August 23, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on August 23, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.
Climate · United States · 5 publications
- 02
Sean Grayson, convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
General · United States · 2 publications
- 03
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
World · International · 3 publications
- 04
Japan's Yamashita captures CPKC Women’s Open in dominate wire-to-wire performance
Japan’s Miyu Yamashita went wire to wire to win the CPKC Women’s Open. The 25-year-old claimed her fourth LPGA Tour victory and second this year with a dominating performance at Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Club.
General · Canada · 1 publication
- 05
Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says
Joshua Aviles said he has been “fighting for a country that has given me everything,” only to learn his father had been detained.
Politics · United States · 2 publications
- 06
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a lake.
Health · United States · 2 publications
- 07
Manfred: Blue Jays to face Cubs in 2027 Little League Classic
Rob Manfred joins the ESPN broadcast at the Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves to announce that the Blue Jays and the Cubs will take part in the annual event in 2027.
Sports · Canada · 1 publication
- 08
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia, according to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency.
World · International · 2 publications
- 09
Ontario businesses brace for tariffs after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse
Some businesses in Ontario are bracing for tarrifs but pledging steadfastness after Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators came close, but ultimately failed at the 11th hour to reach a trade agreement Friday night.
Business · US & Canada · 4 publications
- 10
Hayden Panettiere's mother breaks silence after her death
Lesley Vogel shares how she hopes her daughter will be remembered.
Culture · International · 2 publications