Japan's Osaka missed last year's US Open after giving birth to her daughter Shai, and the former world number one is still trying to kick her return to the sport into top gear. But she was dialed in against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko, firing 19 winners to wrap up...

Tearful Osaka triumphs in US Open return

Paula Badosa defiantly stated that her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas “will always be a champion” after the Greek’s poor run of form continued at the US Open. Spanish star Badosa has been in resurgent form over the summer, with the 26th seed into the third round of the US Open for the first time.

Paula Badosa sends defiant Stefanos Tsitsipas message after Greek’s US Open exit

In the middle of the afternoon at Flushing Meadows, the searing heat reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). "I'm sweating crazy. What was it, 95 degrees outside? Today was crazy," said American star Frances Tiafoe whose opponent Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third set of their second round clash. Tiafoe...

Players sweat it out as US Open sizzles in crushing heat

It is the final stretch for Afghan Paralympic athlete Zakia Khudadadi. After more than a year of preparation and three years of integration in France, she will be taking part with the Refugee Team at the Paris Paralympic Games. But the French team is never far away to support and coach her all the way. Her para-taekwondo bouts start on August 29 at Paris’s Grand Palais. Her dream of bringing home medals is finally within reach.

Afghan paralympic athlete Zakia Khudadadi to compete for the Refugee Team (4/4)

One of Japan's strongest typhoons in decades dumped torrential rain across southern regions on Thursday, with one person missing and authorities warning of life-threatening flooding and landslides.

Powerful Typhoon Shanshan slams into southern Japan

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If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

Nigerians angry about the cost of living crisis are letting off some steam in a new rage room. Life in Lagos can sometimes be stressful, but it looks like nothing a good 30 minutes with a sledge hammer and some old tvs can’t fix.

In Nigeria, a rage room to let off some steam

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Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

President Emmanuel Macron continued negotiations over a new government for France on Thursday, more than seven weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election that cost his allies their relative majority. Clovis Casali has the latest.

Talks to form new French government go on but no sign of breakthrough

Aryna Sabalenka underlined her US Open title credentials with a dominant second-round win over Lucia Bronzetti that she said was inspired by a "mini-me" fan in the crowd. Second seed Sabalenka, runner-up in New York last year, beat Italy's Bronzetti 6-3 6-1 in just 61 minutes. Afterwards she headed straight...

Sabalenka 'inspired' by 'mini-me' fan in dominant win

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Some zodiac signs have many misfortunes while others excel in all sectors. Venus is in Libra on August 29 and will transform the three luckiest zodiac signs’ lives. Their friendships and relationships will grow on Thursday. Libra’s transition will inspire them to have a good attitude in each move they make. Could you be among these lucky signs?

3 Luckiest Zodiac Signs On August 29, 2024

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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There is already a shocking exit at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Greek star Maria Sakkari, the No. 9 seed, retired from her first-round match against China’s Wang Yafan at Court 17 on Monday after just one set due to an apparent injury.

Sakkari, 29, dropped the opening set 6-2 and was having her neck/shoulder area worked on at one point during a medical timeout.

Yoshihito Nishioka collapses at US Open in frightening scene: ‘Trouble breathing’

Since making the semifinals in the US Open and French Open in 2021, Sakkari has struggled in Grand Slams, losing five times in the first round.



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Since reaching the fourth round at the 2022 Australian Open, she had not advanced past the third round in 11 straight Grand Slam appearances.

Sakkari recently represented Greece at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where as the No. 7 seed, she was knocked out in the Round of 16 by Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk.



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US Open already has stunning upset as Maria Sakkari is out after one set

Noel Gallagher posted on X that "due to unprecedented demand" they would play the three additional concerts in July and August next year. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have put their infamous 15-year feud behind them for the tour. The duo behind hit songs including "Wonderwall", "Don't Look Back In...

Oasis add dates to 2025 reunion tour

"The Tehran prosecutor charged filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad and her daughter, the actress Baran Kosari, after they removed their hijab in public," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. Banietemad, 70, is one of Iran first female screenwriters and film directors and has received several awards at the Tehran Fajr film festival,...

Iran charges filmmaker, actress daughter over veil

Emirates Team New Zealand won the final preliminary regatta in Barcelona last week but were run extremely close by Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli before the Louis Vuitton Cup, which starts Thursday. The competition will determine the challenger to face New Zealand in the America's Cup proper in October,...

America's Cup defender New Zealand awaiting stiff challenge in Barcelona

The 70-year-old commands a huge following in France and beyond, his signature blend of comedy and martial arts transcending language barriers. Born in British colonial Hong Kong in 1954, Chan Kong-sang started his film career as a child actor and worked as a stunt double in the 1972 Bruce Lee film "Fist of Fury".

Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Carlos Alcaraz has described Novak Djokovic’s longevity and continued success in the sport as “an act of brutality” ahead of the 2024 US Open. The Spanish star highlighted the importance of continuing to grow and improve in order to keep winning Grand Slams and pointed out this is “what Djokovic has done during his whole career.”

Carlos Alcaraz makes ‘act of brutality’ claim about Novak Djokovic ahead of US Open

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Tsitsipas 'a champion' despite struggles, says girlfriend Badosa

\"He is going through difficult times, but he is a champion and will always be a champion,\" Spain's Badosa said after securing her third-round berth with...

"He is going through difficult times, but he is a champion and will always be a champion," Spain's Badosa said after securing her third-round berth with...

Tsitsipas 'a champion' despite struggles, says girlfriend Badosa

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