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1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic

August 16, 2026

1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic

An Imperial College London study of over 135,000 adults found nearly one in six people reported feeling lonely often, surprising researchers. COVID made things worse, the study noted.

Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder

August 15, 2026

Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder

Mets reliever Jefry Yan thought he had strike three against the Nationals, but as he jumped in the air to perform his signature celebration, he realized the umpire didn't call it.

Police announce arrest after 5 wounded in Virginia State University shooting: report

August 15, 2026

Police announce arrest after 5 wounded in Virginia State University shooting: report

Multiple victims were transported to area hospitals Saturday morning after a shooting near the Quad Annexes at Virginia State University, campus police says.

Advocate reveals freed Marine vet's physical, mental torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held

August 15, 2026

Advocate reveals freed Marine vet's physical, mental torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held

Global Reach's Kieran Ramsey reveals the beatings and psychological torment Robert Gilman endured during 1,666 days in a Russian prison and pleads for remaining detainees.

New Yorkers take Zohran Mamdani free bus promise literally as MTA loses millions in skipped fares

August 14, 2026

New Yorkers take Zohran Mamdani free bus promise literally as MTA loses millions in skipped fares

Zohran Mamdani's free bus rhetoric created a "perfect storm" of fare evasion in New York City, transit union and MTA officials warn amid rising losses.

Seahawks sign former first-round Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold despite looming felony charges

August 13, 2026

Seahawks sign former first-round Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold despite looming felony charges

Terrion Arnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks after the Detroit Lions released the cornerback following felony robbery and kidnapping charges.

Davis Martin ejected after back-to-back wild pitches near Sal Stewart's head spark benches-clearing incident

August 13, 2026

Davis Martin ejected after back-to-back wild pitches near Sal Stewart's head spark benches-clearing incident

Davis Martin was ejected after back-to-back wild pitches near Sal Stewart's head sparked a benches-clearing altercation between the White Sox and Reds.

Russia’s ‘Amazon’ in deep-strike Ukraine blitz, wiping billions from Putin-linked CEO

August 13, 2026

Russia’s ‘Amazon’ in deep-strike Ukraine blitz, wiping billions from Putin-linked CEO

Ukraine's drone strikes have knocked out 27% of Wildberries warehouse capacity, with losses estimated up to $8.5 billion as Russia's logistics reels.

Prichard Colon, boxer left in vegetative state after illegal punches in 2015 bout, dead at 33

August 13, 2026

Prichard Colon, boxer left in vegetative state after illegal punches in 2015 bout, dead at 33

Prichard Colon, who suffered a subdural hematoma after illegal punches in his 2015 bout against Terrel Williams, has died at 33 after years in care.

'Deadpool' star Rob Delaney reveals how losing 2-year-old son changed his approach to fame

August 13, 2026

'Deadpool' star Rob Delaney reveals how losing 2-year-old son changed his approach to fame

Rob Delaney reveals how losing his son Henry to a brain tumor at age 2 reshaped his entire approach to Hollywood and his career priorities.