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Penge and Hillier share British Masters lead
Marco Penge and Daniel Hillier will resume tied at 11 under for the final day of the Husqvarna British Masters, with Tom McKibbin one shot back. Play was suspended due to darkness, setting up a 30-hole finish on Sunday.

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Burning Man's Orgy Dome Returns for 2026 with New Rules
Burning Man's Orgy Dome, damaged by 50 mph winds in 2025, returns for the 2026 festival. The camp raised nearly $70,000 via GoFundMe to rebuild. New this year: a partnership with Spanky's Wine Bar and a rule that bringing your own sheets no longer lets you skip the line.

Argentina Moves to Expel Foreigners for Hate Speech
The Argentine government is drafting a decree to implement the expulsion of foreigners who incite hatred or violence against Argentines. The measure regulates the DNU 681/2026, which already established the legal basis, but now needs to define the operational procedure for Migraciones and security forces.

India Eyes Asian Games Gold After World Cup Exit
India's eighth-place finish at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 has exposed defensive frailties, but captain Harmanpreet Singh is already looking ahead. The team now aims to win gold at the Asian Games in Japan, which would secure a spot at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

WWE Raw Spoilers: Title Matches Set for 8/31
WWE taped the August 31 episode of Raw on August 28 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Spoilers reveal Raquel Rodriguez retained the Women's Intercontinental Championship, Dragon Lee and Penta earned title shots, and Roman Reigns confronted Penta after the main event.

Hussain Slams 'Joke' Early End to Lord's Test
Nasser Hussain called the umpires' decision to end play early on day three of the second Test at Lord's 'a joke' as sunshine broke out after persistent rain. Only 24.5 overs were possible, and England closed on 177-7, leading Pakistan by 357. Fans booed and demanded refunds.

O'Ward and Palou Claim Poles at Milwaukee Doubleheader
Pato O'Ward inherits pole for Race 1 at Milwaukee after engine penalties drop Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou, and others. Palou takes pole for Race 2 and can clinch his fifth IndyCar title this weekend.

Tom Hardy's Rap Album Drops X-Rated Kathy Bates Line
Tom Hardy, under his Frankie Pulitzer alias, has released a collaborative rap album with Czarface. The project is packed with movie and comic references, including an X-rated line about Kathy Bates, a Shakespeare monologue, and nods to his own roles like Bane and Venom.

OpenAI Cuts Cursor Access After SpaceX Acquisition
OpenAI is terminating its partnership with Cursor, the AI coding tool acquired by SpaceX, citing concerns about Elon Musk's companies violating contracts. The shutdown is set for November 12, 2026, affecting about 5% of Cursor's traffic. Developers can still use their own API keys.

Forest's £40m Bid for Everton Teen Armstrong
Nottingham Forest have made a £40m bid for Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong, with add-ons and a sell-on clause. The 19-year-old has impressed this season, but Everton face a tough decision amid fan backlash and manager David Moyes' desire for reinforcements.

Polymarket $20 Bonus for College Football Week 0
College football's Week 0 kicks off with several marquee matchups, and Polymarket is offering new users a $20 trading bonus when they deposit $10 using a promo code. Games include UNC vs. TCU in Dublin, USC vs. San Jose State, and Memphis vs. UNLV on FOX.

Kenan Thompson to Guest Judge AGT for Cowell
Kenan Thompson will return to America's Got Talent as a guest judge on September 1, filling in for Simon Cowell, who is recovering from back surgery. Thompson previously substituted for Cowell in 2020 after his e-bike accident.

Asunción Weather: Warm Saturday with Storm Risk in the South
This Saturday, August 29, Paraguay will experience a warm to hot day with persistent north winds and instability that could bring rain and storms, especially in the south. In Asunción, temperatures will range between 18.3°C and 30.3°C, with a 25% chance of rain during the day.

Bezzecchi Takes Pole in Record-Breaking Aragon Qualifying
Marco Bezzecchi claimed pole position for the Aragon Grand Prix with a record-breaking 1:44.962 lap, beating reigning champion Marc Marquez by 0.089s. Alex Marquez completes the front row. The session saw two 1:44 laps and a dramatic final attempt from Marquez that ended with a front-end moment.

Fed's Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Inflation Persists
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, in his first major speech, said inflation remains too high and hinted at possible rate hikes. Markets now see a 57% chance of a hike in September, up from 35%.

Harry Styles' MSG Residency: The New Concert Economy
Harry Styles begins a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden, part of a trend where artists like Adele and Bad Bunny play multiple shows in one city. This shifts costs to fans, who must travel and pay higher prices, while artists save on touring expenses and create a 'sense of event'.

Burnham faces Parliament test after summer tour
Andy Burnham returns to Parliament on Tuesday for the first time as prime minister, facing scrutiny after a summer tour. His debut at PMQs on Wednesday and the autumn Budget on 28 October will test his leadership, with challenges over defence spending, taxes, and prisoner early release.

US Open Pool: Final Eight Set as Top Seeds Fall
The 2026 US Open Pool Championship in Frisco, Texas, has reached its final eight. Fedor Gorst, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, and Joshua Filler remain contenders for a second title, while defending champion Aloysius Yapp, World Champion Carlo Biado, and five-time winner Shane Van Boening were eliminated.

Nashville Airport to Be Renamed After Dolly Parton
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80. The proposal will be considered at a Sept. 17 meeting. A petition supporting the change has over 160,000 signatures.

Ex-White House Aide Fined $172K for Speech Bets
A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been ordered to pay over $172,000 for using advance knowledge of President Trump's speeches to bet on prediction markets. The CFTC settlement includes surrendering profits and a civil penalty, plus a three-year trading ban.

Ryan Sieg Wins First Career Race at Daytona in Overtime
Ryan Sieg finally won his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race in his 424th start, taking the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona in overtime. Rajah Caruth secured the last Chase spot despite a late crash.

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