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Sources: Cal, Stanford to ACC hits ‘roadblocks’

Pete Thamel Andrea Adelson Close Andrea Adelson ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Aug 9,...

Business

Trend of more tenants in the market with fewer rental properties to continue, RICS says

Rents will continue to rise as more people enter the rental market with fewer properties to choose from, the professional body for surveyors has...

Sports

‘Great trade!’: Lorenzen throws no-hitter for Phils

ESPN News Services Aug 9, 2023, 08:52 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance...

Sports

Rangers 3B Jung eyes late post-op return in ’23

Aug 9, 2023, 07:05 PM ET Jung, an All-Star starter for the American League in July, was hurt fielding a line drive off the...

Sports

Cubs rookie Assad to start Friday; Smyly to pen

ESPN News Services Aug 9, 2023, 07:22 PM ET NEW YORK — With every game critical in a close playoff race, the Chicago Cubs...

World

Hawaii wildfires: At least six people dead after wildfires destroy large parts of town in Maui

At least six people have died after wildfires rampaged through parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials have said. Fires, fuelled by the...

Environment

At at former Solo cup factory turned wind tower plant, Biden showcases a green energy revolution

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at Arcosa, a wind tower manufacturing facility, in Belen, New Mexico, August 9, 2023. Jonathan...

More patients to be able to skip NHS waiting lists – if they can travel for treatment

Thousands of patients stuck on NHS waiting lists could be offered treatment much sooner at another facility – as long as they are willing...

Technology

Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99 per month starting October 12

The Disney+ logo is displayed on a TV screen in Paris, December 26, 2019. Chesnot | Getty Images Disney is raising prices on almost...

Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to .99 per month starting October 12

Hawaii wildfires: At least six people dead after wildfires destroy large parts of town in Maui

At least six people have died after wildfires rampaged through parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials have said. Fires, fuelled by the...

FBI shoots and kills man suspected of threatening Joe Biden

FBI agents have shot and killed a man suspected of threatening US President Joe Biden. The agents were carrying out a search warrant in...

Environment

‘This is going to get worse before it gets better’: Panama Canal pileup due to drought reaches 154 vessels

A ship navigates through the Panama Canal in the area near the Americas’ Bridge in Panama City on April 24, 2023. The scarcity of...

Environment

Energy quietly led the market in recent weeks, so we’re taking profits in one of our oil stocks

The sector performing the best since the last consumer price index print back in mid-July has been energy.

Technology

Hackers to compete for nearly $20 million in prizes by using A.I. for cybersecurity, Biden administration announces

President Joe Biden gives remarks on Artificial Intelligence in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on July 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna...

Hackers to compete for nearly million in prizes by using A.I. for cybersecurity, Biden administration announces

Lizzo: More complaints about singer being investigated in wake of lawsuit

More complaints into Lizzo’s behaviour are being investigated by lawyers representing her accusers. Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, along with a third dancer, Arianna...

Cocaine worth $1.1m found by Tampa mayor Jane Castor on family’s fishing trip

The mayor of Tampa has found cocaine with an estimated street value of about $1.1m (£860,000) floating in the Atlantic while on a fishing...

Cocaine worth .1m found by Tampa mayor Jane Castor on family's fishing trip

Business

Gatwick strikes: Holidaymakers warned of ‘severe disruption’ as fresh walkouts announced

Unite has warned holidaymakers they face “severe disruption” at Gatwick Airport this month after ground staff announced a new series of strikes. More than...

Technology

How to see if your Uber drivers hated you or loved you

Nisian Hughes | Getty Images When you take an Uber ride, you get to rate your driver — but your driver also gets to...

Sports

An ode to 108 years of wild Pac-12 memories

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterAug 9, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010,...

World

Russia to build up forces at western borders to counter NATO threat, defence minister Sergei Shoigu says

Russia is planning to build up its forces at its western borders following Finland’s accession to NATO, the country’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu has...