‘X-Men’ Finally Unveils Its Cast, Including Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott - The Hollywood Reporter

Broadway star Maya Boyd will play Storm in the feature, which has a May 2028 release date.

Hollywood Reporter: 2026-08-15T05:20:08Z

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Faces Off Against Mister Fantastic, X-Men and Avengers With Army of Sentinels - Variety

Marvel Studios unveiled the second "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer on Friday during Disney's D23 fan convention, further teasing the massive MCU team-up movie arriving in theaters Dec. 18.

Variety: 2026-08-15T04:12:00Z

‘Coco 2’: Benjamin Bratt Returning As Ernesto de la Cruz; Release Date Set – D23 - Deadline

Benjamin Bratt is returning for the Pixar sequel 'Coco 2,' which is set to hit theaters in November 2029, it was revealed Friday at Disney's D23 fan event.

Deadline: 2026-08-15T03:24:00Z

Trump stumps in N.Y. suburbs, highlighting a dilemma for his party - washingtonpost.com

The president can help rally his core supporters but remains deeply unpopular in many swing areas.

The Washington Post: 2026-08-15T02:41:47Z

Man arrested after disrupting services, striking woman at Central Synagogue in Midtown East - ABC7 New York

Police arrested Larry Montes, 46, from the Bronx. He was charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and criminal mischief as a hate crime, among other charges

WABC-TV: 2026-08-15T02:27:26Z

Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards postponed at Richmond Raceway - Jayski

The race will run at noon ET and air on FS2

Jayski.com: 2026-08-15T02:10:32Z

Live flood updates: Hogsett declares local disaster emergency, Indy evacuations start - IndyStar

Central Indiana faces ongoing flood risks as heavy rain continues to swell creeks and streams.

The Indianapolis Star: 2026-08-15T01:49:00Z

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead - BBC

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

BBC News: 2026-08-15T01:41:24Z

At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia - Al Jazeera

The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.

Al Jazeera English: 2026-08-15T01:41:15Z

Iran targets tankers in ‘unprovoked attacks’ in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says - Fox News

The United Arab Emirates ripped Iran after it attacked two of its ships as they were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has described Iran as “all talk and no action, the bully of the Middle East no longer.”

Fox News: 2026-08-15T01:37:47Z

Japan’s defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism - AP News

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has prayed at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism. Koizumi has been a regular at the shrine. Visits by Japanese politicians to the shrin…

Associated Press: 2026-08-15T01:17:00Z

6 dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan shooting: reports - The Detroit News

The suspect in the shooting, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was found dead in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake in Caldwell Township

The Detroit News: 2026-08-15T01:08:00Z

DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal - The Hill

The Justice Department described the Iranian missile threat incident that led President Trump to secretly switch planes last month as an “assassination attempt” in a new court filing on Friday.  U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer mentioned the incident in an e…

The Hill: 2026-08-15T00:21:00Z

Iran war: Trump to declare Hormuz US territory 'soon' - dw.com

Donald Trump said the strait would become part of the US after Iran is defeated. He also told Americans to accept higher gas prices, which have soared since Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.

DW (English): 2026-08-14T23:59:34Z

Hundreds of California quartz countertop workers developed an incurable lung condition. Dozens died - KCRA

A new study based on more than seven years of data in California is raising alarms about silicosis, an incurable and sometimes deadly lung disease linked to quartz countertop manufacturing.

KCRA Sacramento: 2026-08-14T23:32:00Z

Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI - BBC

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI.

BBC News: 2026-08-14T23:06:27Z

Luigi Mangione reveals motive for CEO's killing after pleading guilty in federal case - pbs.org

: 2026-08-14T22:57:22Z

Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history - pbs.org

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with the number of confirmed cases climbing to over 4,600. At least 2,100 people have died, a death toll that was reached almost three times faster than the outbreak over a decade ago…

PBS: 2026-08-14T22:45:49Z

Updated 2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket Picture and Standings After A'ja Wilson, Aces Clinch Berth - bleacherreport.com

The Las Vegas Aces' quest for a fourth title in five seasons remains on track as they secured a berth in the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

Bleacher Report: 2026-08-14T22:25:24Z