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NewsFeedFamilies and supporters of the Israelis held captive by Hamas sailed toward the Gaza coast to warn against a ground invasion of the strip. They tossed swim rings as a symbolic life saver for their loved ones, who they say would be hurt by a ground assault.Published On 7 Aug 20257 Aug 2025

Mike ClayAug 7, 2025, 08:33 AM ETCloseMike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.We’re closing in on the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, which means it’s time for “The 192” for fantasy football.Fantasy leagues come in all shapes and sizes, but many have settled into the vicinity of 12 teams and 16 roster spots. “The 192” is a listing of…

NewsFeedA top Kremlin foreign policy aide said Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet “in the coming days.” The White House has not confirmed such a meeting and a day earlier said a summit including Ukraine’s president was on the table.Published On 7 Aug 20257 Aug 2025

A record-setting season for Love Island USA peaked in the week of the show’s season finale, reaching the top spot on Nielsen’s streaming charts. The dating show recorded 1.93 billion viewing minutes for the week of July 7-13, its highest weekly total ever (ahead of 1.78 billion minutes two weeks earlier) and its first time in the No. 1 overall spot on Nielsen’s charts. Peacock has separately said season seven of Love Island USA is the streamer’s most watched original show to date. Peacock had two shows in the top 10 originals for the week, as Poker Face (312 million…

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy.On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked to a February spill at the Sino-Metals mine. The spill happened when a tailings dam, used to store toxic waste and heavy metals, collapsed into the Kafue River, a key drinking water source, following heavy rain.The US embassy said there was new information that showed “the…

CDH Investment Bank has once again reaffirmed its dominance in Malawi’s financial landscape, clinching the 2025 Investment Bank of the Year award, presented by the Global Banking Magazine–an esteemed financial publication based in London. This international recognition celebrates CDH’s outstanding achievements in investment banking, financial advisory services, and its strategic role in shaping Malawi’s economic development. Over the past year, CDH Investment Bank has been at the forefront of several high-impact initiatives, including national food security management and raising capital for transformative public and private sector projects. Its forward-thinking approach and innovative financial solutions have made it a trusted partner…

Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which is not yet licensed, could be available next year.The daily pill, called orforglipron, works by suppressing appetite and making you feel more full.Preliminary results of a major trial show those on the highest dose lost an average of 12 kilos (nearly two stone) over 16 months but about one in 10 stopped taking the pills due to side effects, including nausea and vomiting.In addition to weight loss, participants also benefited…

Barcelona stripped Marc-André ter Stegen of the captaincy on Thursday as a feud escalated between the Germany goalkeeper and the club over his injury status amid attempts to register signings.The defending La Liga champions signed the 24-year-old goalkeeper Joan García from cross-city rivals Espanyol last month, with the club probably expecting to sell Ter Stegen, 33, to make space in their wage bill for García and the Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford.However, Ter Stegen needed more surgery to finish repairing a multiple knee ligament tear sustained last season, stopping him from leaving in the summer transfer window and forcing Barcelona…

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams.Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re looking for even more recommendations, check out our lists of the best movies on Netflix, the best movies…

Israel’s Netanyahu says he wants to take control of all of GazaIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza and will eventually hand it over to Arab forces that will govern it properly.“We intend to,” Netanyahu said in an interview with Fox News when asked if Israel would take control of the entire 26-mile strip.“We don’t want to keep it. We want to have a security perimeter. We don’t want to govern it. We don’t want to be there as a governing body.”He made the comments as the security…