August 29, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on August 29, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
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Messi scores four goals to lead Inter Miami to romp over CF Montreal
Lionel Messi scored three times in the second half to finish off his first four-goal effort in Major League Soccer play while adding an assist, and Inter Miami scored six unanswered goals in a 7-1 romp over CF Montreal on Saturday night.
Sports · Canada · 3 publications
- 02
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
World · United States · 8 publications
- 03
Canadian women's volleyball team qualifies for Olympics for 1st time since 1996
The Canadian women's vollleyball team punched its ticket to the Olympics for the first time since 1996 on Saturday with a 3-1 win (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) over the host Dominican Republic in the final of the NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo.
Sports · Canada · 2 publications
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Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.
The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien."
Politics · United States · 8 publications
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El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized Saturday for comments he made following an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year, as he seeks to ease concerns among Jewish voters ahead of the November election. “I made a mistake,” El-Sayed said during an appearance before the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus at the state party’s…
Politics · United States · 3 publications
- 06
How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
Health · United States · 3 publications
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William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
Junior taken to hospital after first-quarter emergency Division II season opener suspended and later canceled School plans vigil for Barnett and his family William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett had a medical emergency on the sideline during the school’s season opener on Saturday. and the school later announced his death. Barnett, a junior, reportedly experienced seizure-like symptoms during the first quarter of the Division II contest against Fort Lewis College. The game was…
Health · International · 3 publications
- 08
Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday
Sports · International · 2 publications
- 09
Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys: Pick compensation, trade grades
Pittsburgh is moving on from Jones after declining his fifth-year option and selecting Max Ihenachor in the first round
Sports · International · 2 publications
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Seattle Seahawks officially sign CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges
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
Sports · United States · 2 publications