Author: Alex Maschino
Hollywood is mourning the tragic loss of Hayden Panettiere at age 36. The Heroes and Nashville alum’s representative confirmed to Us on Sunday, August 16, that the actress had died. Details surrounding Panettiere’s death were not immediately available. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” Panettiere’s father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.” Skip asked for privacy “as our family takes time…
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman. The moves signal a push toward competitiveness, blending youth with experienced pieces as they aim to climb out of the basement. Key Additions Bowen Byram (D) – Acquired from Buffalo on June 23 in exchange for the No. 4 and No. 45 picks in the 2026 draft and defenseman Louis Crevier. The 25-year-old left-shot defenseman signed a six-year, $75 million extension ($12.5…
Italian media reports the Cagliari forward rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026French footballer Yael Trepy, who plays for Serie A club Cagliari, is in intensive care, the Italian club has confirmed, with media reporting that the 20-year-old nearly drowned in a swimming pool.Cagliari said that Trepy “is currently in intensive care at the hospital in Sassari,” adding that the club remains “in close contact with the medical staff and the player’s family”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The club asks for privacy to be respected…
Good morning. When Cava recently reported second-quarter results, the numbers told a story of a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant defying industry gravity: revenue up 31.3% year over year to $365.4 million, same-restaurant sales up 9% on 5.3% traffic growth, and shares jumping more than 10% in response last week. I also talked with CFO Tricia Tolivar about how the finance organization itself is changing. As her team prepped for the Aug. 11 earnings call, they leaned on AI tools built into Cava’s proprietary data platforms, Cava Core and Cava Current, to run Q&A preparation and business analysis, Tolivar told me. She…
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and his wife, Georgina Rodríguez, opted for an intimate wedding ceremony instead of a lavish luxury affair — and that’s exactly how they wanted it. “In the future, we will have a big wedding, so we can celebrate with family and friends,” Rodríguez, 41, told Vogue in a Sunday, August 16, profile. “When I was a little girl, “I dreamt of the biggest castle, the biggest carriage, the longest dress [and] a crown full of diamonds. And now I’m saying, ‘No. I want something intimate, with my partner and our children, at home.’” She continued, “Because…
First-half strikes by Cody Gakpo and debutant Jeremy Jacquet gave new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola his first non-competitive home win as the Premier League side finished their pre-season preparations by beating Como at Anfield. Jacquet’s first goal in Red 👌— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 16, 2026 Netherlands international Gakpo produced a composed piece of control and arrowed finish to score the 23rd-minute opener following an incisive run and cross by compatriot Jeremie Frimpong. Frimpong ➡️ Gakpo!— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 16, 2026 Gakpo turned provider for Liverpool’s second with a minute to go of the first period, an Oranje…
Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out “almost simultaneously” on a Greek island near Athens on Sunday afternoon, officials said.About 200 firefighters were deployed to keep the twin fires from converging on the island of Salamina, which was under a high wildfire risk on Sunday. The first blaze was reported at 14:40 local time (11:40 GMT) near the island’s south coast and spread rapidly due to high winds, followed by a separate fire some 20 minutes later in the east. Their cause is not yet known.One of the fires had been brought under control…
California‘s bid to cap live event ticket resale prices at 10% above face value is dead for this legislative session.The California Senate Appropriations Committee held AB 1720 on its suspense file on Thursday (August 13), one day before the deadline for the state’s fiscal committees to report bills to the floor.A companion ticketing measure, AB 1349, was released from suspense at the same hearing and can now proceed to a Senate vote.AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, was introduced in February by San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, as reported by MBW.It would have limited the resale price of concert…
Travis Kelce is showing off his new husband hardware ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ first football game of the 2026 preseason. Kelce, 36, was spotted walking into Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, August 15, looking effortlessly chic in a black-and-orange tie-dye two-piece. He accessorized his ensemble with a pair of black sunglasses, a metallic watch and his impossible-to-miss gold wedding band. Kelce, whose team will face off against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, married pop star Taylor Swift on July 3 inside New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden arena. “It was a fun offseason, man,” the…
Syrian army helicopters have dropped roses on crowds at the Summer Syria festival at Damascus Citadel, as part of a wider push to revive cultural events after years of civil war.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo