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Wonder Woman Casting Rumors Heat Up as Fans Suspect James Gunn Secretly Picked Adria Arjona for the Role
DC fans are convinced the DCU's Wonder Woman will be played by Adria Arjona after she posted a video of her workout routine ahead of Man of Tomorrow.
Retatutride: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.
Evaluating the Career Path for Each of the Last Six Number One Overall Picks
Recently, the 2026 MLB Draft first-overall pick, Roch Cholowsky, was sent to the 7-day Injured List. Cholowsky is likely done for the season due to wrist sor...
4 bold predictions for the Chargers' defense in 2026
From defensive takeaways to star-studded performances, these four bold predictions showcase how we expect the Chargers' defense to perform in 2026.
Let the season begin, Hawkeyes open 2026 football season vs Northern Illinois
When date flips to September 5 this weekend, it will have been about 246 days, 5,902 hours, 354,180 minutes, or 21,250,800 seconds since the last Iowa Hawkey...
OpenAI's rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them | TechCrunch
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
gamescom Apologizes for Its Initial Response to Thefts, Promises Improved Security Measures
gamescom has provided a second response regarding the theft of developers’ equipment during its event, offering an apology for its initial reaction to the ordeal.
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool?
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
The Odyssey Surpasses $1 Billion at International Box Office With Weeks Left In Theaters
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has earned more than $1 billion at the international box office, and it still has nearly four more weeks left in theaters.
Measles cases top 3,000, CDC reports, the highest in more than 3 decades
A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two people with measles who died in Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County coroner said Friday, as the nation’s measles tally hit a new 35-year record of 3,134 cases.
One of the largest spiders in the world remains largely unstudied
Hidden in the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia, one of the largest spiders on Earth has spent over a century confounding scientists who struggle to agree...
A day of twist and turns in the Lindsay Clancy trial
The high-profile case of a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children has ended in mistrial.
Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool: Andoni Iraola up and running as Reds boss with Alexander Isak at the double
Report and free match highlights as Alexander Isak nets a double inside the first nine minutes to get Andoni Iraola up and running as Liverpool boss
Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her U.S. Open match
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, complained to the chair umpire that the smell of marijuana was bothering her early in her third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday.
PSA: The SmartThings V3 hub is nearly sold out.
And they won’t be making more, meaning there won’t be a way to add Z-Wave devices to a SmartThings smart home. Aeotec, which makes both hubs for Samsung, told me they have about 10,000 left, which may last through the end of the year. Samsung discontinued the V3 last year and replaced it with the Smart Home Hub 2, which has twice the performance, but doesn’t support Z-Wave. [Image: The Smart Home Hub (aka SmartThings V3 hub), right, is on the outs. It’s been replaced by the Smart Home Hub 2 (left). https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/IMG_9287.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
In 1989, Detroit Zoo began helping save snails wiped out in the wild; 37 years later, 500 are travelling 5,000 miles to Tahiti, part of a program that has returned 17,000
Science News: A conservation effort that began nearly four decades ago is sending hundreds of tiny snails on a remarkable journey back to their native home. Five hu.
Two giant oak trees destroyed this 1879 American schoolhouse; locals turned the fallen wood into part of its remarkable restoration
US News: In February 2021, two oak trees fell onto the Mark Prairie Schoolhouse in Clackamas County, Oregon, crushing the roof and damaging parts of the walls .
Save $400 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Convertible, the Only Decent Gaming Laptop Deal for Labor Day
This 2.56 pound convertible is more powerful than the Xbox Ally X20.
Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson plan to retire from 'Inside the NBA' after this season
'Unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year.'
In 2011, a 39,000-sq-ft Michigan school on a former Air Force base sold for $40,000; 15 years later, one wing has become 5 homes and the 19-acre property is asking $450,000
US News: A former school building on a Michigan Air Force base has undergone a remarkable transformation since it was sold for just $40,000 in 2011. Fifteen ye.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
The Amazon Labor Day Sale Has Great Deals on Budget-Friendly Workout Machines
A good time to build out your personal home gym.
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for tonight's fight
Follow Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba live results and round-by-round updates for the Ruiz vs. Knyba fight card on Friday night in Newark, New Jersey.
Photo ready: Son Heung-Min supports BTS at Los Angeles stop of Arirang tour
LAFC star Son Heung-Min attended the second night of BTS' Arirang world tour in Los Angeles, supporting his friend V.
Vero Beach football game vs. St. Frances Academy delayed by lightning
Vero Beach faces a lightning delay against St. Frances Academy early in the first quarter at the Citrus Bowl on Friday, Sept. 4.
'No One Puts Double Fine Out of Business Except for Me' — Tim Schafer Explains How He Kept Double Fine Afloat After Leaving Xbox
Tim Schafer, game designer and founder of Psychonauts developer Double Fine, gave a strong response after Xbox divested the studio as part of its massive restructuring efforts this summer.
Geno Auriemma: ‘College sports is dying’
Millions of fans are preparing to watch and attend Week 1 of the college football season, but Geno Auriemma says the empire is dying. Auriemma is forecasting...
Washington football prioritizing four-star Texas WR in 2028 class
The Washington Huskies have placed themselves among the top suitors for one of Texas' top pass catchers in the 2028 class.
Federal judge declines to halt firings of Stars and Stripes staffers
A federal judge on Friday declined to stop the Pentagon’s termination of three Stars and Stripes staffers for alleged insubordination, ruling they were not likely to succeed in their claims that the firings violated the First Amendment. Judge Trevor McFadden issued the decision hours after a hearing that focused on whether two of the employees…
‘Exceptional’ Xavi Espart tipped to stay in Barcelona first team by ex-La Masia chief
Some strong backing from a man who knows the youngster well.
GAME THREAD: Miami Hurricanes vs Stanford Cardinal
YOUR MIAMI HURRICANES TAKE THE FIELD TO BEGIN THE 2026 SEASON TONIGHT!!!!!!
WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights Before Sunday Night's Main Event
This weekend brings with it Sunday Night's Main Event, but before we get there, we had this week's SmackDown as a go-home show.
Politician Spencer Pratt calls out actor Ryan Reynolds for condemning 1980s nostalgia
Spencer Pratt fires back at Ryan Reynolds over his "Mayday" premiere comments, contrasting the anti-hero generation with classic 1980s cinema heroes.
49ers are facing adversity before season even begins
The 49ers have a December injury report in September
Nothing but praise from Vikings GM on Kevin O'Connell
Nolan Teasley and Kevin O'Connell seem to be working together swimmingly.
Hamburger SV vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05 preview: Both teams look for first goal and win
Hamburg entertain Mainz in the penultimate matchday 2 game of the Bundesliga as the two teams are yet to register their first goal of the campaign.Hamburger...
LIV Golf Embarrassment Continues at DP World Tour Q-School
As LIV Golf’s future remains uncertain, professional golfer Peter Uihlein entered to compete in the DP World Tour Q-School, but he failed to show up to his t...
Chicago Cubs updates: Dansby Swanson progressing with injury — and Javier Assad rejoins team on taxi squad
MIAMI — Dansby Swanson’s unfamiliarity with an oblique strain creates a little uncertainty for the Chicago Cubs shortstop about what his path back might enta...