NEW YORK — President Donald Trump walked into a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin pressing for a ceasefire deal and threatening “severe consequences” and tough new sanctions if the Kremlin leader failed to agree to halt the fighting in Ukraine. Instead, Trump was the one who stood down, dropping his demand for a ceasefire in … Read more
WASHINGTON — The future of U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies, raising implications for security in the Middle East and becoming the latest snag to vex relations between the U.S. and key partners like France, Britain and Italy. At issue is the peacekeeping operation known as UNIFIL, whose … Read more
Parineeta’s 20th-anniversary celebration brought Bollywood stars together, including Rekha and Vidya Balan, honoring the film’s legacy. The re-release event showcased memorable moments, such as Vidya Balan performing Dhunuchi Naach and Rekha kissing the film’s poster. The movie, an adaptation of a Bengali novella, is known for its exploration of love, class divides, and soulful music. … Read more
Zach KramAug 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. It’s still the NBA offseason, but the 2025-26 … Read more
Rose Hammond pushed authorities for years to lower the 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane road that passes her assisted living community, a church, two schools and a busy park that hosts numerous youth sports leagues. “What are you waiting for, somebody to get killed?” the 85-year-old chided officials in northwest Ohio, complaining that … Read more
Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success. Source link
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A gold rush brought settlers to South Dakota’s Black Hills roughly 150 years ago, chasing the dream of wealth and displacing Native Americans in the process. Now, a new crop of miners driven by gold prices at more than $3,000 an ounce are seeking to return to the treasured landscape, promising … Read more
Over 100 crew members of Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ were hospitalized in Leh due to mass food poisoning. Around 600 had eaten the meals provided. Authorities are investigating, and the police helped manage the emergency. Neither Ranveer nor the makers have commented. The film releases December 5, 2025. Ranveer Singh is currently filming Aditya Dhar‘s … Read more
Adam RittenbergAug 18, 2025, 12:18 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Ohio State has named second-year player Julian Sayin as its starting quarterback for its highly anticipated season opener against No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium. Coach Ryan Day on Monday announced the decision, noting that Sayin … Read more
Police: 3 dead, 8 injured in shooting at crowded club in New York City Source link