Victoria Mboko, just 18 and already shaking up the tennis scene, has charged into the National Bank Open semifinals. She began the season ranked far outside the top 300 but has rapidly risen with a stellar 33-3 record, multiple international ITF titles, and strong Grand Slam showings. Canadian fans are rallying behind this new sensation as she moves towards a spot in tennis history.
The Phoenix Mercury targeted frontcourt depth in the 2023 WNBA Draft, picking Destiny Harden and Kadi Sissoko in the third round. Harden didn't make the season roster, while Sissoko played every game before being waived the next year. Mercury's approach shifted to selecting guards in the 2024 draft, continuing their search for the right roster mix.
Jane Etta Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother and beloved Springfield teacher, passed away at 84. Known for her warmth and charity, she co-founded a pediatric cancer center, shaped family traditions, and left a legacy of kindness. Her family, including Brad Pitt, mourn her deeply.
A coding error made major sections of the U.S. Constitution vanish from the Library of Congress website for days. The missing content, including the Habeas Corpus clause, was restored after outcry and political scrutiny. The issue arose as website administrators included new Supreme Court analyses.
Stephen Miller, known for his extreme immigration views under Trump, has stirred controversy by suggesting that habeas corpus could be suspended during an 'invasion.' His push, backed by lawsuits from America First Legal, targets judicial authority and reflects a wider effort to consolidate executive power and restrict immigration.
Orlando City SC snapped up Spanish defender Adrián Marín from Portugal’s Braga on a deal through 2026, with an option for 2027, pending visa approval. The seasoned left-back is expected to provide stability for the Lions’ back line as they push forward in their current campaign.
Kelley Mack, best known for her role as Addy in The Walking Dead, has died at 33 after a fight with diffuse midline glioma, a rare brain cancer. The Cincinnati-born actress also appeared in Chicago Med and 911, and worked on commercials and voiceovers. Her family will hold memorials in Ohio and Los Angeles.
Tigres UANL and LAFC square off on August 5 in a high-stakes 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One battle at BMO Stadium, fighting for a quarterfinal spot. Streaming is on Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass, with top teams aiming for Concacaf Champions Cup berths.
United Airlines grounded all mainline flights across the U.S. on August 6, 2025, after its Unimatic system failed, snarling travel at major hubs. The tech glitch left passengers facing long waits and forced the airline to offer free rebookings through August 16, with the company stressing there was no cybersecurity breach.
United Airlines halted mainline flights nationwide after a tech system outage on Wednesday evening, leaving passengers stranded at hubs like O'Hare, Denver, and Newark. The issue, not related to a cyberattack, affected over 1,000 flights. Operations slowly resumed, but delays lingered into the night.