the game as quiet and … Read more
Defense Department to Screen Troops Over 30 for Testosterone Deficiency Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency. According to a Department of Defense memo, the initiative aims to “optimize performance” and ensure troops maintain the biological foundation required for military readiness. … Read more
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham Mark Relationship Milestone With Rare Public Photo Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and longtime partner Stedman Graham made a rare public appearance together in Chicago, according to social media posts shared by former talk show producers. The couple, who have been together since 1986, were photographed posing with a plate of … Read more
President Donald Trump stated that “stranger things have happened” when asked on Aug. 10 if he would declare a national security emergency to implement voting restrictions that have stalled in the Senate. The remarks, made during a Real America’s Voice interview with host Wayne Allyn Root, extend a broader push by the administration to assert … Read more
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency on August 10, 2026, for Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as multiple wildfires, including the Bug, Fred Mountain, and Stallion fires, force thousands of evacuations. Officials report that all three fires are human-caused and remain under investigation, with state and federal resources mobilized to … Read more
Chrissy Metz Discloses GLP-1 Use Amid Shift in Weight Management Approach "This Is Us" actress Chrissy Metz has begun using GLP-1 medication to assist with her health journey, citing long-term struggles with weight and persistent "food noise." Metz, 45, is partnering with the telehealth company Ro to manage her treatment, marking a departure from her … Read more
Jackie, the celebrity bald eagle whose live-streamed life at a nest overlooking Big Bear Lake captivated a global audience for nearly a decade, has died at age 14 after undergoing treatment for a serious illness, according to the Ojai Raptor Center. The bald eagle’s death closes a chapter in California wildlife conservation, marking the end … Read more
USA TODAY is launching its first-ever Consumer Tech & Gadget Awards this fall, inviting manufacturers to submit innovative devices for formal editorial evaluation, according to the publication’s announcement. The program targets smartphones, smart-home hardware, workplace essentials, and emerging technologies designed to help consumers work smarter and stay connected in a crowded marketplace. Evaluating Innovation in … Read more
Taylor Farms has confirmed a voluntary removal of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the produce, according to regulatory filings and company statements. The Salinas, California-based company, which supplies supermarkets and fast-food restaurants across America, stated that the action was taken after federal food safety investigators traced … Read more
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave earned £15,000, roughly $20,000, in a single day after launching an OnlyFans account in 2025, according to an interview published in The Times on Aug. 7. Cave, best known for playing Lavender Brown in the film franchise, stated that she has easily made more money on the subscription platform in … Read more