Isaias Could Become a Strong Hurricane by Friday—Gulf Coast Watches Are Up
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to rapidly intensify before approaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday. Hurricane and storm-surge watches now cover parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
Kenya’s First Ebola Patient Crossed Three Countries—Now Officials Are Tracing 57 Contacts
A traveler who became Kenya’s first confirmed Ebola case passed multiple border and airport checks before dying in Nairobi. Officials have listed 57 contacts, with 10 in quarantine.
Michael King Threw 72 Pitches—Two Days Later, He Saved the Padres’ Season
With their closer away and another top reliever unavailable, the Padres asked a starter on short rest for six outs. Michael King delivered—and San Diego forced NLDS Game 4.
Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment to End the War—But Washington Isn’t Sure Who Can Agree
JD Vance says Iran must make meaningful cuts to its nuclear-enrichment capacity before the war can end. Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. concessions must come first.
Trump Is Weighing a Federal Gas-Tax Pause—Here’s What It Would Save at the Pump
Trump says a federal gasoline-tax suspension is under consideration. At current rates, the maximum savings would be about $2.76 on a 15-gallon fill-up—but Congress must act first.
Messi’s 208th Argentina Match Is His Last—85,000 Tickets Sold in 90 Minutes
Lionel Messi’s 208th Argentina appearance will be his last. About 85,000 tickets sold in 90 minutes as Buenos Aires prepares to end a 21-year national-team era.
Paramount Bought Warner Bros. for $81 Billion—The New Skydance Carries $80 Billion in Debt
Paramount’s $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover is complete, creating Skydance—a film, streaming, sports and news giant expected to carry roughly $80 billion in debt.
Trump’s Approval Holds at 32%—Democrats Lead 44–37 Four Weeks Before Midterms
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll gives Democrats a seven-point congressional-ballot lead as Trump’s approval remains at a career-low 32% and living costs dominate voter concerns.
Four Errors Left the Yankees One Loss From Elimination—History Gives Tampa Bay a 92% Edge
New York’s four errors tied its second-highest postseason total. Tampa Bay leads the ALDS 2–0—and teams in that position after two home wins advance 92% of the time.
Nearly 200 Monitored After a Death at Russia’s Plague Institute—Plague Isn’t Confirmed
A young laboratory worker died after severe pneumonia, triggering quarantines in Siberia. Russia says the region is stable while U.S. agencies seek clearer answers.
The Supreme Court Opens With Big Oil—and Nearly 60 Climate Cases in the Balance
Exxon and Suncor want the justices to stop Boulder’s climate-damages lawsuit. The first argument of the new term could reach far beyond Colorado.
CeeDee Lamb Caught 17 Passes—No. 17 Won It With 40 Seconds Left
CeeDee Lamb turned a career-best 17 catches into a Texas-sized comeback, scoring with 40 seconds left as Dallas erased a 10-point halftime deficit and dropped Houston to 0–4.