<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-09-02T22:56:22.988-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Guerrero drives in 5 runs, Blue Jays rout Guardians 11-0 to tighten AL wild-card race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-guardians-score-v23645"/><id>urn:uuid:bb732701-ab7f-426b-b464-08447607ad4c</id><updated>2026-09-02T21:34:36.701-04:00</updated><summary>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer and had a season-high five RBIs, Dylan Cease scattered four hits over six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Cleveland Guardians 11-0 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-2026-midterms-speech-x27672"/><id>urn:uuid:e066b6d1-0594-4fb5-83e8-d2862b7a81c5</id><updated>2026-09-02T21:20:11.643-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Chile, injured penguins sport copper vests to help them heal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chile-el-nino-humboldt-penguins-vulnerable-injuries-rehabilitation-n92028"/><id>urn:uuid:9643e5e6-fda9-42c2-a2c6-7ac74a3863d1</id><updated>2026-09-02T20:13:57.935-04:00</updated><summary>Researchers in Chile have designed special vests for penguins to help them recover during El Nino.</summary></entry><entry><title>Names of 14 from Long Island who died from 9/11 illness added to FDNY HQ memorial in Brooklyn</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/fdny-9-11-memorial-long-island-names-added-14-sh1u8px1"/><id>urn:uuid:56b466cb-41d7-4b0a-8672-8604629731be</id><updated>2026-09-02T20:10:46.450-04:00</updated><summary>Each new name is a reminder "that the legacy of Sept. 11 doesn't end on a single day," FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens GM says team is still waiting on NFL investigation of Rashod Bateman's arrest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-rashod-bateman-eric-decosta-f35112"/><id>urn:uuid:c277985a-e3c1-4913-af41-63a7816c3f76</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:55:03.789-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Hunter Nemechek out at Legacy Motor Club after NASCAR Cup season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/john-hunter-nemechek-nascar-q02352"/><id>urn:uuid:c6c3bcf6-55d9-44e5-bbf4-09faae4fa432</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:33:39.822-04:00</updated><summary>Legacy Motor Club is parting ways with driver John Hunter Nemechek after the NASCAR Cup Series season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian center Koval says she left LSU because team brought in Russian player</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/lsu-kate-koval-s47913"/><id>urn:uuid:7b80187d-7d5a-4ed6-8740-93c0dd7a4f43</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:27:03.075-04:00</updated><summary>Kate Koval says she decided to leave LSU because it brought in a Russian player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian justice who imprisoned Bolsonaro now under fire for alleged links to disgraced banker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-moraes-vorcaro-crisis-supreme-court-u54436"/><id>urn:uuid:38f0146d-8cd7-4ef3-90cc-0b8bc96525cd</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:26:10.904-04:00</updated><summary>The Brazilian Supreme Court justice who sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for a coup attempt is now facing pressure to resign over alleged links to a disgraced banker.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders president of business ops Kelly Cheeseman 'blown away by the response' of jersey contest</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-jerseys-w3vkh2dx"/><id>urn:uuid:28904762-3b4d-4e69-97fa-0d814154a630</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:17:47.335-04:00</updated><summary>"I was thinking 1,500 submissions was going to be a really good success," Kelly Cheeseman said Wednesday. "To see 80,000 blew my mind."</summary></entry><entry><title>Jhonny Pereda has 2 RBIs, Mariners roll past Red Sox 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-red-sox-score-y25572"/><id>urn:uuid:736c80fa-7940-4d4c-8495-f2e23b556504</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:11:44.081-04:00</updated><summary>Jhonny Pereda had a two-run single as part of the second of Seattle's two four-run innings on the day, and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eagles hope changes on offense lead to another run to the Super Bowl</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/philadelphia-eagles-preview-2026-e98481"/><id>urn:uuid:8b1d9be9-7837-4dd5-a15d-4c457b6909a7</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:10:45.834-04:00</updated><summary>Behind a record-breaking season from running back Saquon Barkley, the Eagles featured a rush-heavy offense on the way to the franchise's second Super Bowl victory in the 2024 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brett Sullivan's 2-run single in the 11th lifts the Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rockies-score-u30733"/><id>urn:uuid:26bb0924-5b98-481f-baa5-fc3ba946ab29</id><updated>2026-09-02T19:04:00.897-04:00</updated><summary>Brett Sullivan's two-out, two-run single capped Colorado's 11th-inning comeback, and the Rockies beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>A US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-journalist-thomas-weir-pauken-ii-sentenced-china-justice-t66010"/><id>urn:uuid:8f6ff25a-7c57-4beb-9830-fb2cf64f9073</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:47:49.535-04:00</updated><summary>An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alma Gardens in Hempstead settles housing discrimination complaint</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hempstead-housing-discrimination-duf7qnw4"/><id>urn:uuid:5efd6ae0-5637-4425-b51c-29400bd32e21</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:44:51.902-04:00</updated><summary>The landlord of a Hempstead apartment building agreed to pay $7,500 to resolve allegations that a broker turned away someone seeking to use a housing voucher to pay rent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chicago-river-bridge-stuck-extreme-heat-p12168"/><id>urn:uuid:15d6a37d-64f0-44f0-b450-5af7b850c4d0</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:38:36.964-04:00</updated><summary>A major bridge over the Chicago River got stuck for more than four hours Wednesday after it lifted up to allow a boat to pass, snarling traffic in Chicago's downtown.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-shooting-police-wounded-g75158"/><id>urn:uuid:3f436d71-be97-423e-8d9f-c4a4164a1147</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:25:54.527-04:00</updated><summary>A shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building has left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others wounded.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lions expected to bounce back in NFC North after falling short of expectations last season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-preview-2026-h85800"/><id>urn:uuid:ecb8e101-4c61-421a-92de-0321adeb6ce6</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:24:04.245-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Milton rejoins Cowboys on practice squad after losing backup QB job to Sam Howell</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dallas-cowboys-joe-milton-p17986"/><id>urn:uuid:3b466130-6c1f-4276-b076-e5c6c8e9595a</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:19:19.040-04:00</updated><summary>Quarterback Joe Milton has rejoined the Dallas Cowboys on the practice squad after losing his backup job to offseason pickup Sam Howell.</summary></entry><entry><title>Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-noncitizen-voting-purge-california-database-lawsuit-i09431"/><id>urn:uuid:df17beaa-d80d-4ff1-916b-5ce2eaaee7cf</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:18:02.780-04:00</updated><summary>An immigrant rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that the group alleges are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to register to vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philip J. Jennaco, former Hauppauge fire chief, pleads not guilty in rape of teen girl in 2023</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/philip-jennaco-rape-teen-2023-xp9xn1c4"/><id>urn:uuid:057751e8-d164-4639-ab7a-572fce66e0a2</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:04:42.926-04:00</updated><summary>Philip J. Jennaco, 47, of Commack, was arraigned in Suffolk County Criminal Court on an indictment on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>James McCann's solo homer in the 8th inning sends D-backs to a 1-0 win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-diamondbacks-score-o65949"/><id>urn:uuid:b25e8b03-f7d9-46b7-a6c8-b040b0c85000</id><updated>2026-09-02T18:02:49.976-04:00</updated><summary>James McCann hit a solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets bring in 5-time All-Pro Justin Tucker for kicking tryout</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/jets-bring-in-5-time-all-pro-justin-tucker-for-kicking-tryout-t18698"/><id>urn:uuid:89ee9822-6b90-443b-8925-e8170d43725d</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:58:40.668-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets held a kicking tryout, reportedly hosting Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Spencer Jones' hot streak forcing Yankees' roster dilemma as Aaron Judge nears return</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-spencer-jones-eyfbn3hg"/><id>urn:uuid:b80aad87-0450-49d0-8552-01fd6af06738</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:54:41.394-04:00</updated><summary>With Trent Grisham sliding and Aaron Judge nearing a return, the rookie's performance will force a high-stakes decision next Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>College football coaching changes put Kiffin, Whittingham, Sumrall and others in new places</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-coaches-h12202"/><id>urn:uuid:0b1ba220-588c-4bb9-a210-20f4f67dec53</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:52:49.636-04:00</updated><summary>College football's coaching carousel was a doozy last winter, putting some new faces in new places.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patriots should be back in the AFC mix, but a brutal schedule awaits after Super Bowl run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/new-england-patriots-preview-2026-drake-maye-e74146"/><id>urn:uuid:2b3a6bd8-2be7-40bd-a85c-ae599024daa8</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:49:43.383-04:00</updated><summary>The New England Patriots are gearing up for a new season with high expectations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-nationals-score-o67695"/><id>urn:uuid:c64d71fb-479f-4ea2-ab3a-a1ac194eb1c7</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:45:29.541-04:00</updated><summary>Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Agostino Abbatiello, ex-Penn State student from Westbury and alleged leader of cocaine dealing ring, granted bail</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/westbury-penn-state-pennsylvania-cocaine-wlpg5p5m"/><id>urn:uuid:61a8f515-66a6-4716-8059-6c07ba60e27e</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:43:33.822-04:00</updated><summary>Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who pleaded not guilty last month in Pennsylvania to 11 felony charges, was granted bail on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Despite its title, the slasher siege movie 'Onslaught' takes its time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/onslaught-film-review-q74469"/><id>urn:uuid:5c7dce43-84bf-4fe1-acd9-165f7e3f748d</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:42:10.435-04:00</updated><summary>Masked soldiers deployed on domestic soil and an air of conspiratorial paranoia give Adam Wingard's not-quite-grindhouse siege movie "Onslaught" a contemporary pulse, even if this lean, B-movie thriller doesn't deliver much more than a flicker of its throwback promise, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.</summary></entry><entry><title>Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/graham-platner-speech-canceled-maine-senate-f07467"/><id>urn:uuid:be80c3ff-54cf-4df6-8186-94dc7ec9bb64</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:37:23.143-04:00</updated><summary>Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, be sidelined at least 6 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/tennessee-barnes-rick-scott-knee-x79106"/><id>urn:uuid:d7bd4516-7356-4a9d-b0c3-0ab18527db4e</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:33:31.124-04:00</updated><summary>Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says freshman Ralph Scott will miss at least six months with an injured left knee that requires surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miley Cyrus announces new album 'Bass Persuades'</title><author><name> The Orange County Register</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/miley-cyrus-new-album-qiyn5zlq"/><id>urn:uuid:ea9e33df-8d82-4a43-8e52-f8e962fce0fd</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:32:58.818-04:00</updated><summary>"Bass Persuades" follows the Grammy winner's 2025 album "Something Beautiful" and marks her first release for Atlantic Records.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jatinderpal Singh, ex-NYPD officer from Long Island, indicted in hit-and-run crash that severely injured woman in Queens</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/jatinderpal-singh-nypd-hit-and-run-valley-stream-vznmu1u6"/><id>urn:uuid:0008e542-e184-4ca6-8f07-25b33dc48f04</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:26:24.988-04:00</updated><summary>Jatinderpal Singh, of Valley Stream, allegedly drove off after severely injuring a woman crossing a Queens street in March.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza brings new era to Las Vegas Raiders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/las-vegas-raiders-preview-2026-j51595"/><id>urn:uuid:3eb2d39c-a3be-4e7a-af63-bc14a7686a31</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:24:33.016-04:00</updated><summary>The Las Vegas Raiders are pinning their long-term hopes on rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk seeks to move millions for killed Ronkonkoma convention center to other big-ticket projects</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-convention-hotel-tax-tu8ukkvo"/><id>urn:uuid:f9e675fb-7cb2-473d-8893-78825fad4020</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:15:54.617-04:00</updated><summary>Money would come from the county's hotel and motel tax revenue bucket.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Grand Canyon floods point to our bigger water crisis</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/grand-canyon-floods-water-crisis-ssrjm6pa"/><id>urn:uuid:8bcac27a-42f8-4af1-87ef-f9c8705b3640</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:12:20.065-04:00</updated><summary>A hotter planet means everybody needs to plan for heavier rainfalls.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-days-of-thunder-sequel-cruise-f69075"/><id>urn:uuid:3f435215-de7f-415e-9a0f-9d454e6b93ef</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:05:28.918-04:00</updated><summary>Joey Logano says he would love to get a cameo in the upcoming sequel to "Days of Thunder."</summary></entry><entry><title>Kane scores 2 goals as Bayern begins German Cup defense with 4-1 win in Osnabrück</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-german-cup-kane-osnabrueck-y84491"/><id>urn:uuid:bc745e95-c740-4e5c-9a8d-ce7998dd609d</id><updated>2026-09-02T17:03:48.014-04:00</updated><summary>Harry Kane has scored twice as defending champion Bayern Munich eased into the second round of the German Cup with a 4-1 win at second-division Osnabrück.</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns still searching for long-term answer at QB with Watson selected as starter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-w17572"/><id>urn:uuid:f767cd15-e33d-4944-a64a-3d9286197c8d</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:59:26.303-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Todd Monken will go with Deshaun Watson under center for the Cleveland Browns' Sept. 13 opener at Jacksonville despite the 10-year veteran being 9-10 as the Browns starter since the team traded three first-round picks to Houston in 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cassandra-wilson-dead-u27750"/><id>urn:uuid:43449479-cbfd-473f-bb95-3a45fea68e35</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:54:34.536-04:00</updated><summary>Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL can wait: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith keeps pro talk at bay while chasing Buckeyes history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ohio-state-smith-v94868"/><id>urn:uuid:93480e08-9bc7-4e55-885e-ff36f7d6e23c</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:53:41.039-04:00</updated><summary>Jeremiah Smith is focused on making history at Ohio State before heading to the NFL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fast casual Mexican chain Bang Bang Burritos signs lease on new location in Oceanside</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bang-bang-burritos-mexican-restaurant-h2df3lxb"/><id>urn:uuid:c71e5f66-c5ed-47e2-9414-c1ceaf0c0a64</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:48:38.135-04:00</updated><summary>The space in Oceanside was previously occupied by a smoothie company, a real estate agent said.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/clippers-investigation-leonard-ballmer-a57229"/><id>urn:uuid:e9a13baf-8555-4f7a-a72d-6540a8d6cf37</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:47:35.247-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump: No blizzard disaster assistance for NYS</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/trump-hochul-blizzard-sck1b33j"/><id>urn:uuid:ab0cbda4-cf5d-449e-8d37-84fe4aae5e1c</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:45:14.498-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state met every requirement to receive relief.</summary></entry><entry><title>For the birds: Medvedev protests US Open umpire's call to replay a point after birds sit on the net</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/daniil-medvedev-us-open-birds-l20379"/><id>urn:uuid:56a06b3a-07d4-4e7a-b04f-96096d31b4fb</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:43:22.074-04:00</updated><summary>Daniil Medvedev thought the chair umpire's call was for the birds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Revamped Buccaneers are favorites to win weak NFC South after a late-season collapse in 2025</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tampa-bay-buccaneers-2026-preview-g78831"/><id>urn:uuid:46452645-f425-4aba-9431-dfa0fd8b102d</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:32:59.217-04:00</updated><summary>With head coach Todd Bowles on the hot seat, it's a make-or-break season for the direction of the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Practice makes perfect? Will Harbaugh's intense camp produce better results?</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/practice-makes-perfect-will-harbaugh-s-intense-camp-produce-better-results--c88240"/><id>urn:uuid:a62489b4-d0cc-42a3-a25a-69b92e9e9f6e</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:27:05.481-04:00</updated><summary>When the Giants opened their preseason with 10 practices in 11 days in West Virginia</summary></entry><entry><title>Matinecock Court housing complex's opening in East Northport touted by Hochul, other officials</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/matinecock-court-greenlawn-housing-s2ldsh5h"/><id>urn:uuid:a490cc55-ab56-4b99-996b-a5a18d248beb</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:18:37.036-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Hochul, other officials celebrate the 146-unit $98 million Matinecock Court co-op that followed years of fair housing litigation in Huntington Town.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corpus Christi, still in need of long-term water sources, again rejects desalination plant</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/corpus-christi-water-shortage-desalination-plant-h68202"/><id>urn:uuid:e59d34d4-48bc-4f57-8509-99e5ab21f3fa</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:13:28.840-04:00</updated><summary>The Corpus Christi City Council has rejected a billion-dollar water treatment plant for the second time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saints see themselves as contenders in the tepid NFC South thanks to stability at QB and on defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/new-orleans-saints-preview-j16623"/><id>urn:uuid:9f320a34-873d-424d-92df-1adf3bfe8c4f</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:13:26.371-04:00</updated><summary>The Saints are not expected to be Super Bowl contenders after missing the playoffs for five years running, though they could contend for a playoff spot because of how they stack up against the rest of the NFC South.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's raining, but they expect to resume play tonight</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/it-s-raining-but-they-expect-to-resume-play-tonight-m61675"/><id>urn:uuid:c938e231-0418-4d91-933b-4bc17afb9db4</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:12:51.881-04:00</updated><summary>It’s raining again, but the good news is the weather forecast suggests the rain should</summary></entry><entry><title>What should the Mets do with Mark Vientos, Kodai Senga at the end of the season? Laura Albanese weighs in</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-mark-vientos-kodai-senga-aq7jznmw"/><id>urn:uuid:290b0ff2-392f-4ef7-8ab6-3ab0c4f4e88e</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:10:14.796-04:00</updated><summary>There are questions surrounding Mark Vientos and Kodai Senga, but there are other key players that have uncertainty surrounding them as well.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brito, Bleday and Rodríguez homer, Reds score 7 unanswered runs to beat Padres 7-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-reds-score-i95049"/><id>urn:uuid:a1f2ccb2-f2fa-4189-8a9d-66f294479500</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:06:48.724-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Juan Brito hit his first home run, JJ Bleday and Héctor Rodríguez also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored seven unanswered runs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Year 3 for Jayden Daniels could be crucial for both his future and Washington's</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/washington-commanders-preview-capsule-2026-y77970"/><id>urn:uuid:944279c3-4fac-41fe-b4de-26c78cd87f98</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:04:01.658-04:00</updated><summary>After plummeting from an NFC title game berth to a five-win season, the Washington Commanders hope for a return to the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Islip vs. West Islip: The matchup all eyes will be on in Suffolk Division III</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/east-islip-west-islip-bcml0bg2"/><id>urn:uuid:97e898e3-ff0d-4e65-bde1-77d3834a08db</id><updated>2026-09-02T16:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The top two seeds in Suffolk III face off on Oct. 17, a rivalry game that isn't lost on either coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>The trial over Tupac Shakur's murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tupac-shakur-duane-keffe-d-davis-w43969"/><id>urn:uuid:0fba27b0-78af-40f2-99c0-a666f9d4faa4</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:52:03.391-04:00</updated><summary>A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens expect to be back in contention in Jesse Minter's first season as coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-preview-capsule-n43251"/><id>urn:uuid:984a4745-a42e-4a27-8c3d-7700ed962a38</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:50:45.043-04:00</updated><summary>The Baltimore Ravens were considered Super Bowl contenders entering last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dolly-parton-dollywood-theme-park-o83594"/><id>urn:uuid:3c82de18-935c-4c24-b2dd-a529e6b64e5d</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:48:52.652-04:00</updated><summary>Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gardner-Webb fires Kris McCullough amid investigation after he coached only one game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/gardner-webb-coach-fired-l82527"/><id>urn:uuid:4a84afc1-6825-4798-9d04-6a2a3321de26</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:48:39.522-04:00</updated><summary>Gardner-Webb fired coach Kris McCullough two days after the school announced it was investigating him.</summary></entry><entry><title>The real cost of back to school</title><author><name>Tara Conry</name><email>tara.conry@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/working-moms/working-moms-newsletter-qe1j2wjw"/><id>urn:uuid:10354170-1047-41db-80b9-762ba6d82b76</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:45:14.935-04:00</updated><summary>Plus, where to still enjoy beaches (with lifeguards) and a "floating go-kart" before summer ends.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new era in Pittsburgh: Mike McCarthy takes over as Steelers run it back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-k70867"/><id>urn:uuid:241aeada-0edf-4689-823f-a6a6ae964d63</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:43:34.856-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, but the same old standards as they enter 2026.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers look to bounce back from disappointing finish to last season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/green-bay-packers-preview-capsule-h28196"/><id>urn:uuid:fc2bc13a-3f08-4bbc-9edc-6c52217f3788</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:35:43.044-04:00</updated><summary>The Green Bay Packers believe they can make a Super Bowl run and end their recent history of playoff disappointment.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-playoffs-format-s75317"/><id>urn:uuid:02f756d2-42ae-49bc-894b-3fadfc455eef</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:33:37.174-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin has never won a Cup Series championship, but this season might be his best chance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayonne man faces additional charge in Long Island stalking case</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/bayonne-suffolk-county-y3bf06mo"/><id>urn:uuid:2429b7cd-aeb5-4168-8114-f30b5f5abc65</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:32:21.791-04:00</updated><summary>Michal Pacek, 47, of Bayonne, faces a second count of first-degree criminal contempt for violating an order of protection against Melanie Smith. He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/pac12-football-l31173"/><id>urn:uuid:8c3552e9-508c-4563-846a-28964502ff6a</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:31:54.288-04:00</updated><summary>The Pac-12 is back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Glenn's plans for the break</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/aaron-glenn-s-plans-for-the-break-u51170"/><id>urn:uuid:cb241576-5720-47e4-a363-f878f3dd6ea5</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:30:06.472-04:00</updated><summary>This was the Jets’ last practice before a little break. Aaron Glenn said there would</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders GM Mathieu Darche defends team's offseason strategy: 'People will always have opinions'</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-mathieu-darche-kxnxxwai"/><id>urn:uuid:1c0f4194-359b-40d0-869c-54df0d86b484</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:29:19.909-04:00</updated><summary>"I think we're a contender for the playoffs," Mathieu Darche said Wednesday. "That's going to be our goal, and we'll adjust accordingly depending how the season goes."</summary></entry><entry><title>'They fit exactly the way I want to play defense'</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-they-fit-exactly-the-way-i-want-to-play-defense--o31843"/><id>urn:uuid:46001842-d14f-4f62-a406-99078b21478a</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:28:43.884-04:00</updated><summary>Adding big bodies up front on defense was a priority after the Jets allowed the</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick Bosa returns to 49ers practice and is confident he will play the opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/san-francisco-49ers-nick-bosa-c74905"/><id>urn:uuid:c5139efa-6ef1-4826-8692-33da5040b7c9</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:27:24.536-04:00</updated><summary>San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa was back at practice for the first time in nearly a month and is confident that he will be able to play the season opener in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams next week.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mason Taylor-Geno Smith connection</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-mason-taylor-geno-smith-connection-u55979"/><id>urn:uuid:9e60a935-5e42-4c91-b28f-a55f74101978</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:25:41.539-04:00</updated><summary>Mason Taylor is one of the players Aaron Glenn expects to make a big jump</summary></entry><entry><title>David Bailey is built differently</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/david-bailey-is-built-differently-k26746"/><id>urn:uuid:6eadb4d4-b1bd-4474-8479-8f2b369837be</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:22:09.608-04:00</updated><summary>David Bailey has been disruptive on the field, but the rookie edge rusher is making</summary></entry><entry><title>The 49ers set to embark on the NFL's longest road trip for the season opener in Australia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/san-francisco-49ers-australia-n98597"/><id>urn:uuid:86f0ba29-cea3-4ab9-b951-274f9200656a</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:15:20.811-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers are set for the longest road trip in NFL history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-new-york-times-openai-copyright-g27326"/><id>urn:uuid:bd32e6bd-54a1-41bd-8f66-e279ecc648b6</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:12:59.016-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is backing OpenAI over the New York Times in a closely watched case over how it builds its AI technology using millions of news articles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermont prisons agree to improve services for ICE detainees after discrimination complaint</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vermont-corrections-ice-detainees-discrimination-complaint-settlement-g53286"/><id>urn:uuid:1e5c0522-fdc0-4c93-840f-6b5ac3c72d87</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:10:08.367-04:00</updated><summary>The Vermont Department of Corrections has agreed to improve access to language interpretation, legal counsel, and court hearings for federal immigration detainees in its prisons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quarterback Rocco Becht ready to roll for No. 18 Penn State after offseason surgery and rehab</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/penn-state-nittany-lions-rocco-becht-m36365"/><id>urn:uuid:cc124564-929c-4223-ab8f-f78aad70ae31</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:01:26.961-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Campbell has been around Rocco Becht long enough to know the quarterback can bounce back from nearly anything.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texans chase a breakthrough in Year 25 as pressure mounts on quarterback C.J. Stroud</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/texans-houston-preview-capsule-l69386"/><id>urn:uuid:1bc55286-d72b-4ddd-bf1b-2cf11cff750c</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:00:37.940-04:00</updated><summary>The Houston Texans enter their 25th season as favorites to reclaim the AFC South title after finishing second last season and making the playoffs as a wild-card team.</summary></entry><entry><title>New-look Plainedge back in Nassau Conference III and out to prove it's still a contender</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/plainedge-nassau-iii-g0u4ac1r"/><id>urn:uuid:2880e96b-6bb4-43a4-a4ad-ed8c39a314a7</id><updated>2026-09-02T15:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New conference, new coach, new quarterback . . . but there's still that level of confidence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Things got sketchy at Giants practice today</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/things-got-sketchy-at-giants-practice-today-s11489"/><id>urn:uuid:b81a3505-a8de-42e0-afbf-eb1a4a6ab26b</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:59:40.238-04:00</updated><summary>No pics or videos at Giants practice today so here is a drawing of Nabers</summary></entry><entry><title>F1 champion Lando Norris co-founds his own racing team for young drivers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/lando-norris-team-f1-w70506"/><id>urn:uuid:f3eb6ae1-d5d5-499e-b336-8c7e10a89696</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:58:45.827-04:00</updated><summary>Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris is aiming to win more titles, this time with his own team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Star-studded LA Rams load up defense with Garrett, McDuffie, Donald for another Super Bowl push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/los-angeles-rams-preview-2026-j24646"/><id>urn:uuid:eda3d18e-2987-4ebd-88df-4609867361e4</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:47:00.884-04:00</updated><summary>Everybody knows the Los Angeles Rams are unafraid to go all-in when they believe they've got a team that can win a championship, and they've done it again after falling just short last winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolphins enter new era with Hafley, Sullivan and a roster full of new faces</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/dolphins-preview-nfl-o50465"/><id>urn:uuid:cdf8a0c3-012d-4774-9214-2b21519bd0c8</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:45:52.872-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Dolphins are entering a season of uncertainty with a roster full of newcomers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chargers must overcome another early blow to O-line in pursuit of 1st playoff win under Jim Harbaugh</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chargers-preview-t67685"/><id>urn:uuid:30e4ce82-c39c-4b2a-8234-80765b2fdf7a</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:45:40.479-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Chargers are aiming for a playoff victory after back-to-back 11-win seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russell Westbrook joins upstart basketball league Project B as co-founder and chief strategy officer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/project-b-russell-westbrook-i03677"/><id>urn:uuid:0060af43-137d-4c93-88f6-47f9e78fb8db</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:40:59.110-04:00</updated><summary>Russell Westbrook is joining Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Longo, set to make Shoreham-Wading River debut, is rebuilding football program after legendary career at Floyd</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/paul-longo-shoreham-aec63xpa"/><id>urn:uuid:6a4c9141-d1f5-4746-bb77-334fde4bd1e8</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:40:37.792-04:00</updated><summary>The legendary former Floyd coach has nearly doubled the number of kids playing football at Shoreham-Wading River in one offseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>Klint Kubiak selects Kirk Cousins as Raiders starting QB for opener against Miami</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/las-vegas-raiders-kirk-cousins-fernando-mendoza-l28404"/><id>urn:uuid:2985beea-8345-4623-8311-f4c37d0fcaad</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:39:11.445-04:00</updated><summary>Kirk Cousins, as expected, will be the Raiders' starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its season at home Sept. 13 against Miami, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the third round of the US Open in just 53 minutes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-day-four-results-k86953"/><id>urn:uuid:7df4da7c-9bf9-4d81-9ac0-4748efb12655</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:38:05.204-04:00</updated><summary>Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys believe they have improved on defense enough to get back to the playoffs with Dak Prescott</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cowboys-preview-nfl-q01343"/><id>urn:uuid:02d53406-962c-4cf8-bcfc-c77e14f4911d</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:35:36.814-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Cowboys believe they have positioned themselves to end a two-year run without reaching the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bay Shore man admits supplying crack cocaine to Long Island girl missing for 25 days</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/missing-long-island-girl-ralph-knowles-guilty-plea-vkgnnr00"/><id>urn:uuid:7b4b169f-96cd-4ceb-b729-53b7ea6e451d</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:30:57.160-04:00</updated><summary>Ralph Knowles 63, pleaded guilty before acting state Supreme Court Justice Karen Wilutis in Suffolk County to a single count of endangering the welfare of a child.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about a reported US airstrike that hit a wedding in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-strike-wedding-casualties-f03684"/><id>urn:uuid:68509b8d-7d57-404f-880f-2a94fbab95ef</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:30:34.069-04:00</updated><summary>During the latest American bombardment of southern Iran, a missile hit a home where a wedding was being celebrated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans chase a memorable farewell at Nissan Stadium after 4 straight losing seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-preview-saleh-ward-tate-n05321"/><id>urn:uuid:e252229c-87a5-441f-a2c1-933243468632</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:10:38.100-04:00</updated><summary>The Tennessee Titans want to make their final season at Nissan Stadium one to remember.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers goes from Canadian Football League to the Bengals roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cincinnati-bengals-dohnte-meyers-p88867"/><id>urn:uuid:1956244c-b58c-45ab-b757-22d7db1fc8d9</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:08:23.768-04:00</updated><summary>Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers has earned a spot on the Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona police confirm Tucson gay bar shooting was a hate crime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arizona-gay-bar-shooting-killed-hate-crime-e68119"/><id>urn:uuid:4c5a7f82-1f25-480a-aaf9-f2b2e3c8fa1c</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:07:28.962-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Arizona have confirmed that a shooting at a Tucson gay bar was a hate crime.</summary></entry><entry><title>College football picks: Look for lots of blowouts, as usual, as season begins in earnest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-picks-b04138"/><id>urn:uuid:90e8e768-18af-4169-8f30-81cacf303130</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:02:09.768-04:00</updated><summary>For all the changes happening in college football nowadays, one thing remains the same.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Deputy Convicted of Assaulting Women Out at Christian Group</title><author><name> Voice of San Diego</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/convicted-san-diego-exdeputy-police-chaplain-d02247"/><id>urn:uuid:b4dbb278-4e63-498c-b464-8597c689a78a</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:01:24.130-04:00</updated><summary>A nonprofit Christian organization that counsels police officers in crisis has cut ties with a former San Diego sheriff's deputy convicted of assaulting women.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/saturn-nasa-hubble-decagon-g75693"/><id>urn:uuid:004e644d-6eb9-41ac-b6d4-824b676e3c3b</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:01:09.516-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn's south pole.</summary></entry><entry><title>New coach Kevin Stefanski is looking to end Falcons' 8-year streak of losing seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-preview-capsule-f26967"/><id>urn:uuid:2ebaa5cf-ae50-4c52-8ee7-9354688df071</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:00:43.334-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons will lean on foundation players such as running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts and a veteran offensive line as they look for their first winning season since 2017.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayport-Blue Point, Sayville figure to fight to finish for Suffolk Division IV supremacy</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/suffolk-iv-sayville-bayport-blue-point-uu1rk2j9"/><id>urn:uuid:e4690805-a445-4500-ae2d-79732310aab2</id><updated>2026-09-02T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Two reigning Long Island champions are in the same division now; circle the calendar for their Oct. 16 matchup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-k20553"/><id>urn:uuid:f715b94e-35fc-49be-b65c-e7bddd7ddd08</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:54:21.489-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Mahomes remains on track to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malta-journalist-killed-caruana-galizia-yorgen-fenech-m52843"/><id>urn:uuid:44b77f74-a187-474c-979a-9924c3da610d</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:42:33.682-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has acquitted the Maltese businessman accused of masterminding the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge orders changes to Google's digital ads business but spares it from a breakup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/google-advertising-technology-monopoly-penalties-y41166"/><id>urn:uuid:ffc5a804-de2a-4f1f-9b27-69ac2d3a57ac</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:42:06.248-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Google to retool the system powering its price-gouging monopoly in digital advertising, sparing the company from a wrenching breakup that had been sought by the U.S. government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minnesota opens the season at home against FCS foe Eastern Illinois</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/eastern-illinois-minnesota-gophers-football-preview-p77923"/><id>urn:uuid:28ae939d-8697-4089-88fe-16661db32087</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:35:16.028-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Gophers start the 2026 season at home against FCS Eastern Illinois.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail</title><author><name> Mirror Indy</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mirror-indy-investigation-hospital-patients-jail-y24608"/><id>urn:uuid:8dbe7cd2-fdf2-48f4-82ca-be623d007c71</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:34:48.627-04:00</updated><summary>Public defenders and prosecutors in an Indiana county are diverting many people arrested at local hospitals from jail in the wake of a Mirror Indy investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest</title><author><name> Capitol News Illinois</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/judge-logging-shawnee-national-forest-x49511"/><id>urn:uuid:d7f2ab7e-e31e-4c62-8226-3614d57b81c4</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:31:45.013-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to halt a logging project in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 49ers hope better health and aging stars can get them into contention in tough NFC West</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/san-francisco-49ers-preview-e60932"/><id>urn:uuid:5c509aaa-a31a-4eda-8506-ab5f4aee2a5f</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:31:39.652-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers won 12 games in the 2025 regular season and beat Philadelphia in the wild-card round despite a string of injuries that sidelined stars such as Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and George Kittle for significant portions of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García brings her biggest tour yet to the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kany-garcia-tour-puerta-abierta-puerto-rico-o22086"/><id>urn:uuid:53044c58-9fca-447e-bc06-23cb0a4b458f</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:30:20.740-04:00</updated><summary>Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García is bringing her intimate, personal music to bigger stages with her Puerta Abierta tour in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the 2026 'Dancing With the Stars' cast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dancing-with-stars-2026-cast-o95275"/><id>urn:uuid:efe5a3b2-1c24-4085-bd94-763aca05eeb4</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:23:45.337-04:00</updated><summary>The new cast of "Dancing With the Stars" has been announced, featuring a mix of entertainers, reality stars and athletes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs 'a little bit of an insurance policy'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/atlanta-falcons-penix-tagovailoa-h90530"/><id>urn:uuid:c52fd1a8-ed6d-4832-8211-070267edea23</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:19:00.317-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons are opening the regular season with four quarterbacks and have not yet announced a starter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20,000 reward to help find its missing beer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/beer-pabst-blue-ribbon-theft-x50318"/><id>urn:uuid:237401ae-726e-464d-ab5c-a06f16ac06aa</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:17:48.730-04:00</updated><summary>Pabst Blue Ribbon wants its beer back, and it's offering a reward to help that happen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Banks has impressed, but now it's time to do it in a game</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/banks-has-impressed-but-now-it-s-time-to-do-it-in-a-game-c26982"/><id>urn:uuid:f6d899f3-67ee-401f-a78b-feb430e58fd3</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:12:54.690-04:00</updated><summary>One of the surprises of Giants’ training camp has been the resurgence of Deonte Banks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Schoen's thoughts on NFL rookies going back to college</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/joe-schoen-s-thoughts-on-nfl-rookies-going-back-to-college-a41862"/><id>urn:uuid:6c43a349-3eae-467a-91ba-d0e415d727d5</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:10:25.555-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Schoen may be one of the few GMs in the league who is excited</summary></entry><entry><title>George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/george-lucas-museum-star-wars-rockwell-y98154"/><id>urn:uuid:42247ab3-dfdc-4c28-90b3-101e04db1381</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:01:27.238-04:00</updated><summary>The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Los Angeles, showcasing a vast collection of creative work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uganda names its crude oil blend 'Pearl Sweet' ahead of commercial production</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-crude-oil-naming-pearl-sweet-a99540"/><id>urn:uuid:06f9918a-d48d-463d-b23b-998e5814f8ca</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:01:01.233-04:00</updated><summary>Ugandan authorities have named the country's prospective crude oil blend "Pearl Sweet," marking a milestone as Uganda prepares for commercial production by the end of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington QB Harry Eynon, WR Levi Felix lead way for experienced group</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/port-washington-xot51ui6"/><id>urn:uuid:51e06b4c-40b7-4283-b70e-51f5e38709e2</id><updated>2026-09-02T13:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Quarterback Harry Eynon and wide receiver Levi Felix lead the way, while running back Joe Fox should provide a boost out of the backfield.</summary></entry><entry><title>RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/notre-dame-aneyas-williams-i11379"/><id>urn:uuid:485450b7-ddd0-476d-b287-aa7b35e8adb8</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:59:45.552-04:00</updated><summary>Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spent his first two college seasons waiting for a chance to prove himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long jump champion Davis-Woodhall posts harrowing video of her head-on car crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/tara-davis-woodhall-concussion-car-crash-x37436"/><id>urn:uuid:484f5324-7fe5-48f3-9474-bd96e2f52cb4</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:59:03.846-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic and world champion long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall suffered a concussion in a head-on car collision while heading to a training session last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police chief fired amid controversy in aftermath of child's shooting in a small Mississippi city</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kohen-wiley-senatobia-shooting-police-chief-x17023"/><id>urn:uuid:7d3c251e-24e6-43ba-a826-44ea9473f4b6</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:58:26.172-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders of a Mississippi city where police shot and killed a 1-year-old Black child in June have unanimously voted to fire its police chief amid a new controversy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vikings make their latest pivot at QB, as Murray takes the reins for what could be a rebound season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/minnesota-vikings-2026-season-preview-y80450"/><id>urn:uuid:aff7eb85-1dea-49ba-9c6b-2b7ca80504ec</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:57:43.790-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Vikings have turned to Kyler Murray for their fourth season-opening quarterback in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rejects NCAA bid to dismiss order, clearing Missouri's Webb to play just over 24 hours later</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-missouri-tigers-m34224"/><id>urn:uuid:ac0e9c57-c72a-456e-9986-834a8a99e7ed</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:55:34.559-04:00</updated><summary>Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz learned Wednesday that a judge has cleared defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play this season, with the first game barely 24 hours away.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/prime-video-nhl-m41867"/><id>urn:uuid:88c3be5c-2d2b-45d4-a6d0-9105876e6167</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:54:43.744-04:00</updated><summary>Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zohran-mamdani-ai-ban-nyc-schools-m40916"/><id>urn:uuid:b5c39ba1-cd07-4d49-8ccb-0ae035142c80</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:54:29.374-04:00</updated><summary>New York City's public school system will ban artificial intelligence for students through the 8th grade during the upcoming school year.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: Texans listed as 'suspense voters' can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-voter-registration-suspense-election-midterm-a55236"/><id>urn:uuid:80e49846-32fc-494f-8f75-ed44d85fed6e</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:49:30.727-04:00</updated><summary>Social media users are crying foul over the inclusion of 1.2 million voters on Texas' "suspense list," claiming it shows efforts to tamper with the November midterms.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open's new Club du Bois Wine Lounge becoming a popular spot for fans</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-wine-lounge-fslg8gee"/><id>urn:uuid:f4955582-c793-4c2f-8430-f0ed1190571d</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:42:24.794-04:00</updated><summary>Whether watching on TV inside or on the outdoor patio, the lounge offers fans plenty of drink options.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burrow convinced Bengals time to return as AFC contenders has to be this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cincinnati-bengals-joe-burrow-preview-g94566"/><id>urn:uuid:431e1fe2-6288-4f92-8552-1928148e5f8d</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:41:33.228-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Burrow has a heightened sense of urgency going into his seventh season as the Bengals' franchise quarterback.</summary></entry><entry><title>Expectations remain high for the Bills as they enter season with new coach and revamped defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/buffalo-bills-preview-2026-f74145"/><id>urn:uuid:ed11f1dc-cd2b-497c-b078-fb3f61bfec67</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:32:29.933-04:00</updated><summary>The Buffalo Bills enter the season with their usual high expectations.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' scroll and its wild afterlife</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/jack-kerouac-on-road-manuscript-scroll-x78543"/><id>urn:uuid:56700106-be56-4c9d-aee3-64a4cc08d582</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:31:58.298-04:00</updated><summary>In the spring of 1951, Jack Kerouac's muse struck hard, leading him to create a full-length manuscript for "On the Road" in just three weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears want more after surprising playoff run last season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-chicago-bears-f51224"/><id>urn:uuid:d504ec28-9ea5-4948-8fb6-22bb3ccb1fee</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:31:32.143-04:00</updated><summary>Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears made a surprising run last season to the organization's first NFC North title since 2018.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kennedy-center-blue-sculpture-removed-trump-shapiro-c29026"/><id>urn:uuid:a437e50b-558b-41e2-b400-f8607da966bb</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:29:54.159-04:00</updated><summary>The Kennedy Center removed a sculpture known as "Blue," a tall, blue stick figure designed by Joel Shapiro and installed in 2019.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colts hope the return of a productive offense will help end a 5-year playoff drought</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/indianapolis-colts-preview-2026-g96285"/><id>urn:uuid:f8783f5f-20d6-43e1-a3a0-8ec0e48ff7f3</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:22:37.280-04:00</updated><summary>The Indianapolis Colts haven't been to the playoffs since 2020 and haven't won an AFC South title since 2014.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defending NFC South champion Panthers look to take another step under QB Bryce Young</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/panthers-season-preview-m92757"/><id>urn:uuid:487cc7a7-bc7d-4c04-a45c-d119358bf645</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:20:05.387-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on last season's success under quarterback Bryce Young.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seahawks look to defend Super Bowl title with Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba back after big seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-preview-2026-g32285"/><id>urn:uuid:a0548d64-7aaa-4518-81d2-56cb1791791e</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:12:47.437-04:00</updated><summary>The Seahawks took the league by surprise in 2025, with Sam Darnold leading Seattle to a franchise-record 14 wins during the regular season en route to a Super Bowl title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/driscoll-hegseth-trump-army-secretary-resignation-v33251"/><id>urn:uuid:52485896-9b4c-4354-a04f-fbf94023666d</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:07:48.907-04:00</updated><summary>Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as Army secretary is Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy 'Mayday'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/mayday-movie-review-j08587"/><id>urn:uuid:0ea508bf-a67a-4588-b078-bbe93d49384e</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:07:15.463-04:00</updated><summary>Kenneth Branagh plays an ex-KGB officer who helps Ryan Reynolds' U_S_ Navy pilot escape from Russia during the Cold War in the new film "Mayday."</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-stadium-flyby-passenger-jets-rugby-planes-p42208"/><id>urn:uuid:d7cfeff0-500b-47d6-82f9-48195244770f</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:06:32.958-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa's aviation authority is reviewing a dramatic passenger jet flypast over Cape Town's DHL Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lambeau Field to host college hockey doubleheader featuring Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/lambeau-college-hockey-badgers-wolverines-buckeyes-f93549"/><id>urn:uuid:4877d9a4-da38-4240-9459-14c8412ead9b</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:05:41.614-04:00</updated><summary>Lambeau Field will host college hockey for the first time in more than two decades when the Wisconsin men face Michigan and the Wisconsin women take on Ohio State in a Feb. 20 doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Mahomes on track for Week 1 as the Chiefs try to rebound from a disastrous 6-11 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chiefs-preview-capsule-f23932"/><id>urn:uuid:f79e9288-d286-4c25-9b5d-5ead59e199f8</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:02:45.940-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Chiefs once again hope to win the Super Bowl despite a rough 6-11 season last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maine's high court rules father can restrict daughter's church attendance</title><author><name> The Maine Monitor</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-parents-dispute-daughter-evangelical-church-n52949"/><id>urn:uuid:4a4ffd36-095a-4062-8d00-421d556d8d41</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:00:10.393-04:00</updated><summary>The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a father can decide if his daughter attends an evangelical church, following a dispute with her mother.</summary></entry><entry><title>The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion. Should you care?</title><author><name>Michael Hiltzik</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/national-debt-j4knijoj"/><id>urn:uuid:0f7ade4d-147f-4bf0-8987-ee9bada13bb0</id><updated>2026-09-02T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Tax cuts for the wealthy have far outstripped the cost of safety-net programs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunman wounds staff member at Virginia elementary school, then kills himself</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/waynesboro-virginia-school-evacuated-j03464"/><id>urn:uuid:8ae3dd19-b796-4da0-880e-4173846289be</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:54:53.969-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school and shot a staff member before killing himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Have Honey Deuce, will travel</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/have-honey-deuce-will-travel-g97914"/><id>urn:uuid:7b68d7fc-9763-4a2b-afb5-001a11e4bd0b</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:51:55.530-04:00</updated><summary>Love the Honey Deuce? Wish you could get it after you leave the U.S. Open</summary></entry><entry><title>Big first-day ratings for ESPN</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/big-first-day-ratings-for-espn-r58194"/><id>urn:uuid:0552065f-dd55-4421-b9ac-7d58db7df91c</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:41:09.622-04:00</updated><summary>ESPN announced late Tuesday that their ratings for Sunday’s opening day of the U.S. Open</summary></entry><entry><title>Deion Sanders returns to Atlanta as Georgia Tech hosts Colorado in season-opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/georgia-tech-colorado-football-p27129"/><id>urn:uuid:3db18920-c966-44c5-a846-54295470d0ab</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:40:01.202-04:00</updated><summary>Deion Sanders is returning to familiar stomping grounds as Colorado travels to face Georgia Tech for a Week 1 showdown on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Illinois QB, new UAB coach in spotlight in season opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/uab-illinois-preview-capsule-o63908"/><id>urn:uuid:9758fec8-4106-4ddd-beff-f7a123919f7d</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:28:42.146-04:00</updated><summary>It will be a night of debuts when UAB and Illinois open their seasons Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's electoral court sets new standards for AI deepfakes after case involving Sen. Bolsonaro</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-deepfakes-election-campaign-ads-e47923"/><id>urn:uuid:0636e57f-e498-4a09-8768-2186053d2f1f</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:26:26.917-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's top electoral court has set new standards for identifying AI-generated deepfakes in political ads.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 21 Utah hosts Idaho in Morgan Scalley's regular-season debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/idaho-utah-preview-capsule-e45105"/><id>urn:uuid:53111aba-6c5a-4c9c-a88d-99cc6e9969a4</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:13:59.156-04:00</updated><summary>The first full season of the Morgan Scalley era begins at Utah when the No. 21 Utes host Idaho on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-detainee-death-china-northern-mariana-islands-f86570"/><id>urn:uuid:5f4fdc68-75ee-4cb7-b735-79f7ae18e57e</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:04:40.733-04:00</updated><summary>The Chinese government is pressing for answers after a Chinese man died hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a U.S. territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lions hopeful Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Isiah Pacheco will return from injuries to play this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-injuries-b34352"/><id>urn:uuid:b0e46241-1ade-4ba3-b090-b71d2de044db</id><updated>2026-09-02T11:04:26.878-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alonza Barnett III debuts for hopeful UCF team against Bethune-Cookman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ucf-bethune-cookman-preview-alonza-barnett-u95754"/><id>urn:uuid:cad8c6ae-dfa6-48c1-a283-2e95419f01c9</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:53:58.097-04:00</updated><summary>UCF hosts Bethune-Cookman in its season opener Thursday in hopes of a breakout season in Scott Frost's second year back with the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wake Forest opens Year 2 under Jake Dickert by hosting Akron on Thursday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/akron-wake-forest-footblal-preview-f50241"/><id>urn:uuid:095f791e-3f17-4e33-9de7-4ee507e3622f</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:53:53.187-04:00</updated><summary>Wake Forest opens Year 2 under coach Jake Dickert when it hosts Akron on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish goes on sale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-coin-america-250-gold-r02783"/><id>urn:uuid:407570b8-7016-4b68-b679-ea2017de1420</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:52:27.905-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Mint has started selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gold-netherlands-new-york-i63016"/><id>urn:uuid:980a5833-2e73-4402-b0cc-eb6cb17e0708</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:43:44.364-04:00</updated><summary>The Dutch central bank has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves from North America to London.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injured Isack Hadjar to miss Italian Grand Prix as Liam Lawson stays with Red Bull</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/red-bull-isack-hadjar-injury-u26630"/><id>urn:uuid:7996796c-4601-4667-9f81-9f7c1cbffd11</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:28:29.539-04:00</updated><summary>Liam Lawson will remain Max Verstappen's Formula 1 teammate at Red Bull for the Italian Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar failed to recover in time from his wrist injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>FanFinity Expo coming to Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale this fall</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/fanfinity-expo-leuj0oyu"/><id>urn:uuid:ff483e62-7854-4a61-b506-9ff1928a7ec9</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:16:33.864-04:00</updated><summary>Celebs from Katey Sagal to Dennis Rodman will be at the event happening Dec. 5 and 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users of its Maps, following Trump's order</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/apple-lake-ontario-america-google-f08978"/><id>urn:uuid:f9e1ce35-f4af-43e2-a6b0-85be50532bd5</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:13:01.302-04:00</updated><summary>Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/vaccine-fall-flu-covid19-rsv-sick-season-b29167"/><id>urn:uuid:fd3dcfaa-85d0-4804-a510-07b31f241ede</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:01:52.095-04:00</updated><summary>Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Menudo reunites for 50th anniversary tour: 'We're proud to be pioneers'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/menudo-reunion-50-years-ricky-martin-q42521"/><id>urn:uuid:b2c0debc-845f-47d3-a7d9-ac104e653314</id><updated>2026-09-02T10:01:40.077-04:00</updated><summary>Menudo, one of the most popular Latino boy bands of all time, is reuniting for a six-day tour this fall to celebrate their 50th anniversary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin pledges support to Iran, rallies leaders to challenge U.S.</title><author><name> The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/putin-iran-ukraine-g5syqyof"/><id>urn:uuid:dec8af2f-7eb1-46f1-819d-941d98cef09e</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:59:57.736-04:00</updated><summary>In a joint appearance at a regional security meeting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkey's relations with Russia, China don't mean turning its back on the West, Erdogan says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/erdogan-shanghai-cooperation-organization-russia-w70376"/><id>urn:uuid:024535d9-cc70-48c3-b103-26e9092f7566</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:59:26.628-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is not backing away from the West as it seeks deeper ties with the East as he returns from a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/edouard-texas-storm-marie-lowell-karina-hurricane-j27282"/><id>urn:uuid:146bc091-7de3-4ddd-a2ed-d914330a5acf</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:54:55.510-04:00</updated><summary>Texas authorities have rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-migration-ceuta-protest-holiday-p18690"/><id>urn:uuid:d4a31279-11e6-4ce8-b992-6192f02b65c6</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:45:19.286-04:00</updated><summary>The Spanish city of Ceuta on the northern African coast normally celebrates its official holiday on Sept. 2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge lacked power to overturn ex-soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction, appeals court rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bowe-bergdahl-court-martial-appeal-x97674"/><id>urn:uuid:6d6e0467-ed3f-443f-8670-e0108eabf979</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:44:52.271-04:00</updated><summary>An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge didn't have the authority to overturn former U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction for deserting his post in Afghanistan before Taliban-allied forces abducted him and held him captive for nearly five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donyell Malen is scoring goals for Roma at a rate similar to how the locals down espressos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/donyell-malen-roma-seriea-u70835"/><id>urn:uuid:a6724c21-8b3e-49cf-9cdf-e227dbef243f</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:08:59.765-04:00</updated><summary>Donyell Malen has scored five goals in Roma's opening two matches to raise his total to 19 in 20 games since joining the Giallorossi on loan from Aston Villa in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR resumes normal service after morning disruptions on Babylon Branch</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-service-disruptions-babylon-bhi9ineb"/><id>urn:uuid:c4dd50ee-8f03-44c8-b21c-578638262fae</id><updated>2026-09-02T09:08:18.460-04:00</updated><summary>The MTA blamed an unspecified track defect near Rockville Centre.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tiger-woods-dui-crash-plea-change-q23744"/><id>urn:uuid:89db9c79-f67e-4b8f-837c-fb6ff408060c</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:50:59.174-04:00</updated><summary>Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida.</summary></entry><entry><title>US extends ban on flights to Haiti's capital as gang violence surges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-us-flight-ban-faa-gangs-violence-b60627"/><id>urn:uuid:06b85f90-55d3-4127-94f2-5c523ed7973e</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:48:38.026-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended a ban on U.S. flights to Haiti's capital until March as gang violence persists.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-real-estate-openai-anthropic-ipo-q85805"/><id>urn:uuid:3c38dee2-bbe0-4030-a136-3f2e215df6e5</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:40:54.034-04:00</updated><summary>Here's another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-canada-iran-venezuela-trade-war-d83165"/><id>urn:uuid:0a10f214-8653-4d84-995d-98e77b8f3fa9</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:30:57.584-04:00</updated><summary>Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>PHOTO ESSAY: Inside a detention center where scam workers wait for their return home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/photos-scams-online-scams-ai-internet-safety-phishing-fraud-s10733"/><id>urn:uuid:62d3e278-8b71-42e5-afdb-da70659120ce</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:19:10.693-04:00</updated><summary>PASAY, Philippines — He had lost count of the number of times he was sold</summary></entry><entry><title>Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, an Edmunds plug-in hybrid SUV comparison</title><author><name> By JAMES RISWICK of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hybrid-toyota-hyundai-car-shopping-l29716"/><id>urn:uuid:7d47a393-4293-424c-9448-89ccb11efd85</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:13:36.990-04:00</updated><summary>If you're looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn't for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars looking to make the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since 1999</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jaguars-preview-a39094"/><id>urn:uuid:5abed801-b6e0-4311-8a37-ffafa71d5144</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:10:35.560-04:00</updated><summary>The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised nearly everyone in coach Liam Coen's debut season.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the AP/FRONTLINE investigation into scam victims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scams-online-scams-ai-internet-safety-phishing-fraud-takeaways-t19281"/><id>urn:uuid:34f4ea25-a43a-4b99-a81d-c3570b16ad26</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:10:21.516-04:00</updated><summary>Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Back to school on Long Island: Students in 49 districts return to class Wednesday</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/first-day-school-long-island-d548nx5r"/><id>urn:uuid:aea70a9b-3ce2-4af5-999c-3332d29d1a68</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:08:48.562-04:00</updated><summary>More than three dozen districts already opened on Monday and Tuesday; the remainder will start the school year either Thursday or next week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scams-online-scams-ai-internet-safety-phishing-fraud-e81401"/><id>urn:uuid:73cb4078-90bc-4cd2-9e94-56e08eef162c</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:04:52.023-04:00</updated><summary>Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>10 residents displaced after fire damages Massapequa Park home</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/massapequa-park-home-fire-w0mt1bhj"/><id>urn:uuid:e0104b04-78fd-462a-aab1-f5d276e7aaa6</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:01:54.145-04:00</updated><summary>Five adults and five children evacuated on their own; no one was injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/army-drones-laneve-driscoll-shaheen-congress-k25459"/><id>urn:uuid:feca70bb-2fa7-4241-89a7-500b695014ce</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:01:25.661-04:00</updated><summary>A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mike LaFleur takes over the Arizona Cardinals, who aim to improve in post-Kyler Murray era</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/arizona-cardinals-nfl-preview-a82890"/><id>urn:uuid:4b0fe7a6-6ca2-45a8-a11e-db94642858ad</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:00:53.459-04:00</updated><summary>First-year coach Mike LaFleur is tasked with turning around the Arizona Cardinals, who have struggled in recent years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bo Nix returns from broken ankle and has a better offense around him for 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-preview-bo-nix-i31689"/><id>urn:uuid:6322e352-4946-4e17-a430-0c3eb870d22e</id><updated>2026-09-02T08:00:38.954-04:00</updated><summary>The Denver Broncos are eyeing the Super Bowl this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>At least 22 have been killed in a bus crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/egypt-south-sinai-bus-crash-a49050"/><id>urn:uuid:7d0b9643-9d6a-489d-bb3f-bb75792c9e91</id><updated>2026-09-02T07:11:52.223-04:00</updated><summary>At least 22 people, including Egyptians and Jordanians, have been killed in a passenger bus crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raphael Warnock has done it. Adam Hamilton wants to follow as a pastor-US senator</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kansas-megachurch-pastor-senate-adam-hamilton-w04287"/><id>urn:uuid:05f77e9a-768f-470d-aa2d-960f2804ca3c</id><updated>2026-09-02T07:05:56.211-04:00</updated><summary>If Kansas megachurch pastor and Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton manages to pull off an upset in his race for a Senate seat, he'd join a very small group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macron and King Charles III hail their nations' ties as they view the Bayeux Tapestry in London</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/macron-london-king-burnham-bayeux-tapestry-o88989"/><id>urn:uuid:d01d79f5-5cf8-40d3-a2b9-f83d33155de9</id><updated>2026-09-02T07:04:07.418-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's King Charles III have visited the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.</summary></entry><entry><title>No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senate-kansas-adam-hamilton-pastor-marshall-c50934"/><id>urn:uuid:95c7aea3-c2c0-40a9-9fdd-aa50173056db</id><updated>2026-09-02T07:03:31.587-04:00</updated><summary>Adam Hamilton is the founder of the nation's largest United Methodist church, and he's attempting to pull off an unusual balancing act in running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fulton-sheen-catholic-peoria-illinois-beatification-i10326"/><id>urn:uuid:ac3980c8-0a45-43be-9f90-149afefab9a8</id><updated>2026-09-02T07:03:12.202-04:00</updated><summary>Catholics from the Peoria, Illinois, area are eagerly preparing for a long-awaited beatification service of the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-hormuz-washington-september-1-2026-i32354"/><id>urn:uuid:e5ce67d5-08de-4a44-9227-7c7c091a1d42</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:55:32.836-04:00</updated><summary>Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/venezuela-chevron-trump-oil-r47870"/><id>urn:uuid:9dbdbe87-2a32-4580-a598-05c9ad735266</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:25:24.902-04:00</updated><summary>Oil giant Chevron is confirming that it is expanding its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian strikes kill 2 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelenskyy-drone-attacks-v16908"/><id>urn:uuid:65ea0cad-3832-4fee-a12e-a17c5df3d631</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:16:51.355-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say Russian aerial attacks have killed two civilians and wounded six in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.</summary></entry><entry><title>College football Week 1: Kiffin makes LSU debut, No. 24 Louisville-No. 9 Ole Miss only Top 25 game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-week-1-t28737"/><id>urn:uuid:98602f77-ba1c-4cfb-8f64-2eac550d867c</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:10:38.496-04:00</updated><summary>College football kicks off its grand opening on Labor Day weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Best home schedule we've had' awaits UConn as a new coach takes over in 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/uconn-football-independent-d11664"/><id>urn:uuid:25f17adb-4275-4c9f-b2b5-c38dd859bb60</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:10:23.835-04:00</updated><summary>UConn's football schedule has transformed since leaving the American Athletic Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Avengers: Doomsday' Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/doomsday-marvel-avengers-russo-brothers-interview-l68857"/><id>urn:uuid:edd9f7f3-f584-46d6-9298-7af445e3b042</id><updated>2026-09-02T06:05:33.121-04:00</updated><summary>Ups and downs have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," but "Avengers: Doomsday" might just heal all its wounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany probes suspected sabotage after disruption at 2 power substations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-cologne-brandenburg-power-plants-sabotage-explosive-k69237"/><id>urn:uuid:27144273-578e-480b-b51e-04b2454adbe3</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:55:54.841-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities are investigating two incidents in Germany as possible sabotage, with one also linked to terrorism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tugboat sinks off South Korea's southern coast, leaving 1 dead and 6 missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-tugboat-sinks-busan-crew-search-f59966"/><id>urn:uuid:10c52360-1556-4687-97ae-cc6636390c36</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:38:19.952-04:00</updated><summary>A tugboat capsized and sank off South Korea's southeastern coast, leaving one crew member dead and six others missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serie B side Cremonese fires coach despite beating top-division Parma in Italian Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cremonese-marco-giampaolo-fired-sacked-g57283"/><id>urn:uuid:30d8b1a5-2b7d-4f15-9976-e825baf57a99</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:52.781-04:00</updated><summary>A victory for Serie B club Cremonese at Serie A side Parma hasn't been enough to save Marco Giampaolo's job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma State visits Tulsa in season opener for both</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tulsa-oklahoma-state-football-k42217"/><id>urn:uuid:d3066691-cf17-4287-8ec5-7b19d06eeb40</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:32.351-04:00</updated><summary>Oklahoma State faces Tulsa on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cincinnati looks to extend win streak in home openers to 25 when it faces Boston College</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/boston-college-cincinnati-college-football-j87001"/><id>urn:uuid:c9b404b8-2872-4da7-a2f4-8124399e71fc</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:31.170-04:00</updated><summary>Cincinnati hosts Boston College in a nationally-televised matchup Saturday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top-ranked Ohio State begins 8th season under Ryan Day against Ball State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/top-25-ball-state-ohio-state-college-football-l65482"/><id>urn:uuid:71bbd404-2d42-43a6-b3fd-146a0c2f5019</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:30.147-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Ohio State opens its season as a 50-point favorite against Ball State on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syracuse opens its season hosting New Hampshire on Saturday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/syracuse-new-hampshire-football-a28365"/><id>urn:uuid:bc472ab1-b33a-43a5-a0ae-01786a499e50</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:27.151-04:00</updated><summary>Syracuse opens its football season hosting FCS school New Hampshire on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 10 Oklahoma opens season at home against UTEP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oklahoma-football-utep-m22145"/><id>urn:uuid:f9b39c38-dc10-4d5e-a5f5-acd3448448ec</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:26.027-04:00</updated><summary>UTEP faces No. 10 Oklahoma on Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rutgers looks to rebound from losing season when it hosts UMass in opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/rutgers-umass-football-n92999"/><id>urn:uuid:0d9957f6-a88e-4e93-a4a2-ce9b8e30b056</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:10:23.126-04:00</updated><summary>Rutgers faces UMass on Thursday night in the season-opener for both schools.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long list of bills await action by Hochul, including curbs on data centers</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/kathy-hochul-stt6a2w0"/><id>urn:uuid:33ceda36-87fc-47bf-ad6f-9d2242944781</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The State Legislature passed more than 750 bills this session, but a number of hot topic bills need the governor's signature.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Dolly Parton musical, 11 more must-see Broadway shows for fall</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/fall-theater-preview-p1bpnrgv"/><id>urn:uuid:e19449e0-87ec-424c-977b-38853e095ef8</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Plus, a dozen shows on Long Island stages including "Dear Evan Hansen" and "Frankenstein."</summary></entry><entry><title>Gemelli's Gourmet opening in Islip</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/gemellis-gourmet-islip-italian-deli-gmhif0xm"/><id>urn:uuid:f44d3d1b-cb26-4046-9f54-04fc598373f8</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The family-run spot already has locations in Glen Head and Lindenhurst.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island students win PSEG competition</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-pseg-contest-weoblc4z"/><id>urn:uuid:1a724c6b-bc8b-417c-8f99-30dd16235093</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The students were named winners of PSEG Long Island's seventh annual "I Am EM-Powered" contest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicken chain Raising Cane's prepping to open first Long Island eateries next year after delays</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/raising-canes-chicken-restaurant-carle-place-commack-east-farmingdale-uhp1mbs9"/><id>urn:uuid:918d6edf-65a0-46fe-93a4-1d0f75503b21</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The fast-growing chain has more than 1,000 restaurants in 40 states, including 118 eateries that opened in 2024 and about 85 that opened last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island parks add 'communication boards' to aid nonverbal expression</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/communication-boards-parks-nonverbal-ietfexm2"/><id>urn:uuid:35a7a9d0-0962-4df0-a0ec-9f195073d5ec</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Communication boards feature letters, numbers and other images to help those with intellectual disabilities express themselves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Surprise problems can cost new homeowners after closing. Here's what to look for.</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/new-house-costs-inspection-emergencies-xrduw4mx"/><id>urn:uuid:44ab30ba-1a65-4277-b4bc-b4f480e4969a</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Experts say problems with a home's cesspool, pipes, and heating and cooling systems can all be costly to new homebuyers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 100 Long Island high school football players for 2026</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/top-100-players-2026-ftofgdi3"/><id>urn:uuid:8cb71fe8-5f58-43fd-8b63-7b0b53b069d4</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's annual look at LI's top players as the football season gets underway.</summary></entry><entry><title>ESPN New York's Don La Greca, Michael Kay to reunite on radio for two-hour 'The Michael Kay Show'</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/espn-radio-don-la-greca-michael-kay-tcklmxxg"/><id>urn:uuid:8433b2ab-750e-4b1c-b8be-99a3df7c0951</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Kay, Don La Greca (and for the final nine years) Peter Rosenberg ended their run together in December 2024 when Kay moved to a solo gig.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island travelers will spend more to drive, fly domestically over Labor Day weekend</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/labor-day-weekend-travel-aaa-northeast-port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-unyzu472"/><id>urn:uuid:a66f8fbb-0558-41d7-9a01-71654e6a0d8f</id><updated>2026-09-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The cost to drive or fly domestically over the Labor Day weekend will cost more than the same holiday period in 2025, travel experts say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-disease-outbreak-deaths-q85914"/><id>urn:uuid:01fbfd30-4c1e-45fe-8238-76b5b45d7d6d</id><updated>2026-09-02T04:14:51.691-04:00</updated><summary>Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU struggles to find an effective response after Germany blames Russia for a failed drone attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-russia-explosive-drone-leipzig-attack-e40730"/><id>urn:uuid:cfdb2d0d-7f97-4a16-8e46-b8929bd1f2da</id><updated>2026-09-02T03:16:47.828-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union is grappling with how to respond to an attempted drone attack at a German airport blamed on Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-schooner-quarter-brooklyn-cousteau-i14652"/><id>urn:uuid:fec296ef-d0a5-440b-beb8-7a8916334b1b</id><updated>2026-09-02T03:12:30.098-04:00</updated><summary>The company that owns two historic schooners that sank near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal two months ago hasn't decided what to do with them yet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/war-russia-ukraine-schools-missile-education-q62820"/><id>urn:uuid:c4b83877-dc1f-4f0a-b261-7d6688fa324d</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:55:31.061-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish cargo ship with 10 crew sinks after collision off Istanbul's coast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-ships-alsu-tugberk-imamoglu-missing-search-v70686"/><id>urn:uuid:898cc049-21d3-4887-bb3a-c447d29f6345</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:49:09.852-04:00</updated><summary>A Turkish cargo ship with 10 crew members sank Wednesday after colliding with a tanker off Istanbul.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-strikes-hormuz-trump-september-2-2026-q13720"/><id>urn:uuid:9b110e47-d692-4656-967e-ec6c6d7d2315</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:46:08.199-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian attacks have targeted U.S. allies across the Gulf as renewed fighting with the United States ended a monthlong lull.</summary></entry><entry><title>Explosion near German train station injures 2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-train-station-explosion-police-operation-e79314"/><id>urn:uuid:a441176d-2fb9-4949-9758-6174d8080e27</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:25:59.507-04:00</updated><summary>An explosion near a German train station followed by the discovery of a suspicious object caused police to temporarily close the transport hub in the southern city of Augsburg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-zverev-y03924"/><id>urn:uuid:385c0fc7-685a-487a-ab52-19f7e9b91d23</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:04:11.114-04:00</updated><summary>Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a U.S. Open match that ended early Wednesday morning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Housing should reflect '26 realities, Parton's legacy, more</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/long-island-housing-deer-herds-dolly-parton-dm9vn21e"/><id>urn:uuid:39e62f5b-6922-46ff-8d04-3e20c161ec14</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shinnecock Powwow at 80: Celebrate tribal culture in Southampton</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/shinnecock-powwow-feibtq5h"/><id>urn:uuid:eca1edd2-ea10-432f-b573-e9b9a4e94636</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Over 50 tribes from North America unite for the Shinnecock Powwow in Southampton.</summary></entry><entry><title>Securing the North Fork's water future</title><author><name>Charles Lefkowitz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/north-fork-water-supply-southold-scwa-j0pkqxyf"/><id>urn:uuid:698117af-4232-4aef-9364-f4a0b2acf56c</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Drilling more supply wells is not a viable long-term solution in Southold.</summary></entry><entry><title>How 18-year-old Mets prospect Elian Pena started to prove his worth after a rough beginning to his career</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/elian-pena-mets-kj25i61d"/><id>urn:uuid:9e3fc135-835f-4666-b0f4-b8bbc56d1aa9</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Elian Pena, who received a franchise-record international signing bonus in January 2025, is "like a double Jose Ramirez."</summary></entry><entry><title>Water pipeline brings debate to Riverhead over construction impacts</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/north-fork-pipeline-riverhead-ycz39e6a"/><id>urn:uuid:9d2ec2c0-e95c-44d1-9e5e-2c7d8a5192c3</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Debate over the proposed North Fork pipeline continues, with Riverhead residents fearing traffic and other woes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's plan to rename Lake Ontario has few fans along its shorefront</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/lake-ontario-america-mkxbclcc"/><id>urn:uuid:d9df3fda-7d45-4ac9-90b9-e682e1a5840f</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The president ordered the change after U.S. negotiators failed to reach a trade agreement with their Canadian counterparts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meta money will help, but the social media struggle isn't over</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/meta-settlement-social-media-children-sbyfhu2j"/><id>urn:uuid:baf42e27-4c8d-41b0-9d3b-0ac37bb89e4c</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Keeping kids safe from social media addiction will require more than court settlements and new laws.</summary></entry><entry><title>LuminoCity's Dino Safari returns to Walt Whitman Shops</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/dino-safari-walt-whitman-shops-du6nd5ez"/><id>urn:uuid:a465fdba-9525-4b3d-ad63-f83855d2031a</id><updated>2026-09-02T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kids can learn about dinosaurs and enjoy themed activities at Dino Safari.</summary></entry><entry><title>Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those feared lost as some missing tourists make contact</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-china-flash-floods-e85387"/><id>urn:uuid:b41b663b-952e-4778-b7c7-0ed2b29cf1c7</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:39:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Some tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/germany-economy-trade-election-merz-v29077"/><id>urn:uuid:2853f191-24af-47be-82e5-06e54195f949</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:38:48.253-04:00</updated><summary>China is challenging Germany at its own game of making advanced, highly engineered machinery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thomas Saggese leads 5-homer outburst in Cardinals' 13-8 win over Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-cardinals-score-m78893"/><id>urn:uuid:8d906bf9-f059-4c72-972f-0d9bf3979bea</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:32:21.853-04:00</updated><summary>The St. Louis Cardinals hit five home runs, including a pair by Thomas Saggese and a two-run shot from Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, in a 13-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-iran-oil-bonds-i94996"/><id>urn:uuid:d1e19ae8-350e-4b48-b47b-10b22f661a5a</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:27:25.457-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vikings sign 13-year veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy to their practice squad for some needed depth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/vikings-kyle-van-noy-b43375"/><id>urn:uuid:2f0952f2-4629-45d7-846c-8dc085e3511c</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:11:55.067-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Vikings have signed 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to their practice squad to add some depth and experience at the edge rusher position.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Spencer Jones, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit back-to-back HRs in support of Gerrit Cole in win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-angels-jones-chisholm-cole-i97k2lt5"/><id>urn:uuid:b07f6799-6db7-452e-95ef-b0ce2ded66ce</id><updated>2026-09-02T01:11:37.885-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Jones homered and drove in three runs and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep and finished with three hits for the Yankees.</summary></entry><entry><title>What happens next if the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial can't reach a verdict?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-what-happens-next-a04573"/><id>urn:uuid:5f237298-6046-4256-9fd7-21a77877dbcc</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:37:10.727-04:00</updated><summary>If a Massachusetts jury can't reach a verdict on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible when she strangled her three children in 2023, a mistrial will be declared and then prosecutors will have to decide whether to retry Clancy on murder charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryce Harper reaches base 5 times, Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 7-1 for 6th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-diamondbacks-score-l35787"/><id>urn:uuid:29aaae04-b7cb-4009-8227-2dd8963c1fb0</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:29:19.847-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Harper reached base five times, and Jesús Luzardo threws 6 2/3 quality innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pattaya, once Thailand's 'Sin City,' beckons weary sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-navy-lincoln-sex-tourism-vietnam-war-s00786"/><id>urn:uuid:f1488523-c792-4dd5-bdcf-77f979137c14</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:15:03.426-04:00</updated><summary>Pattaya, a seaside resort city in Thailand once notorious for sex tourism, is hosting sailors and Marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln for rest and recuperation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy has started exporting a delicacy prized abroad, reviled at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-blue-crabs-invasion-export-o33079"/><id>urn:uuid:2870aa49-f848-42c9-bbbd-69d054327445</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:10:59.767-04:00</updated><summary>Fishermen in Italy have shifted from incinerating invasive Atlantic blue crabs to commercializing them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venice Film Festival opens with Danny Boyle's Murdoch film, an award for Clooney and geopolitics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/venice-film-festival-opening-day-j10121"/><id>urn:uuid:814f6ffa-c109-4225-bad3-0e1addc50e1b</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:08:23.631-04:00</updated><summary>George Clooney is at the Venice Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award on Wednesday evening.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberations-r79310"/><id>urn:uuid:9d0f3809-656b-48ee-b4ce-f1513a53927a</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:06:45.153-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have gone home without a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations.</summary></entry><entry><title>After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/shabana-basijrasikh-sola-afghanistan-rwanda-j02680"/><id>urn:uuid:e2a9a623-a9af-4326-968c-4fc11c2a377b</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:05:30.991-04:00</updated><summary>Shabana Basij-Rasikh leads the School of Leadership of Afghanistan that's now based in Rwanda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rumfield and Amador homer as Rockies stop 10-game home skid with 4-2 win over Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rockies-score-rumfield-r37507"/><id>urn:uuid:3f2dcfd4-358e-4ef7-a4f2-014135304fd2</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:05:14.328-04:00</updated><summary>TJ Rumfield broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 to snap their franchise-record home losing streak at 10 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-change-threshold-catastrophe-overshoot-un-warming-e79117"/><id>urn:uuid:1933e79c-9e07-47cc-877c-674f73e2494a</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:04:50.567-04:00</updated><summary>In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming.</summary></entry><entry><title>America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/military-who-serves-us-america-250-r92791"/><id>urn:uuid:b69ab322-38d7-4f15-8b44-3e24a91369cf</id><updated>2026-09-02T00:02:56.188-04:00</updated><summary>The story of the U.S. is intertwined with its military history, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rachael Gunn: From Olympic meme to Netflix spotlight in 'Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/raygun-breaking-bad-australia-olympic-p10239"/><id>urn:uuid:e68d650b-cf26-4093-b6db-6375f7139fe1</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:46:36.428-04:00</updated><summary>Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's viral Olympic performance in now the subject of the Netflix documentary "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly."</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyer for Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during workout searching for answers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/arizona-state-hockey-matthew-mayich-p67419"/><id>urn:uuid:eecb7b32-3bcb-4736-8086-82089fa0f707</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:44:43.478-04:00</updated><summary>An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick is still hospitalized nearly two weeks after collapsing during an offseason workout and an attorney representing his family is searching for answers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Co-director of Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre, Dylan Skolnick, fired over what board believes was 'serious misconduct'</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n and&amp;nbsp;Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/dylan-skolnick-cinema-arts-centre-huntington-vic-skolnick-fgklffam"/><id>urn:uuid:2e3cc647-f071-4d97-9eeb-368faf8b9848</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:38:29.721-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Skolnick called the allegation "unfounded." His parents, Vic Skolnick and Charlotte Sky, founded the movie house in 1973.</summary></entry><entry><title>The White Sox beat the Astros 5-1 behind Colson Montgomery's 2 RBIs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-white-sox-score-h92730"/><id>urn:uuid:4e3d37d2-952f-4a89-b208-f18d0a35d94d</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:28:08.292-04:00</updated><summary>Colson Montgomery had two hits and two RBIs and Randal Grichuk added a two-run double to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys and girls soccer and boys and girls volleyball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-ispvbo79"/><id>urn:uuid:ec9645f4-d336-448c-8208-cc46827fe4ca</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:23:18.730-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morales (a homer) and Simpson (a win) both have memorable debuts for Nats. James Wood expected back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/washington-nationals-debuts-yohandy-morales-jared-simpson-t94455"/><id>urn:uuid:753866f6-7a85-432e-bda6-7240016e5763</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:12:55.374-04:00</updated><summary>It was hard to tell which Washington rookie was more excited after his big league debut, Yohandy Morales or Jared Simpson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Yelich and Joey Ortiz homer as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-cubs-score-yelich-q43925"/><id>urn:uuid:f26b3e2c-68b4-4f8e-9ab6-58eab89b5e70</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:11:01.669-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Yelich capped Milwaukee's four-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking two-run homer, helping the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-twins-score-h54673"/><id>urn:uuid:7dd7c96b-f286-4fd5-ab7f-c93a732ca936</id><updated>2026-09-01T23:03:27.428-04:00</updated><summary>Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-nepal-floods-himalayas-disasters-m39882"/><id>urn:uuid:90431c20-dabb-457e-8d26-3970da2cca1d</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:52:58.597-04:00</updated><summary>The flash floods in Nepal were only the latest in an accelerating series of disasters that have battered the Himalayas in recent years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates survive a wild 13-12 finish as a 9th-inning throwing error seals win over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-pirates-score-a11093"/><id>urn:uuid:8e7d5eba-392d-4376-9dbe-a7b63732f610</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:41:46.751-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Lowe scored from third base on a error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lazaro Montes has memorable debut with homer, 2 RBIs as Mariners end skid with 9-6 win over Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-red-sox-score-m04271"/><id>urn:uuid:37bc6ed8-7d04-4000-8cb5-77f9c2412897</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:32:09.355-04:00</updated><summary>Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Graham Pauley drives in 4 as the Marlins beat the Royals 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-royals-score-d77210"/><id>urn:uuid:c55461b5-ff70-4f80-8cf8-0491fb9d9369</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:24:00.826-04:00</updated><summary>Graham Pauley homered and tripled to drive in four runs, Kyle Stowers also went deep, and the Miami Marlins rolled past the Kansas City Royals 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-joshua-wong-national-security-h80652"/><id>urn:uuid:ed5d8778-ed53-4ac6-bf80-c36947f2146b</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:14:02.100-04:00</updated><summary>Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freddy Peralta dazzles for Rays in win against Mets, his former team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/rays-mets-freddy-peralta-yp83wtg2"/><id>urn:uuid:0652eb9a-a502-4319-a9a0-86db1dafaddc</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:09:41.223-04:00</updated><summary>Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and retired 17 of his final 18 batters, and Yandy Diaz homered and doubled for the Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Report: Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton appears to have fallen through</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/balogun-everton-premier-league-j28493"/><id>urn:uuid:14cad9cc-d2fa-4192-93e8-5e532cb131a0</id><updated>2026-09-01T22:02:47.829-04:00</updated><summary>The move of United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton is reported to be off after problems arose during the medical examination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gael Monfils wins on his 40th birthday at the US Open to extend his Grand Slam career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-gael-monfils-40-birthday-l67708"/><id>urn:uuid:11c2d14a-5392-4e70-b890-ceff13ef5463</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:52:51.903-04:00</updated><summary>Gael Monfils turned back the clock and pushed back the end of his Grand Slam career, beating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 on Tuesday night at the U.S. Open on his 40th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevino singles in go-ahead run in 8th as Reds beat wild-card chasing Padres 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-reds-score-k12178"/><id>urn:uuid:cb68a671-1b49-4e6c-bfd5-6f43b192e876</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:41:03.701-04:00</updated><summary>Jose Trevino drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yohandy Morales homers and has 3 hits in his debut as the Nationals top the Braves 9-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-nationals-score-j65847"/><id>urn:uuid:f5be0131-d33a-4eb0-8b74-5e88ddbbedf5</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:39:56.189-04:00</updated><summary>Yohandy Morales homered in his first major league game and Jared Simpson earned the win in relief in his own debut, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/renewable-climate-change-india-solar-wind-q27618"/><id>urn:uuid:7463b61b-48c5-415f-910f-7a6f6c8bbc10</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:34:57.939-04:00</updated><summary>As extreme heat and poor monsoon rains result in more demand for power in India for cooling and pumping out groundwater for agriculture, India is managing to meet its power needs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-guardians-score-f74298"/><id>urn:uuid:47d63eac-c441-43ad-b6ab-6b2caa64856f</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:18:08.281-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of teams in the thick of the AL wild-card race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/egypt-china-middle-east-iran-war-us-x38662"/><id>urn:uuid:07236384-191b-41bd-82d2-04e5f7ae5b34</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:15:42.212-04:00</updated><summary>China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plate umpire leaves Mariners-Red Sox game after foul ball catches him under the chin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/umpire-injured-red-sox-mariners-j90449"/><id>urn:uuid:20383b5e-5d18-4e83-b6f6-25b403aee647</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:13:45.570-04:00</updated><summary>Home plate umpire Will Little left Tuesday night's game between the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox after a foul ball in the sixth inning caught him under the chin and knocked off his throat guard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uss-abraham-lincoln-pattaya-thailand-l40520"/><id>urn:uuid:902760ec-5c3a-42c3-be1b-b07d031815b7</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:11:57.767-04:00</updated><summary>The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in Thailand after nearly nine months at sea supporting U.S. operations against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Aura farming' trend inspired by video games is sweeping Latin America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/farming-aura-trend-latin-america-farmeando-aura-o97599"/><id>urn:uuid:29fd225a-5e8b-40a9-8ed6-ef76c25c4a35</id><updated>2026-09-01T21:00:29.309-04:00</updated><summary>Young people across Latin America are gathering on beaches, parks and other public spaces to take part in "aura battles," a trend that has moved from the internet to the real world.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers activate Smith, Rushing and Wrobleski from injured list. Ohtani's pitching outlook next</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-bench-s36525"/><id>urn:uuid:be4f81e2-eeca-4744-9947-e79e2a21e8e6</id><updated>2026-09-01T20:49:36.740-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers have welcomed back catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Eala's many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/alex-eala-fans-us-open-philippines-y83708"/><id>urn:uuid:4a89de3b-2a68-40a9-812b-66331fcde7cc</id><updated>2026-09-01T20:34:55.280-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Eala's fans have descended upon the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ariana-grandemusic-u84965"/><id>urn:uuid:8dff2e23-6259-4c1b-b731-f83ee4bc4b7c</id><updated>2026-09-01T20:23:30.209-04:00</updated><summary>Ariana Grande gave thanks to her fans during her last live show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/navy-secretary-cao-trump-t11898"/><id>urn:uuid:695ee1b2-045c-4772-a0a4-fa9a63af47f3</id><updated>2026-09-01T20:06:48.533-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Williams sisters start US Open doubles against team with Maya Joint, who beat Serena at Wimbledon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-venus-serena-williams-doubles-y52819"/><id>urn:uuid:a1afeba1-3545-4a2b-8f57-14feb48fc66f</id><updated>2026-09-01T20:05:46.952-04:00</updated><summary>Serena Williams is getting back on the court against Maya Joint — this time with sister Venus by her side.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department sues Kansas school system over policies on transgender students</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/school-transgender-pronouns-trump-doj-kansas-city-p63581"/><id>urn:uuid:0d55d20a-0814-424e-b8c6-0e82453e1a9f</id><updated>2026-09-01T19:55:18.160-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the school system in Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies on transgender students.</summary></entry><entry><title>Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernández</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/honduras-juan-orlando-hernandez-n61770"/><id>urn:uuid:9befe55b-830a-4184-b886-7b61726a2470</id><updated>2026-09-01T19:48:22.799-04:00</updated><summary>A judge in Honduras has dismissed the fraud and money laundering case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance talks about the end times and the attempted assassination of Trump in Christian podcast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jd-vance-end-times-ai-s97058"/><id>urn:uuid:c7421e48-9850-42c4-b4d2-1e28d5ba963b</id><updated>2026-09-01T19:47:09.003-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance says that if a 2024 assassination attempt had killed Donald Trump, he would have always wondered if it was part of a conspiracy and might not have accepted even another Republican as the next president.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers add catcher Bo Naylor and reliever JoJo Romero to their active roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-naylor-romero-r32282"/><id>urn:uuid:d7b8e576-705d-4b6c-8489-1e74140bc6f7</id><updated>2026-09-01T19:45:21.221-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers have added catcher Bo Naylor and reliever JoJo Romero to their active roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP-led vote on socialism aims to put Suozzi, Gillen in bind</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suozzi-gillen-hzpnp98o"/><id>urn:uuid:3d11be10-3696-4056-ae3e-13a58eaaf989</id><updated>2026-09-01T19:08:18.797-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island Democrats opposed the resolution, which passed 220 to 192.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan's highly regarded freshman guard McCoy will miss season with right knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-mccoy-injury-t08279"/><id>urn:uuid:f79a53cb-a2a2-4d7d-b2ad-0554cb01414d</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:47:44.796-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a right knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City signs Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye to take unprecedented summer outlay past $600M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/enzo-fernandez-man-city-ndiaye-grealish-k23811"/><id>urn:uuid:e296e1dc-2b22-432c-a46e-58f311963045</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:44:53.679-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City has completed its $440-million midfield rebuild by signing Argentina international Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth 125 million pounds ($169 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba's tourism plummets 62% after US pressure and energy embargo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-tourism-visitor-decrease-us-energy-embargo-t46185"/><id>urn:uuid:f9dc0555-d35b-4e3a-9493-a1233a3d2b8f</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:44:01.514-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's tourism has nose-dived as the U.S. ramps up pressure on the island this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shane Bieber savors Cleveland homecoming, his first visit since Guardians traded him to Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-bieber-guardians-l33370"/><id>urn:uuid:26554e01-f6c5-4c4a-bcd6-d5cd12d84368</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:32:55.281-04:00</updated><summary>Shane Bieber felt like he was home.</summary></entry><entry><title>House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-ethics-chuck-edwards-censure-inappropriate-conduct-l22632"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a317bd-a496-438f-bb65-a9bb7fab752a</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:16:14.639-04:00</updated><summary>The House has censured Rep. Chuck Edwards after an Ethics Committee investigation concluded he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in his office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: For Jets, franchise QB hunting season begins this weekend</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/jets-geno-smith-quarterbacks-spztuvgx"/><id>urn:uuid:3a2293cc-309e-48e3-89bf-6dc915b53818</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:15:46.827-04:00</updated><summary>The college football season begins in earnest in just a few days and the team's next franchise QB could be lighting up a scoreboard somewhere.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-ryan-poles-n50716"/><id>urn:uuid:8ff09c32-c9db-44df-a65d-dff3e08df39e</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:11:52.364-04:00</updated><summary>Quarterback Caleb Williams' progress and a versatile roster have Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson optimistic about defending their NFC North title coming out of training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers close to signing winger Eeli Tolvanen to 1-year deal, source says</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-eeli-tolvanen-g5lbr6sx"/><id>urn:uuid:8a71338b-080e-467d-88f1-5eb7782a1ca6</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:09:40.591-04:00</updated><summary>Tolvanen had 12 goals 24 assists, 36 points in 78 games last season for the Seattle Kraken</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida, court documents show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tiger-woods-dui-crash-plea-change-r66387"/><id>urn:uuid:ae3a022a-bbb8-4ce6-b272-0c50c1e248f9</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:08:52.155-04:00</updated><summary>Court documents show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-hospitals-medicaid-funding-k76341"/><id>urn:uuid:c4403a31-1296-4332-857e-7a1cd768ab07</id><updated>2026-09-01T18:04:46.164-04:00</updated><summary>Texas hospitals are bracing for a $27 million daily loss in Medicaid funding as the new fiscal year begins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians reliever Carlos Hernández discloses he was texting before crashing his car in Venezuela</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-carlos-hernandez-n02032"/><id>urn:uuid:43f4379e-cac2-40aa-9715-2e1703083312</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:55:55.352-04:00</updated><summary>Cleveland Guardians reliever Carlos Hernández revealed he was texting while driving in January when he crashed his car in Venezuela and suffered multiple career-threatening injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>UVM Medical Center changed its policy on patient observation. Some staff worry about patient safety.</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uvm-medical-center-remote-patient-monitoring-i88205"/><id>urn:uuid:e0981680-acfb-4951-9bc5-9e1cc0a4e2d9</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:46:53.981-04:00</updated><summary>University of Vermont Medical Center has introduced a new policy for monitoring patients at risk of self-harm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Presidents Cup rosters for the International and American teams at Medinah</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/presidents-cup-medinah-americans-international-a87825"/><id>urn:uuid:95220014-b07d-4f52-8278-c1fe2fdadee3</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:46:37.257-04:00</updated><summary>The 12-man rosters for the International and American teams for the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club on Sept. 24-27.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is a man of discipline, leading a program in desperate need of it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/kyle-whittingham-michigan-coach-g94854"/><id>urn:uuid:bdb04887-ba4e-4460-8e6c-a61f585457aa</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:45:07.264-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham will turn 67 in November while preparing to play rival Ohio State, but the 6-foot, 220-pound former linebacker looks fit enough to play some snaps for the Wolverines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/presidents-cup-jackson-koivun-medinah-international-m21667"/><id>urn:uuid:514ec2a0-a628-4c1b-b823-1d0a77afa369</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:44:39.026-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Koivun left Auburn three months ago and now he's going to the Presidents Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mudryk leaves Chelsea for Tottenham on loan in bid to reignite career after doping case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mudryk-tottenham-v36063"/><id>urn:uuid:ce38bb21-bfc8-46fc-a852-38b63035a774</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:41:39.600-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk will look to reignite his career at Tottenham after joining on a season-long loan from Chelsea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees righthander Clarke Schmidt embracing bullpen role for late-season push</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-clarke-schmidt-fgb1mcqq"/><id>urn:uuid:2aa92abd-f962-422e-8262-ca00e09f04c4</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:32:05.877-04:00</updated><summary>Clarke Schmidt, who had Tommy John surgery in July 2025, sees the opportunity to come out of the bullpen as a chance to "open the throttle."</summary></entry><entry><title>Kushner says he regrets involvement with FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-infantino-kushner-g21313"/><id>urn:uuid:86adc5a9-a2f8-4027-8d51-26350c08c13f</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:24:38.820-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA's intended investment partner Josh Kushner has said he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Report: Kaepernick says that a decade after taking a knee, he shuns the NFL for 'blackballing' him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/colin-kaepernick-interview-c87571"/><id>urn:uuid:e47704fa-6ad8-4768-98e6-207a59e6b491</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:24:27.756-04:00</updated><summary>Colin Kaepernick still watches football, but not the NFL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown East hosts Long Island's first outdoor high school volleyball game</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/high-school-volleyball-nnjsjx0e"/><id>urn:uuid:58d21aea-32b8-4001-87ee-df5dd7eb7def</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:19:47.823-04:00</updated><summary>The event was made possible with the help of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, a school just outside of Albany.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that's still recovering from a fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/grand-canyon-lodge-flooding-hotel-water-travel-p03785"/><id>urn:uuid:7a6f0bfe-3814-4171-bd26-bd14ae387e64</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:11:16.499-04:00</updated><summary>Tourists are scrambling to find lodging elsewhere after deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>A week after catastrophic Nepal floods, Long Island families have no news about missing loved ones</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nepal-flood-victims-long-island-yjsojlv3"/><id>urn:uuid:c0115c19-694c-404c-a91c-be8be2592e90</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:10:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Aditi Patel, of Old Westbury, says no embassy will confirm whether family members had crossed the border into Tibet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuela's main airport partially resumes commercial flights after deadly earthquakes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-airport-simon-bolivar-flights-resume-earthquakes-s93754"/><id>urn:uuid:446ae1c0-c7fa-4dd5-ad10-df9e427b20cc</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:03:17.985-04:00</updated><summary>Venezuela's main airport has partially resumed operations nearly 10 weeks after two devastating earthquakes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/interest-rates-inflation-trump-federal-reserve-y29692"/><id>urn:uuid:f2392dd9-5008-4592-9027-32c2977964e5</id><updated>2026-09-01T17:01:42.831-04:00</updated><summary>Interest rates on government bonds are rising again around the world, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses and heightening concerns about whether governments are issuing more debt than financial markets can handle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Muslim leaders reel over what they see as Blakeman's Islamophobic social media post</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-hochul-post-ib0h2y62"/><id>urn:uuid:2d752bd2-c40b-425b-9a74-705a31acd9f9</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:55:38.470-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive posted an image of Gov. Kathy Hochul wearing a hijab at a mosque visit, slamming her as anti-feminist and tone-deaf.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tinker Auto Parts chain cuts 51 jobs at 2 Long Island locations</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tinker-auto-parts-layoff-uaxi49e5"/><id>urn:uuid:ff72f193-39eb-486a-bbf8-961237e44574</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:54:02.585-04:00</updated><summary>Tinker Auto Parts, a regional chain, is making cuts at its Brentwood and Bohemia sites, according to state labor department filings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department seizes more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations for Hamas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-fbi-hamas-h91258"/><id>urn:uuid:a1b95cd9-05bc-491d-9254-62823c742204</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:53:44.702-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department says it has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 2 Oregon turns to a goal-setting method used by Shohei Ohtani as it chases a national title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oregon-football-harana-method-ohtani-lanning-v40740"/><id>urn:uuid:142d8668-1ba6-43c1-acd6-1d5d9f4b7b28</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:53:00.680-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Dan Lanning and No. 2 Oregon have turned to a goal-setting tool that was previously used by baseball star Shohei Ohtani.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is unsure if he'll play Week 1 if a new deal isn't in place</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-joey-porter-jr-c97623"/><id>urn:uuid:11a6f7d8-2884-4d22-bd50-fd71a2aa689c</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:51:58.416-04:00</updated><summary>Joey Porter Jr.'s back feels good enough for practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but contract issues are on his mind.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matthew Broderick, Marisa Tomei head to East Hampton for 'Big Chill'</title><author><name>James Carbone</name><email>james.carbone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/matthew-broderick-marisa-tomei-pibkjcxg"/><id>urn:uuid:4e9a119e-dd1f-4836-a02a-1591edfdc4eb</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:49:28.310-04:00</updated><summary>Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick perform staged reading to aid Manhattan arts center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Without Amityville and Port Jefferson, Suffolk Division IV football teams scramble to fill out schedules</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-af8f3j3n"/><id>urn:uuid:9d89ba5a-fb08-4c2a-82e9-a24f61b52bbd</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:49:06.062-04:00</updated><summary>Any replacement games would be non-league contests would not count toward power points for standings, Section XI executive director Tom Combs said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anaheim Ducks to retire number of longtime captain Ryan Getzlaf on Jan. 30</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/anaheim-ducks-ryan-getzlaf-g03213"/><id>urn:uuid:501d7028-1da7-4860-89d9-1d8cdd1bc3d5</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:33:46.447-04:00</updated><summary>The Anaheim Ducks will retire the number of longtime captain Ryan Getzlaf during a ceremony Jan. 30.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard,' loses in her US Open debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-thea-frodin-serena-williams-king-richard-m21855"/><id>urn:uuid:f1444252-d9da-41eb-a192-f567e262e570</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:31:29.622-04:00</updated><summary>Thea Frodin once had to hit like Serena Williams in a movie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can Gael Monfils match Jimmy Connors' 40th birthday present?</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/can-gael-monfils-match-jimmy-connors-40th-birthday-present--g77669"/><id>urn:uuid:c48bc074-8a42-4f36-9677-bb81391843a4</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:24:39.670-04:00</updated><summary>With 39-year-old Novak Djokovic already having exited the tournament, losing in a shocking first-round upset</summary></entry><entry><title>US judges reveal panic buttons, private security in chilling new reports about threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/judges-attacks-trump-violence-o76522"/><id>urn:uuid:ac5e769f-f12b-4abd-9d96-a1646869e3f2</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:22:46.372-04:00</updated><summary>Two new studies provide chilling testimony about the spike in threats against federal judges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lori Loughlin back on social media after 7 years</title><author><name>syracuse.com (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/lori-loughlin-instagram-grf33grl"/><id>urn:uuid:7d71906f-706b-4beb-a245-0f8a7bbf4dd0</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:21:51.954-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island-raised actor returned to Instagram on Monday following a seven-year absence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world's largest economies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/treasury-bessent-g20-financial-literacy-p08701"/><id>urn:uuid:e62c11d6-80ee-4eb8-9596-22945b897326</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:16:14.387-04:00</updated><summary>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to the world's largest economies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Did Miley Cyrus just go mononymous? The pop star appears to have changed her name</title><author><name> Los Angeles Times (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/miley-cyrus-name-g4u2bce0"/><id>urn:uuid:b52631d2-d0e8-4ade-ae0a-86df4696d5d7</id><updated>2026-09-01T16:13:05.601-04:00</updated><summary>The "Flowers" hitmaker dropped her last name on all of her social media accounts. The persona pivot comes just in time for a 10th studio album, which the star seems to be hinting at.</summary></entry><entry><title>After Messi's farewell, what is next for Argentina's national team?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-world-cup-w54166"/><id>urn:uuid:18ac03de-ef4e-45a1-89b4-d138f5e1903b</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:49:41.764-04:00</updated><summary>What now for Argentina.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE sweep of NYS leads to nearly 2,200 arrests, DHS secretary says</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ice-arrests-new-york-state-k5nalino"/><id>urn:uuid:a93d4e03-41da-49b2-a608-7d46ce2d6b2b</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:43:49.396-04:00</updated><summary>Agents conducted the operation in August on Long Island and across the state, the Department of Homeland Security secretary said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk Democrats demand NYS AG probe use of $3M in taxpayer funds marked for even-year lawsuit fight</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-democrats-lawsuit-itol4a8z"/><id>urn:uuid:1de18d54-6681-43d0-a6f2-489c027f99a8</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:43:49.307-04:00</updated><summary>County invoices related to the lawsuit show money spent on a banquet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clemson's Swinney says he hasn't heard from NCAA on tampering allegations he made against Ole Miss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/clemson-ole-miss-tampering-v55003"/><id>urn:uuid:4694b531-d28b-437f-9758-76dbc972c4c4</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:41:58.172-04:00</updated><summary>Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says he hasn't heard back from the NCAA about tampering allegations against Ole Miss coach Pete Golding.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sixers invite former NBA center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/philadelphia-76ers-tacko-fall-a74539"/><id>urn:uuid:fb9354c5-436f-4c8a-b367-c2e5255b25c6</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:38:48.035-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia 76ers have invited Tacko Fall to their training camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shakira is performing for Latinos who 'live in fear' with new Spain residency</title><author><name>Los Angeles Times (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/shakira-madrid-residency-latinos-holvr3b0"/><id>urn:uuid:89fb499d-2538-492b-aa4e-5015c0102660</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:37:25.699-04:00</updated><summary>In an op-ed for the Spanish newspaper El País, Shakira said she's doing a 12-date residency in Madrid because she was tired of seeing the mistreatment of Latinos worldwide,</summary></entry><entry><title>More than 12,000 FDNY firefighters diagnosed with 9/11-related illness since terror attacks, department report says</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/fdny-9-11-terror-attacks-illness-f73rg0ln"/><id>urn:uuid:e0ffab98-1164-41ee-bf7f-3e75777eb0fe</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The World Trade Center Health Program has made "major advances" in identifying and treating 9/11-related health conditions, the report said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gay-bar-shooting-hate-crime-tucson-e35088"/><id>urn:uuid:76e745ab-860b-44a2-907d-8a0ecf16c82d</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:25:01.601-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Arizona are investigating a shooting at a Tucson gay bar as a possible hate crime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/treasury-bessent-g20-trade-tariffs-m70986"/><id>urn:uuid:024759f0-32cb-48dc-9200-8b3c338e3d80</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:24:38.303-04:00</updated><summary>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 19 of the members of the G20 agreed to address streams of "cheap exports" that cause global economic imbalances, but China dissented.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top-heavy NFC West features Super Bowl favorite Rams, defending champ Seahawks and dangerous 49ers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfc-west-seahawks-rams-49ers-cardinals-y42524"/><id>urn:uuid:ce6aa892-a199-486c-8c90-46a8f613f8e1</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:20:12.438-04:00</updated><summary>The NFC West might be the most top-heavy division headed into the season with the Los Angeles Rams the clear Super Bowl favorite after adding Myles Garrett and bringing Aaron Donald out of retirement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Power shift: Mahomes saw it early: The moment Bo Nix signaled a new AFC West era for Denver</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/afc-west-broncos-chiefs-chargers-raiders-t24360"/><id>urn:uuid:29488caa-eb9c-4b4e-ac58-aab4ed53c926</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:19:46.808-04:00</updated><summary>The Denver Broncos ended the Kansas City Chiefs' nine-year reign atop the AFC West last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead's Moonfish Brewery closes</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/riverheads-moonfish-brewery-closes-rblu7ab8"/><id>urn:uuid:1bd2ff82-6357-41e4-b1b3-0a492f2c75f0</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:19:39.344-04:00</updated><summary>The spot was open for less than one year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buccaneers, Panthers, Falcons and Saints are all contenders in NFL's weakest division</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfc-south-preview-buccaneers-panthers-saints-falcons-r97887"/><id>urn:uuid:849d7235-d89c-4773-8511-1564d1351d55</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:19:25.592-04:00</updated><summary>How many wins will it take to win the NFC South this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL 2026: Houston's first hurdle on way to Super Bowl goal? Taking the AFC South title back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/afc-south-texans-jaguars-colts-titans-r97070"/><id>urn:uuid:35618b04-9ba9-4db2-be5d-61d8fae0caf2</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:19:13.769-04:00</updated><summary>The Houston Texans are the only NFL team never to have played in a conference championship game and one of only four still waiting for that first Super Bowl berth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfc-north-bears-lions-packers-vikings-o86317"/><id>urn:uuid:6c955a1f-682e-42bd-a001-aefa41a8ef87</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:18:55.311-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harbaugh and Tomlin out, 3 new coaches in as the AFC North enters a new era</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/afc-north-steelers-ravens-browns-bengals-j65169"/><id>urn:uuid:a919713d-3e39-463f-87f3-e9b859a12faa</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:18:31.824-04:00</updated><summary>The last play of the 2025 regular season determined the winner of the AFC North.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS Lyme disease cases jump roughly 16%. 'The ticks are winning,' state health commissioner says.</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/tick-lyme-cases-y6xzb78r"/><id>urn:uuid:aa8a8e42-5812-4988-961c-93dcbec06432</id><updated>2026-09-01T15:11:09.029-04:00</updated><summary>"Ticks really are a rising threat," the state health commissioner said Tuesday in Hampton Bays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers express hope Josh Jacobs, who faces legal issues, can play sometime this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-josh-jacobs-v74695"/><id>urn:uuid:788e35be-2c04-4647-8891-1b0a36fa07d1</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:49:39.186-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs still has the support of his coach and general manager.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR Cup Series playoff field set and Palou ties record with 4th straight IndyCar championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-j24552"/><id>urn:uuid:3ec0b8a8-c470-4823-a1b8-01db6fb0b881</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:48:36.474-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin leads the NASCAR Cup Series into the postseason as the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece secured his first playoff berth in the regular-season finale.</summary></entry><entry><title>The time is now for Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese with U.S. women at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/usa-basketball-women-bueckers-clark-boston-reese-v16178"/><id>urn:uuid:1a8e4bbb-fd6e-412a-8db0-2cd23c5d4160</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:47:30.917-04:00</updated><summary>The time is now for young stars Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as the U.S. women's national team gets ready for the FIBA World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mount Sinai Health to open new $20 million ambulatory surgical center in Carle Place</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mount-sinai-health-ambulatory-surgical-center-s36pnef6"/><id>urn:uuid:6aca2792-231b-4c35-8acf-3c0513fb1af7</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:44:26.328-04:00</updated><summary>Mount Sinai Health's new center will offer orthopedic and spinal surgery among other services.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-sale-stan-kroenke-w28653"/><id>urn:uuid:ea0c8b1e-c1d9-4d8f-b949-8f849699df04</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:40:47.369-04:00</updated><summary>Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pennsylvania-wrong-house-officer-charged-k79613"/><id>urn:uuid:6b04123b-6322-47a1-99fd-946a67532903</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:34:12.148-04:00</updated><summary>A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student, who had ended up at the wrong house late at night and was waiting for friends to pick him up, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/academy-award-oscar-hollywood-statue-f18245"/><id>urn:uuid:53e93502-c3f6-436b-a9b4-3ea0f9994b40</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:28:27.396-04:00</updated><summary>The Oscar statuette is a piece of American culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/kansas-state-wildcats-collin-klein-college-football-q43007"/><id>urn:uuid:229bb34f-fa08-43a3-912e-1a3385378407</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:28:16.404-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas State begins the Collin Klein era when the Wildcats face Nicholls State on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger announces retirement from German national team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ruediger-retirement-germany-x29075"/><id>urn:uuid:36a3da43-4d35-477d-836d-8f415c04ddc9</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:20:21.994-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has retired from international soccer with Germany.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-us-troops-withdraw-y63778"/><id>urn:uuid:1a777b69-14cf-4759-9ed8-e879aa981e83</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:13:33.156-04:00</updated><summary>Nigeria has confirmed the withdrawal of U.S. troops sent to help tackle its security crisis.</summary></entry><entry><title>House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/house-shutdown-election-funding-johnson-trump-t10011"/><id>urn:uuid:838d335c-b547-4798-bcd7-533c25ed274f</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:09:49.918-04:00</updated><summary>The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christopher Vizzina to start at QB for Clemson against No. 11 LSU, coach Dabo Swinney says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/clemson-quarterback-qb-vizzina-e83902"/><id>urn:uuid:899e439b-b627-452e-bbb3-8ce3aca19a50</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:06:34.449-04:00</updated><summary>Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says Christopher Vizzina will start at quarterback against No. 11 LSU on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colts expect WR Keenan Allen to play in season opener and are hopeful Alec Pierce also returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/indianapolis-colts-keenan-allen-x53240"/><id>urn:uuid:682a197c-9738-46a7-889b-9318bd1dea92</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:04:33.314-04:00</updated><summary>The Indianapolis Colts expect receiver Keenan Allen to play in the season opener despite his recent arrest.</summary></entry><entry><title>The politicians who can fix America's polarization problem will win</title><author><name>Layla Zaidane</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/political-polarization-america-bipartisan-candidates-hwbychj9"/><id>urn:uuid:bcd22b15-53e6-44b1-a64e-faef7febaa71</id><updated>2026-09-01T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Elected officials who work together to get things done will turn heads.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belgian soccer club blocked by mayor from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/europa-legaue-uefa-israel-usg-hapoel-beersheva-d45386"/><id>urn:uuid:43783d4e-c123-4967-b841-ff08d6f559ef</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:54:18.057-04:00</updated><summary>A Belgian mayor is refusing to let his city host Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva for a Europa League game, meaning Union Saint-Gilloise will need to find a new venue for the match.</summary></entry><entry><title>San Diego Padres promote highly-touted 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-ethan-salas-h28774"/><id>urn:uuid:3917b87f-7278-4736-8236-ca55eeac5046</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:47:49.523-04:00</updated><summary>The San Diego Padres have selected the contract of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso, making him the youngest active player in the major leagues.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Nurse who saved baby from Pakistan hospital fire wishes she could have saved the rest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-hospital-fire-baby-rescue-nurse-interview-b80615"/><id>urn:uuid:999c5f41-d57f-4990-ac6e-57ad5d07c00b</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:46:25.946-04:00</updated><summary>Nurse Razia Noreen had just checked on 15 newborns at the hospital in Pakistan's capital and was preparing injections when she saw flames through a window.</summary></entry><entry><title>After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/los-angeles-sparks-wnba-b28116"/><id>urn:uuid:ad5bb9f3-d35d-4bf6-8b30-2196fa61a184</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:41:48.190-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Sparks are focusing on the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guinea-Bissau voters back a sweeping power shift, boosting the president and shrinking parliament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guinea-bissau-referendum-presidential-powers-w03206"/><id>urn:uuid:dbb88dc1-445c-485d-9c41-a37310dfd7e9</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:37:52.233-04:00</updated><summary>Guinea-Bissau has voted to expand presidential powers and reduce the legislature.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-wnba-skylar-diggins-n56423"/><id>urn:uuid:da941afd-534b-4f5c-b4f0-14db8785dd33</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:32:31.537-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>New PGA Tour format means a month or more of match play on the golf calendar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/match-play-ryan-gerard-adam-scott-koepka-m57863"/><id>urn:uuid:2fa00cc1-2f21-4eeb-84a4-e8fa94b5f672</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:32:04.805-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Tour plans to end its 2028 season with a two-week tournament in two cities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/times-square-stabbing-police-shooting-e68829"/><id>urn:uuid:95434914-004a-45ce-9c96-ed22faee2944</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:31:42.267-04:00</updated><summary>New York police have identified the woman who was killed in a random stabbing in Times Square, and they also have released the name of her attacker.</summary></entry><entry><title>$10 lottery scratch-off ticket gets Ronald Stuckey Revocable Trust of Freeport $3M</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/freeport-lottery-ronald-stuckey-revocable-trust-ej59sk1e"/><id>urn:uuid:60a07e38-db58-4a9d-92c8-bc4c92394005</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:19:51.979-04:00</updated><summary>The odds of winning the grand prize in the $3 Million Bonus Stars game are 1 in 5,878,683.33.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final practice squad spot goes to QB Zappe</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/final-practice-squad-spot-goes-to-qb-zappe-k22517"/><id>urn:uuid:c005faa6-9486-4fc6-b497-2125717eac75</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:18:54.266-04:00</updated><summary>Bailey Zappe is back. The Jets signed him to the practice squad Tuesday, filling the</summary></entry><entry><title>Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under Assad, UN reports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iaea-report-syria-nuclear-bashar-assad-p92555"/><id>urn:uuid:6fa15fe3-6cf1-4348-bfbf-5364f5a50a26</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:15:23.605-04:00</updated><summary>Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under ousted former President Bashar Assad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tony-romo-arrest-t24835"/><id>urn:uuid:5140a14e-9103-4c0d-be09-979b7e781b89</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:10:58.312-04:00</updated><summary>CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football 'embarrassing' for the sport</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-dabo-swinney-f92966"/><id>urn:uuid:b07532d2-d7fc-47b4-ac21-aee21132cef0</id><updated>2026-09-01T13:01:09.229-04:00</updated><summary>Clemson's Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a "joke" and "embarrassing" as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge: NYS can't charge companies for costs of climate change</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/climate-superfund-law-bdmgt6da"/><id>urn:uuid:e5f57c8b-2818-46c5-940d-59111c9256a2</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:57:43.654-04:00</updated><summary>The state senator who shepherded the legislation into law said she expects the decision to be overturned.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to kill time during a U.S. Open rain delay while not spending a dime</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/how-to-kill-time-during-a-u-s-open-rain-delay-while-not-spending-a-dime-o28660"/><id>urn:uuid:e8290c19-c6e1-44d0-a87a-ed9960f2516b</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:57:04.508-04:00</updated><summary>On a rainy day with matches suspended on all courts except Arthur Ashe and Louis</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-chevron-trump-oil-i34765"/><id>urn:uuid:ebd66ad0-b808-43d2-9449-497b420a4f50</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:56:50.729-04:00</updated><summary>Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney tells Trump 'Stop trying to be tough'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-trump-canada-trade-talks-m67724"/><id>urn:uuid:64a4c161-eb11-4c1e-8cf2-c566a228d469</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:52:37.021-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to "stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough."</summary></entry><entry><title>US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-strikes-c94244"/><id>urn:uuid:b01d9043-eb7c-4aea-aa35-2a8396ad9184</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:48:16.894-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has hit targets in Iran, and Tehran has fired missiles and drones in response.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texans: No in-season contract talks with C.J. Stroud if no deal by Sept. 13</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/houston-texans-cj-stroud-l93310"/><id>urn:uuid:e7f99f06-b2a0-4981-bc95-685c8f4a6ee3</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:46:43.063-04:00</updated><summary>The Houston Texans won't extend their current contract negotiations with quarterback C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wisconsin reaches out to its past as it attempts to recapture its identity as a winning program</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/wisconsin-badgers-b46526"/><id>urn:uuid:c3ca51ca-f311-493a-a8e8-845386167001</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:42:53.567-04:00</updated><summary>Wisconsin reacted to back-to-back losing seasons by tackling the dual challenge of restocking its talent base through the portal while making sure those transfers understood what it takes to win.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 1 Alexander Zverev wins in 5 sets, Coco Gauff starts her quest for a second US Open title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-day-three-results-v19846"/><id>urn:uuid:2615d482-7058-4d07-ae47-014b5475275e</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:35:14.839-04:00</updated><summary>Alexander Zverev has the No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time and the belief that comes from finally winning a major title.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Transit newsletter: Art elevates mass transit</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/in-transit-lirr-art-station-ymlqozfo"/><id>urn:uuid:baf8d7dc-3118-47e0-be4d-191a629f2734</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:30:51.359-04:00</updated><summary>LIRR stations aren't necessarily the kind of places you visit in search of fine art. And yet, they're the places where they can be most appreciated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Playing football is a choice. (Well, sort of)</title><author><name>&lt;em&gt;John M. Crisp&lt;/em&gt;</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/nfl-youth-football-cte-w9fcx6bh"/><id>urn:uuid:842a158b-1a7f-4761-98f4-31d70e98131a</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:18:41.927-04:00</updated><summary>Unfortunately C.T.E. starts early.</summary></entry><entry><title>Skaters push to reopen Bethpage park</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/oyster-bay-skate-park-roller-bethpage-vobdugxg"/><id>urn:uuid:9fe84f61-dc15-4dd7-8682-1a9945919bfd</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:10:18.602-04:00</updated><summary>Oyster Bay closed the skate park in 2024 as a safety precaution during the cleanup of toxins at Bethpage Community Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven National Lab to lead $14.2M artificial intelligence project to better manage electric grid</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/brookhaven-national-lab-ai-electric-grid-lipa-yt6cybrv"/><id>urn:uuid:a85b7afd-b3a9-4a27-ab2f-95b970a1433a</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:03:05.426-04:00</updated><summary>The project research building an artificial intelligence grid foundation model to develop ways to explore how new electric loads can be managed by the electric grid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Island Park: Small-town charm, housing development draw buyers</title><author><name>Arlene Gross</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/island-park-wmvhn45w"/><id>urn:uuid:a3f325e1-b713-48ed-af28-6d21acc01666</id><updated>2026-09-01T12:00:06.138-04:00</updated><summary>"For generations, this has been a community where neighbors know one another, families put down roots and people are always willing to lend a helping hand," the mayor said.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York's plan to charge fossil-fuel producers $75B for climate change damages is struck down</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-climate-change-donald-trump-coal-epa-kathy-hochul-p78207"/><id>urn:uuid:5ada7149-4848-4b4d-844e-27d4bbc37064</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:59:42.154-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has struck down New York's attempt to make fossil fuel-producing industries pay into a $75 billion fund to repair damage wrought by climate change.</summary></entry><entry><title>'I made a promise to myself': How higher education is transforming lives in Wyoming prisons</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-lusk-prison-inmates-bachelors-degrees-x03109"/><id>urn:uuid:06eb8daa-3463-4fa5-9604-b2382521f8fa</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:58:56.809-04:00</updated><summary>Six women at the Wyoming Women's Center have become the first to earn bachelor's degrees through the University of Wyoming's Pathways from Prison program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harbor Winds Mahjong and MJ Social opening on Long Island</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/harbor-winds-mahjong-mj-social-ok6ece7z"/><id>urn:uuid:96afd9f5-b734-4b01-a1d3-37b5433f22b7</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:55:41.232-04:00</updated><summary>Mah-jongg clubs are opening on Long Island, offering lessons and team play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-leipzig-airport-explosives-drone-russia-f41458"/><id>urn:uuid:26a7c8be-f581-493f-8663-7f3c8cf76661</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:47:15.295-04:00</updated><summary>The German government has blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police arrest 34 after a fatal shooting in a rural Dutch village</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/netherlands-manhunt-shooting-gang-drugs-s64174"/><id>urn:uuid:a7d4ea2d-83dd-4fd0-9260-f1312abd5687</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:41:12.476-04:00</updated><summary>Police in the Netherlands have arrested 34 suspects after a fatal shooting in Overasselt, southeast of Amsterdam.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nuclear-akkuyu-erdogan-russia-putin-q05389"/><id>urn:uuid:1ea10086-a40a-4b71-b5c4-b6b7222da17a</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:19:23.939-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is planning to expand its nuclear cooperation with Russia to build more power plants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frank Reich: 'We got more than 11 starters' on offense</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/frank-reich-we-got-more-than-11-starters-on-offense-j48577"/><id>urn:uuid:adc97c38-974c-4661-b37c-d34d15949817</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:17:56.428-04:00</updated><summary>Frank Reich has nothing but high grades for Geno Smith and the other skill players</summary></entry><entry><title>Nabers doesn't want to be on a snap count when he returns</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nabers-doesn-t-want-to-be-on-a-snap-count-when-he-returns-o82416"/><id>urn:uuid:fbecef25-7ee6-48d1-873d-0aeda85fe8da</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:13:53.691-04:00</updated><summary>Since Giants training camp started, neither the team nor Malik Nabers have said he’s definitely</summary></entry><entry><title>For this young tennis player, life imitates art</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/for-this-young-tennis-player-life-imitates-art-a24101"/><id>urn:uuid:5fd21887-3350-4c6b-9574-d270f89882b7</id><updated>2026-09-01T11:00:21.610-04:00</updated><summary>In the 2021 film “King Richard,” Thea Frodin was the body double for actor Demi</summary></entry><entry><title>A series of heat waves leads Britain to record its hottest summer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-uk-hottest-summer-record-climate-n85957"/><id>urn:uuid:21ef6d18-3639-4b63-9c2c-e1486eac6356</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:56:19.863-04:00</updated><summary>Britain's summer has been the hottest on record.</summary></entry><entry><title>CFP changes could put HBCU guarantee games at risk, but the payday isn't as essential as it once was</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/fcs-fbs-hbcu-college-football-l70502"/><id>urn:uuid:a404c02c-1c3c-441a-a67c-699109ce9c3b</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:46:07.634-04:00</updated><summary>Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are playing major college football programs for big paychecks.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open merchandise: Everything from $150 sweaters to $26 branded rubber ducks for sale at tournament shop</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-merchandise-ks8du5gw"/><id>urn:uuid:51074d6d-5255-4e41-9db3-c41dc1008308</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:43:22.078-04:00</updated><summary>The hottest items are anything with the words "Honey Deuce," the must-have drink at the Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be great. He can do without fame that comes with greatness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-tour-championship-tiger-pga-tour-t35776"/><id>urn:uuid:530562de-6ef9-4889-9629-84681fd0bffe</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:36:29.892-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler has separated himself from the rest of golf the way Tiger Woods did all those years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>What Omar Cooper Jr. needs to do as a rookie WR</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-omar-cooper-jr-needs-to-do-as-a-rookie-wr-c33702"/><id>urn:uuid:06e4be92-79b0-4f90-91ef-287e0699b207</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:20:10.217-04:00</updated><summary>Omar Cooper Jr. had an up-and-down training camp, but he was clicking with Geno Smith</summary></entry><entry><title>US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/employment-economy-inflation-layoffs-d33406"/><id>urn:uuid:e17021af-86be-49ca-8a78-90e123ec79e4</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:10:12.037-04:00</updated><summary>Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but as the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets.</summary></entry><entry><title>For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/news-ethics-code-reboot-q54647"/><id>urn:uuid:5caad146-335a-4ddc-93d1-853b3c8c4898</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:06:54.362-04:00</updated><summary>The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its Code of Ethics for the first time since 2014.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rent the GoBoats 'bumper boat' in East Quogue</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/adventure-paddleboard-goboats-lhzhfa8g"/><id>urn:uuid:209a14e7-da03-42e4-8883-8bb9b8178af7</id><updated>2026-09-01T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The GoBoats look more like floating go-karts than traditional boats and move at a leisurely 5 mph.</summary></entry><entry><title>European tour heads to Switzerland as the only main pro tour in action; Walker Cup held in Ireland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/european-tour-switzerland-ryan-gerard-patrick-reed-b64085"/><id>urn:uuid:ee3ce0e3-7ba7-4d50-b2b6-f34055bd948e</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:49:00.033-04:00</updated><summary>The European tour is the only main professional circuit in action this week at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blast near police station on Colombia's border with Venezuela leaves 1 dead and 11 injured</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-police-station-attack-casualties-q77608"/><id>urn:uuid:4eb0b1a5-3457-43d3-833e-f1437e0be8ca</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:48:43.350-04:00</updated><summary>At least one civilian was killed and 11 other people, including several police officers, were injured after a car packed with explosives was detonated outside a police station in northeastern Colombia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona completes transfer deadline day deal for Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-transfers-gabriel-jesus-u54953"/><id>urn:uuid:3b5b39c3-13fa-4f96-927a-93eace0a5398</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:35:07.274-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Jesus has completed a transfer deadline day move from Arsenal to Barcelona on a three-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo appears on WFAN's 'Evan and Tiki' show</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/mad-dog-russo-wfan-audacy-dxbyrepy"/><id>urn:uuid:16712806-7799-4567-82f7-689f9e1bf9bd</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:32:50.661-04:00</updated><summary>Today was the first day Audacy stations could also be heard on SiriusXM.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-schools-reopen-students-class-w44755"/><id>urn:uuid:4262b44d-47b2-4e74-85d1-d62c57a4a948</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:16:36.255-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba has reopened most of its schools despite a shortage of transportation, uniforms and teachers as the island's crises deepen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zambia president inaugurated for second term after disputed vote and opposition arrests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zambia-president-hichilema-sworn-second-term-election-e19803"/><id>urn:uuid:373ec846-94af-47b8-8071-f763b1e99679</id><updated>2026-09-01T09:04:12.809-04:00</updated><summary>Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been inaugurated for his second term after a disputed election.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSG cashes in again as Ibrahim Mbaye joins Aston Villa as part of a $460 million summer sell-off</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-transfers-baye-aston-villa-p29968"/><id>urn:uuid:a7f31f13-1ced-4fe9-87ce-9eb9b5c38e23</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:55:31.138-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain has sold another player as Ibrahim Mbaye joins Aston Villa.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US and Iran exchange fire after abrupt end to month without military action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-army-hegseth-ballroom-court-congress-q61469"/><id>urn:uuid:542618f3-3d7b-43e5-8840-ee4ae5c8703e</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:45:54.362-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has struck targets in Iran, leading Tehran to respond with missile and drone fire as hostilities ignited once again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Submersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-isin-submersible-search-ferry-kyrenia-cyprus-p53455"/><id>urn:uuid:7ae95c39-3fe6-4b5f-93d7-1584350f6d56</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:26:45.475-04:00</updated><summary>A submersible vessel has joined the search for 20 people missing for two days following a ferry disaster off the coast of Cyprus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay to have surgery for an irregular heartbeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/scott-mctominay-napoli-heart-s89616"/><id>urn:uuid:5c618ca6-2c2d-4b59-a536-28092919f519</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:24:36.915-04:00</updated><summary>Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heart beat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schools reopen in Congo's Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-schools-resume-r55299"/><id>urn:uuid:800d696c-87df-42ac-9927-cf98591afaa2</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:11:52.173-04:00</updated><summary>A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out this fall, from September through November</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/fall-movie-guide-2026-s54552"/><id>urn:uuid:901c040d-f05a-40a6-b7ae-e5997f60639c</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:09:20.603-04:00</updated><summary>Movie fans have plenty to look forward to this fall, in theaters and at home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Queens man recounts surviving Nepal flash flood; Long Islanders still missing</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nepal-flash-flood-queens-tqhjtmtt"/><id>urn:uuid:40a2e5cd-9202-4402-960a-a728c76328b8</id><updated>2026-09-01T08:05:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A Queens Village resident says he narrowly escaped the flash flood. A pair of Long Islanders are still missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Showers, possible thunderstorms</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/severe-thunderstorms-flash-floods-cdjiwvyn"/><id>urn:uuid:29607bba-ed6d-48da-b317-5cf9a1d548be</id><updated>2026-09-01T07:54:57.045-04:00</updated><summary>Showers and occasional thunderstorms are in the Tuesday evening forecast.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN food agency halves West Bank aid because of funding shortages, warns new cuts may be needed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-palestinians-aid-food-funding-b90064"/><id>urn:uuid:35b68790-c8dc-41e3-b6f6-000936c14a15</id><updated>2026-09-01T07:37:26.501-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations' food agency is halving food aid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank because of severe funding shortages.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern State Parkway reopens after early morning crash</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/crash-southern-state-parkway-xilthe3l"/><id>urn:uuid:ec00e2a1-43b6-40af-810b-fb2ef2f2dcf6</id><updated>2026-09-01T07:19:44.368-04:00</updated><summary>The crash had closed eastbound lanes of the parkway near Exit 40.</summary></entry><entry><title>King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-king-haakon-oath-allegiance-constitution-harald-x69297"/><id>urn:uuid:87aba22f-44b8-44d5-b46e-ddbb931daf2c</id><updated>2026-09-01T07:14:15.433-04:00</updated><summary>King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why finding missing workers from Nepal's hydropower tunnels is proving to be difficult</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flash-floods-hydropower-tunnels-missing-workers-a57348"/><id>urn:uuid:9be4dffc-639f-4528-8c61-0883577baadf</id><updated>2026-09-01T07:06:48.513-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue crews in Nepal are racing to find hundreds of missing workers feared trapped in tunnels at hydropower projects.</summary></entry><entry><title>Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hamptons-jaws-baby-great-white-sharks-nursery-w20373"/><id>urn:uuid:731a448a-30ce-49db-a49a-31b09d1fa3e4</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:50:43.425-04:00</updated><summary>Researchers are catching a wide range of sharks off New York's Hamptons and outfitting them with small trackers as they seek to understand more about one of the world's few confirmed great white shark nurseries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/apple-ceo-ternus-tim-cook-y09795"/><id>urn:uuid:4d9d9047-ef01-4dc6-b89d-f9f2df012d0c</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:29:58.731-04:00</updated><summary>Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure that saw the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/midterm-elections-postal-service-mail-voting-w17870"/><id>urn:uuid:1261c0b7-4eeb-48d2-8074-a60cb0ab3b5f</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:22:17.178-04:00</updated><summary>A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots.</summary></entry><entry><title>A hierarchy for retirement savings</title><author><name> CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/morningstar-retirement-savings-ira-401k-t78633"/><id>urn:uuid:e59aa4ee-2656-4cfb-b125-99b42194165d</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:10:37.298-04:00</updated><summary>Confused about which vehicles to fund first.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will the pursuit of playoff berths at the top of college football cost FCS teams? Not so far</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/fcs-fbs-college-football-d07320"/><id>urn:uuid:b5f4a55d-1e20-4669-aa11-5725282446b7</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:10:32.240-04:00</updated><summary>FCS teams often face FBS teams in "money games," where they endure losses but earn significant payouts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/andy-burnham-uk-parliament-speech-economy-l27204"/><id>urn:uuid:1d8e13a7-933c-4838-9cd2-c1bb2960bb5e</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:09:04.367-04:00</updated><summary>Prime Minister Andy Burnham has faced lawmakers in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kickers taken in the NFL draft rarely have long-term success with their original teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-kickers-trey-smack-i59765"/><id>urn:uuid:bb95f205-d073-4915-a0cd-79347c320ca8</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:04:09.730-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack's preseason performance indicates he has what it takes to stick around for several years with the team that just drafted him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' — Fall Movie Preview</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/aaron-sorkin-social-reckoning-facebook-movie-x85240"/><id>urn:uuid:b2da3b98-021f-40cb-be19-2fcada5bc98b</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:01:32.529-04:00</updated><summary>When Aaron Sorkin made 2010's "The Social Network," he had heard of Facebook, he said at the time, "the way I've heard of a carburetor."</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Donald follows other Hall of Fame-caliber athletes in his return from retirement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-donald-retirement-d72101"/><id>urn:uuid:657ea8c1-414e-4937-ae84-cba8013538a2</id><updated>2026-09-01T06:00:33.740-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Donald's decision to come off the retirement couch and get back on the field after a two-year absence may be unusual but it's far from unprecedented.</summary></entry><entry><title>The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-marine-le-pen-macron-election-eu-h30814"/><id>urn:uuid:29613c5a-7ad1-4bbc-86a8-192535e90848</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:50:15.654-04:00</updated><summary>The election campaign to replace Emmanuel Macron as France's president is gaining momentum.</summary></entry><entry><title>China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-taiwan-pacific-islands-forum-beijing-taipei-o47428"/><id>urn:uuid:502e7dd3-686c-482e-ba3c-708dc58a9911</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:47:04.225-04:00</updated><summary>China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-israel-palestinians-hormuz-washington-september-1-2026-k72898"/><id>urn:uuid:9999db9b-d059-4d5e-a231-6a4fd9a7ba71</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:35:16.426-04:00</updated><summary>The United States military says it has struck new targets in Iran as hostilities flared after a month without military action.</summary></entry><entry><title>English clubs spend a staggering $4.7B in transfer window as Fernandez signing caps $600M City spree</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/transfer-deadline-day-n84545"/><id>urn:uuid:20b17f7c-8a45-4bf9-9e88-f94937a8142a</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:26:14.773-04:00</updated><summary>A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs has reached its climax with Manchester City signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Edouard weakens into a tropical depression after landfall but still dumping rain into Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hurricane-karina-storm-edouard-lowell-pacific-gulf-s45403"/><id>urn:uuid:ef437634-9fa1-4605-8380-af31ad94b975</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:24:45.049-04:00</updated><summary>The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islip teacher uses pupusa-making to help kids learn Spanish</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/nancy-reagan-islip-high-school-pupusa-l7zwma3h"/><id>urn:uuid:349394d4-cbe6-41d2-90e4-1368f66ec3f0</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"The new generation of kids want you to partner with them," she said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hicksville housing lottery offers apartments at below-market rents at The Lisle near LIRR station</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/hicksville-housing-lottery-s4egvra8"/><id>urn:uuid:b4b031dd-553a-427b-9453-830bc1bd5ede</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Applications are open through Sept. 28 for 19 units offered at discounted rents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fall books preview: Jodi Picoult, Ed Burns and more</title><author><name>Marion Winik</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/fall-books-preview-fgdyb6u8"/><id>urn:uuid:c41d4cf1-9fea-41e7-ab95-9fdbcbc85eb8</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Not to mention books about Old Westbury Gardens and an Agatha Christie-ish mystery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blind Bat Brewery in Centerport serves brisket on bialys</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/blind-bat-brewery-bistro-centerport-lbki5l2k"/><id>urn:uuid:57c61208-9c5a-41f0-a1f2-51097668d32e</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Sandwiches and pierogies are among the beer-friendly eats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nonprofit Emmy Lights the Way empowers children with adaptive equipment</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/emmy-lights-way-mobility-equipment-d4r4v572"/><id>urn:uuid:d004ea23-8956-4180-b5a4-dd21aae37fd2</id><updated>2026-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Coverage gaps mean parents already grappling with medical bills struggle to save for specialty bikes, strollers and other items.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drones helped find people after Nepal floods but the search inside hydropower tunnels is a challenge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-tibet-china-flash-floods-rescue-drones-h87130"/><id>urn:uuid:2a69ab6b-415e-4c24-9612-0961212f4592</id><updated>2026-09-01T04:54:45.904-04:00</updated><summary>Drone pilot Manish Maharjan has helped rescue teams in Nepal find people missing after last week's catastrophic floods.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Moreno hired as interim head coach as South Korea aims for calm after a turbulent summer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/moreno-south-korea-coach-soccer-c53346"/><id>urn:uuid:0f6652be-8825-46ef-8a3e-e382c8557e24</id><updated>2026-09-01T03:58:03.892-04:00</updated><summary>South Korea has appointed former Spain coach Robert Moreno as interim manager of the men's national team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-asia-indonesia-coal-aluminum-climate-t06341"/><id>urn:uuid:2b6c60e1-54ba-427a-ac16-d8929dc53d4c</id><updated>2026-09-01T03:08:42.220-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war has dented global supplies of aluminum, raising production costs for the metal used in buildings, cars and airplanes, among other things.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours, killing at least a dozen in 6th straight day of attacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drones-missiles-kyiv-odesa-c13439"/><id>urn:uuid:e1d58869-804f-4e7c-a729-84c33e32d1b1</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:49:34.178-04:00</updated><summary>Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital for more than 12 hours, killing at least a dozen people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya aviation workers end strike that paralyzed airport operations in the capital</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-airport-strike-ends-aviation-union-nairobi-k55682"/><id>urn:uuid:0388f1be-97e7-4890-a7cd-30b253ca13c2</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:49:23.947-04:00</updated><summary>Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralyzed air traffic for two days at the main international airport in the capital Nairobi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stocks slip on Wall Street under pressure from higher oil prices and rising bond yields</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-oil-bonds-x04960"/><id>urn:uuid:6ea37108-52d4-45b6-a5fd-b193b9bcbf4b</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:45:27.238-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks fell on Wall Street as another round of U.S. military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher, stoking worries about stubbornly high inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-us-aircraft-carrier-lincoln-port-visit-f83935"/><id>urn:uuid:7d9e60ce-293c-4460-903f-8d24429aff19</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:27:05.467-04:00</updated><summary>Thailand's coastal city of Pattaya is preparing for a visit by the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the aircraft carrier makes its way back to the U.S. following a grueling deployment in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa's Brian Baldinger is an NFL TV analyst who is an internet star with signature style</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/brian-baldinger-ejqw40t1"/><id>urn:uuid:e5a570cf-2b30-409f-889f-9b0c24be71a2</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The short one-take film clips Baldinger posts from his phone and dubs "Baldy's Breakdowns" are some of the most highly regarded football dissections around.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to expect at 2026 Korea Festa in Huntington Station</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/korea-festa-huntington-station-ms8bzbp9"/><id>urn:uuid:ce91a3ed-62a3-4545-abb3-ce5d65342274</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Dive into Korea's vibrant traditions and flavors with classes, shopping and unique experiences.</summary></entry><entry><title>9/11-related illnesses hit people who were kids when the towers fell</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/world-trade-center-health-a89ntdup"/><id>urn:uuid:617c1d2a-0f0a-43b9-8873-ad7396cc38d1</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The World Trade Center Health Program is working to raise awareness to young adults who may not realize they qualify for the program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island public housing has nation's longest wait times</title><author><name>Joshua Solomon</name><email>joshua.solomon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/hud-housing-authority-hempstead-wait-times-bjdcctj7"/><id>urn:uuid:dbf2ac24-69a6-4834-8f9f-980209cfb4bd</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>People wait eight years or longer for a subsidized apartment on Long Island, a Newsday data analysis shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees mailbag: Can they catch the Rays?</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-tztcspo9"/><id>urn:uuid:996fa973-0e7a-40a8-b94a-101badd942fc</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Courtesy of Newsday's readers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islip to host free online jobs boot camp</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/islip-jobs-program-boot-camp-x8hrbd3w"/><id>urn:uuid:2f9f5c58-a2c4-4716-91b4-e1b092e0c47a</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Islip has been hosting the annual program since 2012, according to Supervisor Angie Carpenter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Waiting for 'Tumbleweed Tuesday' on Fire Island</title><author><name>Michael Cohen</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/voices/fire-island-tumbleweed-tuesday-fo55ozhz"/><id>urn:uuid:5931d70f-436c-4aaf-b379-913eaabb017b</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>We longed for the chance to participate in this annual celebration of solitude.</summary></entry><entry><title>Piccolo: The restaurant where I grew up, and my family's legacy</title><author><name>Christi K. Valenti</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/voices/piccolo-ristorante-bellmore-valenti-family-w2tx919o"/><id>urn:uuid:10593ac7-4837-47ff-adf4-e2e2911dce4f</id><updated>2026-09-01T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>I was the luckiest kid in the world — with an unlimited supply of garlic knots and pizza!</summary></entry><entry><title>Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flash-floods-death-toll-tibet-china-c92140"/><id>urn:uuid:12d28cfe-9d35-4cb2-aeed-fbfcea46959f</id><updated>2026-09-01T01:35:19.920-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue teams are continuing to search for thousands of people still missing after last week's catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, as the death toll exceeded 1,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colton Cowser saves Orioles with incredible catch to preserve 2-1 victory over Rockies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-rockies-score-cowser-s60830"/><id>urn:uuid:1163bc59-1fcf-474d-a82e-515cd9975eba</id><updated>2026-09-01T01:31:00.620-04:00</updated><summary>Colton Cowser made a spectacular leaping catch above the center-field fence for the final out, robbing Jake McCarthy of a game-winning homer and preserving the Baltimore Orioles' 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walbert Urena dominates error-prone Yankees as Angels snap 7-game skid</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/yankees-angels-b7cx0ozr"/><id>urn:uuid:612cd07d-6473-44a2-a1e3-7cddaa8192e6</id><updated>2026-09-01T01:01:27.351-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees are three games ahead of Boston for the top American League wild card.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/burkina-faso-pineapples-economy-climate-k96622"/><id>urn:uuid:18dde9ad-0695-4ad6-9224-42e164d80eea</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:50:09.820-04:00</updated><summary>Farmers in arid Burkina Faso have begun growing pineapples to reduce reliance on imports and adapt to climate challenges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryson Stott hits a solo HR, Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 to cap 21-win August</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-diamondbacks-score-t20833"/><id>urn:uuid:f8d6a785-c489-4f36-9448-f55005c06b52</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:44:38.287-04:00</updated><summary>Bryson Stott hits a solo homer, and Aaron Nola delivers a strong start as the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Spain swelters, a centuries-old accessory is having a moment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-heat-fans-heat-wave-f87660"/><id>urn:uuid:17fc69f9-a605-43d5-b3af-4bccb39075ab</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:27:41.239-04:00</updated><summary>In Spain, the traditional folding hand fan, or abanico, is having a moment due to the summer's intense heat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney's Liberals sweep 3 special elections in Canada as voters back his stand against Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-liberals-carney-special-election-o23025"/><id>urn:uuid:e1761266-5139-4f15-9328-6a2da8da8910</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:24:24.908-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing Carney for standing up for Canada against U.S. President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>California lawmakers' last-minute deal on compensation for wildfire victims falls apart</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-wildfire-liability-utility-newsom-legislature-m18833"/><id>urn:uuid:608f2e77-72c3-4e9d-aa8e-1ba0cac2f611</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:23:10.882-04:00</updated><summary>The California Assembly has opted not to vote on legislation meant to help wildfire victims.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reports: U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is headed on transfer to Premier League club Everton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/balogun-everton-premier-league-transfer-monaco-y19537"/><id>urn:uuid:37f94d01-8d85-477d-b1c9-16848b1c3270</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:21:44.094-04:00</updated><summary>United States soccer striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly headed to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco.</summary></entry><entry><title>George Clooney's long love affair with Venice enters a new chapter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/george-clooney-venice-lifetime-achievement-award-c72866"/><id>urn:uuid:e7a56755-f8b0-43ea-a2ea-e04c412f70bf</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:11:21.655-04:00</updated><summary>George Clooney has become a staple at the Venice Film Festival over nearly three decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lawler-conley-trump-house-new-york-q81330"/><id>urn:uuid:801bdfd0-ae3a-4927-92e7-bb85f8bcd63c</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:10:04.167-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler is considered one of the nation's most vulnerable Republicans in this year's midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/massachusetts-senate-primary-election-markey-moulton-u81035"/><id>urn:uuid:5ac802cf-d9d0-46ba-a005-333a59c528ee</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:08:36.770-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal flood survivors fear loss of culture and community</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-floods-survivors-losing-culture-tibet-china-q08351"/><id>urn:uuid:de70567c-bd01-424d-8167-fde0bcd6406c</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:08:22.912-04:00</updated><summary>Floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have left many like Tsering Gelbu Lama grappling with loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lindsay Clancy jury goes home after a fourth day without a verdict and signals an impasse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberates-t60204"/><id>urn:uuid:f1f99cbc-77b9-4847-be91-a7b1bde4b508</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:07:40.399-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have now gone through four days of deliberations without a verdict.</summary></entry><entry><title>With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign wallet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-maga-inc-midterm-elections-spending-s51184"/><id>urn:uuid:a2331ecc-d8bc-4b6e-a015-5ecb34ed6b2b</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:06:42.715-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance's appearance in Michigan on Monday was funded by MAGA Inc., marking a rare spending move from the group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-preliminary-hearing-d59138"/><id>urn:uuid:5fa7e7fa-cf9c-40ec-9f37-4c42b3e7ee48</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:06:03.786-04:00</updated><summary>The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is headed for trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/instagram-meta-openai-age-checks-verification-w26128"/><id>urn:uuid:d69ab289-66bc-446b-abc0-2210bdffbb46</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:04:53.603-04:00</updated><summary>Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns against them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-execution-harold-gene-lucas-h86769"/><id>urn:uuid:79812b5f-6141-4863-bf32-6b0db895aa62</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:03:35.163-04:00</updated><summary>A man convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends has been executed in Florida.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macho, macho men? Democrats talk masculinity on campaign trail after years of Trump's bravado</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/2026-midterms-talarico-elsayed-masculinity-e02227"/><id>urn:uuid:7381dea1-0436-4e07-9883-8ecd1a6cc436</id><updated>2026-09-01T00:02:00.701-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump has put his version of masculinity front and center in American politics for more than 10 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-jewish-ethnicity-state-data-f00328"/><id>urn:uuid:d9fd55e3-b265-42b3-9c50-f7bb105bfb59</id><updated>2026-08-31T23:49:58.826-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers in California have passed a bill that would require state agencies that collect demographic information to allow people to identify their Jewish identity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Naomi Osaka's US Open look channels Allen Iverson with gray hoodie and hair in cornrows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-naomi-osaka-allen-iverson-p08594"/><id>urn:uuid:5668d734-633d-4196-a3f4-dc80f2fea27e</id><updated>2026-08-31T23:40:06.041-04:00</updated><summary>Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and the former NBA superstar liked the look.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Stock's first major-league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-rays-score-stock-vientos-jq98xlyc"/><id>urn:uuid:b440a16b-dee0-4f13-ac8b-5c4dbb1c78db</id><updated>2026-08-31T23:33:04.505-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-white-sox-score-k25694"/><id>urn:uuid:0d37930f-faa7-416a-8515-a75c11e8b8bc</id><updated>2026-08-31T23:28:11.201-04:00</updated><summary>Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in a series opener between American League division leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/shein-hong-kong-debut-listing-shares-u32451"/><id>urn:uuid:4022ab2d-3860-4132-bd03-13ba996e7e4f</id><updated>2026-08-31T23:22:38.377-04:00</updated><summary>Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein have begun trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange after a long delay.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wendell-berry-obit-y98219"/><id>urn:uuid:5d758ea2-b9f4-446d-a289-97f045d14d22</id><updated>2026-08-31T22:37:44.505-04:00</updated><summary>Author-agrarian Wendell Berry, a Kentucky native who celebrated the farming world of his home state and warned of the excesses of industrial society, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chilufya has two goals in a 5-2 Angel City win at the Boston Legacy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-legacy-score-nwsl-q24076"/><id>urn:uuid:b8332fc1-d9ed-47c7-8e68-86df822deb7a</id><updated>2026-08-31T22:26:20.026-04:00</updated><summary>Prisca Chilufya scored twice as Angel City ended a six-game winless streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Legacy at Gillette Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-twins-score-p18759"/><id>urn:uuid:9836dd51-9fa6-44df-8ddf-e6bea6b1a938</id><updated>2026-08-31T22:23:16.631-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Daylen Lile continues hot streak with 2 homers as Nationals beat Marlins 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-nationals-score-o97051"/><id>urn:uuid:5458e26e-55c1-4107-9a11-bfd4c0483e84</id><updated>2026-08-31T22:13:03.647-04:00</updated><summary>Daylen Lile homered twice and drove in four runs, Erik Tolman pitched out of a bases-loaded jam to earn his first major league save, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Story hits a bases-loaded RBI single in 10th to lift Red Sox to 9-8 win over Mariners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-red-sox-score-x17124"/><id>urn:uuid:ed50c408-8b2b-4994-b5be-c823fdf559fa</id><updated>2026-08-31T22:10:06.658-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning after Seattle walked the two batters before him intentionally, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Machado has 4-hit game, King fans 6 in 6 innings as the Padres beat the Reds 5-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-reds-score-k75614"/><id>urn:uuid:51725399-e998-4713-bf53-eada96670f1b</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:46:33.539-04:00</updated><summary>Manny Machado had four hits, Michael King struck out six in six innings and the San Diego Padres defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Season openers in boys soccer, girls soccer and girls volleyball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/roundup-boys-girls-soccer-volleyball-itiedm6r"/><id>urn:uuid:ccfd8936-320b-4f28-9844-eb694f2cff09</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:40:56.923-04:00</updated><summary>Notable scores from the opening games of the 2026 fall high school sports season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo will have season-ending surgery for a torn ACL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-luis-rengifo-injury-acl-t72508"/><id>urn:uuid:0b9ad344-b828-49d2-9491-0398245d5139</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:36:31.138-04:00</updated><summary>San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee.</summary></entry><entry><title>The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/hungry-ghost-festival-malaysia-j56543"/><id>urn:uuid:8cf7ad8a-da0a-4e58-905f-d357216e6525</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:13:01.963-04:00</updated><summary>The Hungry Ghost Festival is observed during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, drawing on Buddhist, Taoist and folk religious beliefs about the relationship between the living and the dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Linebacker Shaq Thompson returns to Buffalo, signing with Bills' practice squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bills-shaq-thompson-practice-squad-q03276"/><id>urn:uuid:e2f684b2-0e05-4c82-8f1e-dca380cefe74</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:12:09.602-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson is back in Buffalo after being one of 17 players signed to the Bills' practice squad on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard.' Now she's playing in the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-thea-frodin-serena-williams-king-richard-m48365"/><id>urn:uuid:66d4e190-18e4-4e1c-9452-1914005fbadb</id><updated>2026-08-31T21:05:47.454-04:00</updated><summary>Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women's tennis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home plate umpire leaves Padres-Reds game with heat exhaustion after 4th inning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-reds-manny-gonzalez-umpire-h57318"/><id>urn:uuid:4d08815e-7d05-451f-8947-1eeb3052535c</id><updated>2026-08-31T20:59:12.586-04:00</updated><summary>Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez has left Monday's game between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds after becoming overheated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devers hits his 30th homer as the Giants snap the Braves' 7-game streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-braves-score-p18010"/><id>urn:uuid:2258c112-e845-4144-8d60-187a783a979b</id><updated>2026-08-31T20:44:28.011-04:00</updated><summary>Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season as the San Francisco Giants snap the Atlanta Braves' seven-game winning streak with a 7-3 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pham-trade-cave-white-sox-u74929"/><id>urn:uuid:e596c5b1-ae27-4940-a562-47d98537b8a8</id><updated>2026-08-31T20:33:09.165-04:00</updated><summary>The White Sox acquired outfielders Tommy Pham from the Phillies and Jake Cave from the Rays in trades for cash considerations on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-venezuela-oil-nabep-reserves-n14146"/><id>urn:uuid:d8e6a602-9d19-4c06-8e71-c2db2c287370</id><updated>2026-08-31T20:28:06.455-04:00</updated><summary>The White House says it's partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum exhibit honors those inspired to serve after attacks</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/911-anniversary/ray-pfeifer-sept-11-9-11-memorial-and-museum-cmk6fni1"/><id>urn:uuid:1966b851-0b5c-4007-a306-a14929576609</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:59:56.670-04:00</updated><summary>The new exhibit at the 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum in lower Manhattan highlights the legacy of service prompted by the terrorist attacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Richie hospitalized after concert in St. Louis</title><author><name> Los Angeles Times (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/lionel-richie-hospitalized-y37qj5uq"/><id>urn:uuid:f2ff3d72-a338-4f2d-b8cf-7124db0c4cf4</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:32:52.400-04:00</updated><summary>The singer and soul legend reportedly checked into a local hospital after performing at the Muny in Forest Park on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/explosion-oklahoma-tulsa-marijuana-a58755"/><id>urn:uuid:8098f5e7-54d0-4460-9041-6badfda6e426</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:31:55.577-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with murder after a deadly explosion at a marijuana extraction facility he owns.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA ousts athletic director Martin Jarmond, taps former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ucla-athletic-director-fired-p47513"/><id>urn:uuid:29e752f2-65c5-4cdb-a096-d8a3976995b8</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:26:39.382-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA has fired athletic director Martin Jarmond after six years and is replacing him with former Los Angeles Lakers executive Tim Harris.</summary></entry><entry><title>New NYPD sergeant from Suffolk inspired by dad, police detective killed on 9/11</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nypd-det-joseph-v-vigiano-sept-11-2001-mcmp1er1"/><id>urn:uuid:32604a35-bd61-4000-acf9-6524ec0de5a1</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:25:09.988-04:00</updated><summary>More than 100 NYPD officers were promoted to sergeant before hundreds of department officials, family members and friends at police headquarters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ends as the 2016 US Open champion falls to Matteo Berrettini</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-stan-wawrinka-berrettini-m69809"/><id>urn:uuid:ceca8272-1e5c-48be-aa92-c5d534dfddda</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:13:36.551-04:00</updated><summary>Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ended Monday after the 2016 U.S. Open champion lost 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini.</summary></entry><entry><title>Once again, Harbaugh is trusting a rookie kicker</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/once-again-harbaugh-is-trusting-a-rookie-kicker-s07356"/><id>urn:uuid:71f55fae-a29c-4eb9-b02f-985fa556a3c4</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:13:16.249-04:00</updated><summary>John Harbaugh can laugh now, but he said on Monday that the biggest lesson he</summary></entry><entry><title>UN spotlights nuclear weapon states' refusal to ratify test ban treaty at divisive time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nuclear-testing-arms-race-united-nations-q91446"/><id>urn:uuid:1726498a-c82d-4621-a30a-441463cfeec3</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:12:30.319-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations is warning that any new nuclear test could trigger an arms race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks' lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ketel-marte-arizona-diamondbacks-s74938"/><id>urn:uuid:88cc728a-6d5e-48ee-b4bc-e0c136685882</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:08:53.641-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte was back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night after a two-week absence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets sign 16 to practice squad</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/jets-sign-16-to-practice-squad-p80445"/><id>urn:uuid:c75098d8-e1ff-4592-bb66-43dc1aa6fd96</id><updated>2026-08-31T19:07:28.172-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets signed 16 players to their practice squad and have room for one more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Medvedev, the Mets and a tub of bubble gum</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/medvedev-the-mets-and-a-tub-of-bubble-gum-g16717"/><id>urn:uuid:bf411c31-91e8-4528-9990-2a35ec65344c</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:56:14.624-04:00</updated><summary>The secret to Daniil Medvedev’s first-round win over Hugo Gaston on Sunday? Chewing gum. He</summary></entry><entry><title>Police ID NJ woman killed in Times Square stabbing attack; Queens woman shot dead after she stabbed 2</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/times-square-shooting-g20584"/><id>urn:uuid:925280e4-1abe-4cee-9a1c-180511231fce</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:52:38.195-04:00</updated><summary>The NYPD said Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey, was killed by Pamela Cisneros, 49, of Queens, in the random attack on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 49ers begin final stretch of practice before the opener with Nick Bosa still sidelined</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-injuries-bosa-kittle-f99312"/><id>urn:uuid:e5c9f40f-91ea-4112-9694-2ddf7d4b9ee0</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:52:17.505-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers started their final set of practices before leaving to play the season opener in Australia with defensive end Nick Bosa still sidelined and tight end George Kittle ramping up to play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race as they hope to flip the seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/alaska-governor-tom-begich-democrats-midterms-e32408"/><id>urn:uuid:6fd4f171-a844-4c08-884d-79a03b970a1b</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:46:36.533-04:00</updated><summary>Democrat Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska's governor's race and is supporting the first-place finisher, fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns rookie Taylen Green lands as No. 3 QB after Dillon Gabriel goes on IR</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/browns-green-gabriel-m87629"/><id>urn:uuid:8f66949e-6aec-4384-aec2-532f5b0f0e87</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:39:57.676-04:00</updated><summary>Taylen Green was waiting for a phone call from the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon on if he made the initial 53-man roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/driscoll-departure-army-secretary-hegseth-c94806"/><id>urn:uuid:4d8327c4-f76c-4158-a5f5-f7f04c3ce21d</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:21:23.538-04:00</updated><summary>Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor's Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/honolulu-mayor-rick-blangiardi-pandas-zoo-china-o49683"/><id>urn:uuid:e197cba8-a174-4629-a3c7-9a5d76977485</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:17:49.535-04:00</updated><summary>Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is working to bring pandas to the Honolulu Zoo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league's highest paid player</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cale-makar-avalanche-contract-x33245"/><id>urn:uuid:3a464c86-774e-4f5b-97ca-b71220aff112</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:16:51.070-04:00</updated><summary>Defenseman Cale Makar is now the highest-paid player in NHL history after signing a $163.2 million, eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connetquot Pride flag dispute: Appeals court rules against teachers</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/connetquot-pride-flag-lawsuit-appeal-j31228bd"/><id>urn:uuid:de40a38a-9d19-41ab-9e19-fb306a9f0867</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:16:23.368-04:00</updated><summary>The teachers have contended the removal of Pride flags and stickers from their classrooms was discriminatory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal wins again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-laliga-villa-arsenal-roma-yamal-saka-k59806"/><id>urn:uuid:ccf34e38-bb21-473c-ad4f-c6f54bbbb7f3</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:08:54.369-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal has beaten Aston Villa 1-0 to maintain its 100% start to the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jerry Stovall, former LSU football coach and All-America player, dies at 85</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/jerry-stovall-dead-lsu-football-k13445"/><id>urn:uuid:d8f358e9-13f2-4362-8d14-87968f03e701</id><updated>2026-08-31T18:07:11.153-04:00</updated><summary>Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football coach and an All-America player nicknamed "Mr. Everything," has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amazon inflated ad prices, overcharged businesses $20 billion, lawsuit alleges</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/amazon-lawsuit-advertising-auction-ads-kbxssv1a"/><id>urn:uuid:047692cd-b52f-4756-804f-b25a15ee4aed</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:57:39.866-04:00</updated><summary>New York Attorney General Letitia James joins 21 other states and the FTC in the suit, which alleges the company overcharged advertisers more than $20 billion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: The Mets need a general manager under David Stearns</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-david-stearns-n2i5f82h"/><id>urn:uuid:b6c40a82-0d1c-4288-8bdd-359ea5f08ebc</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:50:08.685-04:00</updated><summary>Too many risks with too little reward show the president of baseball operations can use someone else to help evaluate moves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawmakers added $1 to Texans' car insurance policies. The money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-car-insurance-fee-flock-cameras-e95406"/><id>urn:uuid:8a55b86e-a1fc-4aac-9a74-3dd3e97f5875</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:48:03.045-04:00</updated><summary>The Texas Legislature raised auto insurance costs by $1 in 2023 to combat catalytic converter theft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coaching connections add intrigue to No. 4 Notre Dame's season opener with Wisconsin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/notre-dame-wisconsin-badgers-j89586"/><id>urn:uuid:1b124887-fe74-467a-90ea-2d0f60f976a2</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:41:43.583-04:00</updated><summary>Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman played for Luke Fickell at Ohio State and coached on his staff at Cincinnati.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios' cocaine suspension was 'pretty much expected'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tsitsipas-kyrgios-drug-suspension-y37430"/><id>urn:uuid:e8b3e2cb-dcc4-4eba-8a15-98c98cd9c988</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:39:53.868-04:00</updated><summary>Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox place slugger Willson Contreras on IL with strained left hamstring; recall Mickey Gasper</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/willson-contreras-red-sox-d74130"/><id>urn:uuid:e99ee905-1e62-471c-a1d4-2a764ccd9611</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:32:46.754-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained left hamstring that's been hampering the slugger for over a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tandem bicycle club in Ecuador's capital leads blind riders to new adventures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ecuador-cycling-blind-riders-inclusion-quito-ciegocleta-w15040"/><id>urn:uuid:160f22b1-ce43-4b1e-ad75-ff148ef7cac8</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:29:05.019-04:00</updated><summary>Franklin Ochoa says losing his eyesight 16 years ago has led him to new adventures, thanks to a bicycle club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saka makes the diference as Arsenal down Villa to maintain winning start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-aston-villa-premier-league-saka-t43238"/><id>urn:uuid:78e5fff8-525d-424f-a81d-86e6d3ea0d82</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:25:12.474-04:00</updated><summary>A second-half goal from Bukayo Saka has given Arsenal a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge says Smucker's lawsuit against Trader Joe's over frozen PB&amp;J can proceed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/smucker-trader-joes-uncrustables-sandwiches-lawsuit-peanut-butter-t58158"/><id>urn:uuid:2bf60744-33fd-4e5e-b70f-4fa02b491481</id><updated>2026-08-31T17:12:30.884-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge says J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/grand-canyon-water-pipeline-repairs-flooding-i21564"/><id>urn:uuid:69a0f939-0ce0-46fd-990a-f1a029f73411</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:56:09.567-04:00</updated><summary>The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Small infestation' of spotted lanternflies raises concerns from Patchogue to Riverhead</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/spotted-lanternfly-m0yo8xfy"/><id>urn:uuid:b0ce7e12-2bc1-46ef-8a2b-8d55cb964c03</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:42:49.463-04:00</updated><summary>The insects can cause damage by consuming more than 70 types of plants, including grape vines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan school districts offer insurance-free care to beat rising health costs</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-school-districts-health-clinics-e24739"/><id>urn:uuid:db409ce3-868f-4770-bc70-1f3d06ac9d45</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:31:31.614-04:00</updated><summary>Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Deputy Convicted of Assaulting Women Now Chaplain for Christian Cop Group</title><author><name> Voice of San Diego</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/convicted-san-diego-exdeputy-police-chaplain-k91843"/><id>urn:uuid:70332d25-4adc-4f22-97ef-3024c7dd202e</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:30:39.646-04:00</updated><summary>The case of former San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Ricky Fischer has stirred controversy again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox WEEI radio announcer Will Flemming apologizes for ripping Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr.</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/will-flemming-weei-sorry-lu1qo7rm"/><id>urn:uuid:2fc99e46-fe2a-4ad1-a8ee-1f55ac6b559f</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:30:16.438-04:00</updated><summary>He didn't like Chisholm stealing two bases with the Yankees up, 7-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Broncos' Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence case and trial is set for November</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-jonathon-cooper-domestic-violence-case-v94734"/><id>urn:uuid:573a9328-fec7-4153-9664-a3a57f0e2b58</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:22:19.161-04:00</updated><summary>Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has pleaded not guilty to charges related to altercations with his then-girlfriend in June.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens sign K Jake Moody to the practice squad as Tyler Loop continues to struggle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-jake-moody-t48251"/><id>urn:uuid:22cae665-0d27-4832-be47-e1b5452fa5c6</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:19:06.640-04:00</updated><summary>The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>'He's a tough guy'</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-he-s-a-tough-guy--q75259"/><id>urn:uuid:f234cd94-ebef-4ef7-a2ad-ea41cce8dab2</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:16:12.115-04:00</updated><summary>Backup center Jordan Meredith is officially a Jet. The Jets sent a 2027 sixth-round pick</summary></entry><entry><title>Tour de France champion Pogacar has collarbone surgery after Vuelta crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tadej-pogacar-crash-vuelta-w69691"/><id>urn:uuid:8de942c9-0729-4ca2-8612-3bf539d9f6a6</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:14:25.694-04:00</updated><summary>Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has undergone successful surgery on his left collarbone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys waive backup QB Joe Milton and say tackle Broderick Jones will compete to start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cowboys-right-tackle-broderick-jones-terence-steele-j57913"/><id>urn:uuid:b3347ce3-c581-45b4-a6f2-e6c7dcc7f403</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:13:47.525-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Cowboys waived backup quarterback Joe Milton on Monday while saying the newly acquired Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele to start at right tackle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-white-house-ballroom-supreme-court-w85774"/><id>urn:uuid:0abd6ec9-3e01-4980-96c0-b1ca30c25626</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:12:22.416-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge's order halting the work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injury updates: Breece Hall and more</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/injury-updates-breece-hall-and-more-m16774"/><id>urn:uuid:fca7c6d1-4b56-4898-b47a-b7cb956ba92d</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:06:37.507-04:00</updated><summary>Breece Hall (groin), Isaiah Williams (knee), Jeremy Ruckert (undisclosed) and rookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds (calf)</summary></entry><entry><title>731st-ranked player lands the upset win</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/731st-ranked-player-lands-the-upset-win-d62577"/><id>urn:uuid:197722af-080f-4e1e-9830-9967b79d3293</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:04:59.585-04:00</updated><summary>Everyone loves a good underdog story. American Sebastian Gorzny provided just that Monday afternoon —</summary></entry><entry><title>Parents Demanding Tech Opt Outs Take Their Fight to Federal Court</title><author><name> The 74</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lower-merion-school-district-students-internet-lawsuit-r12212"/><id>urn:uuid:16a66e59-1fd4-4b5b-80c8-1917f04780e2</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:01:58.881-04:00</updated><summary>Seven parents in a Philadelphia suburb have sued their school district in federal court for not allowing families to opt out of internet use.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steelers are still hoping to sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal, but a deadline is looming</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-joey-porter-jr-f38700"/><id>urn:uuid:bf908386-6a57-44a9-9a8f-a9686303501f</id><updated>2026-08-31T16:01:37.995-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan says cornerback Joey Porter Jr. knows the team's feelings about him.</summary></entry><entry><title>These fans are not too thrilled about U.S. Open ticket prices</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/these-fans-are-not-too-thrilled-about-u-s-open-ticket-prices-r50965"/><id>urn:uuid:52df6cc9-25c9-472e-a02f-8ae7ab73df7d</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:59:31.655-04:00</updated><summary>It’s obvious to many online ticket shoppers that fans are being priced out of the</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump has asked Apple to change Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' on its maps, interior chief says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/apple-lake-ontario-america-trump-d38734"/><id>urn:uuid:d5c7b434-cf60-453a-abde-f61074f6fff2</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:56:30.899-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on its maps app, his administration's interior chief said Monday — days after signing an executive order over the body of water now in the spotlight amid his escalating trade war with Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joseph Ossai out with plantar fascia injury</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/joseph-ossai-out-with-plantar-fascia-injury-o70834"/><id>urn:uuid:ff735756-088a-4138-bd5f-d8c553c942a6</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:52:07.729-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets probably won’t have edge rusher Joseph Ossai for Week 1. Ossai, who signed</summary></entry><entry><title>DA says a teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/san-diego-mosque-shooting-k31713"/><id>urn:uuid:85fa0433-5a3c-415b-9123-f9613c71dfec</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:45:23.580-04:00</updated><summary>A North Carolina district attorney says a 17-year-old girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque and who disseminated the attackers' white-supremacist writings has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS to track alpha-gal cases, the 'red-meat allergy' caused by lone star tick bites</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/alpha-gal-red-meat-tracking-cm8hd9r8"/><id>urn:uuid:31b00d45-cbd5-42be-9d1f-3a5cb798fa45</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:44:37.936-04:00</updated><summary>Advocates, who noted more than a dozen states track alpha-gal cases, applauded the change.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau wants state to foot near $2M bill that covers costs for county's financial watchdog group</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-nifa-numc-hjel9fym"/><id>urn:uuid:68776e16-4ac3-424d-85ec-cd20d3749274</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:41:42.077-04:00</updated><summary>Comptroller Elaine Phillips said county taxpayers should not be on the hook.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Open fans feeling priced out by secondary market tickets</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tickets-ysouevvp"/><id>urn:uuid:ee8773e4-3491-4563-8471-416d4766b00b</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:39:14.126-04:00</updated><summary>Grounds pass tickets approach $400 for early-round weekend games.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 11 LSU enters game week vs. Clemson with an ex-NFL player practicing and maybe more to come</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/lsu-lane-kiffin-ncaa-eligibility-k05695"/><id>urn:uuid:acd88866-5162-402a-b229-2c31dcd37029</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:29:06.932-04:00</updated><summary>Former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright joined LSU's practice under first-year coach Lane Kiffin on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breathable air and clean water are crucial to the survival of those trapped in tunnels in Nepal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flood-hydropower-tunnel-survival-odds-k92162"/><id>urn:uuid:2cd35e81-46bd-4dd9-b6e6-f14883d40801</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:05:58.506-04:00</updated><summary>For those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amityville High School forced to cancel varsity football, can only field JV team this season</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/amityville-football-d5mb0om4"/><id>urn:uuid:16914676-8445-4491-bddd-68d67c38bf66</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:04:46.696-04:00</updated><summary>"We really tried to make it work at the varsity level," the school's AD said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge authorizes involuntary feeding of jailed suspect in deadly National Guard shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/national-guard-shooting-hospital-lakanwal-i83622"/><id>urn:uuid:a65fe13a-d151-4e9f-8f5b-69f236ce2e51</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:04:42.527-04:00</updated><summary>A man refusing to eat food while jailed on charges he shot two National Guard troops near the White House can be fed against his will under a judge's emergency order.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nate Frazier is seeking to make the most of his 2026 season as No. 3 Georgia's top returning rusher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/georgia-nate-frazier-c58614"/><id>urn:uuid:f9f76eb0-2cc0-4d27-b201-2e9e1ddb6af9</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:00:46.752-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia running back Nate Frazier feels his college career is passing too quickly as he prepares for the start of his junior season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Forget about COVID-19's origins</title><author><name>Neil Vora</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/covid-19-origins-next-pandemic-e1jpqjzb"/><id>urn:uuid:ff1fefbf-86f3-40b7-ba11-9a4ffb0e8e1a</id><updated>2026-08-31T15:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Focus on preventing the next pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tennessee-volunteers-dolly-parton-h33844"/><id>urn:uuid:f1aed256-5475-43e4-b71f-a7f194e29931</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:49:18.249-04:00</updated><summary>The Tennessee Volunteers are honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bohemia utility company Reconn Utility Services to lay off 43 workers</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/reconn-utility-services-utility-service-layoffs-dyehq09q"/><id>urn:uuid:26a2563b-58bb-4d0c-b6af-890fa66f601d</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:42:52.222-04:00</updated><summary>Reconn Utility Services of Bohemia said the layoffs were due to the loss of a contract with a regional utility company.</summary></entry><entry><title>The ace king of the Open midway through day 2</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-ace-king-of-the-open-midway-through-day-2-w93370"/><id>urn:uuid:f7c8327c-29e8-4a3c-af42-11f0816e2085</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:34:14.399-04:00</updated><summary>So, on Day 2 of the tournament, who’s leading the men’s bracket in aces so</summary></entry><entry><title>Curt Cignetti's sustained success has changed the game for No. 6 Indiana on the recruiting trail</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/indiana-hoosiers-champs-cignetti-q18651"/><id>urn:uuid:4343290b-e107-4a5c-812d-de7b75ae518b</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:27:12.918-04:00</updated><summary>Branden Sharpe's journey from a promising high school athlete to a top recruit highlights Indiana's football transformation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the expectations and standard, or hear about it</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/meet-the-expectations-and-standard-or-hear-about-it-d15615"/><id>urn:uuid:07c98b98-4c8f-4352-ad15-e47f27f726de</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:20:57.381-04:00</updated><summary>Jets players have been careful not to make strong statements about expectations this season. In</summary></entry><entry><title>Source: Braxton Berrios back with the Giants</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/source-braxton-berrios-back-with-the-giants-g14645"/><id>urn:uuid:30fe0309-94ed-4ae4-8987-dc6e55bf3356</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:17:21.670-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants re-signed receiver Braxton Berrios to the practice squad. Berrios was among the cuts</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 12 Texas Tech expects another top defense, even after 6 NFL draft picks from that side</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/texas-tech-defense-big-12-aj-holmes-i70003"/><id>urn:uuid:81adf589-18be-4c36-9c97-6df708386215</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:17:20.752-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech lost some big defensive dudes after winning its first Big 12 Conference championship and making the College Football Playoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nissequogue village undergoes shake-up as longtime official retires</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/nissequogue-village-retire-deputy-mayor-c9fx3wl3"/><id>urn:uuid:fca1eb62-621a-4025-a0f5-bd27bffacce3</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:14:01.672-04:00</updated><summary>Kurt Meyer is retiring as deputy mayor following nearly 12 years on the board.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets add a kicker</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/jets-add-a-kicker-a28119"/><id>urn:uuid:66feaf88-7dbc-4c32-8549-b243c584935c</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:10:33.530-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets have a new kicker. They claimed kicker Blake Grupe off of waivers on</summary></entry><entry><title>The price of beer at the U.S. Open</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-price-of-beer-at-the-u-s-open-k48149"/><id>urn:uuid:53bb8c53-4eda-4f06-a34d-e9bd0cda5939</id><updated>2026-08-31T14:01:23.402-04:00</updated><summary>Don't feel like having a $23 Honey Deuce or a $32 Moet Serve? How about</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Liberty lead the WNBA with 7 players headed to the FIBA World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/world-cup-liberty-reese-j77593"/><id>urn:uuid:133dd309-c98e-431c-8c94-645fa973d260</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:52:38.451-04:00</updated><summary>As the WNBA goes on its FIBA World Cup break, no team has more players headed to Germany then the New York Liberty.</summary></entry><entry><title>Singer D4vd loses prominent lawyers defending him in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/d4vd-david-burke-celeste-murder-trial-x87325"/><id>urn:uuid:d74df494-14fe-408d-9432-af6f44ce8f64</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:42:18.811-04:00</updated><summary>Singer D4vd has lost his private lawyers and entered a new not guilty plea.</summary></entry><entry><title>By the numbers: A look at Lionel Messi's 21 years with Argentina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-argentina-retirement-numbers-v60368"/><id>urn:uuid:8f6f7c7f-669b-4f8f-a146-76fca19fc914</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:37:36.411-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi has graced a soccer field with Argentina for the last time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle's biggest obstacle to repeating starts in a tough NFC West with the stacked Rams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-preview-2026-m74827"/><id>urn:uuid:f7e53eba-aaa9-43f4-8fc9-13946ff85b7a</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:35:16.442-04:00</updated><summary>A steady Sam Darnold and a stellar defense helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-day-two-results-b92595"/><id>urn:uuid:50075a94-89c9-456c-b964-a461eca78daf</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:24:56.819-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz returned to the U.S. Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan summons home coaches and 7 players after two brutal test cricket defeats in England</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/cricket-pakistan-england-test-changes-p17882"/><id>urn:uuid:3100711b-0c5f-4610-8c40-2d24cc5b711d</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:24:09.550-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan has pushed the panic button after heavy defeats in the two test cricket matches in England by sacking two coaches and replacing seven players.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/caine-hegseth-trump-military-polling-voting-elections-n72672"/><id>urn:uuid:ececa4d6-ebc7-4591-8043-241829b1d8af</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:19:35.503-04:00</updated><summary>The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November's midterm congressional elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-us-open-i62769"/><id>urn:uuid:4b693f6b-b82a-425b-8281-bb5c991c8132</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:11:51.350-04:00</updated><summary>There are plenty of questions surrounding Novak Djokovic's future after his first-round loss at the U.S. Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>What 'affordability' really means to working-class voters</title><author><name>Joan C. Williams</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/affordability-working-class-wages-prices-m3014fvu"/><id>urn:uuid:58174660-b040-4ffe-a1e7-29197ca4e4dd</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:08:32.576-04:00</updated><summary>The affordability crisis reflects not just high prices but low wages.</summary></entry><entry><title>As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-championship-chase-x34246"/><id>urn:uuid:bc0d0368-f084-456d-a0c3-3f73acb52f90</id><updated>2026-08-31T13:02:50.514-04:00</updated><summary>The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is back in Grand Slam mode at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/linda-noskova-wimbledon-us-open-g50819"/><id>urn:uuid:8e280862-8b4e-4f6e-a4b0-32fd180fa32d</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:59:41.059-04:00</updated><summary>Linda Noskova reached a whole new level of stardom after winning Wimbledon.</summary></entry><entry><title>What a historic El Niño year means for Long Island's weather forecast</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/el-nino-year-ttfda06k"/><id>urn:uuid:9d9edaf2-5808-4571-8522-dd8bf689b7e9</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:54:03.624-04:00</updated><summary>The climate pattern, expected to peak by December and last through next summer, could become one of the most intense in decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clowns.com sued by former employee over alleged failure to pay for travel, tips, parking and overtime</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/clownscom-elmont-federal-lawsuit-oxrpkrc8"/><id>urn:uuid:400d8248-544b-49ce-afe5-5b3e886f6c4b</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:49:34.173-04:00</updated><summary>The Elmont-based party business faces another lawsuit alleging that it failed to pay overtime and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coyne Schofield returns for 4th season in Minnesota after signing 2-year contract with Frost</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/frost-coyne-schofield-contract-c07936"/><id>urn:uuid:d54b6aec-b561-46d4-b6b9-721ade0854fd</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:45:37.675-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Frost re-signed captain Kendall Coyne Schofield to a two-year contract, ending any concerns the 34-year-old may take a year off after helping the United States win an Olympic gold medal in February.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders agree to sell minority stake in team to venture capitalist David Shuman</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/david-shuman-new-isles-co-owner-pfzqelmf"/><id>urn:uuid:9db03bfd-a072-4f33-a4f4-6d61b1ea249e</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:19:28.691-04:00</updated><summary>He's the sixth investor in the Isles, joining Malkin, Ledecky and others.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 'very happy' Gabriel Jesus arrives in Barcelona to seal move from Arsenal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-gabriel-jesus-arsenal-k37732"/><id>urn:uuid:39b61f38-18ee-4050-8a77-2f8783761b4f</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:17:19.541-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Jesus has arrived in Barcelona to finalize a move from Arsenal.</summary></entry><entry><title>At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/appalachian-trail-oldest-hiker-grey-beard-d22514"/><id>urn:uuid:f5c6cc97-d806-4e97-9986-f87f0c0b3024</id><updated>2026-08-31T12:05:57.875-04:00</updated><summary>A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Live updates: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-duane-davis-d93383"/><id>urn:uuid:1b708204-f47a-4ad5-8e3a-9bc4f0abba84</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:41:06.894-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors have reached a guilty verdict in less than three hours in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.</summary></entry><entry><title>No pint-sized matter: Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/beer-theft-pabst-pbr-police-a38958"/><id>urn:uuid:c809f4e4-f68e-4068-a65a-342f4a6f8ba1</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:39:04.848-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Southern California are investigating the theft of more than 30,000 cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists from the same warehouse on the same day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-argentina-retires-r29111"/><id>urn:uuid:34480777-553f-42dd-b61a-010d4604b0e3</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:24:11.321-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kalshi-george-santos-lifetime-ban-n85933"/><id>urn:uuid:41484e75-8c9b-4888-b159-832fabb79b79</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:18:17.694-04:00</updated><summary>Kalshi's rules state that a person capable of influencing the outcome of an event cannot bet on the same event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil police search Vasco da Gama striker's home in connection with drugs, arms trafficking probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-footballers-drug-investigation-correa-h23034"/><id>urn:uuid:fb9900f8-49bf-4074-9f4b-a5c839a3c38b</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:09:07.137-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian police have searched the home of Vasco da Gama footballer David Corrêa in connection with a drugs and arms trafficking investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country's defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sweden-france-defense-frigates-o62166"/><id>urn:uuid:989c6c0d-a6e5-4c88-9050-c507d5a8fdfc</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:08:31.376-04:00</updated><summary>France and Sweden have signed agreements for France to supply the Nordic country with four modern frigates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-air-conditioning-v09314"/><id>urn:uuid:7db85a91-4a58-47bf-8b1c-76689bcce361</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:04:24.879-04:00</updated><summary>A new study highlights the life-saving role of air conditioning.</summary></entry><entry><title>FDA: Hodo tofu recall impacts more than 10,000 cases in NY, nationwide</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fda-tofu-recall-ib0poz32"/><id>urn:uuid:33bd066b-e183-48ad-ac12-77aacb71cbdb</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:04:19.647-04:00</updated><summary>A fried tofu specialty distributed on Long Island is part of a nationwide recall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Al-Hilal and Karim Benzema agree to terminate contract after 6 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/benzema-al-hilal-y90098"/><id>urn:uuid:02092ae0-59c7-40a1-95e0-f7ffb304d4be</id><updated>2026-08-31T11:00:16.531-04:00</updated><summary>Karim Benzema is leaving Al-Hilal just six months after joining from rival Al-Ittihad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-a64598"/><id>urn:uuid:e3f9ffcd-a79d-49ee-a36e-38fcb0b460fe</id><updated>2026-08-31T10:45:28.093-04:00</updated><summary>Dolly Parton is not done yet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hague arbitration panel says India must honor water-sharing treaty with Pakistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-india-water-treaty-hague-arbitration-s45846"/><id>urn:uuid:895ce426-58a3-4fe4-a48b-d45bf1cf05b1</id><updated>2026-08-31T10:36:45.143-04:00</updated><summary>An international arbitration panel in The Hague has ruled that India must honor a decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venus Williams sets a pair of U.S. Open records in first-round loss</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/venus-williams-sets-a-pair-of-u-s-open-records-in-first-round-loss-d11727"/><id>urn:uuid:12e9250f-c5dd-47e1-9a94-aa42b27b4cbe</id><updated>2026-08-31T10:33:24.389-04:00</updated><summary>Welcome to Day 2 of the U.S. Open. Well, it technically got underway while you</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Sept. 2-5</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/steve-matthews-saratoga-selections-for-sept-2-5-sdmuv3qz"/><id>urn:uuid:175775d9-f9d3-4fd9-91ed-24ed92de2e9e</id><updated>2026-08-31T10:29:45.515-04:00</updated><summary>Wednesday, Sept. 2 Best Bet: WHATCHATALKINABOUT (2) Best Value: STRONG STATE (4) FIRST: Siennois was</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's 100-win high school football coaches</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://projects.newsday.com/databases/high-school/long-island-high-school-football-coaching-wins/"/><id>urn:uuid:64db6b82-8626-458e-adc8-6ce7ddf561c2</id><updated>2019-09-02T09:45:50.000-04:00</updated><summary>Meet the Long Island high school football coaches with the most career wins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-royals-king-harald-death-mette-marit-x64033"/><id>urn:uuid:9bf144eb-4d89-4cd9-ba7f-e6bd75710ff3</id><updated>2026-08-31T10:17:20.867-04:00</updated><summary>The coffin of the late King Harald V of Norway has traveled through the royal palace to its chapel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Como and Cesc Fabregas make a statement in Serie A ahead of Champions League debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/como-champions-league-serie-a-y53182"/><id>urn:uuid:e7f21f94-0da7-4317-855f-5025ac49d483</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:56:02.770-04:00</updated><summary>Como is no longer Serie A's surprise package.</summary></entry><entry><title>Howard Stern's Sirius show coming to HBO Max</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/howard-stern-hbo-max-p4q2gclo"/><id>urn:uuid:7236cbe6-eff4-4696-b538-08b8491eab86</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:55:39.095-04:00</updated><summary>The Roosevelt native's show will premiere on the streamer starting Sept. 17.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joel Rosenthal, longtime Stony Brook University history professor, dies at 91</title><author><name>Jennifer Fauci</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/joel-rosenthal-stony-brook-university-professor-n24y3hsb"/><id>urn:uuid:005d0e2c-4651-4c61-9fed-d8dfb4fd832b</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:33:29.577-04:00</updated><summary>Joel Rosenthal was a founder of the school's women's studies program and three-time chair of its history department.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Player of the Week: USC's Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and accounted for 3 TDs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ap-football-player-of-week-q90262"/><id>urn:uuid:ba8f0885-1426-4187-b2f7-aa6aef758edf</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:26:33.942-04:00</updated><summary>Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava is The Assocated Press national college football player of the week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Premier League transfers: Muñoz leaves Palace to reunite with former coach Glasner at Forest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-transfers-premier-league-munoz-t13631"/><id>urn:uuid:19167b7b-1996-4691-becf-ad59973c03de</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:14:13.595-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia defender Daniel Muñoz has followed his former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner to Nottingham Forest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-stadium-flyby-passenger-jets-rugby-s61730"/><id>urn:uuid:553f6c0f-a2e8-45cb-b0e3-76d3308b4718</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:11:43.742-04:00</updated><summary>A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/met-gala-exhibit-john-galliano-h51209"/><id>urn:uuid:c5f4b7a1-e9cb-4f88-8bd5-2e8b82ed9d29</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:10:08.032-04:00</updated><summary>The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in $166M deal for biggest signing of the summer transfer window</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-barcola-psg-f01427"/><id>urn:uuid:dd18dcd7-e643-49aa-880a-925793578922</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:08:47.641-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool has finalized the most expensive transfer of the summer window by signing Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth 123 million pounds ($166 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Workers' strike at Kenya's main international airport strands passengers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-nairobi-airport-strike-s78486"/><id>urn:uuid:c066ffc5-6ee1-465d-be4d-776e7ca9041d</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:03:37.633-04:00</updated><summary>A workers' strike has slowed air traffic at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi, leaving many stranded after their flights were delayed or canceled.</summary></entry><entry><title>DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fentanyl-dea-justice-department-congress-comer-g93833"/><id>urn:uuid:e6504464-ddf6-4c53-b386-56d4540c99df</id><updated>2026-08-31T09:00:42.534-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation into a controversial DEA strategy that allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the streets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-virus-outbreak-c40806"/><id>urn:uuid:f896fa36-8a13-44b3-a215-b4f9969d4040</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:55:10.252-04:00</updated><summary>Congo's authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City bolsters attacking options by signing winger Allan and agreeing to deal for Ndiaye</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-allan-brazil-f76376"/><id>urn:uuid:d8623413-1fdf-4db1-854a-3f98b9079b5a</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:46:05.141-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City has signed Brazilian winger Allan and reportedly reached an agreement to purchase Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye in an effort to strengthen its attacking options late in the transfer window.</summary></entry><entry><title>No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial over the killing of her kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-deliberations-i67419"/><id>urn:uuid:1f637511-f58f-43fe-9639-1086574bee2a</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:38:13.749-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have ended a third day of deliberating without a verdict.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: SCOTUS allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-oil-venezuela-iran-ontario-health-o82132"/><id>urn:uuid:051350d2-686b-46dd-9ddb-b92ca8e9c607</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:28:49.994-04:00</updated><summary>A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hofstra University, faculty union agree to contract extension through Friday</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/hofstra-faculty-strike-kmp6uul6"/><id>urn:uuid:37e27bd2-ab63-4950-9ed1-1033de382fc0</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:16:50.740-04:00</updated><summary>Faculty could have gone on strike after their contract expired at midnight tonight but agreed to keep talking.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stars A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wilson-plum-us-fiba-world-cup-wnba-j52183"/><id>urn:uuid:e9ec8d7e-059e-4780-b6d0-13857ab3435d</id><updated>2026-08-31T08:00:37.882-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons and will be replaced on the U.S. team by Washington teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/massachusetts-primary-senate-markey-moulton-governor-house-k92759"/><id>urn:uuid:8c52cffb-d8b5-4f37-9022-84eb405fa03f</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:49:27.205-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Sen. Ed Markey faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge in Massachusetts on Tuesday from U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in his bid for a third full term.</summary></entry><entry><title>House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/government-funding-bill-ethics-edwards-russia-sanctions-f02157"/><id>urn:uuid:e5ce829d-a6dc-42f4-b104-077d118ad7ef</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:34:34.048-04:00</updated><summary>House lawmakers have returned to Washington with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel to help Greece build an air defense shield in a landmark weapons deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-greece-weapons-deal-r74846"/><id>urn:uuid:b5ac1f65-90f3-4146-9e69-9fb91544b5d2</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:31:46.476-04:00</updated><summary>Israel has signed a major weapons deal with Greece, marking their largest agreement to date.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nepal-floods-hydro-dams-climate-change-g30064"/><id>urn:uuid:fb6563bb-76fb-4894-a60e-92234f4b3c2c</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:28:28.610-04:00</updated><summary>As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect arrested after shooting at rave in Switzerland that left 1 person dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/switzerland-shooting-rave-aarau-arrest-d58868"/><id>urn:uuid:fc75a821-f9a8-46fb-8730-2c1fa8572bb2</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:27:20.250-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland that left one person dead and five wounded.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Arab Emirates intercepts an Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-israel-palestinians-august-31-2026-i26018"/><id>urn:uuid:9290ffb7-2dcc-4bc4-8284-f9138d1f0a50</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:22:15.961-04:00</updated><summary>The United Arab Emirates' Defense Ministry says that an Iranian drone has been intercepted over the UAE's territorial waters.</summary></entry><entry><title>The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/elm-trees-dutch-elm-disease-climate-change-d77858"/><id>urn:uuid:fa5791a9-4ade-4250-971a-01673deeaf82</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:06:10.586-04:00</updated><summary>A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country's most iconic trees.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wayne Conforti Jr., of Flanders, fatally struck by vehicle, Southampton police say</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/flanders-pedestrian-killed-j19qdu3t"/><id>urn:uuid:aab7eb5b-408b-455e-9f92-c545be950299</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:04:28.113-04:00</updated><summary>The man was hit by a pickup truck near a lighted intersection, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/grand-canyon-flash-flood-bright-angel-arizona-c25309"/><id>urn:uuid:54d38ccd-280c-4b1b-a86a-132a2c604d22</id><updated>2026-08-31T07:01:34.481-04:00</updated><summary>The bodies of two friends — a Texas chiropractor and a martial arts studio owner — have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flash-floods-school-principal-rajendra-dawadi-n12700"/><id>urn:uuid:e794cb3b-58d0-464f-acbf-ea701ba2df53</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:49:36.440-04:00</updated><summary>School principal Rajendra Dawadi's quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist and Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/magsaysay-awards-koh-bo-kyi-runa-khan-m92217"/><id>urn:uuid:573a2a88-04a1-4ad7-90b2-eb57d4fa2035</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:45:01.669-04:00</updated><summary>The annual Ramon Magsaysay Awards have been given to Singaporean lawyer, a Myanmar activist and a former Bangladeshi teacher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-niamey-russia-africacorps-mutiny-x92592"/><id>urn:uuid:78410a7f-bd7e-470b-9a04-d72a312389bc</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:30:38.939-04:00</updated><summary>Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walk-ons are on the decline. The ones remaining lament lost opportunities for grinders like them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-walkons-t64961"/><id>urn:uuid:07d41348-5bea-445d-b556-2cf99c109999</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:10:29.772-04:00</updated><summary>The number of walk-ons in college football are declining as teams draw closer to the 105-man roster limit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tropical Storm Edouard forms near Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hurricane-karina-tropical-storm-lowell-pacific-g72774"/><id>urn:uuid:2cfa0446-276b-495a-8f04-48deaa376899</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:06:00.405-04:00</updated><summary>Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana.</summary></entry><entry><title>A decade after Colin Kaepernick took a knee that led to his exile, the ripple effects continue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/colin-kaepernick-nfl-national-anthem-c53836"/><id>urn:uuid:fdd03fdd-7d6f-451d-806b-50e94b5633d8</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:04:12.669-04:00</updated><summary>Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem in 2016 sparked a cultural conversation.</summary></entry><entry><title>New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-lamerd-us-prsm-lockheed-martin-k57024"/><id>urn:uuid:88743d38-18ba-4bcc-b14b-8d5fda3bf60e</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:01:41.174-04:00</updated><summary>Lockheed Martin has touted the pinpoint accuracy of its Precision Strike Missile.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US Open is getting longer as players already worry tennis tournaments are becoming too long</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tennis-schedule-b53450"/><id>urn:uuid:1590d914-84a0-43b1-bfb9-b8dd9dca670f</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:00:38.706-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open was a week old by the time Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz opened their title defenses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shutout against the Dodgers shows Chris Sale is still elite at age 37 -- and building a Hall case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chris-sale-atlanta-braves-g49704"/><id>urn:uuid:b399b914-4f32-48a0-b9e2-1a4054f4ca78</id><updated>2026-08-31T06:00:27.503-04:00</updated><summary>Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-jet-drones-supermarkets-g20697"/><id>urn:uuid:4c8d30c8-3154-4e46-b8c6-36b6df5efb41</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:54:55.584-04:00</updated><summary>Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra island prompts higher alert</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-sumatra-volcano-mount-sinabung-eruption-p11308"/><id>urn:uuid:c186b4d9-4092-43a3-9327-cad0630f76a7</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:43:49.482-04:00</updated><summary>Mount Sinabung in Indonesia has erupted, spewing black ash and smoke into the sky over Sumatra island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nissan-honda-automakers-japan-software-collaboration-p82691"/><id>urn:uuid:5efd9fcf-eb25-4101-b227-a367c35f068d</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:30:32.086-04:00</updated><summary>Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are going to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas opens against FCS-level Long Island before rival Missouri comes knocking next weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/long-island-kansas-preview-capsule-w52497"/><id>urn:uuid:f6716749-b825-4c10-ab3d-b0b11210afcd</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:10:23.970-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas opens the season against Long Island on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 25 Missouri opens the season against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at Faurot Field on Thursday night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/t25-arkansas-pine-bluff-missouri-preview-capsule-k73368"/><id>urn:uuid:450118ef-d99a-4401-b9f3-c16406ec09ac</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:10:22.898-04:00</updated><summary>No. 25 Missouri opens its season against Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Thursday night at Faurot Field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas State begins the Collin Klein era with home date against Nicholls on Saturday night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/nicholls-kansas-st-preview-capsule-y34501"/><id>urn:uuid:b5394dc3-2bf5-4061-9d40-8b4195b43d67</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:10:19.813-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas State plays its first game with Collin Klein as the head coach when the Wildcats face Nicholls on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-defense-budget-drones-ai-j53806"/><id>urn:uuid:7e5649bd-14b4-4278-a28c-75f984e9f0fd</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:02:57.087-04:00</updated><summary>Japan's Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year that officials say will increase significantly after the government adopts new security and defense plans later in the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>School starts soon in Lebanon but thousands still shelter in them during war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-displaced-schools-shelters-israel-war-w48579"/><id>urn:uuid:543877e1-c5cf-483c-a0ea-1254fc4af7ef</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:01:32.228-04:00</updated><summary>Families sheltering in a school in Lebanon's city of Tyre are some of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Single-family homes or apartments? Romaine, Piccirillo disagree on Suffolk County affordable housing</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-affordable-housing-ryeighqi"/><id>urn:uuid:10adf195-5769-43e0-8814-45738b6973df</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The question has become how to make owning or renting a home more affordable while preserving the area's suburban character.</summary></entry><entry><title>Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center looks to expand, add more seats</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/westhampton-beach-performing-arts-center-expansion-plans-ilj7dnmn"/><id>urn:uuid:5da255a7-7dfb-406c-99b6-a3c8884566d6</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center wants to grow by July 2028, in time for the nonprofit theater's 30th anniversary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amityville Cellars coming from Massapequa's Salumi team</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/amityville-cellars-salumi-bar-plancha-uxshjpq2"/><id>urn:uuid:d26ea349-c421-4095-a0c0-85f29ca4cd0f</id><updated>2026-08-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The 7,000-square-foot building is slated to open by next summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Survivors of Cypriot ferry disaster describe terror and panic aboard sinking ship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ferry-cyprus-sinking-kyrenia-girne-y49538"/><id>urn:uuid:0a1a03b2-ed4d-4541-aead-0dff6a4768c9</id><updated>2026-08-31T04:28:12.239-04:00</updated><summary>Survivors of a ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus in which at least eight people died have described the moments of terror as they scrambled to escape the sinking vessel.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-uea-august-31-2026-m23871"/><id>urn:uuid:07527aba-1516-47cc-9893-ea1bd0fb76d4</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:50:51.584-04:00</updated><summary>The United Arab Emirates' air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/what-to-know-2026-venice-film-festival-a38216"/><id>urn:uuid:7cd6cf19-dd2f-4ba6-bf3f-d641b8df9939</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:44:28.840-04:00</updated><summary>Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starting Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-ipo-oil-rates-fed-future-h61511"/><id>urn:uuid:557ccbac-d0d7-4abf-a42b-efb6719d5f78</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:35:48.189-04:00</updated><summary>Oil prices rose and U.S. stocks fell after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military action in a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/venus-williams-us-open-d42998"/><id>urn:uuid:8ef2e513-4d77-4687-ae73-788775ad08a6</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:07:17.070-04:00</updated><summary>Venus Williams had her 26th U.S. Open appearance delayed until after midnight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Jonah Tong has earned another chance with Mets</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/jonah-tong-mets-lj1bl3fk"/><id>urn:uuid:5af1eba4-c282-4230-b587-784cc867cf06</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>What had been a miserable season for the prospect has turned a corner, and that kind of resilience should be rewarded.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: One weekend trip became decades</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/east-hampton-amagansett-hgn52zf7"/><id>urn:uuid:5f1693ed-e42f-4230-a258-1d480a41cad8</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Islanders take to DIY banner trend to mark special occasions</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/craft-art-back-to-school-lxg2mfk0"/><id>urn:uuid:a03f19c6-9980-42c5-9d70-3383fe12a692</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In a deeply digitized world, Long Islanders are embracing something hands-on, super personal and 100% analog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets' roster breakdown: Which position groups are strong and which still need work?</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-roster-breakdown-anjl8wtc"/><id>urn:uuid:6ec4a775-dd48-4909-bd14-daa7a0555daf</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Which position groups are strong and which still need work before the season opener?</summary></entry><entry><title>SiriusXM is going local with your favorite WFAN sports talk radio hosts</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/sirius-wfan-ioipal2q"/><id>urn:uuid:fb4108a8-a413-4a77-a894-73e8efac883a</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Boomer Esiason and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Craig Carton and Stephen A. Smith, Evan Roberts and Adam Schein are all on deck through partnerships with WFAN, Mad Dog Sports Radio and ESPN Radio.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Trading Long Island rush for a slower pace</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/long-island-impatience-ksjc8w3p"/><id>urn:uuid:f4e8984e-b00e-4cd7-b40c-7734858acf2d</id><updated>2026-08-31T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korea's Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to 2 years for corruption</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-unification-church-hak-ja-han-u13281"/><id>urn:uuid:4d8ee321-32d7-40a0-92c2-6ca08f104e22</id><updated>2026-08-31T01:59:41.129-04:00</updated><summary>A court in Seoul, South Korea, has sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>An upcoming election could produce modern Germany's 1st far-right state governor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-saxony-anhalt-election-far-right-afd-f30816"/><id>urn:uuid:7cad0712-4134-43ec-89be-9a574e97f48d</id><updated>2026-08-31T01:20:55.192-04:00</updated><summary>An election in eastern Germany on Sunday could produce the first far-right state governor in the country's post-World War II history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and Tibet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-tibet-china-flash-floods-k15396"/><id>urn:uuid:38a7aa1b-5ec1-486a-b211-400a9468b6a6</id><updated>2026-08-31T01:09:44.604-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers are racing to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bessent-treasury-g20-finance-ministers-iran-tariffs-g80460"/><id>urn:uuid:dfdad9b2-3cb9-426f-b231-ecc23e93f165</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:19:07.245-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week at a summit in Asheville, North Carolina.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-ipo-shares-ai-robotics-shein-t52114"/><id>urn:uuid:31f09337-e924-4bdb-89c6-89da2aa0208a</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:14:32.794-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese markets are booming with new public share listings driven by the craze for artificial intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/workforce-pell-college-job-training-b72991"/><id>urn:uuid:b6b315a8-3860-46e1-b231-78c8c3a8334b</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:14:18.839-04:00</updated><summary>Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ceviche gets a roasted twist with habanero in Alexa Soto's 'Plantas' cookbook</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/roasted-ceviche-recipe-alexa-soto-k59962"/><id>urn:uuid:5c4bdc4b-6f89-475c-a7df-b8f6f07a9132</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:11:34.307-04:00</updated><summary>Fresh ceviche is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but roasted ceviche is an unusual twist.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-third-term-postpresidency-d66447"/><id>urn:uuid:81c810fd-68a1-4e69-a7b9-965300345b21</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:10:03.020-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump frequently hints at seeking a third presidential term, even wearing 2028 campaign hats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tupac-shakur-trial-las-vegas-duane-davis-g91243"/><id>urn:uuid:93a7a4e4-e842-44ba-a869-b953d9911ce5</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:09:44.592-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's factory activity contracts in August despite an uptick in export demand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-exports-c48196"/><id>urn:uuid:f7aa175b-6437-4e84-af48-f61729564eee</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:08:09.689-04:00</updated><summary>An official survey shows China's factory activity improved in August, with export demand holding strong.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance privately addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/vance-jewish-republicans-election-israel-antisemitism-p35283"/><id>urn:uuid:189e8144-11f7-429e-b319-0918c955ac07</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:07:47.768-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance has spoken at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/shanghai-cooperation-organization-russia-china-india-o11486"/><id>urn:uuid:9be27c90-f3fe-4557-bddd-1dc57ff07233</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:03:52.075-04:00</updated><summary>The leaders of China, Russia and India have gathered with other heads of state at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-mariano-navone-us-open-m47527"/><id>urn:uuid:2ea5c542-bee2-4c44-9464-d5e38c909df8</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:02:02.030-04:00</updated><summary>Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis' most decorated player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jericho, East Williston students celebrate first day of school today</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli and Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/jericho-east-williston-first-day-school-octvfr5u"/><id>urn:uuid:0548918b-0bf5-42e4-9262-8e70951a4983</id><updated>2026-08-31T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Jericho and East Williston school districts opened for the 2026-27 academic year Monday, the first public school districts on the Island to do so.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pacific-islands-forum-palau-china-taiwan-k77827"/><id>urn:uuid:924067b6-da90-4be7-9e7e-86d6ec4050b2</id><updated>2026-08-30T23:44:54.944-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders from some of the world's least populous states are gathering in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie Sal Stewart homers for the 3rd straight game, helping the Reds beat the Cubs 7-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-cubs-score-k60160"/><id>urn:uuid:27994a09-f72d-4e40-b140-5246d6bd7dd3</id><updated>2026-08-30T23:14:13.053-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Sal Stewart homered for the third straight game to help offset two more home runs by Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday night after rain delayed the start 25 minutes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sun-wings-wnba-score-v83855"/><id>urn:uuid:b9e1ab68-66de-495d-abe1-b662d105bf94</id><updated>2026-08-30T23:06:06.035-04:00</updated><summary>Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.</summary></entry><entry><title>Metayer's rebound goal gives the Spirit a 1-0 victory over Bay FC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dash-reign-spirit-bay-score-nwsl-l43298"/><id>urn:uuid:c81817a6-4741-480e-affe-3fad93e5c498</id><updated>2026-08-30T21:56:38.134-04:00</updated><summary>Paige Metayer scored on the rebound after Trinity Rodman's shot hit the crossbar in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over Bay FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another player involved in college eligibility suit gets cut by an NFL team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-d70133"/><id>urn:uuid:d4495c23-c34c-4cc0-9369-08413dc56095</id><updated>2026-08-30T21:53:31.138-04:00</updated><summary>Defensive lineman Jack Pyburn was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and could be the latest player who tries to go back to college after spending time in an NFL camp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Logan Farrington's stoppage time goal rallies Dallas to 3-3 draw with St. Louis City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-st-louis-city-score-mls-v53107"/><id>urn:uuid:f2267b0e-17e8-48d6-8899-544f2639add3</id><updated>2026-08-30T21:31:15.844-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Farrington scored in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 3-3 draw with St. Louis City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-voting-poll-closures-talarico-paxton-b50090"/><id>urn:uuid:9ba84a21-a3a3-4cf5-adda-9affeb0fd4dc</id><updated>2026-08-30T20:44:28.807-04:00</updated><summary>Plans in one of Texas' largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suddenly, Sherwood is the second-longest tenured Jet</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/suddenly-sherwood-is-the-second-longest-tenured-jet-y90939"/><id>urn:uuid:6b29fce3-0b38-4660-bcae-416f97d3eb4e</id><updated>2026-08-30T20:43:28.761-04:00</updated><summary>Jamien Sherwood never imagined he would outlast some All-Pros and Pro Bowl players on the</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Yankees rise to the occasion by pounding Red Sox, earning tiebreaker</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/yankees-w91hk378"/><id>urn:uuid:983ff707-e7b7-47be-8440-697d2a79a39e</id><updated>2026-08-30T20:35:16.313-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees hit five home runs, two by Austin Wells in a four-homer, nine-run eighth inning, to back Will Warren's superlative start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alker wins Ally Challenge for 2nd straight PGA Tour Champions victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-tour-champions-warwick-hills-f42357"/><id>urn:uuid:88c27a7b-e671-41e2-b0f6-03f45f2b97ca</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:54:49.626-04:00</updated><summary>Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills for a three-stroke margin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants send former picks packing</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/giants-send-former-picks-packing-r52534"/><id>urn:uuid:0355ca90-bfa8-473b-8940-5113ffd2d51f</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:49:07.396-04:00</updated><summary>One thing that stands out among the Giants' roster cuts Sunday: how many ex-draft picks</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonathan Pintaro gives up go-ahead pinch-hit homer as Mets drop series to Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/astros-mets-hh6w6m08"/><id>urn:uuid:a3866b94-3272-4b9d-a813-f5d47397440c</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:40:42.913-04:00</updated><summary>Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto go back-to-back on home runs in the loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palou wins his record-tying 4th consecutive IndyCar season championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indycar-palou-championship-a99893"/><id>urn:uuid:2b046f30-ecc1-4301-bf94-8d68bac8a2cf</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:30:06.476-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Palou won his record-tying fourth consecutive IndyCar season championship with a 10th-place finish Sunday night in the resumption of a rain-delayed race at the Milwaukee Mile.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Sosa hits go-ahead homer in Phillies' 5-2 win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-angels-score-d19958"/><id>urn:uuid:7a16c417-c05a-40f0-a6ec-63b44328b3ab</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:19:44.671-04:00</updated><summary>Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Struggling Mariners put RHP Emerson Hancock on 15-day IL because of strained left adductor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/emerson-hancock-mariners-injury-d94513"/><id>urn:uuid:ad6774c8-faa1-4ef4-a6fa-dc688fd5544c</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:12:17.619-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Mariners put right-hander Emerson Hancock on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to August 29, because of a strained left adductor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Henderson hits 2 homers, Orioles score 7 unanswered runs to rally past Athletics 8-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-athletics-score-f28931"/><id>urn:uuid:94bd130c-fdae-4e0f-bdd9-6bca5a97aec2</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:07:46.092-04:00</updated><summary>Gunnar Henderson hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Baltimore Orioles rally past the Athletics 8-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nneka Ogwumike has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Sparks beat Storm 90-74</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-storm-score-x21598"/><id>urn:uuid:d7f7f4ed-a8a4-4c5e-8804-f4913f7be9fd</id><updated>2026-08-30T19:02:47.351-04:00</updated><summary>Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Rae Burrell scored 22 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 90-74 in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carles Gil has 1 goal, 2 assists to help Revolution beat Crew 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/revolution-crew-mls-score-k67055"/><id>urn:uuid:747ada2d-f083-461a-aca6-f424e61d6014</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:44:32.518-04:00</updated><summary>Carles Gil had a goal and two assists, Matt Polster and Dor Turgeman each scored a first-half goal, and the New England Revolution beat Columbus 3-1 to end the Crew's three-game win streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler moves past a Tiger Woods money standard that stood for nearly 26 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-tiger-woods-pga-tour-career-earnings-q32998"/><id>urn:uuid:49470d49-44b1-4071-927f-835792c68484</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:44:27.834-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler not only is the FedEx Cup champion for a second time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans cut quarterback Will Levis as NFL teams trim their rosters, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-roster-cuts-trades-k01093"/><id>urn:uuid:c5f333ee-9009-4269-a94a-ca59b5515c16</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:39:45.016-04:00</updated><summary>Will Levis was among more than 1,100 players cut Sunday as NFL teams trimmed their rosters, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/g20-treasury-journalists-blocked-v43862"/><id>urn:uuid:edd8722c-dd81-4458-a647-a6c1c8117c62</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:17:20.421-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Treasury Department is preventing certain journalists from covering a finance meeting among the world's most powerful countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington's Jack Kennedy falls in first round of U.S. Open</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jack-kennedy-lloyd-harris-us-open-ykozy41x"/><id>urn:uuid:a559c9c8-92e7-4f0b-9c97-eeccf9b3b380</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:12:55.243-04:00</updated><summary>The 18-year-old local tennis player had plenty of support at the Grand Slam, calling it "a dream come true, an experience that I'll remember forever."</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-falcons-nfl-gervon-dexter-p24023"/><id>urn:uuid:9d63ffad-8c1e-46ba-80c6-6402b00cc549</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:06:34.493-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lake-trump-ontario-america-g61223"/><id>urn:uuid:350b35d7-fc6c-4725-b201-80e570f2a6f2</id><updated>2026-08-30T18:00:57.248-04:00</updated><summary>Google says it has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for users in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former TCU safety Jacob Fields turns himself in on assault charge related to his removal from team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tcu-jacob-fields-assault-x75132"/><id>urn:uuid:2e5ed5d6-a7f7-4a22-b68f-c0b3b06dd02f</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:59:21.949-04:00</updated><summary>Former TCU safety Jacob Fields has turned himself in to Tarrant County authorities for an assault charge stemming from a locker room incident with a teammate that led to him getting kicked off the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-tour-championship-fedex-cup-tiger-g17817"/><id>urn:uuid:5b63385e-41ba-4b61-a1f8-dd44e3165915</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:48:10.817-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Odell Beckham Jr. earned his spot on Giants roster; who else joined him on NFL roster cutdown day?</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-giants-oj1ja9o9"/><id>urn:uuid:b65c7e16-65b7-46cf-bb2a-d36f4a4bf642</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:42:39.705-04:00</updated><summary>The announcement came after coach John Harbaugh said Beckham had his best week of practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bessent-interview-iran-sanctions-bank-s85097"/><id>urn:uuid:9a2d5f98-8b23-4691-ab98-715d713cdd41</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:40:14.794-04:00</updated><summary>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Glasnow goes 7 innings to lead Dodgers to 6-1 win over Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-dodgers-score-y02625"/><id>urn:uuid:3510a0e7-8c1c-4805-8441-0c57860691d0</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:37:44.571-04:00</updated><summary>Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonny DeLuca's homer ties game in ninth, Jorge Mateo wins it for Rays in 11th in 5-4 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-rays-score-j22341"/><id>urn:uuid:5aef60f4-64ad-4dd0-840d-97af44c0ec06</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:32:26.554-04:00</updated><summary>Jonny DeLuca hit a two-out, two-run homer off Mason Miller to tie it in the ninth inning and Jorge Mateo singled in the winning run in the 11th as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx 89-81</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-dream-score-u17196"/><id>urn:uuid:7e571f9a-e053-47cc-91a8-3f272c615055</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:23:29.251-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Moet Serve is here to challenge the popular Honey Deuce at the U.S. Open. It will cost you $32.</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-moet-serve-honey-deuce-kezl2nvx"/><id>urn:uuid:7a9f8d45-ef04-460a-a983-b552c0dcce58</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:23:29.231-04:00</updated><summary>The Moet Serve is the U.S. Open's newest signature cocktail, but the Honey Deuce, which had more than 740,000 sales last year, is back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homer in Pirates' 5-4 win over Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cardinals-score-s03000"/><id>urn:uuid:c7f60fa9-c079-426f-8a71-7261f086f366</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:23:15.286-04:00</updated><summary>Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Good news for Yankees on George Lombard Jr., Aaron Judge</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/george-lombard-aaron-judge-cx3zwy6t"/><id>urn:uuid:70fa3f5a-f915-4b0d-b7fe-26879d155013</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:17:22.961-04:00</updated><summary>No structural damage in Lombard's knee, according to manager Aaron Boone, and Judge will travel with the team on its upcoming West Coast trip.</summary></entry><entry><title>No fireworks yet but José Mourinho calls for patience with Real Madrid's Yan Diomande</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-madrid-mourinho-diomande-patience-w46311"/><id>urn:uuid:cd0ae1b4-48d3-4e38-905d-c91b55f3880e</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:12:38.971-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid coach José Mourinho is calling for people to have patience with Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, a big-money signing who is yet to shine for his new club after three substitute appearances.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amityville man charged after car crashes into Deer Park home</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/deer-park-home-crash-driving-impaired-by-drugs-gsqmj5n7"/><id>urn:uuid:f5566ce5-63df-4aed-bbef-1ff737a47ce5</id><updated>2026-08-30T17:12:24.742-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Troche, 19, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs and second-degree and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>José Ramírez hits home run and 1,000th career single to help Guardians route Royals 11-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-guardians-score-f84723"/><id>urn:uuid:42015fa3-1298-4672-8ab5-209869da46e1</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:53:40.835-04:00</updated><summary>José Ramírez homered, hit his 1,000th career single and drove in four while Parker Messick struck out five and gave up one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Kansas City Royals 11-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zebby Matthews finishes stellar August as Twins beat White Sox 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-twins-score-o12874"/><id>urn:uuid:6b545fea-9401-4415-9a93-a50d982bf3a2</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:42:49.077-04:00</updated><summary>Zebby Matthews took a perfect game into the sixth inning and finished off his first career shutout and complete game as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Sunday to avoid being swept by the American League Central leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olson delivers walk-off single in 10th as Braves outlast Rockies 3-2 for 7th consecutive win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-braves-score-i94346"/><id>urn:uuid:06e84dee-a770-423d-9cb8-476ef63bd584</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:38:49.948-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Olson's single past first base drove in Brewer Hicklen with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 for their seventh straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/grand-canyon-flood-bright-angel-water-arizona-t90151"/><id>urn:uuid:d931d844-88bc-430d-a9ae-c5a3208d692a</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:30:44.255-04:00</updated><summary>One person has died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/aaron-donald-rams-comeback-y41094"/><id>urn:uuid:14e422c9-528c-4b05-bac7-0e0093e45483</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:21:53.030-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rare doubleheader in Flushing</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/a-rare-doubleheader-in-flushing-c02732"/><id>urn:uuid:0f6cc6a5-e459-40c8-80f4-07be91f98562</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:16:56.304-04:00</updated><summary>Doubleheader today! First day of the main draw of the U.S. Open and the Mets</summary></entry><entry><title>Chinese star Ruoning Yin wins FM Championship at TPC Boston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-tpc-boston-fm-j69570"/><id>urn:uuid:da701ba6-433c-49a8-95a4-5f2810e2df10</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:15:34.952-04:00</updated><summary>Ruoning Yin won the FM Championship on Sunday at the TPC Boston for her sixth career LPGA Tour victory, outlasting Hyo Joo Kim.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scherzer fans 10 for first win since March, Blue Jays blank Mariners 7-0 to complete sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-blue-jays-score-j40561"/><id>urn:uuid:ebbac237-36e9-4671-af34-2f3f14ae9da8</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:12:05.337-04:00</updated><summary>Max Scherzer and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto homered and the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-strait-hormuz-strike-united-states-a29276"/><id>urn:uuid:5cca5a14-5ff4-477c-b510-2b5c15268ff8</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:01:49.717-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, marking their first military action in a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia's president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-felipe-arcadio-killed-de-la-espriella-q20064"/><id>urn:uuid:efb8f7a4-c45d-4601-85a9-970fadd40c43</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:00:14.633-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia's president says a key leader of the dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces has been killed during a military operation.</summary></entry><entry><title>1 hospitalized, 7 displaced after fire in New Hyde Park home</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/new-hyde-park-fire-dutl5b89"/><id>urn:uuid:8d1d538d-873b-4e18-a86a-7fa54f89cd9d</id><updated>2026-08-30T16:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Just before 2 a.m., firefighters were called to a two-story Cape-style house on Pilgrim Street.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deportivo forward Aubameyang scores for third straight game at start of Spanish league season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/aubameyang-deportivo-goals-liga-h17461"/><id>urn:uuid:999f328e-ed25-4ea6-86b1-7ec7ee2191f6</id><updated>2026-08-30T15:45:56.886-04:00</updated><summary>Deportivo La Coruna forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored for the third straight game at the start of the Spanish league season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Broncos' Jonathon Cooper, facing strangulation charge, to start season on commissioner's exempt list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/denver-broncos-jonathon-cooper-m93302"/><id>urn:uuid:ae4a2e01-b86b-483a-9766-1b5f7aeb49d4</id><updated>2026-08-30T15:42:36.715-04:00</updated><summary>Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper will begin the season on the commissioner's exempt list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lopez homer caps six-run ninth as Marlins rally past Nationals 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-nationals-score-m55243"/><id>urn:uuid:70046f6a-5165-4e76-beba-98de62a5cff4</id><updated>2026-08-30T15:33:45.852-04:00</updated><summary>Otto Lopez's two run homer capped a six-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied past the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sun &amp; Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach on the road to recovery after damaging tornado</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/sun-and-surf-beach-club-atlantic-beach-tornado-to6436lt"/><id>urn:uuid:61c713df-6e05-4656-9828-5e0242bf9a21</id><updated>2026-08-30T15:33:16.172-04:00</updated><summary>Club members returned to Sun &amp; Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach to assess damage to their cabanas from a tornado.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers' Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner's exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-josh-jacobs-m81388"/><id>urn:uuid:5273a935-c30b-4b94-8c99-cc137d46eae7</id><updated>2026-08-30T15:25:38.217-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Enzo Fernandez's future, says Alonso</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-man-city-n76441"/><id>urn:uuid:a7b2a62f-6c41-412f-9bfa-7717e63346de</id><updated>2026-08-30T14:32:24.392-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club is preparing for "all scenarios" regarding Enzo Fernandez's future after the Argentina midfielder was left out again for the 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolphins find their new backup QB by acquiring Kyle McCord from Packers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-dolphins-kyle-mccord-d18354"/><id>urn:uuid:e6bc3215-012a-49a0-8fcd-0adc18aea0ae</id><updated>2026-08-30T14:30:02.644-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Dolphins have found their new backup quarterback by acquiring Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins place Byron Buxton on 10-day IL with hip impingement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/minnesota-twins-byron-buxton-j56072"/><id>urn:uuid:b988a598-0d51-4b30-9e9e-e19985169aad</id><updated>2026-08-30T13:44:47.661-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, a lingering injury that has affected the All-Star for much of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-funeral-gang-attack-kenscoff-w12160"/><id>urn:uuid:b16196f2-11b1-4b94-a240-0245266af563</id><updated>2026-08-30T13:28:47.591-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a church near Haiti's capital for the funeral of four victims of a brutal gang attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellingham leads Madrid to another win, Chelsea scores 4 against Brighton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/madrid-chelsea-inter-napoli-bellingham-x35756"/><id>urn:uuid:356a0004-4435-464b-8277-fc20d7dfb3da</id><updated>2026-08-30T13:22:46.614-04:00</updated><summary>Jude Bellingham stars as Real Madrid makes it three wins in three games under José Mourinho in the Spanish league while former coach Xabi Alonso, now at Chelsea, also enjoys another victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/colts-keenan-allen-k36997"/><id>urn:uuid:85eb6767-148e-46bf-baea-161485aabe1b</id><updated>2026-08-30T13:19:57.167-04:00</updated><summary>Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been arrested on drunken driving charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>England striker Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa to move to Saudi Arabia for $69M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/watkins-aston-villa-saudi-p32411"/><id>urn:uuid:53fdf119-853e-4df1-8dcb-df540b6a9123</id><updated>2026-08-30T12:52:40.944-04:00</updated><summary>England striker Ollie Watkins has joined the list of high-profile departures from Aston Villa by completing a move to Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal for a reported 51 million pounds ($69 million)</summary></entry><entry><title>Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open runner-up, withdraws from the tournament because of an injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/casper-ruud-us-open-withdrawal-u09350"/><id>urn:uuid:f0dc2339-22df-4a3f-9834-7cd214927de2</id><updated>2026-08-30T12:51:53.545-04:00</updated><summary>Casper Ruud, the 2022 U.S. Open runner-up, withdrew from the tournament Sunday because of a back injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meep, meep. 'Coyote vs. Acme' opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/box-office-spiderman-coyote-vs-acme-v16752"/><id>urn:uuid:7b020f2c-28a9-4909-9294-1742eb0b6b0a</id><updated>2026-08-30T12:42:26.787-04:00</updated><summary>Three years after Warner Bros.</summary></entry><entry><title>New World Trade Center memorial honors Port Authority employees killed in 1993, 2001 attacks</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/new-wtc-memorial-port-authority-fktgeold"/><id>urn:uuid:ecbabe58-50e9-4beb-bb56-0044cf37ebec</id><updated>2026-08-30T12:37:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Islanders are among those listed on the memorial near the agency's headquarters at 4 World Trade Center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt goes on 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-baseball-wetherholt-wrist-m48829"/><id>urn:uuid:cd3164a1-5f7c-4cbd-a391-e50d91b60aba</id><updated>2026-08-30T11:53:55.735-04:00</updated><summary>The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-day-one-results-l70047"/><id>urn:uuid:585a7c00-b4b5-4943-af1f-4573ddc7a5a7</id><updated>2026-08-30T11:32:11.867-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Signed, sealed, delivered: Former grocery driver Joe Dean wins British Masters with wife as caddie</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/british-masters-golf-joe-dean-driver-e45154"/><id>urn:uuid:77203181-e7a5-4201-80b4-56b79c0b83ba</id><updated>2026-08-30T11:23:37.846-04:00</updated><summary>Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean has captured his first European tour title by shooting 9-under 63 to win the British Masters with his wife on the bag.</summary></entry><entry><title>Premier League: Fernandes hat trick inspires United's comeback win as Palmer stars again for Chelsea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-man-united-chelsea-ipswich-brighton-u71461"/><id>urn:uuid:421916d0-eed9-4216-a013-a38f6c7486fe</id><updated>2026-08-30T11:05:01.677-04:00</updated><summary>Bruno Fernandes has inspired Manchester United's comeback in a 5-2 win over promoted Ipswich at Old Trafford.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/special-forces-exercise-drones-nato-russia-ukraine-m45016"/><id>urn:uuid:a5a198e1-6363-4868-9c04-ea3e0454fd81</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:58:14.138-04:00</updated><summary>Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saved by a lunch break: Nepal floods destroyed many schools, but students at this school survived</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-floods-school-children-t34011"/><id>urn:uuid:9062d0e6-d978-4417-834a-e6c982b1c9b9</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:55:12.660-04:00</updated><summary>Some schoolchildren in Nepal have survived catastrophic floods by leaving their classrooms for lunch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-russia-niamey-mutiny-tchiani-africa-corps-j36643"/><id>urn:uuid:d72ce5da-beaa-4edd-b3e4-a9fc68ade344</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:36:57.506-04:00</updated><summary>Niger's capital, Niamey, appears calm after aggrieved soldiers staged a mutiny against the ruling military junta.</summary></entry><entry><title>RedZone at the U.S. Open? What?</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/redzone-at-the-u-s-open-what--l26527"/><id>urn:uuid:1f64ed9e-c028-42d3-bdfa-23beafdf8c47</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:34:06.367-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time, ESPN is bringing NFL-style RedZone coverage to the first week of</summary></entry><entry><title>Serena and Venus back together again</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/serena-and-venus-back-together-again-a93733"/><id>urn:uuid:75fe53a3-954e-459b-a964-f87f937f4d3b</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:32:12.083-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time in a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open, the Williams</summary></entry><entry><title>Roma acquires 2 captains with De Roon joining from Atalanta and Balerdi from Marseille</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/de-roon-balerdi-roma-transfers-c94782"/><id>urn:uuid:401e6b95-4c4c-4c00-aaec-82a7dc178be9</id><updated>2026-08-30T10:02:56.764-04:00</updated><summary>Roma is stepping up its Serie A challenge with the acquisition of two captains.</summary></entry><entry><title>In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-china-tibet-chitwan-flood-bodies-bhotekoshi-river-j45970"/><id>urn:uuid:9cec75cb-7ffc-4c05-8575-9f2b96956cf3</id><updated>2026-08-30T08:45:57.759-04:00</updated><summary>The devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district have begun burying bodies in temporary graves before they can be identified.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Serie A MVP Rafael Leão completes $44 million transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/rafael-leao-galatasaray-ac-milan-t74505"/><id>urn:uuid:badd8d74-ebcf-4ce2-afe7-9d4d6b686593</id><updated>2026-08-30T08:33:13.062-04:00</updated><summary>Former Serie A MVP Rafael Leão has completed a 38 million euro transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray.</summary></entry><entry><title>College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-lawsuits-court-g66212"/><id>urn:uuid:8d83bad2-6e93-40da-b88d-c29d468044fa</id><updated>2026-08-30T08:10:30.642-04:00</updated><summary>Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police ID woman killed crossing street in East Farmingdale as Meghann Jones, 43</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fatal-pedestrian-east-farmingdale-r5tck9dx"/><id>urn:uuid:36d023d8-3340-42c3-b692-cd0cd4e11c4c</id><updated>2026-08-30T08:05:37.019-04:00</updated><summary>Meghann Jones, 43, stepped off a curb at Route 110 and Conklin Street when she was struck.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel, and other Mideast news</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-israel-palestinians-august-30-2026-u52961"/><id>urn:uuid:26c61599-c08d-4df3-98e3-1aaa51bd4834</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:58:03.084-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's supreme leader has called for Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 sailors missing after a French trawler sinks near British port</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-trawler-sailors-missing-y22425"/><id>urn:uuid:19405dce-c51c-411b-a441-60abd40f1da6</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:52:34.147-04:00</updated><summary>French authorities say two sailors are missing after a French fishing trawler sank southwest of the British port of.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/markey-moulton-election-massachusetts-k59882"/><id>urn:uuid:18785c7d-2e70-4e2f-aad7-d1f870f0d7fb</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:47:23.803-04:00</updated><summary>Young Massachusetts voters agree that 80-year-old U.S. Sen. Ed Markey stumbled when asked during a debate how he uses artificial intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-l24288"/><id>urn:uuid:5e8b2abd-3f11-414b-a63c-e3b4f67c940f</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:28:55.025-04:00</updated><summary>NASA's newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hurricane-karina-pacific-ocean-tropical-storm-l56133"/><id>urn:uuid:787c5be2-f7ad-4531-88b1-0ed57467a6f6</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:18:04.288-04:00</updated><summary>Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, but poses no immediate threat to land.</summary></entry><entry><title>At least 8 dead after ferry with nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off Cyprus' northern coast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyprus-turkey-ferry-capsize-girne-tasucu-northern-i83906"/><id>urn:uuid:75faab5d-da4b-406a-be89-33cf73668a01</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:16:17.623-04:00</updated><summary>At least eight people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus.</summary></entry><entry><title>A British woman is fatally stabbed at a station in Germany. Police detain a suspect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-fatal-stabbing-british-woman-german-suspect-l76922"/><id>urn:uuid:37ea8270-7c0d-4fb7-8235-30581a7d12ef</id><updated>2026-08-30T07:04:35.074-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have detained a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 31-year-old British woman in Rosenheim, Germany.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch federation calls for global summit to discuss FIFA future, withdraws support for Infantino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-infantino-netherlands-ceferin-soccer-federation-n70800"/><id>urn:uuid:7389533e-ad67-462f-b038-a3e9c1bb9671</id><updated>2026-08-30T06:59:56.270-04:00</updated><summary>The Dutch football federation is calling for an international summit to discuss the future of FIFA after becoming the latest nation to call for new leadership at the global soccer governing body.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-royals-king-harald-death-memorial-service-u27637"/><id>urn:uuid:b605fdd7-7c92-4c63-a22e-b1d2b0eef7cd</id><updated>2026-08-30T06:12:12.462-04:00</updated><summary>Norway's royal palace says the funeral of the late King Harald V will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-hospital-fire-nurse-rescued-sole-newborn-honored-p43574"/><id>urn:uuid:5a562874-a604-40e5-9992-edbe975cf5ee</id><updated>2026-08-30T06:07:33.534-04:00</updated><summary>A Pakistani nurse who rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital fire that killed 14 other infants will receive one of the country's top civil awards.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea signs Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-emiliano-martinez-argentina-aston-villa-a63629"/><id>urn:uuid:6da8b803-ecc0-4e8f-b42b-04dc29356811</id><updated>2026-08-30T05:58:33.691-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has made official the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bessie Lowe, of Amityville, who coordinated the Town of Babylon's food pantry services, dies at 71</title><author><name>Jennifer Fauci</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/babylon-human-services-food-pantry-bessie-lowe-vn33u857"/><id>urn:uuid:bc087902-5378-4bcf-ad9c-cc3e7af3d117</id><updated>2026-08-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Bessie Lowe prepared food donations for residents, scheduled intake appointments for HEAP and Project Warmth and did various clerical duties for the town.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oyster Bay negotiating to buy waterfront site owned by Frank M. Flower &amp; Sons</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/oyster-bay-waterfront-property-development-toknx8r0"/><id>urn:uuid:aaf643f1-d77e-40b4-b24b-429d58c6a391</id><updated>2026-08-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The property, owned by Frank M. Flower &amp; Sons shellfishery, would serve as a linchpin to a larger redevelopment plan, according to the town supervisor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-strikes-attacks-energy-oil-gas-drones-warehouse-l36890"/><id>urn:uuid:cba61b41-5edb-4755-8d8d-bec81b8f18b4</id><updated>2026-08-30T04:46:59.539-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv has risen to 38, with four people still missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iceland-european-union-election-referendum-accession-fish-i47858"/><id>urn:uuid:4e5d1c01-9671-4c15-bb1e-69b409a78f38</id><updated>2026-08-30T04:39:59.807-04:00</updated><summary>Iceland's voters have rejected a referendum to restart negotiations to join the European Union.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-economy-stocks-trump-airlines-energy-oil-y93419"/><id>urn:uuid:0788d8f6-ef4a-45b2-983b-3902c6796fec</id><updated>2026-08-30T03:08:54.017-04:00</updated><summary>Six months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran, the direst economic predictions haven't come true.</summary></entry><entry><title>1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/switzerland-shooting-rave-aargau-n64794"/><id>urn:uuid:65205054-7ab7-4c1e-8a55-f7887cee7bba</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:33:25.026-04:00</updated><summary>Swiss police and media say that a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau has killed one person and left five injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/2026-venice-film-festival-preview-m13347"/><id>urn:uuid:514b6933-7996-433c-bdac-e25d0cbfe35f</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:03:46.328-04:00</updated><summary>The Venice Film Festival is set to kick off the fall film festival season with its 83rd edition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Montana State routs Utah Tech 54-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/montana-state-utah-tech-score-t75314"/><id>urn:uuid:edc91a7a-7bf0-4311-bb9d-5baf9a212d99</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:01:21.202-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Lamson throws for 260 yards, leading Montana State to a 54-0 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants' John Harbaugh facing tough decisions in trimming roster. Will Odell Beckham Jr. make the team?</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-john-harbaugh-roster-iyudjchg"/><id>urn:uuid:51ec33b8-c1bd-4161-9e39-b8a4df29953f</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>John Harbaugh's decision on Odell Beckham Jr. will be interesting, while longtime Giants Evan Neal and Jalin Hyatt likely are gone.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: MLB trade-deadline deals that have worked out, and those that have not</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mlb-trade-deadline-f5umy6ig"/><id>urn:uuid:a0830178-892c-4f92-9ec5-9c331e864c21</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees didn't make many moves at the deadline, but they made one of the best by adding Luis Garcia Jr.</summary></entry><entry><title>Was 'Singles Night Out' event at Mets' Citi Field a hit? We got the inside scoop.</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/singles-night-out-citi-field-mets-wadx3iks"/><id>urn:uuid:640b9abc-6a84-4426-9b27-afff38977c52</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The event was put together by Hot &amp; Social. The pitch: A chance to "meet your next friend, date, wingman, or favorite gameday buddy."</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 U.S. Open tennis championships: 5 things to know about the annual event in Flushing</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tennis-qndjj3km"/><id>urn:uuid:2917b9aa-0a9e-4354-97f0-7150e062257e</id><updated>2026-08-30T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time in a Grand Slam since the 2022 U.S. Open, the Williams sisters are back as a doubles duo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stokes' 2 TDs, Memphis' defensive line leads Tigers past UNLV 27-21</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/memphis-unlv-score-s48805"/><id>urn:uuid:c179d22a-363a-4440-af6c-58d0af93299c</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:55:32.422-04:00</updated><summary>Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis rattled off the final 13 points to beat UNLV 27-21 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Volunteers rescue climber stranded on small ledge in California's Sierra Nevada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-climber-rescue-stranded-m25546"/><id>urn:uuid:3580d6b9-fc37-4997-8c1f-716123211132</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:51:34.734-04:00</updated><summary>Volunteers rescued a climber who was stranded on a ledge in the Sierra Nevada in an operation that spanned more than 15 hours.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sanchez sharp, Schwarber, Turner have 10th-inning hits in Phillies' 4-2 win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-angels-score-h97248"/><id>urn:uuid:e3f43ed7-ea88-4d0e-8182-f749f43c90de</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:24:31.881-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leody Taveras drives in 3 as the Orioles beat the Athletics 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-athletics-score-r72733"/><id>urn:uuid:b3663d76-f8bf-42be-8a9e-eedbb7cbabad</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:23:38.767-04:00</updated><summary>Leody Taveras broke out of an 0-for-12 slump with two doubles and three RBIs in the Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Africa's male midwives are rare but increasing in the fight against pregnancy deaths</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lesotho-male-midwives-maternal-mortality-childbirth-pregnancy-f46336"/><id>urn:uuid:5777e65c-7b36-4036-a2e5-65b27116bd8e</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:21:49.099-04:00</updated><summary>The southern African kingdom is seeing more men becoming midwives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-j63134"/><id>urn:uuid:aaeaacfb-546b-4036-b86e-58af6f020ffb</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:05:05.518-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Eldridge had four hits and drove in four runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Saturday night to split a doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anderson, Hines lead Tarleton State over Prairie View A&amp;M 49-30</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/prairie-view-am-tarleton-state-score-w93301"/><id>urn:uuid:79c86d80-3724-44a5-bf93-00c88d76ee0a</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:04:42.214-04:00</updated><summary>Kaden Anderson accounts for four touchdowns as Tarleton State defeats Prairie View A&amp;M 49-30.</summary></entry><entry><title>USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-singapore-us-aircraft-carrier-lincoln-port-visit-w90851"/><id>urn:uuid:a3645f5a-5a51-4fb2-809c-3e7d600eed6b</id><updated>2026-08-30T01:01:40.852-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has sailed past Singapore as it heads home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oleksandr Svatok's stoppage-time goal helps Austin beat Timbers 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/austin-timbers-mls-score-h04037"/><id>urn:uuid:c672b7e3-5835-4fb9-ab8f-fb8cdf3ceed2</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:59:02.215-04:00</updated><summary>Oleksandr Svatok scored his second goal of the season in the fourth minute of stoppage time to help Austin FC beat the Portland Timbers 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keali'i Ah Yat scores go-ahead TD to help Montana beat Southern Utah 28-21</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/southern-utah-montana-score-h82175"/><id>urn:uuid:eff7aba6-2163-4350-9d18-9b5f21f267c6</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:52:42.739-04:00</updated><summary>Keali'i Ah Yat threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns, including a 53-yard score to Lekeldrick Bridges with 3:20 remaining, as Montana beat Southern Utah 28-21 on Saturday night in the season and Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amahl Pellegrino, Anders Dreyer propel San Diego to 3-1 victory over Galaxy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/los-angeles-galaxy-san-diego-fc-score-mls-a91355"/><id>urn:uuid:d80f7eae-dc4f-43b3-bcdd-83ccd60aa297</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:52:38.159-04:00</updated><summary>Amahl Pellegrino added some insurance with a short-handed goal in the second half, Anders Dreyer had two assists and San Diego FC went on to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum on granting the president expanded powers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guinea-bissau-referendum-elections-presidential-powers-s87663"/><id>urn:uuid:f4f6c1f3-93fa-41ef-8de2-a524c7aa5ce9</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:48:15.951-04:00</updated><summary>Guinea-Bissau is voting in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-china-flood-galchhi-warning-o77823"/><id>urn:uuid:54c079d9-1354-4ef9-b4ba-9a2e06f03b50</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:38:10.895-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Nepal are warning of potential fresh flooding as water levels rise in the Bhotekoshi River.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spinning and dipping, Minnesota fairgoers delight in the classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tilt-a-whirl-100-minnesota-state-fair-s23598"/><id>urn:uuid:928e4d00-ca77-4c4c-9abc-5c4e326b98f5</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:23:08.666-04:00</updated><summary>With screams and giggles, Minnesota fairgoers are taking delight in the magic of the Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100 years old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets may seek backup QB and kicker might get the boot</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-gnsir9ej"/><id>urn:uuid:6a11e52a-6629-4732-a854-07a91a92f712</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:16:30.073-04:00</updated><summary>Team may seek a more experienced QB and kicker than Cade Klubnik and Jason Sanders after this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-r66580"/><id>urn:uuid:14337063-eb82-4b6d-8018-e0157cb28e7e</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:05:28.078-04:00</updated><summary>Olivia Rodrigo is fundraising for women's well-being with a benefit show geared toward her young audience.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reggie Cannon, Adam Beaudry lead Rapids to 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-salt-lake-colorado-rapids-score-mls-d85870"/><id>urn:uuid:a395c8ef-9213-4634-8ee9-c3d4114d336f</id><updated>2026-08-30T00:00:38.271-04:00</updated><summary>Defender Reggie Cannon scored early in the second half and keeper Adam Beaudry wasn't tested for his first clean sheet in his third career start as the Colorado Rapids kept Real Salt Lake reeling with a 1-0 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-jackson-chourio-r73254"/><id>urn:uuid:fc81c3cf-2a3f-4b2a-ad25-3fab9cc64ad5</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:53:15.650-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mercer uses all phases and holds off East Texas A&amp;m 23-15</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/east-texas-am-mercer-score-h62514"/><id>urn:uuid:19a8f13c-4f81-4705-9350-0c590243a082</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:33:05.885-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen King threw for a touchdown and Cameron Goggins had an interception return for a touchdown and Mercer held off East Texas A&amp;M 23-15 in a season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haley Hopkins helps Kansas City Current beat North Carolina Courage 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nwsl-courage-pride-current-royals-summit-stars-e73793"/><id>urn:uuid:fa6384fd-e8d1-4cce-97b3-49a957f94066</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:27:32.752-04:00</updated><summary>Haley Hopkins assisted on two of Kansas City's three first-half goals and the Current held on for a 3-2 win over the North Carolina Courage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bond posts 6th clean sheet in last seven starts as Dynamo play Earthquakes to 0-0 draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/san-jose-earthquakes-houston-dynamo-score-mls-j96238"/><id>urn:uuid:932770aa-0066-4e4b-bd74-03d73b40387b</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:27:29.835-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Bond finished with four saves to post his sixth clean sheet in his last seven starts and help the Houston Dynamo earn a scoreless draw with the San Jose Earthquakes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ashton Daniels has TD pass, TD run in Florida State's 34-17 win over New Mexico State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-state-new-mexico-state-score-f96555"/><id>urn:uuid:5aaf834a-6954-4904-ad0b-068daf97fed6</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:15:32.162-04:00</updated><summary>Ashton Daniels passed for 202 yards and had a touchdown passing as well as rushing as Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Müller and White score goals, Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Sporting KC's winless streak to 6 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/whitecaps-sporting-kc-mls-score-v95263"/><id>urn:uuid:d24113c4-c1d9-4ea8-89bc-963e6a1ea8c9</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:15:21.790-04:00</updated><summary>Thomas Müller had a goal and an assist, Brian White and Rayan Elloumi each added a goal and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leatherwood throws 4 TDs in Tennessee Tech win over Monmouth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/monmouth-tennessee-tech-score-t32408"/><id>urn:uuid:25012ab6-f09d-4b8a-b08c-63a09eb14d42</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:09:22.168-04:00</updated><summary>Jax Leatherwood threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns and Tennessee Tech beat Monmouth 38-14 in a season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrese Spicer scores in stoppage time to rally Orlando City to 3-3 draw with Minnesota United</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-minnesota-united-score-mls-e59630"/><id>urn:uuid:fbb2809a-d02c-424b-ad35-a20a95a355f0</id><updated>2026-08-29T23:03:40.820-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrese Spicer scored three minutes into second-half stoppage time and Orlando City salvaged a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United after blowing a two-goal lead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanford gets a late TD from Micah Ford to avoid a 4th quarter collapse in 37-27 win vs Hawaii</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/hawaii-stanford-score-v53874"/><id>urn:uuid:5533bcfe-571d-41f8-97fb-7846849873d0</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:59:10.299-04:00</updated><summary>Micah Ford scored his third touchdown on a 2-yard run with 1:41 to play and Stanford rallied after nearly blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat Hawaii 37-27 in the first game under new coach Tavita Pritchard.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aiden McCown throws for 3 TDs and Lamar defeats Abilene Christian 21-14 in opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/abilene-christian-lamar-score-j80854"/><id>urn:uuid:8735125d-ea17-425f-9670-831fc29d9d3f</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:55:09.379-04:00</updated><summary>Aiden McCown threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Davin Driskill, and Lamar defeated Abilene Christian 21-14 in the season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nashville beats Cincinnati 4-0, continues best start in MLS history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cincinnati-nashville-mls-score-s23514"/><id>urn:uuid:334ce2cc-6d16-444f-99eb-f3ff20552007</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:53:00.363-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Surridge scored his 13th goal this season and added an assist, Hany Mukhtar also had a goal and an assist, and Nashville SC beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 for its fourth consecutive win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-daytona-c85418"/><id>urn:uuid:8942f9fe-2b55-4acd-8e0b-36b832bf99d6</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:51:02.605-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/luis-robert-jr-mets-bn6re9fq"/><id>urn:uuid:f47a1324-2cdc-4965-8f87-f53b0255362b</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:45:37.041-04:00</updated><summary>Teams have 48 hours after the Mets made the move to claim him. If no team does, he will finish the season in Queens.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Dakota State routs Stetson 70-7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stetson-south-dakota-state-score-m32789"/><id>urn:uuid:ee3b3d0f-68eb-49f4-b615-96534f4fbf3f</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:38:49.134-04:00</updated><summary>South Dakota State dominates Stetson 70-7 in their season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rutherford tosses 3 TDs, and Stephen F. Austin beats McNeese 38-27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stephen-f-austin-mcneese-score-p27041"/><id>urn:uuid:3604aeba-106a-4a97-88a9-d0a3cacc92e4</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:37:48.015-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Rutherford threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns as Stephen F.</summary></entry><entry><title>Noah Kim's 3 touchdowns lead Eastern Michigan to 28-17 win over Sacramento State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sacramento-state-eastern-michigan-score-v45541"/><id>urn:uuid:c4e83d35-c4b2-4479-b283-0eb20bd940c5</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:27:04.366-04:00</updated><summary>Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roy throws 3 TDs, helps Illinois State set stadium record with 76-0 win over NAIA opponent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/st-francis-il-illinois-st-score-j89034"/><id>urn:uuid:70648cd2-5ffa-47a2-b2f3-f131041f35ab</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:25:27.496-04:00</updated><summary>Gage Roy threw three touchdown passes, and Tyler Lofton ran for 119 yards and two scores as Illinois State shut out St. Francis of Illinois 76-0 on Saturday in both teams' season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cf-montreal-inter-miami-score-mls-q25015"/><id>urn:uuid:8cd1d4e7-6a94-4c35-92eb-7e810c344491</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:23:44.183-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi scored three times in the second half to finish off his first four-goal effort in MLS play while adding an assist, and Inter Miami scored six unaswered goals in a 7-1 romp over CF Montreal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hong Kong's independent bookstores, a refuge for Chinese readers, are under threat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/independent-bookstores-crackdown-arrest-freedom-china-hong-kong-k36270"/><id>urn:uuid:5e77fb44-b21b-4a8a-854f-a41c11a27c7f</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:17:34.286-04:00</updated><summary>Independent bookstores in Hong Kong offer a window for mainland Chinese readers who seek ideas suppressed at home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hugo Lloris has MLS-leading 11th shutout this season for LAFC in 1-1 tie with DC United</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lafc-dc-united-mls-score-u76252"/><id>urn:uuid:25a45c70-bb44-43a4-bc11-cdbe0bac1560</id><updated>2026-08-29T22:11:40.356-04:00</updated><summary>Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 11th shutout this season for Los Angeles FC in a 0-0 tie with D.C. United.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/jacksonville-state-north-dakota-state-i56371"/><id>urn:uuid:0088615f-8b4b-4b34-bb33-dd2ed817f3ee</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:58:02.495-04:00</updated><summary>Nathan Hayes throws two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State 33-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fernández scores 14th goal this season for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nycfc-toronto-score-u74325"/><id>urn:uuid:86e1f927-449c-4140-9c34-add95df03f65</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:57:17.141-04:00</updated><summary>Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season and Matt Freese had five saves for New York City FC in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watson throws 3 TDs, Shaw rushes for 3 TDs as South Carolina State dismantles Savannah State 87-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/savannah-st-south-carolina-st-score-g51730"/><id>urn:uuid:8101081d-d216-4667-9715-c3575452506f</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:55:43.098-04:00</updated><summary>Keely Watson threw three touchdown passes, and Josh Shaw ran for three scores as South Carolina State shut out Savannah State 87-0 on Saturday in a season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants begin to make cuts ahead of Sunday's deadline</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/giants-begin-to-make-cuts-ahead-of-sunday-s-deadline-x60793"/><id>urn:uuid:99225810-abe6-4fe5-97c4-9a4c8691ecfc</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:46:52.426-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants waived eight players on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s deadline to trim rosters to</summary></entry><entry><title>Idan Toklomati and Liel Abada score goals, Charlotte beats Atlanta 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/charlotte-atlanta-mls-score-v03890"/><id>urn:uuid:d5f12b78-0280-4bf9-aea1-949d46f4a51f</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:45:53.253-04:00</updated><summary>Idan Toklomati and Liel Abada each scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had three saves, and Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenager Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history, sparks Union to 3-1 victory over Red Bulls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/philadelphia-union-new-york-red-bulls-score-mls-d87788"/><id>urn:uuid:8bf01356-0a59-4184-a0a5-a8b16feab414</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:41:58.158-04:00</updated><summary>Cavan Sullivan scored in the second half to become the first 16-year-old in MLS history with goal contributions in four straight matches, and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/roger-federer-mary-carillo-international-tennis-hall-of-fame-r58648"/><id>urn:uuid:7e33e4c4-51c6-45d1-96f6-1d22d273919b</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:29:09.271-04:00</updated><summary>Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-titans-score-f68741"/><id>urn:uuid:2f811527-d22a-4bf3-8f08-c2328e94bc54</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:14:12.495-04:00</updated><summary>Tyson Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago's first offensive play as the Bears wrapped up the preseason Saturday night with a 24-15 win over the Tennessee Titans in a battle of mostly backups.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Mets' Juan Soto's leadership shows up in early return from calf injury</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/juan-soto-mets-ipqc6ku0"/><id>urn:uuid:c7355d39-3e23-40b0-b583-a5eccc37c52e</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:12:33.600-04:00</updated><summary>It's a lost season, and the superstar surely didn't have to return from a calf injury. But, there he was against the Astros . . . and it was noticeable.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' George Lombard Jr. exits in 4th inning with right knee discomfort</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-p085huup"/><id>urn:uuid:cd8ab157-5995-4d10-b8ca-5a83f0760aca</id><updated>2026-08-29T21:10:23.263-04:00</updated><summary>George Lombard Jr. tweaked his right knee during a second-inning at-bat. He finished the at-bat but was taken out before the start of the fourth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northern Arizona defeats Eastern Washington 34-27 after trailing by 21 points in the first half</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/northern-arizona-eastern-washington-score-m49908"/><id>urn:uuid:9aa6c753-c8fa-4dab-876f-ddc25f33b7ee</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:54:59.619-04:00</updated><summary>Ty Pennington hit Nassim Isaac with a short touchdown pass on a fourth-and-goal play in the fourth quarter and the Northern Arizona defense held on downs inside its own 10-yard line to preserve a 34-27 victory in a season and Big Sky opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler not crazy about an East Lake course that creates congestion on leaderboard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scheffler-tour-championship-east-lake-leaderboard-p99441"/><id>urn:uuid:f4192bb0-9c0a-48ff-bcb1-9e5d8c40d059</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:50:22.997-04:00</updated><summary>The final PGA Tour event of the year is making Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others think back to three months ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle Seahawks officially sign CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/terrion-arnold-seattle-seahawks-a40347"/><id>urn:uuid:c45f03da-1770-4ebc-adb0-3e527c7790a8</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:43:33.599-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Seahawks officially signed cornerback Terrion Arnold who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/viral-prank-videos-arizona-heston-james-guilty-j01714"/><id>urn:uuid:c53dbfa5-02e6-4fbb-a457-ecae5583e58b</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:28:51.671-04:00</updated><summary>An influencer known for posting viral prank videos has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and orchestrating brief but chaotic takeover attempts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' job is to stay ahead of Red Sox, in Cam Schlittler's opinion</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-jomh92p8"/><id>urn:uuid:87ef0eda-41e3-4005-9d0f-21da553296b6</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:11:25.587-04:00</updated><summary>"Do you want to play at home or do you want to play in Boston?'' Cam Schlittler said. "It's an important series."</summary></entry><entry><title>Independent Oakland Ballers minor league club uses metrics, finds winning fan to manage finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/fan-manager-final-game-independent-ballers-k61527"/><id>urn:uuid:99b08e38-7b0f-4e9b-9c9c-acbd233d3c16</id><updated>2026-08-29T20:03:03.907-04:00</updated><summary>Oakland Ballers fan Colt Rosensweig has seen so much winning by the club the past two seasons she has all the other fans beat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys acquire offensive tackle Broderick Jones from Steelers, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cowboys-steelers-trade-broderick-jones-r84685"/><id>urn:uuid:79c3e309-7a1e-43b5-b328-c5b772ecd8da</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:49:30.327-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Cowboys have acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a person familiar with the deal that includes an exchange of draft picks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Simpson's RBI single caps 4-run 7th inning as Rays rally to defeat Padres 7-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-rays-score-v43641"/><id>urn:uuid:28307d6f-f0c7-4eae-8ef0-106bcaca6631</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:36:19.418-04:00</updated><summary>Yandy Diaz knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI hit as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat San Diego 7-6 on Saturday in a game in which Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off with a right knee sprain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yin chips in for birdie on 18 to take the 3rd-round lead at TPC Boston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-tpc-boston-fm-x21918"/><id>urn:uuid:aa2060e2-42be-49fc-afb9-2051ff85ad2e</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:33:12.473-04:00</updated><summary>Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hovland surges to a 1-shot lead at Tour Championship with cast of challengers lined up behind him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tour-championship-hovland-gerard-scheffler-adam-scott-v13856"/><id>urn:uuid:3a3e2548-4b1a-494a-ab8d-01a7d322eb93</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:31:41.709-04:00</updated><summary>Viktor Hovland made a pair of 8-foot birdies at the end of his round for a 65 and a one-shot lead over Ryan Gerard at the Tour Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Harris II's 2-run double lifts the Braves past the Rockies 2-1 for 6th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-braves-final-score-s63263"/><id>urn:uuid:fb7fd801-869f-4205-8cd3-1e7702da3d50</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:28:51.620-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Harris II hits a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dylan Crews hits an RBI single in 10th sends Nationals past Marlins, 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-nationals-score-j43172"/><id>urn:uuid:b5a02238-0925-4287-8344-1a3830c97c5f</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:26:24.138-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Crews hit an RBI single with two out in the 10th inning to give the Washington Nationals a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bills inform punter Wishnowsky he will be released, AP source. Hardman among 13 players cut by team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bills-cuts-wishnowsky-hardman-q06293"/><id>urn:uuid:3ed238ad-7d89-487f-9da2-92822ce3f679</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:24:05.227-04:00</updated><summary>A person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills informed veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky that he is being released as the team began making its cuts for the start of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire's Haile-Selassie, Lewandowski score to spoil 2-goal debut of Sounders' Joveljić in 2-2 draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chicago-fire-seattle-sounders-score-mls-v17088"/><id>urn:uuid:a8784c73-6620-45d6-bdb2-742a1fa183ca</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:09:12.665-04:00</updated><summary>Dejan Joveljić scored a goal in each half of his debut with Seattle, but Maren Haile-Selassie and Robert Lewandowski answered for Chicago as the Sounders and Fire played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-korchinski-y71045"/><id>urn:uuid:b8e2ce2d-f064-45ef-bd6d-4e02aefb2b47</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:09:01.509-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski.</summary></entry><entry><title>Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/itauma-hrgovic-heavyweight-title-ibf-l72696"/><id>urn:uuid:fdee075b-6a3e-4d86-98d9-891bdebec68d</id><updated>2026-08-29T19:00:28.173-04:00</updated><summary>Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to hand the 21-year-old British boxer his first loss and take the vacant IBF heavyweight world title on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/north-carolina-state-virginia-score-g62529"/><id>urn:uuid:f23c0b5b-29da-4bbb-a94f-ef0ed3694167</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:58:07.910-04:00</updated><summary>Beau Pribula threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns and became the first Virginia quarterback to rush for 100 yards in a game since 2022 as the Cavaliers dominated North Carolina State in a 34-8 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres 2B Luis Rengifo carted off field vs. Rays with right knee sprain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-injuryluis-rengifo-f83942"/><id>urn:uuid:dd60ca89-0002-4aaf-8226-fa21427e9a8b</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:55:39.251-04:00</updated><summary>San Diego Padres' second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with right knee sprain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-guardians-score-rojas-d68018"/><id>urn:uuid:cac837c3-670f-43df-8d48-48f4ef3c8cbe</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:53:58.693-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 for their 12th win in 13 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cleeland, UC Davis dodge Portland St. upset bid with 31-24 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/uc-davis-portland-st-score-q87876"/><id>urn:uuid:965df49d-e9a5-43f4-a227-9d75f145ac80</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:53:44.851-04:00</updated><summary>Treynor Cleeland threw for two touchdowns and Jordan Fisher ran for a two scores and UC Davis overcame a 21-point deficit to beat Portland State 21-0 in a season-opening, Big Sky Conference opening contest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-african-republic-afghan-deportation-united-states-j20665"/><id>urn:uuid:302faa71-c2b4-4ce7-8fef-60f45fd939ed</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:53:18.985-04:00</updated><summary>The United States has deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic, including an Afghan whose brothers collaborated with the U.S. military.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yoder runs for 3 TDs and Johnson accounts for 2 scores to lead Lehigh over Holy Cross 35-10</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/lehigh-holy-cross-score-p27563"/><id>urn:uuid:219b1a35-ce08-4d59-ab6d-9537084622df</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:52:46.759-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Yoder runs for three touchdowns as Lehigh beats Holy Cross 35-10 in their season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nootbaar hits pinch grand slam in 7th to back Kelly in Diamondbacks' 7-1 win over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-w67290"/><id>urn:uuid:832cafa2-2f9a-4bd2-aa77-ebfd83d3a4c3</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:51:58.252-04:00</updated><summary>Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch grand slam in the seventh inning and Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>An officer is dead and a second is injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/columbia-south-carolina-officers-shot-p42175"/><id>urn:uuid:be10be94-02cd-40e5-9824-ab23bfc78f10</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:45:32.419-04:00</updated><summary>The Columbia, South Carolina, police chief says an officer died and a second was injured after responding to a call about a domestic dispute.</summary></entry><entry><title>Transfer QB Tommy Castellanos officially added to No. 12 Texas Tech's roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/texas-tech-castellanos-d06427"/><id>urn:uuid:d51fe65e-8581-44b6-a08d-b3b30fdd127a</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:37:37.297-04:00</updated><summary>Transfer quarterback Tommy Castellanos is now officially on the roster for 12th-ranked Texas Tech. The Red Raiders announced his addition Saturday, a week before their season opener at home against Abilene Christian.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missouri's William Jewell College running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/william-jewell-football-player-death-a61392"/><id>urn:uuid:523b3bce-263e-4ddf-9694-bed959a8fe30</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:35:49.335-04:00</updated><summary>William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline — and shortly after scoring a touchdown — during the Missouri-based Division II school's season opener, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alejandro Kirk has tiebreaking hit in 6th inning as Blue Jays beat Mariners 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-blue-jays-score-g12825"/><id>urn:uuid:251df0be-5df7-443f-90cc-530e78b3b516</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:32:00.213-04:00</updated><summary>Alejandro Kirk drove in the tiebreaking run with a two-out single in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kellenberg upsets Chaminade in first high school football game on Long Island this season</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-kellenberg-chaminade-aqka22ml"/><id>urn:uuid:0f3bb5ec-2117-4a6f-9978-7698c22ea8cf</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:26:50.671-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Eleazar returned a fumble 15 yards for a TD and William Auerbach had a 70-yard interception return for a score.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/usc-sjsu-football-score-h59816"/><id>urn:uuid:362254fd-8af1-48f6-a05d-9b82e4d78b76</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:20:44.228-04:00</updated><summary>Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 14 Southern California opened a season of high expectations with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Authorities in Ecuador seize 32 marine iguanas at the airport and arrest a Russian woman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ecuador-smuggled-iguanas-russia-galapagos-c36542"/><id>urn:uuid:a096bf31-7e3d-43b3-b7e1-7495cd6ef5cf</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:05:53.501-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Ecuador say they have arrested a Russian woman accused of trying to smuggle at least 32 marine iguanas from the Galapagos Islands out of the South American country.</summary></entry><entry><title>El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/elsayed-michigan-democrats-midterms-synagogue-u97476"/><id>urn:uuid:9c44f21f-56be-4e82-b2c9-c9819272adde</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:03:00.041-04:00</updated><summary>Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atletico wins without Álvarez, Elversberg beats Leverkusen in 1st ever Bundesliga match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alvarez-atletico-laliga-elversberg-juventus-seriea-u58652"/><id>urn:uuid:68586605-f632-44a0-b964-d9f2ee140062</id><updated>2026-08-29T18:00:07.046-04:00</updated><summary>Julián Álvarez was not even on the bench as Atletico Madrid strolled to a 3-1 win at Sevilla.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars acquire QB Quinn Ewers from the Dolphins for a 6th-round pick in 2028</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/quinn-ewers-dolphins-jaguars-trade-p14815"/><id>urn:uuid:fec0a36b-132f-4a5f-a94c-e8c2784b045b</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:58:38.561-04:00</updated><summary>The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from Miami for a sixth-round selection in the 2028 NFL draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees pick up 13 hits in Game 2 to earn doubleheader split with Red Sox</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-vm3dpgl7"/><id>urn:uuid:6b0def71-5e12-49e8-af4c-5189833e9571</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:56:59.238-04:00</updated><summary>Amed Rosario made a baserunning mistake that cost the Yankees the tying run in the fourth and added a throwing error in the fifth that led to an unearned run in Game 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Jets' Qwan'tez Stiggers has been the fairy-tale story of the preseason</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/qwantez-stiggers-a9rnbpw8"/><id>urn:uuid:1eb3b6e4-7759-4ab0-80e1-93fb55ffef6d</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:49:23.301-04:00</updated><summary>Qwan'tez Stiggers had a hand in two takeaways 2 1/2 weeks after collapsing during a joint practice with the Buccaneers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driver Riley Herbst won't race at Daytona because of 'lingering effects' from crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-daytona-riley-herbst-h01275"/><id>urn:uuid:c23d770b-9c72-469d-847d-2ba038cdd54e</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:44:35.967-04:00</updated><summary>Riley Herbst won't compete in the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night because of "lingering effects" from a crash last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Modrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/south-dakota-central-connecticut-score-j64704"/><id>urn:uuid:0c3d4e82-cbc6-4249-8289-b23697ee01ff</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:37:22.706-04:00</updated><summary>Austyn Modrzewski set the South Dakota single-game record with six touchdown passes in his first college game and the Coyotes rolled past Central Connecticut 59-20 in the season-opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>The preseason is over and the Jets still have questions at backup QB and kicker</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-preseason-is-over-and-the-jets-still-have-questions-at-backup-qb-and-kicker-c84525"/><id>urn:uuid:9b18bcaa-e423-4186-8c13-6ee0953cc719</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:23:55.984-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets had major question marks at two positions going into training camp. Those two</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Crow-Armstrong homers 3 times as the Chicago Cubs pound the Cincinnati Reds 17-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-cubs-score-t27276"/><id>urn:uuid:f6318a56-d036-45d2-ba84-535ad608c6c9</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:17:49.714-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs, helping the Cubs beat Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds 17-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Novak Djokovic hopes losing early at Cincinnati has him more prepared for the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-us-open-m50044"/><id>urn:uuid:67ff195b-301c-4214-8c80-46d0828f4dba</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:16:14.609-04:00</updated><summary>Novak Djokovic believes he is adequately prepared for the U.S. Open after losing his first match at the hard-court tune-up Cincinnati Open earlier this month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flores Jr., Lowe hit homers to spark Pirates to 6-2 win over Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cardinals-score-d24403"/><id>urn:uuid:932ed1c6-da02-41c7-9c6f-c7eb8f0072c8</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:12:06.407-04:00</updated><summary>Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run and Brandon Lowe added a solo shot to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benintendi has all three Chicago hits, including a home run, as White Sox beat Twins 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-twins-score-k93459"/><id>urn:uuid:4ed88839-9497-45ff-b049-3fd6153e25ae</id><updated>2026-08-29T17:01:20.679-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Benintendi had all three of his team's hits with his sixth-inning home run being the difference as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salsa's sounds bring Caribbean flavor to Brentwood</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/brentwood-islip-salsa-dance-suffolk-k1e9tvqz"/><id>urn:uuid:7fe61573-ddaf-463a-a908-cad55e998e26</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:36:22.197-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds attend 12th annual Tropical Salsa Festival along Suffolk Avenue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-l50034"/><id>urn:uuid:ea2b8abe-39af-4232-aeaf-57eb2bd20f01</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:23:22.455-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the NL MVP award.</summary></entry><entry><title>Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford, faces charges after fatal Middle Island crash that killed James Baldassarri, of Holtsville</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk-middle-island-medford-holtsville-crash-isq69c4s"/><id>urn:uuid:edc779f5-dfec-4887-ba40-c897df4ef9db</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:17:30.193-04:00</updated><summary>James Baldassarri was in a parked car in Middle Island when it was struck by a 2017 Ford Taurus driven by Noah Slusser, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays add former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to new Hall of Excellence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-buck-martinez-hall-of-excellence-q95338"/><id>urn:uuid:1435dba8-14c6-4aa0-bb60-48f23cecb3d0</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:16:12.517-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence before Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/colts-lions-score-dobbs-i15878"/><id>urn:uuid:37f6663e-9cf5-4ceb-bb96-86d64cd3fc16</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:14:03.151-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit's top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapolis Colts 25-16.</summary></entry><entry><title>Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-tigers-score-i38166"/><id>urn:uuid:f9eb865f-e4e1-49d7-8a7d-d8c835f3e39e</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:07:23.178-04:00</updated><summary>Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington boat fire: Tow captain pulls blazing vessel away from fuel, other boats</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk and Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/boat-fire-huntington-mg3w7p34"/><id>urn:uuid:e72f8506-5584-4cef-b99f-b905aeab4149</id><updated>2026-08-29T16:07:04.358-04:00</updated><summary>The boat was pulled to Gold Star Beach, where the Huntington Fire Department knocked down the flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina opens Bill Belichick's second season with 15-10 win over TCU in Ireland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/north-carolina-tcu-score-ireland-a17116"/><id>urn:uuid:1043726a-6ce0-4cc0-b070-8bf941d64ad9</id><updated>2026-08-29T15:52:08.976-04:00</updated><summary>New quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards and North Carolina opened coach Bill Belichick's second season with a 15-10 win over TCU.</summary></entry><entry><title>Han Xu scores career-high 19 points as Liberty get past Sky 85-66</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-sky-score-y68607"/><id>urn:uuid:5acc555a-2fa4-4b95-a503-cc1ec5c6e00a</id><updated>2026-08-29T15:38:16.928-04:00</updated><summary>Han Xu scored a career-high 19 points and the New York Liberty bounced back from a blowout loss to defeat the Chicago Sky 85-66.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ontario premier answers Trump's 'Lake America' with giant 'Lake Ontario' sign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lake-ontario-america-trump-canada-ford-x57399"/><id>urn:uuid:c49bb9ab-faef-4258-9031-e368ce0064ea</id><updated>2026-08-29T15:33:40.545-04:00</updated><summary>Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump's "Lake America" decree with a billboard declaring "Lake Ontario.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/days-of-thunder-nascar-tom-cruise-l34216"/><id>urn:uuid:75d7286d-e303-427c-92da-eb71ec6d138a</id><updated>2026-08-29T15:28:18.671-04:00</updated><summary>Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to "Days of Thunder."</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies scratch Ryan Feltner from start against Braves, Zach Agnos to open in a bullpen game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-braves-ryan-feltner-zach-agnos-u90004"/><id>urn:uuid:5ebf2d94-37c5-4256-941e-4c03477c1c79</id><updated>2026-08-29T15:09:33.763-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Rockies have made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at the deadliest Russian attacks on Ukraine this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-urkaine-war-deadliest-attacks-2026-w68947"/><id>urn:uuid:18a41046-7970-4772-8db3-c0e8ca6f21cd</id><updated>2026-08-29T14:41:00.922-04:00</updated><summary>A Russian drone strike that hit a warehouse west of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least 37 people, making it the war's deadliest attack of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-protests-deportations-ideological-l86146"/><id>urn:uuid:7b8ff515-8fce-4a36-a5cf-998479cbac38</id><updated>2026-08-29T13:18:04.666-04:00</updated><summary>Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel and others in its quest to deport noncitizens who the government says have disrupted college campuses as they expressed their views.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edison Aguilar, of Patchogue, dies after his motorcycle strikes car trying to turn left in Medford, police say</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fatal-motorcycle-crash-medford-xbmb7jen"/><id>urn:uuid:1b725f9e-56fd-4786-975a-e6757222e384</id><updated>2026-08-29T13:17:28.462-04:00</updated><summary>Edison Aguilar, of Patchogue, struck the car trying to turn left on Route 112 on Saturday morning, Suffolk police said</summary></entry><entry><title>Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-cloud-freedom-i10765"/><id>urn:uuid:34a8f68d-1318-4557-8ac0-93ef9b2072b1</id><updated>2026-08-29T13:16:11.450-04:00</updated><summary>Natasha Cloud didn't want to waste time talking about Enes Kanter Freedom as she prepared for the Chicago Sky's game against the New York Liberty.</summary></entry><entry><title>Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported after his immigration arrest in US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/milo-yiannopoulos-deported-immigration-ice-trump-l54052"/><id>urn:uuid:b4aafdb7-0d89-41a9-9dee-63accdccc78d</id><updated>2026-08-29T13:06:07.487-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. officials say British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the United Kingdom.</summary></entry><entry><title>TCU's top returning receiver Jordan Dwyer misses opener because of foot issue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tcu-dwyer-ireland-north-carolina-f95740"/><id>urn:uuid:bd3380a8-6397-44a6-8f78-03549c3fc376</id><updated>2026-08-29T13:00:31.234-04:00</updated><summary>TCU opened its season without top returning receiver Jordan Dwyer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish vessel freed after seizure by pirates, Somali officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/somalia-pirates-turkish-vessel-freed-g66886"/><id>urn:uuid:f178c465-b25b-48ab-8f22-ccbfbc24296a</id><updated>2026-08-29T12:56:54.097-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF, a Turkish vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boston Red Sox activate reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-yankees-whitlock-anthony-story-r05873"/><id>urn:uuid:63af0ac5-ae8e-45e9-897b-e5953fda1887</id><updated>2026-08-29T12:38:13.283-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Franck Kessie rejoins Atalanta after Juventus also tried to sign him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/franck-kessie-atalanta-ivory-coast-v13934"/><id>urn:uuid:0ccaa975-cfea-4d37-8ef8-98fff0d2c1b8</id><updated>2026-08-29T12:34:25.071-04:00</updated><summary>Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie has signed with Atalanta to mark a return to the first club that he played for in Europe.</summary></entry><entry><title>8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-hospital-fire-sharif-investigation-pims-babies-k52713"/><id>urn:uuid:6eee4b6c-0f4c-413e-bfad-95cd9c45e74e</id><updated>2026-08-29T12:23:19.982-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of eight officials and criminal proceedings after a fire killed 14 newborns at an Islamabad hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-oil-trump-deal-unknown-questions-reserves-y67709"/><id>urn:uuid:35873c89-f04b-4e7c-9614-03e37fd49d97</id><updated>2026-08-29T12:22:30.784-04:00</updated><summary>Details are emerging about President Donald Trump's deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-israel-palestinians-august-29-2026-w55484"/><id>urn:uuid:52d58166-da79-4c39-820f-215cc23b5c04</id><updated>2026-08-29T11:53:16.239-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's prime minister has spoken out after weeks of settler violence in the occupied West Bank and condemned the criminal actions of a "handful of rioters."</summary></entry><entry><title>Tadej Pogacar requires surgery on broken clavicle after head-over-handlebars crash in Spanish Vuelta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tadej-pogacar-spanish-vuelta-crash-f59718"/><id>urn:uuid:88cc7ea3-63a9-4b45-a401-c72934476bfd</id><updated>2026-08-29T11:24:41.838-04:00</updated><summary>Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar was sent hurdling head-over-handlebars in a frightening crash while leading the Spanish Vuelta.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rafael Leão heads to Turkey ahead of expected transfer from Milan to Galatasaray</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/galatasaray-leao-milan-turkey-j20954"/><id>urn:uuid:c13f497a-62f3-4981-9b3f-a2b95c94cef8</id><updated>2026-08-29T10:46:36.217-04:00</updated><summary>Portugal winger Rafael Leão is on his way to Turkey where he is expected to join Galatasaray.</summary></entry><entry><title>America In Focus: key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-economy-iran-trump-fed-warsh-o79610"/><id>urn:uuid:2e5f5de3-46cd-4512-9779-f9339d4f57f6</id><updated>2026-08-29T10:10:34.077-04:00</updated><summary>An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-warsh-federal-reserve-y52722"/><id>urn:uuid:5a0e7b8b-329d-4441-b308-ff44da4485a3</id><updated>2026-08-29T10:00:07.600-04:00</updated><summary>Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh provided his most detailed insights yet on how he views the central bank's fight against inflation in a high-profile speech an at annual economic conference in Jackson Hole Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>With Sinner out, Alcaraz just back and Sabalenka struggling, the US Open feels truly open again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tennis-alcaraz-sabalenka-s56273"/><id>urn:uuid:e0fd51fa-88c8-428f-8bcd-aafbef281c0c</id><updated>2026-08-29T09:58:06.915-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner made last year's U.S. Open feel like two weeks of killing time until the inevitable.</summary></entry><entry><title>Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-kidnapped-released-unicef-gang-kenscoff-t09859"/><id>urn:uuid:1720c2ff-0c4e-4bff-804b-b8a87c493908</id><updated>2026-08-29T09:55:56.386-04:00</updated><summary>UNICEF says nearly six children and seven women have been released by a gang in Haiti that had kidnapped more than 50 people after launching a deadly attack on a community near Port-au-Prince nearly a week ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>$400M spent, zero points: Tottenham loses again in Premier League as Liverpool rescues another draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-liverpool-nottingham-forest-tottenham-newcastle-j45164"/><id>urn:uuid:33088e2d-8319-4594-9e00-9ebf3a5e3d5d</id><updated>2026-08-29T09:40:04.099-04:00</updated><summary>Tottenham's remarkable $400 million summer spending spree isn't translating to any on-field success so far in the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool reaches agreement with PSG on $166M deal to sign Bradley Barcola, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-bradley-barcola-e98992"/><id>urn:uuid:95b26832-6a44-4ecc-9095-bc4e12b1f072</id><updated>2026-08-29T09:24:18.312-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is heading to Liverpool in one of the big-money signings of the summer transfer window.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid hosts Inter to open Champions League main phase. PSG plays City, Barcelona in October</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-madrid-psg-arsenal-h33765"/><id>urn:uuid:87dd62a4-3867-44e0-b03f-202707946223</id><updated>2026-08-29T09:09:47.668-04:00</updated><summary>Record 15-time European champion Real Madrid will start the league phase of the Champions League on September 8 when it hosts Inter Milan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rain delays England victory bid in second test against Pakistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/england-pakistan-second-test-rain-day-3-b20005"/><id>urn:uuid:5f47882c-6e80-48e4-8dc7-c11685c484e7</id><updated>2026-08-29T08:43:49.654-04:00</updated><summary>Rain is delaying England's bid for victory on Day 3 of the second test against Pakistan at Lord's.</summary></entry><entry><title>Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-noncitizen-voting-midterms-election-integrity-ids-a86522"/><id>urn:uuid:4c1abbd5-abfe-4d02-b149-a371d7a62bd8</id><updated>2026-08-29T08:22:53.375-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/drought-colorado-river-reservoir-arizona-california-nevada-i93362"/><id>urn:uuid:69fff1aa-7f91-4e37-8f03-baee4465711f</id><updated>2026-08-29T08:07:08.172-04:00</updated><summary>Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River.</summary></entry><entry><title>Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-tariff-canada-supreme-court-depression-f81966"/><id>urn:uuid:f8358258-d2d7-47a4-bd48-a60388f2c50a</id><updated>2026-08-29T08:00:30.659-04:00</updated><summary>In firing up a trade war with Canada, President Donald Trump turned to a 96-year-old statute so obscure that many trade lawyers didn't even know it was still on the books.</summary></entry><entry><title>High bacteria levels close swimming at 4 Suffolk County beaches, officials say</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/bacteria-beaches-suffolk-s80cuz14"/><id>urn:uuid:ebf2d776-b6d5-4db3-b0db-3ede9c840b67</id><updated>2026-08-29T07:54:22.544-04:00</updated><summary>The closure is due to high bacteria levels, health officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-hushing-democrats-markey-moulton-environment-n76924"/><id>urn:uuid:23952c71-25e3-416e-9537-496a41dbb775</id><updated>2026-08-29T07:45:12.256-04:00</updated><summary>Climate change has become a less prominent election-year issue for Democrats as voters say concerns such as affordability are more pressing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/f1-norris-mclaren-contract-extension-b47964"/><id>urn:uuid:e146cfe7-2199-4514-b62c-656b67f5f8c5</id><updated>2026-08-29T07:15:26.039-04:00</updated><summary>Formula 1 defending world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until at least the end of 2030.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scientists investigate if a herpes virus is behind the mass deaths of sardines off South Africa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-sardines-fish-herpes-wildlife-u31726"/><id>urn:uuid:60377ce6-a978-4d99-bec2-08d4bc9e2d43</id><updated>2026-08-29T06:47:54.798-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists in South Africa are investigating if a herpes virus is responsible for the mass deaths of sardines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway's new king pays tribute to his late father as tens of thousands mourn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norways-king-harald-death-new-king-haakon-l76106"/><id>urn:uuid:35e1a8ef-400a-44fb-a263-e098a4e3a1d1</id><updated>2026-08-29T06:27:36.327-04:00</updated><summary>Tens of thousands of mourners have paid their respects to Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rest-red-reward-drivers-portland-albuquerque-l19764"/><id>urn:uuid:49f30bab-3360-4ff2-8339-5010bbb8407d</id><updated>2026-08-29T06:10:34.623-04:00</updated><summary>Two cities have found a relatively novel way to reduce high-speed crashes by rewarding law-abiding drivers rather than just punishing the lead-footed ones.</summary></entry><entry><title>As jurors deliberate in the Lindsay Clancy trial, here are key moments they may be considering</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-latest-deliberations-l93243"/><id>urn:uuid:5c248666-b805-44e3-bbfd-385a43b0c2f8</id><updated>2026-08-29T06:02:55.796-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case are trying to decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children at her Massachusetts home in 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Eala returns to the US Open with a roaring fan base and on a path to stardom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/alexandra-eala-us-open-w12215"/><id>urn:uuid:d4baaf8f-9f47-46f4-9e29-ad08bc635295</id><updated>2026-08-29T06:00:39.834-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open is the latest stop on Alex Eala's tennis tour that looks like it's ascending to stardom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zimbabwe minibus taxi carrying church members crashes, killing 27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/road-accident-27-dead-church-members-n87016"/><id>urn:uuid:7deac523-e642-436b-aba3-1af39c2df3f7</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:54:15.329-04:00</updated><summary>A collision between a minibus taxi carrying church members and a haulage truck has killed 27 people in Zimbabwe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger's capital, state TV reports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/niger-niamey-gunfire-explosions-airport-presidential-district-d53828"/><id>urn:uuid:1a88717a-9760-4bff-bf92-5b5a56ba898b</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:29:39.910-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of soldiers have been killed or arrested after a group of young soldiers attempted a mutiny in Niger's capital of Niamey in what was seen as a major threat to the country's ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the war's deadliest attack this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-bucha-kyiv-u22953"/><id>urn:uuid:6b8ee631-b6f3-47b2-89d8-327058a6d011</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:01:31.078-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed at least 37 people, making it the deadliest attack in the war this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island senior living communities are using virtual reality as recreation and therapy</title><author><name>Arlene Gross</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/seniors-virtual-reality-c3oyz110"/><id>urn:uuid:7fb2ebe7-9642-4de9-be79-68739deb51c7</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The technology can be used to reduce agitation and loneliness, stimulate minds and even help residents cope with symptoms of PTSD.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI House candidates are testing attack lines ahead of fall ad blitzes</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/long-island-house-ads-azuij3yg"/><id>urn:uuid:abe5760e-7b2f-40c1-b1ca-d0c84cfb35bf</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The political arms of the two parties also are swinging away with early ads, memos and YouTube commercials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Met Carlos Beltran is the subject of a revealing documentary on SNY</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/carlos-beltran-mets-documentary-dyop9hzo"/><id>urn:uuid:727ac54f-9919-4ec6-8a44-5bd8e8d922fd</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The former Met's career is expertly chronicled in "Carlos Beltran: Journey to Cooperstown," the SNY special documentary that premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wile E. Coyote's antics back in theaters. Here are some forgotten Looney Tuners in the movie.</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/looney-tunes-coyote-acme-lc2lfc4f"/><id>urn:uuid:72aa42cc-4c46-4b74-88c8-32297559a615</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Looking back at forgotten cartoon characters who appear in "Coyote vs. Acme."</summary></entry><entry><title>Lindenhurst General Store opens inside Holy Black Barber Shop</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/lindenhurst-general-store-fbjw7yvc"/><id>urn:uuid:2fb9e395-e5f9-4081-b713-e807606a804f</id><updated>2026-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The in-store Stitch Bar for custom chain-stitch embroidery is a star attraction of the business.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street week ahead: The market eyes the monthly jobs report</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wall-street-job-openings-employment-r68357"/><id>urn:uuid:69b46854-b59e-406b-ab13-ba62aa1cd4f3</id><updated>2026-08-29T04:00:28.676-04:00</updated><summary>Wall Street will get several important updates this week about the health of the U.S. jobs market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau paid $10 million settlement to Joseph Jackson, whose murder conviction was overturned after 23 years in prison</title><author><name>Peter D'Auria</name><email>peter.dauria@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/nassau-joseph-jackson-wrongful-conviction-settlement-l7hgo6fr"/><id>urn:uuid:087fa31b-671f-4831-a7a7-dd292871fce7</id><updated>2026-08-29T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>County lawmakers in March approved Joseph Jackson's settlement, one of the largest in a police misconduct case in recent years.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPA official raises concerns about $3.6B Propel project, questions timetable</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/zeldin-martucci-epa-propel-cable-xfnzdjyh"/><id>urn:uuid:7ebcde3b-9658-4f19-849c-c8f3d1551c39</id><updated>2026-08-29T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The project developer says it has already engaged local stakeholders and included their input in plans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump and his Congress are dozing on debt</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/us-national-debt-b3rm91hi"/><id>urn:uuid:ef3dd373-0acd-4f46-ae81-813d2c026056</id><updated>2026-08-29T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in the midterm House races should demand candidates present a plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>How international supermarkets can break up a dinner rut without costing a fortune</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/food-ethnic-cuisine-home-cooking-help-n53288"/><id>urn:uuid:254af5a7-cacc-4fc5-a084-484ae526305e</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:49:34.445-04:00</updated><summary>When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task.</summary></entry><entry><title>Europe's summer drought threatens fish in rivers, lakes and farms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-drought-fish-economy-c00969"/><id>urn:uuid:e12da41e-3669-45ba-9f30-055913597485</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:37:04.259-04:00</updated><summary>Extreme drought and heat have severely impacted the Danube River and surrounding regions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nootbaar's leadoff homer, 3 hits spark Diamondbacks in 10-6 victory over Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-k02163"/><id>urn:uuid:48ab8884-d8e0-4ce5-b177-08baf89ccb09</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:28:00.115-04:00</updated><summary>Lars Nootbaar homered to center on the first pitch of the game and had three of Arizona's 12 hits to help the Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>LaFleur says he fully anticipates Packers keeping Josh Jacobs while charges are pending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/josh-jacobs-packers-x76449"/><id>urn:uuid:26f11737-f492-49b8-b917-b72432af5d1d</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:16:20.535-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there are no plans for the team to release Josh Jacobs as the three-time Pro Bowl running back faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from what police have described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shaw and Wilson trade goals in Gotham's 1-1 draw with the Thorns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/thorns-gotham-wave-racing-louisville-score-nwsl-c18180"/><id>urn:uuid:9d5c251f-3bad-49e6-b457-01aebaf14573</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:13:23.956-04:00</updated><summary>Sophia Wilson converted a late penalty kick to pull the Portland Thorns into a 1-1 draw with Gotham FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mayo, Encarnacion-Strand lift the Orioles past the Athletics, 4-3 in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-orioles-score-w06822"/><id>urn:uuid:eec61715-c9b9-4b89-a78f-ceedc6a7314e</id><updated>2026-08-29T01:05:55.659-04:00</updated><summary>Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had two-out RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-phillies-score-t13535"/><id>urn:uuid:078be4d6-38f2-4a3d-9f4f-f8581f9b6247</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:42:26.798-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-aces-score-d08655"/><id>urn:uuid:8c23c8b0-91ba-4ffa-81f1-95362aaa1670</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:26:43.653-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-sparks-score-e59018"/><id>urn:uuid:5a18542e-29d1-4927-ba45-dbc02dc80f45</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:18:02.321-04:00</updated><summary>Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 88-82.</summary></entry><entry><title>An 88-yard strike and 3 TDs: Sam Ehlinger's big night for the Broncos in 34-6 rout of Vikings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/vikings-broncos-score-p88873"/><id>urn:uuid:dea47553-b7e8-4bd4-bc5b-e0139dbfdd9f</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:12:09.452-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Ehlinger shined with a three-touchdown performance in the Denver Broncos' 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn't say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dolly-parton-feminism-women-b76183"/><id>urn:uuid:ef1d9a5a-7791-425d-9bab-1516b4a76beb</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:06:43.981-04:00</updated><summary>Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-china-flood-rescue-k28282"/><id>urn:uuid:b059fffb-aca9-4ac2-a052-1c436429310c</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:05:42.846-04:00</updated><summary>Poor weather temporarily hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal as the search for thousands of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day.</summary></entry><entry><title>'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tupac-shakur-duane-davis-las-vegas-trial-i61808"/><id>urn:uuid:f4f8574d-569e-4958-abd4-06f92b546e0c</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:04:44.996-04:00</updated><summary>Rapper Tupac Shakur has been dead for nearly 30 years, but fans say they see signs that his spirit wants justice as the trial is coming to a close for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland's vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iceland-european-union-election-i34327"/><id>urn:uuid:951ec1e9-cde4-4e74-b8fa-7303b7d12589</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:03:22.280-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in Iceland are deciding whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union.</summary></entry><entry><title>6 months on, Iran's leaders are defying the US and signaling no tolerance for dissent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-leadership-politics-khamenei-h95486"/><id>urn:uuid:3591a9cb-3a51-4f53-aa44-900f81e5ef30</id><updated>2026-08-29T00:00:55.001-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's leadership has solidified around hard-line military generals and clerics, preparing for a prolonged confrontation with the U.S. and aiming to prevent domestic unrest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harbaugh on OBJ: 'He has done enough to make an NFL roster for sure'</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/harbaugh-on-obj-he-has-done-enough-to-make-an-nfl-roster-for-sure--i26020"/><id>urn:uuid:b44d0a73-f60d-4749-9cee-65d5af7a7b2f</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:52:41.853-04:00</updated><summary>Odell Beckham Jr. finished the Giants' preseason finale with three catches for 53 yards. He</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's the kicker: Harbaugh says Zvada gets the job</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/here-s-the-kicker-harbaugh-says-zvada-gets-the-job-b65552"/><id>urn:uuid:03d9911a-10a8-4ae8-8dd4-754ae3449ff3</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:37:14.191-04:00</updated><summary>Dominic Zvada was 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts in the Giants’ 23-6 preseason win over the</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle McCord throws 4 TD passes as Packers beat Cardinals 42-38 in preseason finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cardinals-packers-score-r48742"/><id>urn:uuid:7cb41746-06eb-4349-a227-a7eb10b9a8bc</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:36:35.133-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle McCord threw four touchdown passes — including two to Kisean Johnson in the last 3 1/2 minutes of the game — and the Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in the preseason finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle's Myers misses field goal as time expires and Seahawks play to 9-9 tie with Chiefs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-chiefs-score-i18817"/><id>urn:uuid:dfa1d35f-e8eb-45ce-abdc-c4bb54500373</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:31:55.108-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle's Jason Myers missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Seahawks played to a 9-9 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs in a preseason matchup of rookie third-string quarterbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sanders might not be the Jets' Week 1 kicker</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/sanders-might-not-be-the-jets-week-1-kicker-w98374"/><id>urn:uuid:93bdfb29-04ef-4d38-b460-1f1af9cdbba2</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:31:10.215-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Sanders missed an extra point and a 54-yard field goal attempt in the Jets'</summary></entry><entry><title>Montgomery hits 28th homer in AL Central-leading White Sox's 7-4 win over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-twins-score-t81782"/><id>urn:uuid:dd0767fd-ed5e-424e-a472-3efad6f4bdcb</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:28:30.556-04:00</updated><summary>Colson Montgomery hit his 28th homer and Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs to help the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Johnson helps Bengals conclude perfect preseason with 30-13 win over Eagles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bengals-eagles-score-q34101"/><id>urn:uuid:a943d19d-730c-4a6b-9815-a9d82de65dc9</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:15:57.318-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran Josh Johnson threw for 156 yards in the first half, Evan McPherson kicked a 56-yarder for one of his three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals capped a perfect preseason with a 30-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fever's dynamic backcourt, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, keeps Indiana on record-chasing pace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/indiana-fever-kelsey-mitchell-caitlin-clark-q02677"/><id>urn:uuid:b525aad7-b11e-44b1-a4a9-53f07959c2c8</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:14:25.091-04:00</updated><summary>Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White spent most of her past 27 years working in the WNBA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zach Wilson leads winning drive for Saints, who are unsettled at backup QB along with Cowboys</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/saints-cowboys-preseason-score-p51826"/><id>urn:uuid:b83f24ca-6dce-4580-a780-7e2ef12f3147</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:11:16.528-04:00</updated><summary>Zach Wilson led a drive to Daniel Carlson's 53-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in a preseason finale.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals beat Pirates 4-1 as Quinn Mathews gets his first MLB win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-pirates-score-p45671"/><id>urn:uuid:b72e0b08-8e40-42b7-9379-dfcbbcc882c7</id><updated>2026-08-28T23:05:40.553-04:00</updated><summary>Quinn Mathews allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings for his first major league win, and Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dream's Reese has 8th technical of the season rescinded by WNBA, avoiding 1-game suspension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/angel-reese-technical-foul-suspension-g19410"/><id>urn:uuid:c9c17022-15c9-43b9-9024-d49073aaced7</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:56:22.389-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese avoided a one-game suspension when the WNBA rescinded her eighth technical foul that was assessed Friday night in a loss to Portland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/texans-panthers-score-l92728"/><id>urn:uuid:e34260e1-9f02-4916-83e7-4dbcec535727</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:25:21.421-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tua Tagovailoa leads TD drive and loses fumble in Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over Dolphins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-dolphins-score-d88825"/><id>urn:uuid:09b6d8a5-82fb-4dde-93b6-ccbc92f417e3</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:25:08.248-04:00</updated><summary>Tua Tagovailoa led a touchdown drive but lost a fumble while playing the first quarter for Atlanta against his former team, and the Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12.</summary></entry><entry><title>McClelland scores 2 touchdowns and Rhode Island beats Merrimack 34-7 in season opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/rhode-island-merrimack-football-score-c67480"/><id>urn:uuid:d909e1c2-fad9-4825-b06f-458dcfd39d7c</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:17:38.837-04:00</updated><summary>Alex McClelland scored on a pair of short runs and Tyler Budge threw for another in his Rhode Island debut as the Rams defeated Merrimack 34-7 on Friday night in a season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hey, Jets, remember me? Gipson scores against former team</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/hey-jets-remember-me-gipson-scores-against-former-team-x32860"/><id>urn:uuid:232f89ff-770f-4098-9bcb-e269e3a85a69</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:17:04.896-04:00</updated><summary>Xavier Gipson had his revenge moment against his former team on Friday night. Gipson caught</summary></entry><entry><title>William &amp; Mary scores 13 points in final minute to beat Villanova 35-32 in season opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/william-mary-villanova-football-score-n27631"/><id>urn:uuid:0fecebb4-1e32-4712-9377-6842e72226be</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:14:09.989-04:00</updated><summary>Max Lipinski kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to cap a run of 13 William &amp; Mary points in the final minute and the Tribe beat Villanova 35-32 on Friday night in a season and Patriot League opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diaz, Mullins homers power AL-leading Rays to a 9-4 win over the Padres for 80th victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-rays-score-p20434"/><id>urn:uuid:7a715dec-1d6b-45d8-be77-4a6f39a2abcb</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:12:22.122-04:00</updated><summary>Yandy Diaz and Cedric Mullins each homered and drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays scored five runs in the fourth inning on the way to a 9-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harris homers, drives in 3, and Acuña has 3 hits as Braves top Rockies 6-4 for 5th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-braves-score-u46855"/><id>urn:uuid:8831c22b-1a98-4b38-99ca-0eeee5e2dfaf</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:09:49.889-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and scored three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 for their fifth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees shut out Red Sox behind Cam Schlittler; Paul Goldschmidt homers for lone run</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-red-sox-game-story-q3vb3uz7"/><id>urn:uuid:be82a338-e88e-4efb-a628-964174fb0d7e</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:09:48.048-04:00</updated><summary>Cam Schlittler, backed by Paul Goldschmidt's third-inning homer, improved to 12-6 with a 2.09 ERA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dylan Cease strikes out 8 in six innings, Blue Jays hit 3 homers to beat Mariners 8-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-blue-jay-score-i02706"/><id>urn:uuid:729948f1-4fa8-4d2b-aeee-6608a015bd18</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:04:21.271-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Cease struck out eight in six innings, George Springer was 4 for 4 with a home run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each score 34 as Fever stay hot with 111-91 victory over Sun</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/connecticut-sun-indiana-fever-score-e09830"/><id>urn:uuid:e261ce08-6004-47a2-bda0-a4e8fc931b9e</id><updated>2026-08-28T22:01:52.884-04:00</updated><summary>Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points as the the Indiana Fever got past the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slayton seems to be pretty far down the list on depth chart</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/slayton-seems-to-be-pretty-far-down-the-list-on-depth-chart-y52116"/><id>urn:uuid:cf1fb0d9-68b8-4bb5-a70f-54aac47e9b5a</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:52:46.682-04:00</updated><summary>Darius Slayton is certain to make the roster as the Giants' longest-tenured player. But his</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson Kent earns his 1st major league win as the Nationals beat the Marlins 9-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-nationals-score-k14751"/><id>urn:uuid:bf497390-a9f4-4e81-99c2-b2c34a2d71e9</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:46:57.153-04:00</updated><summary>Brady House hit a three-run homer as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Wacha dominates for 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians 3-0 for their 11th win in 12 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-guardians-score-k98742"/><id>urn:uuid:678151d1-a9d8-491a-80f6-a2859b584593</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:42:29.689-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Wacha dominated Cleveland's lineup by allowing just four singles over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals stayed scorching hot with a 3-0 win, ending the Guardians' winning streak at seven.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lenin-moreno-ecuador-sentence-prison-corruption-charges-t77550"/><id>urn:uuid:904101e1-b3ee-4808-8b3f-83a35674b440</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:41:36.030-04:00</updated><summary>Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been sentenced to prison for accepting bribes from the Chinese company Sinohydro.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former White House teleprompter operator ordered to turn over profits, pay fine over insider trading</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/white-house-teleprompter-gambling-kalshi-m50069"/><id>urn:uuid:d35661ec-6a1c-47af-b573-f590d63fb0e3</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:39:58.923-04:00</updated><summary>A former White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets on the prediction market Kalshi has been ordered to turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 penalty as part of a federal settlement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-tigers-score-g06666"/><id>urn:uuid:e5c55dcc-57a8-4e5f-a0be-ebdf2f54bdc6</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:32:17.259-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's 'Lake America' executive order</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-lake-america-lake-ontario-seneca-t26472"/><id>urn:uuid:ed5dfd66-27ae-4c29-ad6a-1fa1391a86aa</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:27:02.111-04:00</updated><summary>The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a "blatant disrespect" for the Indigenous people who gave it its name in the first place.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ravens bludgeon Commanders 41-3 in preseason finale, but Tyler Loop misses 2 more field goals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/commanders-ravens-score-j74327"/><id>urn:uuid:4567e533-4519-4daa-9351-a6034f6e8ba3</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:23:38.900-04:00</updated><summary>Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano each threw a touchdown pass in a dominant first half for the Baltimore Ravens, who wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 41-3 rout of the Washington Commanders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: How Mets young pitchers attack (or evade) Houston's Yordan Alvarez will be fun to watch</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-yordan-alvarez-hhp4hfxp"/><id>urn:uuid:ed73c9cb-0c5f-48cd-a399-41d03e45511c</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:12:19.211-04:00</updated><summary>"The prudent path is if there's a base open, you put him on and get the next guy," interim manager Andy Green said.</summary></entry><entry><title>After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-cbc-terrorism-united-states-sept-11-v70922"/><id>urn:uuid:e3b64478-4bb6-4b46-bdf4-3be654f548d4</id><updated>2026-08-28T21:06:48.381-04:00</updated><summary>Canada's public broadcaster is making an exception to its policy of not labeling specific attacks as terrorism for the 9/11 attacks after coming under fire over a memo restating it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Family of missing religious pilgrim in Nepal, Jitendra Manubhai Patel, of Merrick, desperate for word</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flood-merrick-patel-u739mnl3"/><id>urn:uuid:860ebfe9-869e-4cf3-892e-98450c818705</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:51:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>His U.S. family is among the relatives of the 90 Americans missing in Nepal who are desperate for any information.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-us-military-drug-trafficking-donald-trump-de-la-espriella-southcom-n21397"/><id>urn:uuid:ea33b54a-6a80-4d69-b8a5-10e808ee562f</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:33:17.968-04:00</updated><summary>The United States Southern Command says that Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Max Fried will start during Saturday's doubleheader after coming off injured list</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/max-fried-yankees-x8yq2ipc"/><id>urn:uuid:110c370d-2c17-4d53-9cc7-f787d1769db0</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:28:54.265-04:00</updated><summary>Max Fried is 4-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 15 starts this season and posted a 1.82 ERA in five starts after returning from his first stint on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tracy scores, Harris looks good and OBJ catches pair of key passes</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/tracy-scores-harris-looks-good-and-obj-catches-pair-of-key-passes-h58677"/><id>urn:uuid:57724a73-844a-43bd-bc9f-cee0b02b2a31</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:28:27.273-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants lead 7-6 after the first quarter with the Jets. Odell Beckham Jr. came</summary></entry><entry><title>Stiggers up-and-down beginning to game vs. Giants</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/stiggers-up-and-down-beginning-to-game-vs-giants-w18950"/><id>urn:uuid:f715be8f-3fbe-45bc-883d-692409303856</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:23:04.664-04:00</updated><summary>Qwan’tez Stiggers made his preseason debut less than three weeks after he left the Jets’</summary></entry><entry><title>Al Iannazzone: Let's give Jets coach Aaron Glenn some time this season before burying him</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/al-iannazzone/jets-aaron-glenn-ai6181ui"/><id>urn:uuid:f5596938-95d8-425b-8579-378a788867d2</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:20:54.497-04:00</updated><summary>How about this: Let Aaron Glenn get through some regular-season games before bringing out the Dead Man Walking speculation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees aren't worried about George Lombard Jr.'s error streak</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-george-lombard-jr-l3rmrn56"/><id>urn:uuid:f556b484-6bf6-4ef5-ac14-d51312f4475e</id><updated>2026-08-28T20:06:25.866-04:00</updated><summary>"In three years, if not sooner, he'll be a Gold Glove there. He's just too athletic, too talented," an American League talent evaluator said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Evan Barnes: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. deserves a big hand for what he's done in return to NY</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/evan-barnes/odell-beckham-jr-giants-okedl1xn"/><id>urn:uuid:6380ec1b-28f6-470a-9e95-904ad53ed60b</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:55:31.554-04:00</updated><summary>He's not the star he used to be, but he didn't miss one practice from grueling Camp Harbaugh and should make team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who's in, who's out vs. Jets</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/who-s-in-who-s-out-vs-jets-o18410"/><id>urn:uuid:40a8e3d2-e95f-4168-b64d-17132b400e7d</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:38:18.909-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants are about to kickoff against the Jets and several starters will be held</summary></entry><entry><title>Tarik Skubal shed tears, pitching in Detroit for 1st time since Tigers traded him to Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tarik-skubal-dodgers-tigers-m88908"/><id>urn:uuid:c3e974e6-4411-48a9-b64b-983e662a9f9f</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:18:22.489-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal shed some tears, walking on a field that used to be his home turf as the team that traded him away paid tribute to the two-time Cy Young Award winner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/measles-deaths-pennsylvania-politics-health-f29580"/><id>urn:uuid:a5964f66-53cc-4a04-b97e-eb2049a04ce8</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:12:32.091-04:00</updated><summary>The recent announcement of Pennsylvania's first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ross Chastain wins the pole for NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-daytona-qualifying-j26596"/><id>urn:uuid:4299d91c-f1e9-4965-828d-52bed93a84e0</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:11:59.346-04:00</updated><summary>Ross Chastain has earned the pole for NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 36-hole lead at the Tour Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tour-championship-gerard-hovland-young-east-lake-n84667"/><id>urn:uuid:0fac9b5d-89b5-4148-a959-69bf6176b194</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:08:38.921-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland are tied for the lead going into the weekend at the season-ending Tour Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-venezuela-oil-reserves-l56617"/><id>urn:uuid:26840b0b-6a50-49f1-b38e-4831283d8b2f</id><updated>2026-08-28T19:05:14.256-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that, if realized, could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yamashita grabs share of the lead at TPC Boston days after runaway victory in Canada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/yamashita-lpga-tour-golf-tpc-boston-f53875"/><id>urn:uuid:3afa859c-5a29-4938-ae5e-320bafb5c146</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:58:31.616-04:00</updated><summary>Miyu Yamashita was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard days after tying the tour's 72-hole scoring record in a nine-stroke victory in Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-ballpark-v48891"/><id>urn:uuid:701a3e98-8f55-4a5a-b683-169f9d8558e9</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:40:31.043-04:00</updated><summary>The Tampa Bay Rays have secured county approval for a financing plan to build a new stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-911-pentagon-new-york-vance-l64517"/><id>urn:uuid:2284beba-2d89-42f3-af57-227a447fbe07</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:28:07.264-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds hit 4 homers, score 9 unanswered runs to beat wild card-leading Cubs 10-8</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-cubs-score-b91523"/><id>urn:uuid:77cd5e36-f028-4c8c-a071-2fe9414da151</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:26:21.520-04:00</updated><summary>Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer to highlight a five-run sixth inning, Jose Trevino, TJ Friedl and Sal Stewart also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored nine unanswered runs in a 10-8 win over the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins called up, bats 9th and plays center field in MLB debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-walker-jenkins-prospect-debut-y07267"/><id>urn:uuid:15604ad3-fb81-4c71-a2ac-c3efea4a1838</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:07:09.382-04:00</updated><summary>Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/border-wall-immigration-trump-h36227"/><id>urn:uuid:d2a59fca-0da7-4c39-be9d-dd04f606559c</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:05:27.806-04:00</updated><summary>The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-aryna-sabalenka-l95175"/><id>urn:uuid:11c09999-69e8-49b7-ab9c-8da980d7407c</id><updated>2026-08-28T18:04:18.140-04:00</updated><summary>Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brad Keselowski in need of 'a miracle' in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-daytona-preview-a74128"/><id>urn:uuid:22feb36c-e4e5-4c14-a7aa-eca97e88bfc4</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:56:44.208-04:00</updated><summary>Brad Keselowski needs "a miracle" at Daytona International Speedway to make the Cup Series playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio Won't Approve Weak Credentials That Students Use as 'Shortcut' to Graduate</title><author><name> The 74</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ohio-high-schools-career-credentials-jobs-e89427"/><id>urn:uuid:4d9998ca-91a1-4d7a-bede-5c991e4fce30</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:55:53.993-04:00</updated><summary>Ohio is cutting the number of career credentials that count towards high school graduation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-pitching-k00988"/><id>urn:uuid:26d05184-1f0c-4b99-a52a-33904284373d</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:55:49.716-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-psg-city-acmilan-laliga-y54429"/><id>urn:uuid:40955ffd-7585-414d-a8f7-0e1631abe0bb</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:52:44.095-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich has sent out an ominous warning to its Bundesliga rivals by beating Stuttgart 5-1 in the league's opening match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to have season-ending surgeries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-schwellenbach-waldrep-strider-v06019"/><id>urn:uuid:1afbe4c8-4238-4d11-9e3d-15477f311e10</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:47:31.846-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Braves right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending surgeries following setbacks in their rehabilitations from right elbow procedures before the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laguardia-air-traffic-controller-air-canada-ntsb-h28400"/><id>urn:uuid:42513dd5-15b1-47f2-b6d3-5889b56b6756</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:46:09.941-04:00</updated><summary>Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cale-makar-avalanche-nhl-f15394"/><id>urn:uuid:82eb0cb6-0b28-41e8-99e0-ada1b27145cf</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:45:39.329-04:00</updated><summary>Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio State QB Julian Sayin takes charge as a team captain, bringing swagger to the huddle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ohio-state-sayin-r91019"/><id>urn:uuid:12a6cc5c-c0f5-41ba-bd7f-79c05ee77236</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:31:13.962-04:00</updated><summary>Julian Sayin's main focus during Ohio State's fall camp last year was on winning the starting quarterback job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sharing stories of Long Islanders lost to opioid abuse at Hauppauge vigil marking National Recovery Month</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/national-recovery-month-vigil-hauppauge-opioid-abuse-nvdrg3cf"/><id>urn:uuid:f5df888e-ea15-49c8-8d59-01898c50685a</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:29:25.071-04:00</updated><summary>"Vincent was so much more than the way he died," said a Northport mother who lost her son, 25, to opioid addiction, at a vigil honoring his and others' memories.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-prostitution-recruitment-l40431"/><id>urn:uuid:55b7fd0b-93d8-4950-a6b2-e792a8584f94</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:21:03.922-04:00</updated><summary>The FBI is no longer treating an applicant's prior encounters with prostitutes as an automatic bar against employment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-crystal-palace-premier-league-b76988"/><id>urn:uuid:a9ceb0b0-f486-4b59-9ca5-9000f8fe2fbb</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:18:10.593-04:00</updated><summary>Erling Haaland has scored twice and Rayan Cherki has done the same as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>3.5 million Cuisinart metal wire-bristle grill brushes recalled due to a safety hazard</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/cuisinart-grill-brush-recall-newdd5bp"/><id>urn:uuid:af48b6e1-fbfb-4409-830c-1fe0669a432d</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:14:13.299-04:00</updated><summary>Wire bristles have fallen off the brushes at least 54 times, safety officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Star running back Bala wants to capture title in senior year at St. Anthony's</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/star-running-back-bala-wants-to-capture-title-in-senior-year-at-st-anthony-s-k89916"/><id>urn:uuid:a2ee538c-b276-4e29-a66a-d45f3d4504f5</id><updated>2026-08-28T17:02:45.245-04:00</updated><summary>For his last ride at St. Anthony's Xavier Bala wants to leave his mark on</summary></entry><entry><title>Guilty plea in wrong-way, 2025 Dix Hills crash that injured five</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/miandad-kahn-dix-hills-wrong-way-crash-guilty-plea-i2zz5na6"/><id>urn:uuid:6f9ba8d1-9a17-4286-a10d-9d65ae67b312</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:58:54.458-04:00</updated><summary>Miandad Khan, 38, pleaded guilty Friday to charges that include aggravated vehicular assault and driving while ability impaired by drugs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Virginia removes three Confederate memorials</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/virginia-confederate-statues-removal-h21162"/><id>urn:uuid:03172c6c-a4a6-476f-87b7-6d93e05033e2</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:57:42.069-04:00</updated><summary>The Commonwealth of Virginia is removing three Confederate memorials from a public park and civic campus in Richmond.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kirk Cousins looks set to lead the Raiders even as Klint Kubiak keeps QB decision quiet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/las-vegas-raiders-qb-kirk-cousins-q23513"/><id>urn:uuid:6b06c231-390b-46b5-804c-bd21b5f4457e</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:43:58.935-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Klint Kubiak still hasn't announced a starting quarterback, but it looks as if Kirk Cousins will lead the Las Vegas Raiders when they open against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.</summary></entry><entry><title>US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-us-embassies-state-department-o18555"/><id>urn:uuid:9a4f4a39-64b9-43c4-b2b6-b0d55fd2f0e5</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:42:04.501-04:00</updated><summary>American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-arch-nps-lincoln-memorial-jefferson-arlington-v50747"/><id>urn:uuid:6e553229-0473-4a62-8cb3-0253e28a2f68</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:24:14.334-04:00</updated><summary>A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects on a host of Washington's iconic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal appeals court panel gives Nevada a win in its fight to regulate prediction market Kalshi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nevada-kalshi-prediction-markets-gambling-polymarket-v93170"/><id>urn:uuid:26aead59-eea6-483f-911d-79275378bd85</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:23:44.695-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court panel is refusing to let prediction market operator Kalshi restart trading on elections and sporting events in Nevada while it fights the state's effort to shut it down until it gets a license from state gambling regulators.</summary></entry><entry><title>Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/milo-yiannopoulos-immigration-detention-ye-louisiana-l57161"/><id>urn:uuid:7dca2287-96e2-4a14-8b48-5a2f08e8a202</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:22:14.783-04:00</updated><summary>Immigration officials have arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelsey Plum and her new Phoenix Mercury teammates work to gain chemistry with an eye on 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/phoenix-mercury-kelsey-plum-contract-extension-f14363"/><id>urn:uuid:22a1ee47-bade-4f7d-b455-776877dece8b</id><updated>2026-08-28T16:22:13.494-04:00</updated><summary>The Phoenix Mercury are buzzing with optimism after acquiring Kelsey Plum in a blockbuster trade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten will release 4 player availability reports per week for games matching conference teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-ten-football-a66565"/><id>urn:uuid:84d427ce-0f27-4d52-b193-efbe59dba1a0</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:50:13.180-04:00</updated><summary>The Big Ten announced the expansion of its player availability reporting process for the 2026 college football season.</summary></entry><entry><title>How the Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after 2 smuggling busts</title><author><name> Long Beach Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/aquarium-pacific-saving-trafficked-sea-creatures-y72362"/><id>urn:uuid:75f03255-d205-411e-8c2b-a2ebfbaf5f37</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:49:42.725-04:00</updated><summary>The Aquarium of the Pacific has taken in nearly 1,000 trafficked marine animals this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's TV and radio campaign blitz begins, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro set for a nasty fight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-election-free-campaign-ads-p90203"/><id>urn:uuid:27b36117-02ba-458d-a772-eb3c8b3511fc</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:45:02.028-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, are using free TV and radio ads to sway voters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-voting-mail-ballots-midterms-executive-order-s15664"/><id>urn:uuid:41c507b2-f590-4696-81c8-c2835c0c2d4a</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:41:56.965-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail voting before the midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Amazon Fresh supermarket on Long Island to become Whole Foods</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/whole-foods-market-amazon-fresh-grocery-store-oceanside-msfcx9q8"/><id>urn:uuid:9f8254cd-943f-401d-b325-dcd24f4b85c5</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:26:48.535-04:00</updated><summary>Amazon shut down its remaining 57 Fresh stores, including two on Long Island, this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wyoming-primary-justice-department-monitors-gordon-g65827"/><id>urn:uuid:ef709e3e-2a6e-4320-b820-2e68d763a4e2</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:26:31.649-04:00</updated><summary>Wyoming's attorney general is investigating how two U.S. Department of Justice officials questioned poll workers in the state during its Aug. 18 primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/juul-vape-update-fda-age-verification-juul2-c08142"/><id>urn:uuid:f0b5afaf-c9f4-41f1-97b2-384554c115a3</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:25:33.623-04:00</updated><summary>E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the backlash against FIFA President Gianni Infantino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-infantino-uefa-kushner-r06128"/><id>urn:uuid:63eb648e-3d60-4385-9ba9-6ddae6cd81e3</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:20:19.783-04:00</updated><summary>Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, is facing backlash from European soccer leaders over a failed World Cup investment plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-nashville-airport-rename-m94132"/><id>urn:uuid:ddf203ee-70bf-4f88-a951-408eceeb3a15</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:19:02.889-04:00</updated><summary>A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/florida-todd-golden-contract-extension-p31131"/><id>urn:uuid:6d9b80cc-b35c-43b0-a1bf-45186d47249f</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:15:55.426-04:00</updated><summary>Todd Golden's third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>After being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-us-open-t75469"/><id>urn:uuid:b28705c0-e277-4ddb-8e14-2743712d614a</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:13:46.625-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz is ready for competition after missing more than four months with an injured right wrist.</summary></entry><entry><title>US families with relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods plead for more rescue help</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-floods-families-missing-j73356"/><id>urn:uuid:edf34885-b4fa-41ab-82a3-1793fe5ac741</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:10:18.152-04:00</updated><summary>A Virginia family with four relatives missing in the flash floods along the Nepal-China border is calling for more resources to help with rescue efforts.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS panel bars testimony that raises questions about need for Propel cable project</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/propel-ny-energy-cable-project-sea-cliff-o50nbmt8"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c7d191-b8a7-4bfa-8bb5-deb0851eb7e3</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:08:40.357-04:00</updated><summary>The three-judge panel said it "existed prior" to the closing of the official record in the case and "could have been cited" in prior filings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan's Rei Sakamoto earns a US Open spot, but beats his retiring hero Kei Nishikori to do it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-qualifying-nishikori-o42040"/><id>urn:uuid:0b9c7941-c48e-42ad-b03c-5cf2c2960f7f</id><updated>2026-08-28T15:03:12.224-04:00</updated><summary>Rei Sakamoto played his way into the U.S. Open — but only by taking the spot that Kei Nishikori, Japan's greatest men's tennis star, hoped to earn for one last Grand Slam appearance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alaska approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition</title><author><name> Juneau Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alaska-new-amalga-mine-access-road-w30564"/><id>urn:uuid:6b6dd1b0-4491-40f7-a95e-27c9dc1b52ca</id><updated>2026-08-28T14:42:01.231-04:00</updated><summary>Alaska officials have approved the first segment of a mining road requested by Grand Portage Resources Ltd.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wwii-memorial-damage-indictment-washington-vandalized-v56913"/><id>urn:uuid:c20f82e8-3cfc-406d-a72a-7fd881754d3b</id><updated>2026-08-28T14:28:08.805-04:00</updated><summary>A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPIC Long Island opens new facility in Bethpage, expands training program for people with disabilities</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/epic-long-island-training-disabilities-p7lwfiki"/><id>urn:uuid:3cf302bd-9ec7-4d47-9340-b889692717fd</id><updated>2026-08-28T14:12:32.236-04:00</updated><summary>Participants volunteer at businesses all over the Island, gaining more than just work experience.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artemis-ii-medal-of-honor-astronauts-moonshot-t98834"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e2bfa9-a3c3-418c-9a74-d1123d58953b</id><updated>2026-08-28T14:04:53.994-04:00</updated><summary>The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year have received the nation's highest space honor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reports split over whether forced contraception of Greenlandic women and girls constituted genocide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/denmark-greenland-forced-contraception-indigenous-n78430"/><id>urn:uuid:aff8d138-0294-4fce-b240-5ce060cd59d5</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:58:39.406-04:00</updated><summary>Two reports investigating the forcible contraception of thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland by Danish health authorities for decades were split over whether the practice constituted genocide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coco Gauff backs her mom for posting about family and friends' excessive US Open ticket requests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/coco-gauff-mom-us-open-tickets-d48485"/><id>urn:uuid:3a5b737f-f59c-4fa2-aa55-f9cfad98dfc2</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:49:44.908-04:00</updated><summary>Coco Gauff did not know her mother was going to post on social media about excessive U.S. Open ticket requests from family and friends.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matt Shaw returns to the Cubs after a two-month stint on the injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-injuries-matt-shaw-dansby-swanson-n04879"/><id>urn:uuid:8a35a34b-16bd-4cab-9822-a6f0ea213ef7</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:45:55.972-04:00</updated><summary>Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw has been activated off the injured list after missing the last two months with a left hand sprain.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Jewish scholar chosen to lead the Catholic Biblical Association is hit by antisemitic backlash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jewish-scholar-catholic-bible-association-antisemitism-t07026"/><id>urn:uuid:c2b4ee32-5051-4640-bc58-8cea794a5c83</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:33:42.863-04:00</updated><summary>Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar of Christian Scriptures, has faced antisemitic backlash after being elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk County to host forum on addiction and recovery</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-addiction-atbkk1ba"/><id>urn:uuid:67e6112b-8111-4931-9f54-a844846dad10</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:32:02.743-04:00</updated><summary>The event, titled "Recovery is Real," is on Wednesday in Hauppauge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carson Schwesinger went from walk-on to AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/carson-schwesinger-browns-watson-d52463"/><id>urn:uuid:309e8716-c14e-4c2d-b99f-08d811918cf0</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:30:46.850-04:00</updated><summary>Carson Schwesinger walked on at UCLA, was passed up in the first round of the draft and ended up winning the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award with the Cleveland Browns in 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal-China mountain region hit by deadly flood has danger but also draws trekkers to its heights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-mountains-peaks-flood-trekking-f86848"/><id>urn:uuid:277828a1-8d6c-4e68-a2b0-ab9db7d9d86c</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:25:02.232-04:00</updated><summary>Flash floods caused by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border have killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction.</summary></entry><entry><title>SpaceX recovers Starship from the Indian Ocean a month after launch and is shipping it back to Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spacex-musk-starship-splashdown-y24256"/><id>urn:uuid:f0b5fdd8-f186-44a8-a822-1374ec4a1a3f</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:23:37.501-04:00</updated><summary>SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tony-romo-arrest-h40792"/><id>urn:uuid:319bc224-43a1-475d-b9d5-62db0b7f9c88</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:05:27.678-04:00</updated><summary>Tony Romo is facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month that got him placed on leave from his role as CBS' lead analyst on NFL games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Center Moriches fills Week 1 void in schedule</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/center-moriches-fills-week-1-void-in-schedule-h36005"/><id>urn:uuid:96235651-59a1-4482-87ce-cd2aafb56312</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:03:40.542-04:00</updated><summary>With Port Jefferson failing to field a football team in 2026, a void was created</summary></entry><entry><title>President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-hush-money-conviction-e96672"/><id>urn:uuid:226f92c8-94d9-4fc7-84bd-c3b407b8d42a</id><updated>2026-08-28T13:00:34.374-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-online-scam-compounds-cybercrime-x45999"/><id>urn:uuid:5fb6cba0-c4ef-495d-91f8-213be1872146</id><updated>2026-08-28T12:50:57.509-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodia claims it no longer hosts any compounds for international online scams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch life on 'Lange Eylandt' on exhibit at New York Historical</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/new-amsterdam-exhibition-long-island-kq1vibig"/><id>urn:uuid:48a05c7b-b8af-405c-bb67-ceedb45dd838</id><updated>2026-08-28T12:08:33.962-04:00</updated><summary>The "Old Masters, New Amsterdam" show explores life during the decades when the Dutch were in control, from 1624 to 1664.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-ecstasy-drugs-netherlands-warning-x40717"/><id>urn:uuid:44df3a2a-29a7-4825-861e-c876f91c689b</id><updated>2026-08-28T12:03:29.056-04:00</updated><summary>A respected drug and mental health institute in the Netherlands is warning about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like U.S. President Donald Trump's head.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven approves NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk pavilion in East Patchogue</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/brookhaven-nyu-langone-hospital-pavilion-expansion-oknn3xpi"/><id>urn:uuid:e03e1d3f-ef53-47c2-bec8-d07080ac9cf7</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:52:37.571-04:00</updated><summary>A seven-story, 144-bed pavilion at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is the centerpiece of a planned $650 million expansion of the East Patchogue facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN agency warns of 17,000 children in urgent need of assistance as aid reaches some Nepal survivors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-floods-survivors-aid-children-c05619"/><id>urn:uuid:74d72525-8072-44bb-a82b-65986cab0e85</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:47:53.745-04:00</updated><summary>Aid has begun to reach survivors of the catastrophic flash floods that swept through the mountainous border region between Nepal and China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma State pins its revival hopes on Drew Mestemaker after his unlikely QB rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/oklahoma-state-football-mestemaker-a07863"/><id>urn:uuid:df535368-f9e0-464d-bf56-1bb060a8efb3</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:46:33.181-04:00</updated><summary>Drew Mestemaker has made a remarkable journey to become Oklahoma State's new quarterback.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dems: Trump's Nassau visit crossed the line on using public resources for politics</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/trump-blakeman-d85h4t1a"/><id>urn:uuid:6bf0732f-c901-4855-bf8a-1df3c33c254d</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:42:42.748-04:00</updated><summary>At issue is Trump's Aug. 14 trip to the Nassau County David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 men plead guilty to torching 4 London-based ambulances operated by Jewish charity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jewish-ambulances-torched-london-trial-guilty-m18975"/><id>urn:uuid:d4e32882-1100-4637-aeef-1732b58e69fe</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:40:56.124-04:00</updated><summary>Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in north London earlier this year that many said was a direct result of the start of the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-economic-isolation-sanctions-trump-bessent-j03718"/><id>urn:uuid:567212d5-20a0-4675-a07a-93e32018ec86</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:33:29.641-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/jerry-sandusky-penn-state-football-y58387"/><id>urn:uuid:5bc7e78b-2a2d-48ad-91d6-36b4b410cdc6</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:28:25.923-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump isn't planning to be in New York for 9/11 anniversary</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/president-trump-i48o7vmn"/><id>urn:uuid:4fe79070-a19a-4121-855c-c8ebcb4e4e3e</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:24:15.178-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the memorial service at the National September 11 Memorial &amp; Museum.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire at Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation sends 1 to the hospital</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/smithtown-rehab-center-fire-fhmslikg"/><id>urn:uuid:f980f582-01f6-49f9-b2d7-98e72590f737</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:23:06.596-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters responded to the 164-bed rehab facility after reports of a fire in a second-floor room.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Nations talks in Mongolia expose growing drought crisis as climate impacts worsen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cop17-mongolia-climate-change-drought-desertification-h58257"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3a65cb-8fc8-4620-9fb2-78ea9d790962</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:20:44.395-04:00</updated><summary>Representatives from nearly 200 countries have wrapped up United Nations desertification talks in Mongolia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serbia's president criticizes UN court for not releasing war criminal Mladic to die at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-mladic-war-crimes-vucic-i27699"/><id>urn:uuid:1f328225-2ac1-493b-8549-579bfc0ecb1a</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:14:50.729-04:00</updated><summary>Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has accused a U.N. court of "uncivilized behavior" for denying early release to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic.</summary></entry><entry><title>United to launch 8 new nonstop flights to Europe from Newark</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/united-airlines-newark-nonstop-flight-iqgvc83p"/><id>urn:uuid:7b7354a8-3657-404c-8b30-1b4940ef907f</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:10:10.081-04:00</updated><summary>But is avoiding a connection worth making the trip from Long Island to Newark?</summary></entry><entry><title>These two QBs can make some noise this season</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/these-two-qbs-can-make-some-noise-this-season-g53489"/><id>urn:uuid:87ce7961-ee3d-4b8a-9e58-9806de2ea4de</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:03:54.277-04:00</updated><summary>The football teams at Brentwood and Newfield got together for a controlled scrimmage in Selden.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: 'Mandalorian &amp; Grogu,' Alix Earle reality series, Ellie Goulding's 'I Know Too Much'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/streaming-releases-september-2026-movies-tv-music-y29441"/><id>urn:uuid:e76d0365-f46e-4884-bc93-f5834437e335</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:03:00.870-04:00</updated><summary>New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including "The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu" streaming on Disney+ starting Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Most Jets starters out tonight vs. Giants</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/most-jets-starters-out-tonight-vs-giants-a81326"/><id>urn:uuid:584856cd-c31f-4b27-903d-1d779f17599a</id><updated>2026-08-28T11:00:01.195-04:00</updated><summary>The Jets have their final dress rehearsal tonight, but they won’t roll out many of</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-streams-songs-jolene-p65529"/><id>urn:uuid:4576eb42-b56d-4677-815e-42511424dbf4</id><updated>2026-08-28T10:54:39.846-04:00</updated><summary>Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celine Dion is back in Paris, but her first song remains 'a big secret'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celine-dion-paris-france-grammy-plenitude-arena-quebec-i98981"/><id>urn:uuid:37a4939b-7d93-4c4e-bac5-a72b02f8471c</id><updated>2026-08-28T10:03:49.448-04:00</updated><summary>Celine Dion has arrived in Paris for her first concerts since revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xabi Alonso says Chelsea needs players with 'desire to play' after leaving out Enzo Fernandez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/enzo-fernandez-xabi-alonso-chelsea-h46947"/><id>urn:uuid:a1e76291-df23-4671-b3c5-134e8e1a0aca</id><updated>2026-08-28T09:50:15.180-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso has defended the decision to leave Enzo Fernandez out of the squad for Thursday's League Cup win over Luton amid reported interest from Manchester City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jimmy Harry Velasquezgomez pleads guilty to sexually abusing children inside Medford store</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/tj-maxx-children-assault-guilty-plea-gn5r4kx8"/><id>urn:uuid:01aa6aa2-a945-4e09-b2b8-faf5481dcbf7</id><updated>2026-08-28T09:26:25.025-04:00</updated><summary>Jimmy Harry Velasquezgomez, 44, faces up to six years in prison after pleading guilty this week to three counts of first-degree sexual abuse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Covering Long Island like no one else can</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/covering-long-island-like-no-one-else-can/"/><id>urn:uuid:719a7081-84f2-47c5-a8bb-4dfe612563b6</id><updated>2023-01-03T08:39:27.000-05:00</updated><summary>Newsday journalists work around the clock to bring you the latest news and information that impacts the way you live your life on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/federal-reserve-warsh-interest-trump-inflation-l22526"/><id>urn:uuid:64ff166b-9b04-486e-b2b9-b26300e48f44</id><updated>2026-08-28T09:23:09.380-04:00</updated><summary>Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atalanta-Ajax is standout game in Conference League draw that sends Salah's Trabzonspor to Red Star</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/conference-league-draw-ajax-atalanta-brighton-h71742"/><id>urn:uuid:5c3a422c-1cfc-48ad-b201-e4a0bbb2f9b3</id><updated>2026-08-28T09:16:07.424-04:00</updated><summary>Ajax will play at Atalanta in the marquee fixture of the Conference League after Friday's 36-team draw paired two clubs who were in the Champions League last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says US will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-iran-israel-elections-canada-ontario-l47583"/><id>urn:uuid:0bf9c349-1cb4-4290-8735-a04b98099611</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:45:53.310-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country's oil reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>AC Milan and coach Amorim get English opponents Sunderland and Bournemouth in Europa League draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/europa-league-draw-milan-juventus-leverkusen-u90632"/><id>urn:uuid:7d9452a4-7464-4d43-9790-1f86b3806ad2</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:32:11.776-04:00</updated><summary>AC Milan and new coach Ruben Amorim will play two English opponents in the Europa League after being drawn to host Sunderland and play at Bournemouth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jurors are excused without reaching a verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-latest-deliberations-friday-a00639"/><id>urn:uuid:1394abb3-05ef-47ab-961c-c5016c8366df</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:24:48.228-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors have been excused for the day after not yet reaching a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir elect ruling party candidate as prime minister</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-kashmir-legislative-assembly-elected-new-premier-a13457"/><id>urn:uuid:33a81b31-73ca-4bd5-8598-866d93b0e3c8</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:21:34.622-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have elected Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani as prime minister after he secured 30 of the 44 votes cast in the legislative assembly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau police investigate manhole incident in Wantagh amid 'underground scavenging' trend in NYC</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/wantagh-manhole-underground-scavenging-w9l3s5jm"/><id>urn:uuid:cc131740-9b2d-4a3e-afe0-89d86c975bf6</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:18:06.924-04:00</updated><summary>A 911 caller said at least four males opened a manhole near a busy intersection and climbed inside.</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nippon-dynawave-longview-chemical-tank-rupture-washington-a69865"/><id>urn:uuid:757e376b-287e-4668-9bf0-38d2466e4bf5</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:13:53.814-04:00</updated><summary>An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eswatini receives 2 more US deportees under a controversial third-country deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eswatini-us-deportations-p26975"/><id>urn:uuid:8a30681b-ea62-4fd5-825a-b48fe7feb712</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:10:23.035-04:00</updated><summary>Two migrants deported from the U.S. have arrived in Eswatini under a controversial agreement between the two countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hindu-nationalist-rss-mohan-bhagwat-new-york-protest-a17710"/><id>urn:uuid:6d92e4d9-8fbf-42ba-8fa8-45439f1b246f</id><updated>2026-08-28T08:03:01.651-04:00</updated><summary>Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Hindu nationalist group RSS, is set to speak in New York City on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-lake-china-flood-tibet-climate-w81214"/><id>urn:uuid:c602b016-248f-4839-a8cf-a9e7bfb0e85a</id><updated>2026-08-28T07:49:44.433-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities are warning that a newly formed and overflowing lake could trigger further flooding in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drone strikes kill 8 civilians in Sudan's North Kordofan, group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-north-korodfan-drone-strikes-civilians-killed-n37463"/><id>urn:uuid:87e740d6-e314-42d0-8040-2e9c38aa854a</id><updated>2026-08-28T07:46:36.302-04:00</updated><summary>A rights group reports that drone strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Sudan's Kordofan region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/midterm-election-messaging-economy-trump-socialists-prices-c56554"/><id>urn:uuid:ba181b74-089e-4945-9763-1d60c422eac9</id><updated>2026-08-28T07:35:14.632-04:00</updated><summary>A political transition is underway during the late days of summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/blanche-justice-department-trump-interview-independence-t19531"/><id>urn:uuid:b4dc155f-4435-4ca0-9a08-65ae71e0ea6f</id><updated>2026-08-28T07:12:08.861-04:00</updated><summary>Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to help after Nepal and Tibet's catastrophic floods</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nepal-tibet-floods-how-to-help-f98836"/><id>urn:uuid:b19ae2ba-d77a-4221-8bcf-5140a1b966cd</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:56:28.261-04:00</updated><summary>Humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to aid survivors along the Nepal-China border after catastrophic floods struck the region Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Itauma brushes off 'school' jibes as he aims to be youngest heavyweight champ since Tyson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/itauma-hrgovic-heavyweight-title-ibf-d16707"/><id>urn:uuid:c7845eaa-1f5a-48fb-aa38-fd0b1a5ac912</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:53:39.920-04:00</updated><summary>Undefeated British heavyweight Moses Itauma is aiming to make boxing history in London on Saturday as he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the IBF title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza and 3 in West Bank, and other news in the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/middle-east-iran-israel-august-28-2026-x06716"/><id>urn:uuid:3d61f37a-1d6b-405c-a3ca-1acc26c5e097</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:52:44.453-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli airstrikes have killed five people in Gaza and three in the West Bank, despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-attacks-economy-kherson-a93122"/><id>urn:uuid:37c82394-2b87-4fae-80df-4835c325293c</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:51:16.631-04:00</updated><summary>Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine's Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Dutch court convicts a Rwandan man over his home country's 1994 genocide, sentences him to life</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rwanda-genocide-netherlands-court-conviction-q74393"/><id>urn:uuid:61f249a8-e3d8-42d7-bff0-963a99609feb</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:49:53.224-04:00</updated><summary>A Dutch court has convicted a Rwandan man of participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and sentenced him to life imprisonment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Copiague man charged with DWI after crashing into Suffolk police vehicle</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/copiague-dwi-crash-police-vehicle-nyglagw8"/><id>urn:uuid:5bf621d6-1ed4-4207-bd3a-92f695289041</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:49:11.645-04:00</updated><summary>Both the driver and a police officer were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-outbreak-congo-c08854"/><id>urn:uuid:f660a2c9-f9f8-482e-9445-3a6dcdc12466</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:11:47.822-04:00</updated><summary>Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Medford man charged with DWI after crashing into Sunrise Highway construction zone, causing fuel spill</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/brookhaven-construction-zone-dwi-crash-nrzmroth"/><id>urn:uuid:ff781eb2-0de1-4281-bba7-692c2beaadcd</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:03:41.684-04:00</updated><summary>The cleanup and crash investigation shut down Sunrise Highway for about four hours, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he 'had the best time' during his career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/roger-federer-tennis-hall-of-fame-i31326"/><id>urn:uuid:c9a5ff6d-2806-4991-aaf7-ccec752ef6b3</id><updated>2026-08-28T06:00:26.223-04:00</updated><summary>Roger Federer loved to win, of course, and at the peak of his career almost always did.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frankfurt signs goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Freiburg as the Bundesliga season starts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/noah-atubolu-freiburg-frankfurt-e00678"/><id>urn:uuid:48d6e512-2fd3-4118-ac59-70859b71f137</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:29:48.682-04:00</updated><summary>Eintracht Frankfurt has signed German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Freiburg on the day the new Bundesliga season gets underway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island fishermen feeling impact of decline in bunker fish harvest</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/bunker-fish-menhaden-fisherman-long-island-harvest-umh3a98p"/><id>urn:uuid:166036f3-41a8-4fe3-8a9a-8ea44e1afbd0</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From a high of 4 million pounds harvested in 2020, New York fishermen landed 727,372 pounds last year. Some blame the decline on overfishing; others say it is cyclical.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ospreys struggling from Long Island to Chesapeake as menhaden, a vital food source, become scarce</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/osprey-menhaden-starve-p3nqx8rl"/><id>urn:uuid:7049eb99-2749-47b1-b652-1fb757ee1271</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Conservationists believe osprey chicks' poor survival rates this breeding season are directly related to the sudden decline in Atlantic menhaden.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manorville teen makes monarch waystation at Long Island Game Farm</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-game-farm-butterflies-gxega8o5"/><id>urn:uuid:2cad4a28-25b7-4ac3-b265-0c08f86da35a</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"The first day that I actually saw a monarch, I cried because I was so excited," she said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Betty's Burgers &amp; Ice Cream Bar opens in Merrick</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/bettys-burgers-and-ice-cream-bar-opens-on-merrick-gfp55gn5"/><id>urn:uuid:30eeeabd-8b1e-4cb0-a20d-0638ef6a6dca</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The vibe is casual but the burgers are carefully crafted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Halpin, 73, aims to unseat GOP Rep. Andrew Garbarino and make history along the way</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections/halpin-garbarino-bpugwfnk"/><id>urn:uuid:11d8e27c-bf6d-4502-a2f3-20a2064414ef</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He was the youngest person Suffolk had ever elected as county executive. Now he wants to be among the oldest in Congress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Susan Kadish, Old Westbury sculptor nationally recognized for innovative ceramics, dies at 83</title><author><name>Tamilore Oshikanlu</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/susan-kadish-sculptor-obituary-cvpheye3"/><id>urn:uuid:4de47141-0438-4e2d-9a15-3cc114d99077</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Old Westbury resident was known for blending ancient ceramic traditions with contemporary experimentation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sag Harbor, in an era of chain stores, wrestles with its retail identity</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/sag-harbor-shops-retail-identity-tnum8qto"/><id>urn:uuid:f5e53d96-f0c0-44cd-abe6-3dd1d6989c68</id><updated>2026-08-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In an era of chain stores, the village's residents, business leaders and officials agree that there's a need to protect what makes the place distinct. But how to do that remains a question.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Almost 2,000 missing in Nepal as Himalayan border flash flood death toll passes 570</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-tibet-china-glacier-floods-x75673"/><id>urn:uuid:251ab67a-2e09-4842-b256-cef6bc805891</id><updated>2026-08-28T03:32:24.698-04:00</updated><summary>Nepal's disaster management authority said the number of people reported missing after a flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China has doubled to 1,924.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oyo Nyimba, Ugandan 'boy king' who mesmerized world leaders, dies at 34</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-boy-king-oyo-nyimba-death-g21420"/><id>urn:uuid:ae30ccc8-09c1-49ff-8b90-b6375850305c</id><updated>2026-08-28T03:29:22.886-04:00</updated><summary>A tribal monarch in Uganda who ascended his ancient throne as an infant and fascinated world leaders as a boy king has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of issuing illegal opioid prescriptions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/dea-opioids-joan-rubinger-nurse-practitioner-q59137"/><id>urn:uuid:ef263c75-52af-4129-885f-e256bc04e066</id><updated>2026-08-28T03:05:41.094-04:00</updated><summary>Joan Rubinger, a nurse practitioner, built a sports medicine practice treating top athletes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/thomas-davis-panthers-opioids-u07938"/><id>urn:uuid:9bedb0d3-99b7-47cd-a992-2b820e9cf471</id><updated>2026-08-28T03:04:18.163-04:00</updated><summary>An opioid addiction sullied the once-stellar reputation of one of the NFL's good guys, Thomas Davis.</summary></entry><entry><title>She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/dea-opioids-joan-rubinger-nurse-practitioner-s09383"/><id>urn:uuid:f53620cc-ac09-4008-9d70-56e3fc83fb24</id><updated>2026-08-28T03:03:14.811-04:00</updated><summary>Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-king-haakon-mette-marit-o95998"/><id>urn:uuid:bf217f3d-cca7-4851-b03e-d6b6eb0b6526</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:53:58.250-04:00</updated><summary>Norway has a new king.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/king-harald-norway-w93234"/><id>urn:uuid:bf51ab14-7fc2-43f5-ad64-e1d3376514ae</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:47:46.978-04:00</updated><summary>King Harald V of Norway has died at 89.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hong Kong court hears arguments over sentencing for former Tiananmen vigil organizers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-tiananmen-trial-vigil-organizers-sentences-b96589"/><id>urn:uuid:a76227a5-4a56-4ae5-be83-96528ebb7276</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:41:40.595-04:00</updated><summary>Three former organizers of Hong Kong's annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have returned to court for arguments over their upcoming sentences.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japanese rugby officials roll back restrictions on some foreign-born players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/japan-rugby-eligibility-lafaele-u30908"/><id>urn:uuid:6d37ab54-c044-4817-873f-898bbc4ceaf7</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:31:48.035-04:00</updated><summary>Japanese rugby officials say they have reached a settlement to allow players who were born elsewhere, but who have Japanese nationality, to qualify for the top eligibility category in domestic Rugby League One.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gender politics obscure tragedy in Clancy trial</title><author><name>Cathy Young</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/cathy-young/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-h8tgel9w"/><id>urn:uuid:23b4e5f3-3378-4876-ac2a-bbe5cad9cfa5</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Too many on both sides of this toxic debate show minimal awareness of the facts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake's 58, Islandia near deal to add almost 800 parking spaces</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/jakes-58-casino-parking-l72f2dh4"/><id>urn:uuid:f1e8a912-8f6b-4b73-8264-aed9aa6d7cc2</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Jake's 58 Casino Hotel is poised to add the spaces after Islandia village officials tentatively approved the parking lot proposal this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Approve East End worker housing plan</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/east-hampton-housing-neijyza7"/><id>urn:uuid:fb9391ba-4de9-47c5-8681-6f83cb6cc9ba</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>East Hampton employer-assisted housing could be a model for other towns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon program touts importance of growing native plants</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/babylon-native-plant-program-m15qcyu0"/><id>urn:uuid:9c5a5fde-422a-4a28-aba8-13346314054d</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The town's Green Homes program has teamed with a local ecological restoration landscaping company to host workshops on Long Island's flora.</summary></entry><entry><title>Let doctors explain your medical scans</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/medical-diagnoses-scan-results-t6pbd0xc"/><id>urn:uuid:4f5b9b79-3733-4303-a30f-1f8a1f15d497</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Canada tariff circus roils NY midterms</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/us-canada-tariff-war-naeh651j"/><id>urn:uuid:ad1e56d6-2b6b-4a5f-9adb-2aea8d48f0af</id><updated>2026-08-28T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The pending rise in prices on goods affects state's exports.</summary></entry><entry><title>No starters, no problem: Ty Simpson's 2nd-quarter TD sparks the Rams' preseason sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/rams-chargers-score-m89849"/><id>urn:uuid:c175dbc3-c4dd-49aa-b4ed-36a31c2749e4</id><updated>2026-08-28T01:08:13.791-04:00</updated><summary>Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in the teams' preseason finale.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Nigeria's troubled north, a bustling nightlife lives with a morality police and insecurity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-sokoto-morality-islam-police-nightlife-e31209"/><id>urn:uuid:ff82adea-e5e7-4f98-a266-371e404fc469</id><updated>2026-08-28T01:00:23.182-04:00</updated><summary>There is a thriving nightlife in Nigeria's conservative Sokoto state, which is known as the "seat of the caliphate" for its storied place in the birth and propagation of Islam in West and Central Africa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/artificial-intelligence-gurus-spiritual-seekers-b02659"/><id>urn:uuid:b4d37a4a-f1d1-43c4-a67d-40d135cbd005</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:55:07.530-04:00</updated><summary>An increasing number of spiritual seekers are finding that artificial intelligence is giving them non-judgmental access to spiritual insights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drew Gilbert homers and Landen Roupp pitches 5 solid innings as Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-w25444"/><id>urn:uuid:27e92e1a-e15c-4d9b-9b41-dfda92200903</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:46:39.438-04:00</updated><summary>Drew Gilbert homered and drove in the go-ahead run, Landen Roupp pitched five solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat Arizona 6-1 to snap a four-game home losing streak against the Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia Amoore scores career-high 25 and the Mystics move into 6th with 80-73 win over Mercury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-mercury-score-m26983"/><id>urn:uuid:051fde10-f53f-42ab-a78e-6b1f14793842</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:31:56.681-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia Amoore scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-73.</summary></entry><entry><title>A theater is reimagining Homer's Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine's war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-azov-odyssey-nolan-homer-g91970"/><id>urn:uuid:474c6858-b956-44af-8285-f17251fb681b</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:23:52.221-04:00</updated><summary>A new production of the "The Odyssey" in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer's epic through the experience of modern Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/new-orleans-tulane-charity-louisiana-h73675"/><id>urn:uuid:581198dd-1fef-4c76-9b6a-6c377c42ad24</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:18:11.328-04:00</updated><summary>A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for redevelopment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-six-months-israel-mideast-p49327"/><id>urn:uuid:38a887d8-90f4-4b02-8489-e277abbdebb0</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:18:04.870-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the ways that the United States and Israel had hoped.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-deliberations-m15908"/><id>urn:uuid:f939762e-f04b-4717-98c5-f5db265d11ec</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:11:40.030-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have ended a second day of deliberations without a verdict.</summary></entry><entry><title>The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-oil-ai-nvidia-m53816"/><id>urn:uuid:93b247b2-aede-417b-a6ca-a06e40ccf254</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:08:18.908-04:00</updated><summary>The bond market swung as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation's high inflation under control.</summary></entry><entry><title>Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/march-on-washington-voting-civil-rights-redistricting-n57753"/><id>urn:uuid:88a764b6-db3f-4c99-9594-faf303d6c45c</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:02:26.857-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of protesters have rallied on the National Mall for a march in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-six-months-anniversary-israel-y67175"/><id>urn:uuid:72dab159-1ce9-4463-82c1-d0d1484f00a1</id><updated>2026-08-28T00:02:02.442-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kaminski, North Dakota unload early and cruise to 42-21 win over Long Island University</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/long-island-north-dakota-score-t66647"/><id>urn:uuid:6e4a5eb0-bd9b-4407-b3d7-bf571d2f5ac2</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:59:32.772-04:00</updated><summary>Jerry Kaminski threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns and Matt Lawson ran for two touchdowns and North Dakota scored all its points in the first half and beat Long Island 42-21 in a season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves' Sale demands ball in 9th to cap 1st complete game since 2019 in 1-0 shutout of Dodgers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chris-sale-braves-dodgers-shutout-q61646"/><id>urn:uuid:b544bde3-a362-4899-9686-23d6443c71eb</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:34:15.773-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says veteran left-hander Chris Sale was "on a mission" against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning before the game about the death of a friend.</summary></entry><entry><title>US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-us-south-drill-japan-trump-kim-x33597"/><id>urn:uuid:7ef1fd34-4e39-47aa-941c-03fbe558b224</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:33:38.035-04:00</updated><summary>Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-tibet-china-glacier-floods-a03293"/><id>urn:uuid:3d2ac56d-c173-46cd-9483-8a3de80139c2</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:27:17.912-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers on the Nepal-China border are pulling out flood survivors caked in dark brown mud while helicopters lift stranded people to safety.</summary></entry><entry><title>Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/memphis-national-guard-tyrin-johnson-p71917"/><id>urn:uuid:b68a79a9-589a-44ca-8b72-3de0e3fe4cf4</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:15:46.256-04:00</updated><summary>An autopsy shows that an armed man killed by the Tennessee National Guard was shot in the back.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Florida secures first DI win topping Southern Illinois 34-31</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/southern-illinois-west-florida-score-p99805"/><id>urn:uuid:d02ef1ab-f348-42e7-b4d1-51a2f0e832a2</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:13:08.605-04:00</updated><summary>Ty'ray Davis threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and West Florida won its first Division I FCS contest upsetting Southern Illinois 34-31.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rough night for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-raiders-score-preseason-m34173"/><id>urn:uuid:d8c250e6-503e-4692-b7aa-842e83decff8</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:11:23.966-04:00</updated><summary>Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like Thursday night to face a strong NFL pass rush even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donovyn Omolo's 3 TD passes power Central Arkansas in 36-24 win over UT Martin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ut-martin-central-arkansas-score-o16333"/><id>urn:uuid:18eb982f-5019-4b44-aa4a-d2fc297ca8c8</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:09:34.525-04:00</updated><summary>Donovyn Omolo threw three touchdown passes in his first game with Central Arkansas, leading the Bears to a 36-24 victory over UT Martin in a Football Championship Subdivision season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/anthropic-pentagon-lawsuit-supply-chain-risk-c17713"/><id>urn:uuid:7a06aef8-5d0e-40c2-8283-e4c96f6458e4</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:08:35.636-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gabriel, Green make cases for 3rd QB spot in Browns' 37-13 win over Patriots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/patriots-browns-score-gabriel-green-o52052"/><id>urn:uuid:1e5dea22-3802-4c49-8f46-c407ba68c3cc</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:01:51.845-04:00</updated><summary>Dillon Gabriel throws three touchdown passes as the Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 37-13 Thursday night in their final preseason game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parson, Simmons lead Austin Peay in 35-17 win over Gardner-Webb</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/gardnerwebb-austin-peay-score-w41760"/><id>urn:uuid:3ed46877-4e20-44bf-bee7-31915dbb575b</id><updated>2026-08-27T23:01:27.806-04:00</updated><summary>Chris Parson threw for 308 yards and a touchdown and Courtland Simmons ran for two touchdowns and Austin Peay beat Gardner-Webb 35-17 in a season opener for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cutter Stewart returns from junior college ranks, leads Houston Christian past SE Louisiana 34-28</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/se-louisiana-houston-christian-score-w31181"/><id>urn:uuid:b93502a3-f9f7-4026-ad21-610c4f63c19c</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:58:03.249-04:00</updated><summary>Cutter Stewart celebrated his return to Division I with 268 total yards and Houston Christian held off a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Southeastern Louisiana 34-28 in a season and Southland Conference opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees and Gerrit Cole lose to Astros</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-astros-score-walker-cole-ibgnl9zr"/><id>urn:uuid:c1c35efb-6590-40dc-812f-89a730bbb658</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:45:59.025-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth, and Jeremy Pena added a solo shot for Houston.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bills close preseason with 28-27 win over Steelers on Buechele's late 2-point conversion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/steelers-bills-preseason-score-o13526"/><id>urn:uuid:52e0cd2b-4ccc-44a8-b01e-3012c8d4320c</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:35:00.551-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Wheeler scored on a 2-yard run with 1:06 left, Steve Buechele completed an off-balance pass to Dante Pettis for a 2-point conversion and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale for each team Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cecilia Zandalasini scores 20 and the Valkyries shut down the Liberty 79-60</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/valkyries-liberty-score-w95112"/><id>urn:uuid:0e619a17-042f-452e-998d-57fb5b67f759</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:25:34.855-04:00</updated><summary>Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caglianone goes 5 for 6 with HR, 6 RBIs to power the Royals past the Blue Jays 13-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-blue-jays-score-p57140"/><id>urn:uuid:45ecda38-0593-4cdb-9852-74d219b0d161</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:13:43.294-04:00</updated><summary>Jac Caglianone had a homer among his career-best five hits and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Noah Cameron pitched six strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quebec's governing party names Trump its 'real adversary' as election begins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/quebec-election-trump-canada-x87060"/><id>urn:uuid:97554aa9-a77a-4f01-9525-14cd57252caf</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:07:12.626-04:00</updated><summary>Quebec's governing party has opened the provincial election campaign by casting U_S_ President Donald Trump as its "real adversary."</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Sale strikes out 11 in 5-hit shutout as Braves beat Yamamoto and Dodgers 1-0 for 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-braves-score-sale-yamamoto-q57428"/><id>urn:uuid:4906eb63-64b5-4ed9-8559-4d1bd962e409</id><updated>2026-08-27T22:01:40.421-04:00</updated><summary>Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-voting-mail-ballots-democrats-lawsuits-o97332"/><id>urn:uuid:a55a612d-cf53-4ccf-a518-23067b88a9ad</id><updated>2026-08-27T21:42:13.591-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 wildfires burn along California's scenic Big Sur coast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-wildfires-big-sur-e70645"/><id>urn:uuid:47f5fef4-0af5-48a5-8d17-a9c3b30b16a1</id><updated>2026-08-27T21:37:14.318-04:00</updated><summary>Fire crews with water-dropping aircraft have attacked a small wildfire that prompted new evacuations along California's remote Big Sur coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beau Brungard accounts for 5 touchdowns in Youngstown State's season-opening win over Mercyhurst</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/youngstown-st-mercyhurst-score-o85840"/><id>urn:uuid:f129e0c4-1876-4d8d-b04a-877a87cb1b9e</id><updated>2026-08-27T21:36:19.803-04:00</updated><summary>Beau Brungard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two, leading Youngstown State to a 43-10 rout of Mercyhurst in a Football Championship Subdivision season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Mets' Francisco Lindor reminding fans that he's still Francisco Lindor</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/francisco-lindor-mets-r4u3tgzt"/><id>urn:uuid:5967fead-e65e-4431-9c40-9d7f3654a174</id><updated>2026-08-27T20:30:35.680-04:00</updated><summary>The shortstop missed the most impactful part of the season, then didn't play well. But his last few weeks should quiet any doubt about him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trail Blazers' Sharpe out at least 6 months after knee surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/shaedon-sharpe-trail-blazers-t76268"/><id>urn:uuid:e120e5fa-9c2b-43f3-a59e-3064996e0f1a</id><updated>2026-08-27T20:26:03.679-04:00</updated><summary>Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will be sidelined for at least six months after surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' Aaron Judge doesn't sound all that far away from return</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/aaron-judge-yankees-i8fic9s6"/><id>urn:uuid:19d9490a-bff4-4e95-b4fb-db4b459bedb4</id><updated>2026-08-27T20:23:18.243-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees' captain is feeling good, expects to play rightfield instead of DHing and doesn't think he needs a rehab assignment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Criminal charges rare for drivers who use cellphones before crashes, safety study says</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/texting-cell-phones-distracted-driving-study-k5wzotot"/><id>urn:uuid:a2460e3a-c12a-42c0-b190-1f79518bb0db</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:48:35.795-04:00</updated><summary>A safety study found that drivers illegally texting or using their phone before a crash rarely face criminal charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sei Young Kim shoots 64 at TPC Boston for 1st-round lead in the FM Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-tpc-boston-m18886"/><id>urn:uuid:6f304cc3-de67-45a8-9c0e-390ecea339eb</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:44:47.880-04:00</updated><summary>Sei Young Kim capped a second-nine spree with an chip-in eagle and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday at the TPC Boston to take the first-round lead in the FM Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins call up their top prospect, center fielder Walker Jenkins, with Byron Buxton's status unclear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-walker-jenkins-m87795"/><id>urn:uuid:4dd78bf1-52d0-4e7a-9ad0-6ecb1418f331</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:38:30.860-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins with the status of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton unclear.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tribal-land-border-wall-construction-immigration-t49531"/><id>urn:uuid:63201581-7dbb-4821-90cf-4df7c146dcba</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:37:19.257-04:00</updated><summary>The Tohono O'odham Nation says armed federal agents accompanied contractors who trespassed on tribal land this week as they began construction of an Arizona section of a border wall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays sign veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to aid overworked bullpen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-michael-lorenzen-h06194"/><id>urn:uuid:6bd4ef6c-a653-447d-890e-f25a41140ae7</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:35:26.298-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>20 years after fatal blaze, FDNY Lt. Howard Carpluk, from Long Island, and his firefighter colleague honored</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/fdny-yaphank-bronx-bi88pnj9"/><id>urn:uuid:2539450d-cc59-4b93-bfb2-91f7482becd0</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:21:18.622-04:00</updated><summary>The department on Thursday paid tribute to Lt. Howard Carpluk of Yaphank and Probationary Firefighter Michael Reilly, whose deaths in an August 2006 blaze prompted discussions about safety reforms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Tarik Skubal expects Detroit homecoming against former teammates will test his emotions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/skubal-dodgers-tigers-braves-n35048"/><id>urn:uuid:bc9daf2b-6816-4692-9dff-67f638631102</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:19:38.474-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal knows he will feel emotions when he makes his return to Detroit on Friday night to pitch against the Tigers only four weeks after he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Min Woo Lee makes Tour Championship debut by matching his career best with 62</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/min-woo-lee-tour-championship-scheffler-j87281"/><id>urn:uuid:f0a97bd9-85f1-4c73-9832-bdc01c68ca78</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:06:44.344-04:00</updated><summary>Min Woo Lee has made a memorable debut at the Tour Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former pitching coach Brent Strom to rejoin Astros as consultant to help struggling staff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-strom-espada-f20943"/><id>urn:uuid:40083afa-263a-4c91-981d-52ca839367f4</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:06:30.993-04:00</updated><summary>Five years after leaving the Houston Astros, longtime pitching coach Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team's struggling staff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tour group with 2 Long Islanders who traveled to Nepal missing after catastrophic floods</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nepal-floods-long-island-missing-pilsvg7r"/><id>urn:uuid:36272640-da78-4c67-b866-5f9b9b223e2b</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:05:59.479-04:00</updated><summary>"It's been the most devastating 48 hours, I think, of my life," said Aditi Patel, whose mother and mother-in-law are missing in Nepal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dallas Turner moves into a vital role for the Vikings, fulfilling their vision from the 2024 draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-dallas-turner-v03759"/><id>urn:uuid:35d755a2-a5bb-4fc8-b644-bf778794f7e1</id><updated>2026-08-27T19:01:27.211-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Turner's performance for the Minnesota Vikings during training camp after a strong finish last season has underscored why they were so happy to get him in the first round of the 2024 draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPA scientist Nicole Tachiki lauded as new head of Long Island Sound Partnership</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nicole-tachiki-environmental-protection-agency-lee-zeldin-long-island-sound-wz75vop5"/><id>urn:uuid:8fd0fa89-6ed7-4e9c-9890-085303b8ee12</id><updated>2026-08-27T18:44:53.472-04:00</updated><summary>EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Nicole Tachiki brings extensive experience in Long Island Sound planning and management to her new role.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan'Dale Robinson in joint practice 'cheap'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-titans-williams-ward-tate-w28996"/><id>urn:uuid:aa1d9302-49d2-44c1-94c4-36ba23405c34</id><updated>2026-08-27T18:40:57.941-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Bears and Tennessee wrapped up training camp Thursday with a joint practice highlighted late by a hit laying out wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a two-minute drill that Titans coach Robert Saleh described as cheap.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-vaccines-p13992"/><id>urn:uuid:ab1b263b-2bc8-4157-88aa-b9954f72b9e5</id><updated>2026-08-27T18:36:18.061-04:00</updated><summary>Congo has started vaccinating people against Ebola to combat the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rodri debuts with Barcelona as fans show support for Catalonia. Chelsea wins in League Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-rodri-estelada-chelsea-fulham-laliga-enzo-e66506"/><id>urn:uuid:95d1662d-ffd5-428f-9e53-655b5dcc4da0</id><updated>2026-08-27T18:05:27.055-04:00</updated><summary>Rodri has made his Barcelona debut in the team's 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish League, while Chelsea and Fulham advanced to the third round of the English League Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three storylines to watch in the Giants' preseason finale</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/three-storylines-to-watch-in-the-giants-preseason-finale-j12312"/><id>urn:uuid:99c03483-6dd2-4ca7-814b-6741d287765b</id><updated>2026-08-27T18:04:14.813-04:00</updated><summary>1. How long will the starters play? John Harbaugh said he will weigh the risk</summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA names Marc Forgione, 'The Next Iron Chef' winner from Long Island, as signature chef at Belmont Park</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/marc-forgione-belmont-park-chef-nyra-j2cz635a"/><id>urn:uuid:b4a1d6e5-ed3f-401c-88f1-850935dd6898</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:57:58.840-04:00</updated><summary>Marc Forgione will oversee the menus for Belmont Park's Turf Club Restaurant, Turf Club Lounge, Homestretch Market and Big Red's Sports Bar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tupac-shakur-duane-keffe-d-davis-u02827"/><id>urn:uuid:f48aa403-e179-4785-88c9-bd963aac5dc1</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:54:27.658-04:00</updated><summary>Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stars-stripes-pentagon-censorship-media-lawsuit-j25635"/><id>urn:uuid:c40f778f-c6e6-4c81-a2f9-339b55bdee54</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:43:56.049-04:00</updated><summary>Three staff members from the Stars and Stripes military news outlet are suing to challenge their recent firings by the Pentagon, accusing the Trump administration of violating their First Amendment free speech rights to speak out against government interference in their work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jordan and Urías homer as Cardinals beat Orioles 7-5 to snap 5-game losing streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-cardinals-score-jordan-v34860"/><id>urn:uuid:d22aff65-97cd-4948-a30c-89d47f67120e</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:34:24.665-04:00</updated><summary>Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5, snapping a five-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lettuce-cyclospora-fda-cdc-outbreak-mexico-w65226"/><id>urn:uuid:7574c9b0-5b9a-4714-8762-8d458c5d661d</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:29:29.511-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/desantis-foundation-hope-florida-grand-jury-c57526"/><id>urn:uuid:9742cb5d-6b3c-4975-ae73-7a24e50171a4</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:29:00.992-04:00</updated><summary>A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-josh-jacobs-e62934"/><id>urn:uuid:7b1dcef6-6da0-434e-8a18-bff4c1f8bea5</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:26:38.247-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend three months ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barry Manilow announces touring hiatus days after canceling third show this month</title><author><name>Los Angeles Times (TNS)</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/barry-manilow-las-vegas-residency-uvl5yomk"/><id>urn:uuid:9b7439fb-0ad0-4384-9b35-b4398f73cf91</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:07:27.377-04:00</updated><summary>"We're going to take a break until we return to the Westgate Las Vegas" in October, the singer said in an Instagram post.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz the Week 1 starter, with freshman Jared Curtis set to play</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/vanderbilt-berlowitz-jared-curtis-c10229"/><id>urn:uuid:dfb59d5a-cb34-4e7b-9310-0912bb4d52c1</id><updated>2026-08-27T17:06:37.286-04:00</updated><summary>Vanderbilt will start senior Blaze Berlowitz in the opener Sept. 5 against Austin Peay with coach Clark Lea saying Thursday that freshman Jared Curtis also will play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rams reacquire WR Tutu Atwell from Dolphins in trade for little-used RB Jarquez Hunter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/rams-dolphins-trade-tutu-atwell-v92761"/><id>urn:uuid:22c98f58-8972-49d2-89e5-f1a1f5be7f20</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:58:38.041-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas judge puts SEC's new eligibility rule on hold</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-eligibility-acc-m36469"/><id>urn:uuid:c5335355-71cb-48b7-9870-96203daeac5a</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:46:32.319-04:00</updated><summary>Two days after the Southeastern Conference passed a rule barring players from returning to the league from the pros, a Texas judge put that rule on hold in a case involving more than 40 players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Jennings unexpectedly got to stay home, QB now in final season at SMU as Heisman hopeful</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/smu-kevin-jennings-heisman-s22245"/><id>urn:uuid:b2569ac2-88a1-4c7c-8cb3-afd86f28cbf5</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:41:57.620-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Jennings wasn't even one of the players that coach Rhett Lashlee went to recruit at a high school playoff game right after being hired by SMU.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Rocky Horror Picture Show' with Tim Curry coming to The Suffolk</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/rocky-horror-picture-show-oim9vtha"/><id>urn:uuid:f6f827a1-f9ac-41f2-8f6d-cb16ad5e1f98</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:30:17.742-04:00</updated><summary>The theater will host two Halloween screenings in honor of the actor who died Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Good Good to no longer be title sponsor of PGA Tour event and loses Callaway sponsorship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/good-good-golf-pga-tour-austin-callaway-h58491"/><id>urn:uuid:68f80908-f0e5-41eb-b85f-76cf6ce38058</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:25:34.483-04:00</updated><summary>The fallout from the Good Good Golf video depicting a man shoving a woman to the ground continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Las Vegas Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for season to injury, a major blow to WNBA champs' repeat hopes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/nalyssa-smith-aces-injury-wnba-a34615"/><id>urn:uuid:dbdfd3a5-999e-41fc-aa62-594e37c80b23</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:25:30.619-04:00</updated><summary>Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith is out for the season with a left leg injury, dealing a huge blow to the defending WNBA champion's repeat hopes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kids in Oregon's rural counties more likely to spend time in foster care</title><author><name> InvestigateWest</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oregon-rural-counties-children-foster-care-p58491"/><id>urn:uuid:d04d56f6-1597-42d7-a489-8dafdae75b05</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:25:21.942-04:00</updated><summary>Children in Oregon's rural counties are more likely to spend time in foster care than those in urban areas, according to an InvestigateWest analysis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zambia opposition leader sought refuge following disputed elections. Now he's accused of treason</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zambia-election-mundubile-hichilema-arrest-treason-m64104"/><id>urn:uuid:834b41e7-3cb6-4ef5-b295-0d66b4c80f82</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:25:18.941-04:00</updated><summary>Zambia's main opposition leader has been arrested on allegations of treason following a troubled election two weeks ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-nationals-score-j16728"/><id>urn:uuid:f8cf2b70-4d9c-409e-aae9-e80fac952db2</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:25:05.178-04:00</updated><summary>Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-center-court-hearing-inscription-k87413"/><id>urn:uuid:f6917488-bcbc-4a5c-8bc4-25f2139944e7</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:23:02.147-04:00</updated><summary>Judge Christopher Cooper has expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center's plan to quickly add President Donald Trump's name to the building.</summary></entry><entry><title>22 Long Island hospitals recognized for heart, stroke care</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/american-heart-association-stroke-heart-care-award-ith2smcs"/><id>urn:uuid:f3ad05af-a915-4e66-a926-7dc42cbc8e08</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:21:11.151-04:00</updated><summary>The American Heart Association said the awards recognize a hospital's adherence to evidence-backed guidelines on care.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dhs-ice-connecticut-danbury-arrests-immigration-v85131"/><id>urn:uuid:1387dc16-b8f7-4eda-ac6b-571c087d49a5</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:13:27.409-04:00</updated><summary>Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-w40985"/><id>urn:uuid:cc00180d-a071-42bc-8ece-65220bbc68c6</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:13:14.625-04:00</updated><summary>With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to appear at Redefine Meals grand opening in Selden</title><author><name>Mike Rose</name><email>michael.rose@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/mariano-rivera-redefine-meals-selden-mos-heat-kjgmhgdo"/><id>urn:uuid:20c34eaa-3be0-4c45-8865-a1573a8df685</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:11:33.895-04:00</updated><summary>The former Yankees star closer will appear at the grand opening of Redefine Meals Selden to promote his Mo's Heat hot sauces.</summary></entry><entry><title>US hurdler Russell and Brazil's Dos Santos break world records at Diamond League meet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/world-record-santos-hurdles-werro-hodgkinson-d25090"/><id>urn:uuid:f6b0b83d-4773-42b4-a4ea-afd030b96751</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:08:58.984-04:00</updated><summary>A couple of world records have been broken less than 40 minutes apart at the Diamond League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters</title><author><name> Capitol News Illinois</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/electric-bikes-scooters-new-regulations-g32257"/><id>urn:uuid:dc5cb122-d968-48c9-b8f1-7a4ed3623db3</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:02:31.053-04:00</updated><summary>New rules for electric bikes and scooters will take effect next year in Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Debate rages over U-M's plan to hide letter grades. Here's what to know</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-of-michigan-letter-grades-debate-p10085"/><id>urn:uuid:1741e59e-d2a7-41cb-b120-706de5c25b88</id><updated>2026-08-27T16:01:46.616-04:00</updated><summary>The University of Michigan plans to keep letter grades from appearing on transcripts for some first-year students.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park homeowner sets up Dolly Parton light show</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/dolly-parton-house-deer-park-rcq918z6"/><id>urn:uuid:c320e6e7-482a-4804-857c-29a1dcb6bacd</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:56:24.769-04:00</updated><summary>Plus, Long Island road signs nod to the late singer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-nepal-tibet-glacier-collapse-floods-s83503"/><id>urn:uuid:5f927e34-96a3-4a59-9178-82b0d6fd5f47</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:53:25.202-04:00</updated><summary>Earth scientists are searching satellite imagery following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border for clues to the cause.</summary></entry><entry><title>New team, investment and competition: The women's Northern Super League is on the rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/northern-super-league-nsl-womens-soccer-canada-vancouver-rise-o87644"/><id>urn:uuid:f14d61bc-7c1d-4e74-86d8-f66059e984a2</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:49:32.782-04:00</updated><summary>The fledgling Northern Super League has been boosted in its second year by investment and expansion plans as the women's game in Canada grows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mauritania intercepts a migrant boat with 161 aboard, including 17 children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mauritania-migrants-coast-europe-a89142"/><id>urn:uuid:8641bdc1-848e-46a3-83df-143ba719df4d</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:36:40.396-04:00</updated><summary>Mauritania says it intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants trying to reach Europe.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB proposes limiting free agent signings to a few weeks in December and then from February on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-salary-cap-lockout-k10882"/><id>urn:uuid:49a5c668-8a59-46a0-a9f9-8f697fcfe600</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:35:42.142-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball has proposed limiting free-agent signings to several weeks in December and then from early February on.</summary></entry><entry><title>As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/midterm-elections-republicans-trump-popularity-disapproval-l81543"/><id>urn:uuid:de35b935-8bb9-4974-af62-268a310d0740</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:35:37.705-04:00</updated><summary>Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Winnipeg Jets star goalie and U.S. Olympian Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/connor-hellebuyck-jets-trade-request-x87422"/><id>urn:uuid:cec99578-0ffd-4e08-a5aa-0aecfaa3b3df</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:12:31.093-04:00</updated><summary>Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday Marching Band Festival</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/services/newsday-marching-band-festival-2026-fq8bk4fd"/><id>urn:uuid:392e4590-3c72-4308-aaa6-38e56c018528</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:12:15.476-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's Marching Band Festival showcasing marching bands from across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-us-troops-europe-defense-review-colby-b86421"/><id>urn:uuid:6e542ddd-043f-403e-9f46-57ff72b658c5</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:06:56.560-04:00</updated><summary>The Pentagon is pressing NATO allies to show how they're upping their defense of Europe as the U.S. focuses on security challenges elsewhere.</summary></entry><entry><title>Banks impresses in battle for starting CB job</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/banks-impresses-in-battle-for-starting-cb-job-q60815"/><id>urn:uuid:cac0612a-bfb9-4fc7-a53d-195fc438b2a1</id><updated>2026-08-27T15:01:04.907-04:00</updated><summary>It’s getting harder to avoid that Deonte Banks has a chance to reclaim his starting</summary></entry><entry><title>Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alaska-plane-crash-water-n53002"/><id>urn:uuid:df02bb91-ead7-43be-b083-11a3a6d9f755</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:55:49.923-04:00</updated><summary>The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town.</summary></entry><entry><title>Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country's first bachelor's in digital humanities</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ucla-bachelors-degree-digital-humanities-s06796"/><id>urn:uuid:146ca603-7808-49dd-981e-777d63103b9f</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:47:52.960-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA is launching the nation's first digital humanities department and bachelor's degree this fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flash-floods-missing-americans-t58421"/><id>urn:uuid:758da47d-3996-497f-94f6-a705697a181d</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:47:49.522-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predicting the Jets' 53-man roster</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/predicting-the-jets-53-man-roster-x58745"/><id>urn:uuid:a02ed24b-d426-4f49-a537-94d389f5af03</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:44:25.684-04:00</updated><summary>Teams have to submit their initial 53-man roster on Sunday. Here is our projected roster</summary></entry><entry><title>Colts activate top receiver Alec Pierce from physically unable to perform list after ankle surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/indianapolis-colts-alec-pierce-g04293"/><id>urn:uuid:89ac87a5-dfef-46e1-8d4e-0706361525ad</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:36:13.220-04:00</updated><summary>The Indianapolis Colts activated receiver Alec Pierce from the physically unable to perform list Thursday, two days before their final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chuck-edwards-house-censure-o61677"/><id>urn:uuid:948f0224-a4e2-4d55-bd4c-cfc10c2f2897</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:32:45.638-04:00</updated><summary>Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards has implored House colleagues to reconsider an Ethics Committee report that found he engaged in persistent, unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female aides and recommended his censure.</summary></entry><entry><title>How donors in De Smet are bringing big projects to little town on the prairie</title><author><name> South Dakota News Watch</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/de-smet-economic-growth-laura-ingalls-wilder-q48205"/><id>urn:uuid:c4b18a95-0b3d-4c55-9b8c-5d06a3fbbe45</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:25:26.500-04:00</updated><summary>Rita Anderson recalls the stress of nearly losing funding for a community center in De Smet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-study-vehicle-emissions-trump-administration-b42269"/><id>urn:uuid:d29a0bf2-570f-4d76-b5f2-a30dce898a2e</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:07:19.428-04:00</updated><summary>A new study contends the Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emissions standards, making errors in how it accounted for fuel savings, the price of technology and mileage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent desperately needs a reset</title><author><name>Bloomberg</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-japan-yen-lw8pe0cb"/><id>urn:uuid:9b8d0d25-6cbb-443e-8468-3d5019827ffe</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:06:25.014-04:00</updated><summary>Bessent's errors go above and beyond just misspeaking.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Six' to close on Broadway in January</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/six-closing-w79zcf6k"/><id>urn:uuid:eeda7c40-2037-4b22-b23f-805940a9797c</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:04:15.832-04:00</updated><summary>The pop musical about the wives of Henry VIII will play its last show Jan. 3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki headed to 15-day injured list with middle finger blister</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-mlb-l76308"/><id>urn:uuid:26060cc5-ecbb-4569-860a-b93022a78c7c</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:02:43.315-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger.</summary></entry><entry><title>As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/el-nino-climate-change-disasters-worsening-heat-u01605"/><id>urn:uuid:894d5e25-23f0-48cc-acc5-6080d639b5bd</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:01:36.055-04:00</updated><summary>A new study suggests El Nino events have intensified over the past 40 years due to human-caused climate change.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/green-bay-packers-jonnu-smith-w56776"/><id>urn:uuid:3667ffc5-d94e-46fc-9eb7-3eae1d281073</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:01:22.587-04:00</updated><summary>The Green Bay Packers have addressed their depth issues at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBC to carry second year of Shaun White's Snow League halfpipe circuit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/snowboard-halfpipe-shaun-white-eileen-gu-u82294"/><id>urn:uuid:f544bea9-a847-4689-a7ae-7c9a8a33085e</id><updated>2026-08-27T14:00:19.208-04:00</updated><summary>The Snow League, a halfpipe circuit created by Shaun White, reupped its deal with NBC Sports, which will show the league's four events this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for staged accidents scheme, 1 involving a Long Island victim, authorities say</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/staged-accidents-long-island-prison-sentences-j3a8iz2a"/><id>urn:uuid:5eb2f572-faab-4d65-8911-2c96eac54cdc</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:59:06.579-04:00</updated><summary>The cases are part of a growing legal and political battle over staged crashes, an increasingly sophisticated form of insurance fraud in which unsuspecting motorists can become unwitting participants.</summary></entry><entry><title>White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump copter come close to jet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-one-ntsb-trump-reagan-close-call-h57876"/><id>urn:uuid:8cd732b7-b73d-44ca-9a2d-0bc8f3396c1f</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:53:35.728-04:00</updated><summary>Federal investigators say the ongoing White House construction contributed to radio problems that kept air traffic controllers from hearing the calls warning that President Donald Trump's helicopter was getting ready to take off, so they cleared an airline jet to take off just as Marine One took to the air earlier this month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Dykes, suspect in 'Peaches' killing, asks judge to drop murder charge, court files show</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/peaches-killing-andrew-dykes-tanya-jackson-gilgo-beach-victim-no-3-nx3rczrx"/><id>urn:uuid:18d830fe-03d7-462c-a0de-120d6c4dda06</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:45:50.959-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Dykes, a former Tennessee state trooper who dated victim Tanya Jackson in the late 1990s, has pleaded not guilty.</summary></entry><entry><title>A fire at a gas and chemical plant in Russia's Far East has killed 15</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-fire-amur-gas-chemical-complex-a29824"/><id>urn:uuid:58cab7e2-1d5e-4aed-8c12-4963bccff3c0</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:39:34.359-04:00</updated><summary>Fifteen people have been killed in a blaze at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far East, the company that runs the plant said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lake-ontario-canada-america-trump-trade-war-e21266"/><id>urn:uuid:7a3c3aaf-93c8-44bf-8754-bb0527ccfb49</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:34:51.024-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as "Lake America" in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/peter-cullen-dies-optimus-prime-y32752"/><id>urn:uuid:ad51ed4c-e7ca-437f-abeb-ce3861a797c5</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:32:17.068-04:00</updated><summary>Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-gang-attack-killed-kidnapped-kenscoff-k95743"/><id>urn:uuid:cf84fde7-38e6-411e-b1ae-118c4254c57f</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:25:09.815-04:00</updated><summary>Haiti's National Police is coming under fire as a growing number of people question why authorities failed to prevent a recent gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Jefferson won't have a varsity football team due to lack of players</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/port-jefferson-football-k56d2v8x"/><id>urn:uuid:b3b818a0-d44c-47b7-9e89-c3d5da4e9439</id><updated>2026-08-27T13:10:08.331-04:00</updated><summary>The school was set to celebrate its 100th year of football.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Lindsay Clancy murder trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-what-to-know-d11959"/><id>urn:uuid:f913960c-fb0e-4466-80ce-d48ac7fbcf55</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:59:04.886-04:00</updated><summary>Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is now in the hands of a jury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predicting the Giants' 53-man roster</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/predicting-the-giants-53-man-roster-s57747"/><id>urn:uuid:a209841f-54a1-4bed-b769-7d527e08d71e</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:57:57.897-04:00</updated><summary>With Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline to trim NFL rosters to 53 players, here’s our prediction</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-electric-shock-gloves-immigration-r21216"/><id>urn:uuid:a737df40-2f9e-48ae-8f6a-52b0647246a9</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:46:18.030-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Abercrombie &amp; Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries' sex trafficking, prostitution trial to start in January</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/ex-abercrombie-and-fitch-ceo-michael-jeffries-sex-trafficking-trial-ibtamor0"/><id>urn:uuid:c31cb9fa-86a0-4af1-8cff-508e7ab9ef9c</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:40:40.509-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Jeffries was recently ruled competent to stand trial on allegations that he operated an international sex trafficking ring in the Hamptons, among other locales.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cruise ports near Long Island in NYC, Philadelphia and New Jersey</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/cruise-termianl-ports-near-nyc-rub49z18"/><id>urn:uuid:47e4120f-896f-4e16-9ec1-13f4b895d286</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:38:50.058-04:00</updated><summary>A new permanent cruise terminal outside Philadelphia opened earlier this month with year-round Norwegian Cruse Line sailings to the Bahamas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department charges more than 80 people in Puerto Rico gang takedown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-baja-deo-gang-drug-charges-indictment-f85917"/><id>urn:uuid:d8f6a6dd-e876-40a3-816e-7e9475bef80c</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:38:18.748-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Justice Department has charged over 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge stops Montana psychiatric facility from breaking ground, orders new environmental study</title><author><name> Montana Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montana-psychiatric-facility-laurel-water-w57455"/><id>urn:uuid:614da85a-57a1-44f5-bfa4-72e8461c4b23</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:35:42.916-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has halted construction of a forensic mental health facility in Laurel, Montana.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington's Jack Kennedy to face qualifier in first round of U.S. Open men's singles tournament</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jack-kennedy-us-open-wai5umh4"/><id>urn:uuid:b0c36684-71bc-45fd-91f7-44d56275ccde</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:33:23.023-04:00</updated><summary>The match day and time have yet to be determined, though first-round matches start on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense against Safiullin, Venus Williams plays Sofia Kenin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-tennis-draw-u17097"/><id>urn:uuid:9a2ee9c8-7e98-474e-82a5-7a88a075edc4</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:31:42.238-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seahawks give 3-time Pro Bowl DT Leonard Williams a $90 million, 3-year extension, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seattle-seahawks-leonard-williams-o28823"/><id>urn:uuid:f0f2f026-b724-467e-a706-198c710512a7</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:30:25.397-04:00</updated><summary>Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $90 million contract extension that includes $56 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police drone helps Suffolk officers collar alleged burglar in Lindenhurst</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/police-drone-lindenhurst-burglar-v9r9x71t"/><id>urn:uuid:965524d8-7fb5-46ff-b3bb-96b0c84f200f</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:29:53.507-04:00</updated><summary>The drone was able to track and locate the suspect near the Lindenhurst home that had been burglarized.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin ready to deliver on offense for No. 14 BYU as it eyes Big 12 title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/byu-football-lj-martin-bear-bachmeier-f44787"/><id>urn:uuid:b9b99c0b-52e4-438e-932c-8e7b119916a8</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:24:26.057-04:00</updated><summary>Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin return to lead the offense for No. 14 BYU after helping the Cougars finish as runner-up to Texas Tech in the Big 12 last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigeria soccer federation president resigns after teams fail to reach major tournaments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nigeria-football-federation-president-resignation-u04754"/><id>urn:uuid:6ee3dbf3-efa4-4a01-b1c1-3e42ea9394c1</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:16:59.085-04:00</updated><summary>Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation after mounting pressure that followed the country's failure to qualify for major tournaments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chicago-aquarium-beluga-whale-canada-marineland-a31513"/><id>urn:uuid:ab79ca03-4b98-4828-b2cd-08df79e7f4d7</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:13:22.574-04:00</updated><summary>A beluga whale named Peekachu has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after being transported from a closed Ontario park as part of a rescue effort for Canada's last captive whales.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida State opens crossroads season for coach Mike Norvell against New Mexico State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/new-mexico-state-florida-state-preview-i56119"/><id>urn:uuid:ffa51733-dcef-4170-96f6-d1f488c46ca4</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:08:49.092-04:00</updated><summary>Florida State opens the season at home against New Mexico State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mortgage rates rise, bringing the average rate on a 30-year home loan to where it was 4 weeks ago</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/housing-mortgage-rates-treasury-q94145"/><id>urn:uuid:6caa9f02-53e3-4419-a731-772c3a58d214</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:04:23.841-04:00</updated><summary>Mortgage rates ticked higher this week, nudging the average long-term U.S. home loan rate closer to its recent high for the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nidhin 'Nate' Mohan, pharmacist who owned Deer Park's New Island Pharmacy, dies at 49</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/nidhin-nate-mohan-pharmacist-obituary-ghdgdc3h"/><id>urn:uuid:ae777b5d-f77b-4cd6-843d-d53058866f49</id><updated>2026-08-27T12:02:52.577-04:00</updated><summary>Nidhin "Nate" Mohan, who was born in India, opened the Deer Park pharmacy in 2012.</summary></entry><entry><title>Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/georgia-execution-humphreys-williams-brown-f19926"/><id>urn:uuid:524d266f-37df-470b-93c5-42788fbbd565</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:38:22.031-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia prison officials plan to execute Stacey Humphreys next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/patriot-missiles-iran-war-russia-ukraine-trump-w56481"/><id>urn:uuid:665a85b2-8c24-48f6-87db-d26e47364fc6</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:37:13.428-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military faces a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump's war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona scraps tribute to Spain World Cup winners. Act supporting Catalan symbol held instead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-spain-world-cup-tribute-h68970"/><id>urn:uuid:079563ac-05ef-41d7-ab66-b4682c4cb223</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:36:26.947-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona's World Cup winners with Spain have not been honored by the club at its first home game of the season because of an incident involving the "estelada" flag, Catalonia's pro-independence symbol.</summary></entry><entry><title>A year after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, documents detail swift response, little on motive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-school-shooting-annunciation-catholic-church-documents-p47681"/><id>urn:uuid:030f9290-a399-415c-b2e9-9c097716ace2</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:31:34.140-04:00</updated><summary>Documents released a year after the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church and school detail a swift response by authorities but reveal little about the motive for the attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-ituri-schools-parents-teachers-m19055"/><id>urn:uuid:a0b4020d-f9b6-47bb-ac7e-cae7fd33704b</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:29:10.347-04:00</updated><summary>Teachers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak are calling for a delayed reopening of schools due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas' limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-public-drag-shows-restrictions-lawsuit-s80417"/><id>urn:uuid:094e2315-d31a-40d1-a09a-bbb9208ddd16</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:26:13.677-04:00</updated><summary>Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge again declared a Texas law restricting them unconstitutional.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brandon Bussi brings the Stanley Cup back to Long Island in full-circle moment for Hurricanes goalie</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/brandon-bussi-stanley-cup-swegt0zo"/><id>urn:uuid:e8f40087-2541-4e16-98a6-a2980207291b</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:25:20.389-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Bussi, the second Long Islander to win the Cup, first brought it to The Rinx in Hauppauge before a nighttime event at Bracco's Clam &amp; Oyster Bar in Freeport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frank Reich confident in Klubnik, Jets QB room</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/frank-reich-confident-in-klubnik-jets-qb-room-v12743"/><id>urn:uuid:5cfb5deb-16a6-4122-a292-da3f2c383405</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:23:26.165-04:00</updated><summary>Frank Reich knows the importance of having a good backup quarterback, maybe better than anyone.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Mayer, others pay tribute to Dolly Parton in LI shows</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/john-mayer-dolly-parton-r3niggjq"/><id>urn:uuid:8f33620a-91bd-4e69-bef0-88030f5a80fa</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:16:48.461-04:00</updated><summary>John Mayer, Chris Stapleton and Pitbull pay tribute at Jones Beach and Amagansett concerts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Football on LI begins Saturday with a rivalry game</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/football-on-li-begins-saturday-with-a-rivalry-game-k15123"/><id>urn:uuid:386d6ab7-83a2-4edd-901c-4fd23793197b</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:15:26.402-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island high school football season will open with a rivalry. Chaminade hosts Kellenberg</summary></entry><entry><title>It's next man up for North Babylon after transfers</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/it-s-next-man-up-for-north-babylon-after-transfers-a07469"/><id>urn:uuid:ad641bb8-e19f-4fd7-89b6-bd74a5af4522</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:10:23.248-04:00</updated><summary>The elephant in the room has been addressed at North Babylon. Two of the Bulldogs’</summary></entry><entry><title>Loaded Hills East seeks to avenge last two playoff losses</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/loaded-hills-east-seeks-to-avenge-last-two-playoff-losses-d26485"/><id>urn:uuid:ea5d0e70-846d-4287-bfbd-0a757b06e156</id><updated>2026-08-27T11:05:19.716-04:00</updated><summary>The last two years, Hills East looked talented enough to win a Long Island championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another departure from Man City as Marmoush joins big-spending Tottenham on loan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/marmoush-tottenham-man-city-v14347"/><id>urn:uuid:e96f6d16-da1c-4743-8afa-9538345f92dc</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:55:35.807-04:00</updated><summary>Another signing for Tottenham, another departure at Manchester City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aston Villa is in turmoil after big-name departures. Next up is Arsenal in the Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-aston-villa-arsenal-emery-g73952"/><id>urn:uuid:bec8f2e3-fde5-4fb7-bb25-ad88c526cf5e</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:46:59.037-04:00</updated><summary>A few weeks into the season and Aston Villa is already in turmoil.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the Long Island native who won the Islanders' third jersey fan vote</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-third-jersey-cnhjxyac"/><id>urn:uuid:b368322b-5106-47a4-9d18-82c06e4fded3</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:44:21.942-04:00</updated><summary>James Doyle, a 22-year-old from Elmont, will attend the game in which the jersey makes its on-ice debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian serviceman killed in car bomb in St. Petersburg, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-st-petersburg-car-bomb-j11190"/><id>urn:uuid:2258b1c2-e485-4a73-8fcc-548a4f828b33</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:40:26.985-04:00</updated><summary>A Russian serviceman was killed by a car bomb, officials reported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malaysia to return 1,476 Myanmar nationals in first phase of voluntary repatriation program</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-myanmar-repatriate-refugee-w40566"/><id>urn:uuid:62112e8d-d406-4840-823d-d2d2f71b9827</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:37:09.969-04:00</updated><summary>Malaysia is set to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals this weekend as part of a voluntary program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-trade-economy-usa-sanctions-n32376"/><id>urn:uuid:49d4f063-a939-4d70-b8db-56ac90886a63</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:34:04.601-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why MLB wants to make high school players ineligible for amateur draft starting in 2028</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/major-league-baseball-draft-high-school-players-b5cix62v"/><id>urn:uuid:a5d9b065-147f-4a26-a4a5-e69b4eb00f63</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets' A.J. Ewing and the Yankees' George Lombard Jr. went straight from high school to the pros. That might not be an option starting in 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama Shakes returns with a new album after 11 years and a reunion at a craft brewery gig</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/alabama-shakes-2026-dreaming-e28870"/><id>urn:uuid:0fca8a7d-9b33-4fbe-ad9b-b6af816cd94f</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:25:26.927-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama Shakes has returned with its first album in 11 years, and craft beer played a big part in their reunion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tropical-storm-dolly-atlantic-h87402"/><id>urn:uuid:1af11e95-4822-42af-8b98-7f15dde35a31</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:23:17.682-04:00</updated><summary>Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean far from land.</summary></entry><entry><title>UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-uefa-infantino-criminal-complaint-kushner-q14490"/><id>urn:uuid:25a6650b-19a8-4b8e-8e3f-7016bf53e8cc</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:13:05.282-04:00</updated><summary>UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Jaxson Dart has shown promise, but is he the answer for the Giants?</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/jaxson-dart-giants-aftn6p9s"/><id>urn:uuid:059c8897-faa7-4296-8262-4b66e159001a</id><updated>2026-08-27T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants believe in Jaxson Dart, but neither they nor we know exactly what they have until he proves it. This year he probably will. One way or the other.</summary></entry><entry><title>Late-night fire closes Son's Liquor &amp; Wines in Hempstead</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/liquor-store-fire-hempstead-lsyz42y3"/><id>urn:uuid:1ec549a8-ddcc-4a02-92f3-19acf5f69a3d</id><updated>2026-08-27T09:47:55.626-04:00</updated><summary>The building has apartments on the second floor; the residents were allowed to return home.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-iran-rfk-vaccines-ice-elections-e49647"/><id>urn:uuid:dd146749-b107-4f18-9ed4-407963603847</id><updated>2026-08-27T09:37:56.559-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he is renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the U.S. This move comes as he intensifies a trade war with Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kidnappers in Nigeria collected more than $5 million in ransoms in a year, analysts say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-kidnapping-ransom-payments-s47488"/><id>urn:uuid:8603bc5f-37e3-4ad8-b660-ca176e04d0c2</id><updated>2026-08-27T09:36:49.293-04:00</updated><summary>A Lagos-based intelligence group say that kidnappers in Nigeria have collected more than $5 million in ransom payments over the past year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Resident seriously injured in Valley Stream house fire</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/valley-stream-fire-victim-it6wplfe"/><id>urn:uuid:03ceb4f6-8526-4d49-8d47-49da2e8859da</id><updated>2026-08-27T09:23:44.164-04:00</updated><summary>The victim was transported to Nassau County Medical Center in serious condition, authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies as a prisoner at 84</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ratko-mladic-obit-n48707"/><id>urn:uuid:fbc85ce2-94ef-49e2-bdbc-fd302c9173ad</id><updated>2026-08-27T09:19:47.457-04:00</updated><summary>Ratko Mladic, the notorious Bosnian Serb general, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence for war crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy murder trial end for the day without a verdict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-latest-q06577"/><id>urn:uuid:d1d48b15-d9a1-4c36-b5de-59e7504a1a14</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:48:36.102-04:00</updated><summary>Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, have started to deliberate whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-e75255"/><id>urn:uuid:9b1ba521-1592-42e1-8dd8-fbc1ca42a616</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:39:09.549-04:00</updated><summary>The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare and most Americans enjoy job security.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE officer's release from Texas jail opens a new front in the escalating fight over extradition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minnesota-texas-ice-shooting-christian-castro-extradition-t72798"/><id>urn:uuid:474581dc-e74e-449f-af1b-103298253050</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:34:41.884-04:00</updated><summary>Legal experts say an immigration officer's release from a Texas jail despite a request to return him to Minnesota for prosecution could create a dangerous precedent.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korean police scandal over missing person cases deepens public distrust</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-missing-persons-jeju-island-police-e06856"/><id>urn:uuid:a1b95594-017c-4b39-8499-24cbc378a8f1</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:31:26.993-04:00</updated><summary>A South Korean police officer's alleged falsification of documents in two missing person cases has exposed gaps in police oversight and fueled public distrust.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tanzania's resigning vice president expelled from the governing party, deepening test to democracy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tanzania-vice-president-resignation-ccm-party-expulsion-h19812"/><id>urn:uuid:e5ab1fce-282c-4683-86da-4e8a14dc1fe7</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:18:43.036-04:00</updated><summary>Tanzania's governing party has expelled the vice president who resigned this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maresca wants 'one or two more captains' for Man City in final push for signings in transfer window</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-maresca-fernandez-l46071"/><id>urn:uuid:3b029d14-fdc8-47e3-9738-1d0cdf03d65a</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:12:58.389-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca wants the club to spend the final few days of the summer transfer window finding "one or two more captains" to add to the squad for its push for trophies this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rfk-jr-kennedy-american-samoa-vaccines-mmr-h24279"/><id>urn:uuid:7f797f55-8c67-4e3d-a1c6-9c6eef8565ce</id><updated>2026-08-27T08:01:00.133-04:00</updated><summary>The Associated Press and The Guardian have obtained documents that contradict statements made by current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during two congressional hearings in 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saudi soccer body says it supports FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'at this time'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-infantino-investors-saudi-arabia-u16955"/><id>urn:uuid:9bb51575-72c7-4599-b29d-b187abef0101</id><updated>2026-08-27T07:53:33.427-04:00</updated><summary>2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia finally gave some public backing to FIFA president Gianni Infantino one month into a soccer crisis provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atletico Madrid insists Julián Álvarez will not be sold to Barcelona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/julian-alvarez-atletico-madrid-barcelona-j28044"/><id>urn:uuid:82b43ee1-9999-4535-9487-3cd195c2cccb</id><updated>2026-08-27T07:45:44.764-04:00</updated><summary>Atletico Madrid's stance on Julián Álvarez is now official: The Argentina star will not be sold to Barcelona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Franco Colapinto is staying in F1 with confirmation he'll partner Gasly at Alpine for 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/alpine-franco-colapinto-f1-contract-w92726"/><id>urn:uuid:4575cf7f-88fa-4096-ac4f-f84d839e3adc</id><updated>2026-08-27T07:44:00.087-04:00</updated><summary>Franco Colapinto's most successful Formula 1 season yet has been rewarded with a confirmation that he will stay with Alpine for the 2027 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage midfielder 'Alpha' Cisse catapulted into the limelight after scoring on Milan debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cisse-milan-napoli-inter-serie-a-s33939"/><id>urn:uuid:fd1cbabd-2e70-4be6-bd9a-f91286dd8f25</id><updated>2026-08-27T07:41:38.925-04:00</updated><summary>Teenager Alphadjo Cisse has captured attention after scoring on his AC Milan debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rapper Yung Filly to return to Britain before Australian rape trial next year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-yung-filly-rape-bail-britain-x25925"/><id>urn:uuid:4e97ace5-0ab3-47cd-9552-32ef9ee8840e</id><updated>2026-08-27T07:19:15.497-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian judge has ruled British rapper Yung Filly can return to Britain before he stands trial in Australia next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-flash-floods-glaciers-climate-change-g88975"/><id>urn:uuid:c9d856bd-ff5d-4c52-b759-b17ca3dede72</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:51:32.469-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baghdad crackdown on illegal housing turns deadly as shooting kills Iraqi brigadier general</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-shooting-illegal-construction-structures-baghdad-dora-n22777"/><id>urn:uuid:ca9aaf79-2ba0-4fe1-bdbf-70794745f191</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:47:42.161-04:00</updated><summary>Iraqi military personnel and municipal workers have come under fire in Baghdad as they tried to remove illegal housing structures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jerusalem court acquits a man indicted in nun attack, orders psychiatric care</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-christians-nun-attack-jerusalem-i02567"/><id>urn:uuid:405a5456-7ebe-41e9-8b72-58645e7a9aad</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:37:48.225-04:00</updated><summary>A Jerusalem court has acquitted a man accused of attacking a Catholic nun, citing an insanity defense, but orders psychiatric hospitalization for up to six years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona signs Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-dominik-livakovic-b45763"/><id>urn:uuid:1bc85919-29a4-4007-8162-bf3dbe169c21</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:37:43.138-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona has signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahce Barcelona said Thursday that the 31-year-old Livakovic signed a contract until 2030.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams and Nyck Harbor highlight SEC's elite receivers in 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sec-wrs-cam-coleman-ryan-coleman-williams-p63120"/><id>urn:uuid:9f78bb61-b038-4d8a-9ccf-bb5b991db95b</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:10:57.299-04:00</updated><summary>Some of the NFL's top receivers came from the Southeastern Conference: A.</summary></entry><entry><title>New-look Pac-12 looking to flex its way into CFP with unique schedule at end of regular season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/pac12-cfp-flex-schedule-k42567"/><id>urn:uuid:c0170654-a21d-45f3-ba1f-855fee91e37f</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:10:45.807-04:00</updated><summary>The Pac-12 will be using an unusual "flex" schedule at the end of the season to boost its chances in the College Football Playoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>QB Marcel Reed's offseason bonding push as No. 8 Texas A&amp;M eyes more wins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/aggies-reed-r53953"/><id>urn:uuid:da1159e0-68f6-48a6-a6b6-2db027054662</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:10:36.456-04:00</updated><summary>Marcel Reed takes his role as a Texas A&amp;M captain very seriously and believes building relationships off the field will pay dividends on it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Auburn's Alex Golesh feels 'light years ahead' compared to other Year 1 coaching stops</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/auburn-alex-golesh-baylor-n85603"/><id>urn:uuid:84abe1ce-5b08-4a97-9acc-8934427cb09c</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:10:32.604-04:00</updated><summary>Auburn coach Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown share a close relationship, giving the Tigers hope for the upcoming season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/iran-war-midterm-elections-unpopular-economy-trump-a28960"/><id>urn:uuid:03e71565-9840-4919-b6cc-374ed20c0b94</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:09:01.266-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL international slate includes Melbourne, Rio and Paris. What to know about all 9 games abroad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-international-games-melbourne-paris-rio-t64231"/><id>urn:uuid:50ff02f1-7eff-431f-996f-2669b2abc870</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:00:56.950-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL will play a record nine games internationally this season and they include three cities hosting for the first time: Melbourne, Australia; Rio de Janeiro; and Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida State in need of portal success with QB Ashton Daniels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-state-ashton-daniels-v89788"/><id>urn:uuid:ef7bc3ec-266e-4de2-a217-d16fe070a418</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:00:42.553-04:00</updated><summary>Florida State coach Mike Norvell's first two attempts at landing a quarterback in the transfer portal resulted in back-to-back losing seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Fed chair Kevin Warsh under pressure to clarify views on inflation, interest rates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-federal-reserve-interest-rates-e01553"/><id>urn:uuid:f48eed64-cfc4-43a7-acbd-e4249dccdf41</id><updated>2026-08-27T06:00:33.192-04:00</updated><summary>New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has brought sharp change in how the central bank communicates by saying much less than his predecessors about the economy and inflation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kompany: Musiala back in Bayern team training after collapses, will miss season opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-musiala-collapse-kompany-medication-r09527"/><id>urn:uuid:821884a7-8a71-491e-abe2-6ae7a239f817</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:58:19.337-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich coach Vincent Komany says Jamal Musiala is still working toward a comeback after a change to his medication for a neurological issue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia bombards Kyiv and other cities in onslaught testing Ukraine's defenses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drone-missile-attack-q69359"/><id>urn:uuid:d71c2665-8045-4b68-9397-6e77f84cac63</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:40:02.309-04:00</updated><summary>Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine that targeted nine cities with missiles and drones.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liam Delap joins Forest for reported $68M after one season at Chelsea when he scored two goals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nottingham-forest-delap-chelsea-m72991"/><id>urn:uuid:9e354ccf-0b57-4f0b-a0e0-fb680bd01d68</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:26:24.644-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has sold Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported 50 million pounds ($68 million) for a striker who scored two goals in all competitions last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Title holder Paris Saint-Germain to play Man City and Barcelona in Champions League main phase</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-draw-uefa-monaco-psg-fifa-p48298"/><id>urn:uuid:d3768365-17fa-41cf-b2db-976e7eea64fe</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:14:14.554-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time defending champion Paris Saint-Germain will host Manchester City and travel to Barcelona in the Champions League main phase this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another North Carolina vs. TCU opener, this one in Ireland to open Belichick's 2nd Heels season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/north-carolina-tcu-preview-ireland-x50660"/><id>urn:uuid:e020e5bf-31d9-4ffe-a6ab-4712257894d4</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:10:26.874-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina and TCU play in a season opener for the second year in a row.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maiava, No. 14 Trojans begin quest for first College Football Playoff bid against Spartans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/san-jose-state-spartans-usc-trojans-n25789"/><id>urn:uuid:dbbba7bb-663d-4901-b94f-bc8088655f9a</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:10:25.723-04:00</updated><summary>The No. 14 Southern California Trojans will start the push to make the College Football Playoff for the first time when they kick off the season hosting the San José State Spartans on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>NC State visits Virginia in Week Zero to open season with ACC matchup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/nc-state-virginia-football-preview-s92196"/><id>urn:uuid:db7bc92b-14a5-4fe1-9c27-11724b4dd59d</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:10:24.508-04:00</updated><summary>N.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanford hosts Hawaii in season opener for both teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stanford-hawaii-preview-c41453"/><id>urn:uuid:dfe6901b-c95f-486b-8cb8-1823d455ee06</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:10:21.624-04:00</updated><summary>Stanford opens its first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard with a home game against Hawaii.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/norway-royals-king-harald-hospital-a16154"/><id>urn:uuid:60c5431c-9c01-4806-b483-a057cf8554b2</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:05:38.917-04:00</updated><summary>Norwegian King Harald is in very serious condition as his health deteriorates, according to palace officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk school superintendents share thoughts on AI</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-school-superintendents-ai-t9430xdm"/><id>urn:uuid:ab15b0ea-e379-4e8e-aa66-1e786bc81d3b</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island superintendents say balancing technology use with human interaction prepares students for a tech-driven future.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salep Ice Cream Cafe opens in Ronkonkoma</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/salep-ice-cream-ronkonkoma-vya8qzya"/><id>urn:uuid:8b108c2c-643e-4951-b345-0d013ed8d277</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Many of the flavors are inspired by the eastern Mediterranean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Back to school: Long Island parents excited for a new school year but stressed about the costs</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/back-to-school-shopping-long-island-my028csz"/><id>urn:uuid:a0cb2855-c556-4641-bc09-646904caff16</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The average U.S. shopper is expected to spend more than $800 for back-to-school supplies, according to a recent report.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Greenway: Suffolk ready to break ground on 175-mile walking and biking path from Manhattan to Montauk</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/greenway-nassau-suffolk-xkzdx57y"/><id>urn:uuid:de54d4a4-4107-428e-9985-e78a0ab28fc4</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A perilous trek could be much easier if a plan to build the recreational trail across Queens and Long Island comes to pass.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Jefferson Village revamp's latest phase includes 52 affordable apartments</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/port-jefferson-affordable-apartments-sw40zq05"/><id>urn:uuid:aa0f8a93-b964-4b14-9527-6c45c3645ad2</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The developers of Perry &amp; Main marked the start of construction in a ceremony Thursday with local officials, who were eager to see the vacant buildings demolished.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 NYS parks to explore with the Empire Pass</title><author><name>Sheryl Nance-Nash</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/empire-pass-nys-parks-i17a5hgw"/><id>urn:uuid:5352a78b-24c1-461e-a246-76f533a4023f</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore New York's state parks for a perfect fall escape amid nature's beauty.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE arrests slow on Long Island, bucking national trend, new data shows</title><author><name>Anastasia Valeeva and Josefa Vel&amp;aacute;squez</name><email>josefa.velasquez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/ice-arrests-immigration-long-island-data-e2ummf68"/><id>urn:uuid:5b06bd16-6927-4797-93a1-6e04423a2fe7</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Federal agents detained 72 immigrants in Nassau and Suffolk counties in July, down from 322 in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why Long Islanders love tribute bands, from acts saluting Ozzy to Pearl Jam</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/long-island-tribute-bands-2026-poexpk55"/><id>urn:uuid:c746b269-5b9c-46cc-ac78-c2af0897a45d</id><updated>2026-08-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Tribute bands are attracting dedicated fans, offering affordable alternatives to seeing original artists live.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guendouzi at center of wild post-match scenes as mass brawls mar Lyon-Fenerbahce in Champions League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/guendouzi-fenerbahce-lyon-h79013"/><id>urn:uuid:47e9b549-760a-4a41-9f8c-e8ceb6dab68a</id><updated>2026-08-27T04:57:17.721-04:00</updated><summary>Fenerbahce's first Champions League qualification for 17 years didn't come without high post-match drama.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-heavy-rain-flooding-ishikawa-toyama-s85131"/><id>urn:uuid:ed16b4b3-f716-46f0-b11e-f001d5ae0392</id><updated>2026-08-27T04:52:15.794-04:00</updated><summary>Torrential rain has struck Japan's north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama.</summary></entry><entry><title>Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/middle-east-iran-israel-west-bank-august-27-2026-p64647"/><id>urn:uuid:5ce853f1-2d98-4046-ad1d-78d9c064072d</id><updated>2026-08-27T04:38:13.001-04:00</updated><summary>Qatar and other regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the U.S. war.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Mount Kailash pilgrimage site after floods in Nepal and Tibet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mount-kailash-sacred-pilgrims-nepal-tibet-floods-q90049"/><id>urn:uuid:5f6fdbb1-16ed-4758-8375-f8571aa4cb89</id><updated>2026-08-27T04:34:26.135-04:00</updated><summary>Mount Kailash in Tibet is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from many places.</summary></entry><entry><title>People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-china-tibet-floods-missing-q64683"/><id>urn:uuid:b05ab395-b594-4b78-ae46-8d1b52ba969b</id><updated>2026-08-27T04:01:00.833-04:00</updated><summary>Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 359 and left more than 1,400 people missing as of Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Car rams pedestrians in northern France, killing 2 and injuring 9 before suspected driver's arrest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-car-ramming-pedestrian-caen-russia-t23623"/><id>urn:uuid:5247be22-f9d6-4d90-9110-3c9ee3102854</id><updated>2026-08-27T03:26:15.983-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a driver has deliberately rammed a car into a group of people in northern France, killing two people and injuring nine others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-us-wang-yi-trump-xi-meeting-v80320"/><id>urn:uuid:55bca102-f795-4ad8-aadd-1134021ad9b1</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:15:45.207-04:00</updated><summary>China's foreign minister says his country and the United States need to overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Dolly Parton's theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dolly-parton-death-religion-lgbtq-p01289"/><id>urn:uuid:2ad48073-c936-4cec-984a-54028160ca59</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:03:18.871-04:00</updated><summary>Dolly Parton was known for both her faith and acceptance.</summary></entry><entry><title>The diagnosis came before the doctor called</title><author><name>Jeffrey L. Reynolds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/medical-portals-mychart-diagnosis-bepw8r06"/><id>urn:uuid:cfe01bc4-b4ea-4624-a15f-cce7e4d3d7a2</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Clinical records are written for clinicians, not patients, and a little context would help.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Hills Deputy Mayor Brian Meyerson, soon to take top post, looks to keep property taxes frozen</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hills-mayor-property-taxes-c7zfwzmj"/><id>urn:uuid:56f930cf-7171-4b12-8108-2ff183248528</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Meyerson has been East Hills' deputy mayor since 2024. He'll soon be appointed mayor by Michael Koblenz, who is stepping down from that role after 32 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Long Island will be impacted if MLB makes high school players ineligible for 2028 amateur draft</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-draft-r4ywh8os"/><id>urn:uuid:adf3731f-54f9-412f-921c-4602a9162a6a</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball has made the proposed rule change in the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau Democrats' proposed bill seeks to launch new crackdown on illicit massage spas, impose hefty fines</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan and Sandra Peddie</name><email>sandra.peddie@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/illegal-massage-spas-nassau-bill-htq85jio"/><id>urn:uuid:4c17d10a-3279-4aae-9288-888837af3ee8</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The proposed law would require businesses to have proper state licensing, prove that their employees are paid and ban staff from living at the spas or sleeping there overnight. Repeat offenders could face penalties up to $25,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlas Print Solutions seeks tax breaks as it plans $4.8 million expansion in Westbury</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/atlas-print-solutions-tax-breaks-nassau-ida-lzvmbhqk"/><id>urn:uuid:1d8420f5-263d-4803-96e1-0b4427f6dfd8</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Atlas Print Solutions wants to purchase and renovate a former defense plant in Westbury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk Dem cross-endorsements, Peninsula library turmoil</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/suffolk-democratic-cross-endorsements-peninsula-public-library-sliggd4n"/><id>urn:uuid:598eaf55-b71c-400e-85b1-af9db6a7cb0a</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lorna Lewis appointed academic monitor of Wyandanch school district</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/wyandanch-schools-academic-monitor-lorna-lewis-jhqjxi82"/><id>urn:uuid:2368728b-40bf-482a-ae73-3da307aa36ea</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran educator Lorna Lewis has been named academic monitor for the Wyandanch school district, which has persistently lagged in performance among Long Island schools.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cut red tape to reach goal on septic-tank replacements</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/septic-tank-replacements-ba6ndmkl"/><id>urn:uuid:da194a05-aec8-4749-b45d-531a753d8677</id><updated>2026-08-27T02:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Installing a new system must be simplified even more than it already is.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vigil held in Pakistan for 14 newborns as investigators probe cause of fatal hospital fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-hospital-nursery-fire-newborns-investigation-c13702"/><id>urn:uuid:b3a6b2a4-847b-4946-8776-919d2e3c2abd</id><updated>2026-08-27T01:59:22.376-04:00</updated><summary>Investigators are visiting the hospital nursery in Pakistan's capital where a fire killed 14 newborn babies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tech stocks lead Wall Street after Nvidia, Salesforce and others say AI is creating big growth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-market-iran-war-oil-us-y87965"/><id>urn:uuid:9872fb6c-e2a4-4126-9d95-77f091231534</id><updated>2026-08-27T01:13:28.424-04:00</updated><summary>Technology stocks led Wall Street after Nvidia, Salesforce and others reported fatter profits for the spring than expected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flau'jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-storm-score-r28229"/><id>urn:uuid:c4ffd502-be3c-4773-9ad6-df80b80c4ace</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:20:10.802-04:00</updated><summary>Flau'jae Johnson scored 20 points, Dominique Malonga added 18 and the Seattle Storm beat the short-handed Toronto Tempo 90-78 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-athletics-score-b10981"/><id>urn:uuid:a31b1366-b17e-4aa8-a478-065dbe6dc08c</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:15:53.708-04:00</updated><summary>Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-democrats-elsayed-hasan-piker-senate-n46384"/><id>urn:uuid:60dffd0f-1017-4d53-88ac-55a349a9576d</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:14:00.746-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan Democrats want to focus on President Donald Trump and the economy heading into November.</summary></entry><entry><title>Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/meta-instagram-settlement-protections-changes-m83381"/><id>urn:uuid:005c97fe-2352-4f5b-95b2-f254e6769f50</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:10:32.112-04:00</updated><summary>Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.</summary></entry><entry><title>US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-goals-six-months-t20636"/><id>urn:uuid:fe4e9d46-fe0e-4dbc-ad72-eb2a4eb727b2</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:10:13.397-04:00</updated><summary>Back in February, President Donald Trump said he expected the war he'd just launched with Iran to last four weeks to five weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Tech Tip: How to keep your child's tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/school-tablets-computers-distractions-focus-b27496"/><id>urn:uuid:e8d160c3-531c-4d04-bd91-dfbad74125a8</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:09:25.434-04:00</updated><summary>Tablets and computers have become essential for students, but they can also be distracting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday's story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jason-arday-cambridge-professor-book-p77166"/><id>urn:uuid:be20fa1b-c538-46d2-a265-ad6c39660a0a</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:08:42.634-04:00</updated><summary>Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday's life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story.</summary></entry><entry><title>California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hospice-fraud-medicare-los-angeles-trump-newsom-i76318"/><id>urn:uuid:495442ce-76cc-493b-ae2d-0bb60c248c4c</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:07:23.016-04:00</updated><summary>Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shackled Tate brothers testify in bid to get out of jail, but judge delays decision</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tate-brothers-extradition-florida-j68163"/><id>urn:uuid:de8f6f81-f644-4db8-bb59-d6e03cd194e9</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:06:08.265-04:00</updated><summary>Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have taken the stand in federal court, arguing they can't defend themselves from sex charges while jailed in Miami.</summary></entry><entry><title>For everything from troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-religion-lostandfound-rhodes-orthodoxy-k39639"/><id>urn:uuid:6e7572df-5b29-4f47-9f7b-9e04b54fef47</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:05:57.760-04:00</updated><summary>Saint Fanourios, the Orthodox Christian patron saint of lost things, is honored each Aug. 27 with prayers and traditional orange-flavored cake.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-graham-ukraine-zelenskyy-trump-sanctions-h76362"/><id>urn:uuid:1f98a99f-91e5-4804-acdc-86c074cd6105</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:05:26.183-04:00</updated><summary>Hours after Lindsey Graham's funeral last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. lawmakers his country needed the Russia sanctions bill they were considering, as a morale booster in the long war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury weighs whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsay-clancy-trial-closing-arguments-v53306"/><id>urn:uuid:8b2ed1b5-911b-47e9-8ddc-202310889fb5</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:04:59.785-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has begun deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/canada-defense-america-carney-d95308"/><id>urn:uuid:0683f4ae-5a99-4759-a833-41c34a530950</id><updated>2026-08-27T00:01:22.459-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian military spending is surging, with companies expanding into defense contracting.</summary></entry></feed>