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Simon Cowell has missed the season 21 live shows for medical reasons tied to his 2020 back injury. This article explains the absence, Kenan Thompson's guest judge role, and Heidi Klum's return for the Top 16 reveal.
This article explains what the Blue Jays' series victory over Cleveland means for the American League wild-card race, including the tiebreaker implications and the team's post-trade-deadline surge.
A strong smell of cannabis can interrupt a tennis match in a way no amount of crowd noise can. This is what happened when Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match over the smell, and why New York's legal weed makes it a recurring problem.
Glen Powell’s Russ Holliday keeps the Chad Powers disguise going in season two. Learn which characters already know the truth, how the show turns the mask into the central drama, and what the season changes about its leading man.
This article explains why the Williams sisters’ first-round doubles appearance at the 2026 US Open carried extra weight, and why reports about a possible ITIA rules breach involving several top players became part of the tournament conversation.
Readers will learn why the White House built retro arcade games around its policy agenda, how an immigration enforcement game frames detention as play, and why that messaging matters.
This explainer outlines the temporary restraining order that restored eligibility to Indiana defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, what the order blocks the NCAA from doing, and why the ruling may extend beyond Bloomington.
Learn how the college football season opens in stages, why Thursday and Friday games precede Saturday's full slate, and how the first results shape rankings and playoff impressions.
Learn how alcohol raises breast cancer risk, why even one drink a day can matter, and what the latest data on U.S. cancer deaths show.
A guide to The Gentlemen season 2 on Netflix, covering the continuing story of Eddie, the returning cast, early critical reactions, and where to stream it.
Learn why a single aircraft stuck on Gatwick's runway can halt arrivals and departures, and what passengers should do when flights are grounded, including checking with the airline and still travelling to the airport as advised.
Alexander Zverev reached the US Open third round only after two straight five-set matches. This article explains how those marathons unfolded and what his record-setting start means as the tournament continues.
An explainer on what happens when UK employers are found to have underpaid the minimum wage: public naming, repayment orders, penalties, and how even administrative errors can land a business on the government's list.
This article explains why Oklahoma's season opener against UTEP is available only through ESPN+ or SEC Network+, how the two streaming options differ, and what that setup means for the Sooners before their Week 2 game at Michigan.
Learn how Ben Simmons’ reported one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings came together and what it means for his NBA return, the team’s roster, and the risks on both sides.
Readers will learn how Silo’s Season 3 finale follows the show’s slow-burn structure, what the ninth episode set up, and why the episode matters with one season still to come.
This explainer examines the forecast September warm spell for the UK, which areas are expected to see the highest temperatures, and why Atlantic weather systems are predicted to bring rain the following week.
This article explains who the new Grand Tour presenters are, what their first episode keeps from the old format, and why the new series feels deliberately low stakes.
Sony has announced two limited-edition DualSense controllers for Grand Theft Auto VI. This article covers the Vice City-inspired designs, official pricing, the September 10 preorder window, the November launch timing, and how the two colorways differ in availability.
The FIA has declared the Italian Grand Prix at Monza a heat-hazard race, a move that allows teams to fit a cooled-liquid system under drivers' fireproof overalls. This explainer covers why the declaration was made, how the cooling kit works, and why some teams may still race without it.