Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to ‘Days of Thunder’ to hit theaters in 2028
Sun Aug 30 4:16 pm
Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to “Days of Thunder.” Cruise made the announcement from Daytona International Speedway hours before NASCAR’s regular-season finale.
North Carolina opens Bill Belichick’s second season with 15-10 win over TCU in Ireland
Sun Aug 30 3:15 pm
New quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards and North Carolina opened coach Bill Belichick’s second season with a 15-10 win over TCU.
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Sun Aug 30 2:14 pm
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned the Looney Tunes feature “Coyote vs. Acme,” it has a new lease on life thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The movie debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. For the fifth weekend in a row, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” topped the North American box office.
Miles Davis’ TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale
Sun Aug 30 1:13 pm
Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.
Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
Sun Aug 30 12:12 pm
The U.S. Army has announced plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable energy source independent of the commercial electric grid.
In Dolly Parton’s theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage
Sun Aug 30 10:10 am
Dolly Parton was known for both her faith and acceptance. The beloved country singer's support for the LGBTQ+ community resonated with many, especially queer Christians. Parton's music and public persona consistently promoted acceptance, making her a beacon for those struggling with their identity.
Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
Sun Aug 30 9:09 am
An increasing number of spiritual seekers are finding that artificial intelligence is giving them non-judgmental access to spiritual insights. This trend is growing, notably in Hinduism, where gurus are considered essential for spiritual growth.
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’
Sat Aug 29 1:26 pm
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy. The Library of Congress has called Parton a “titan of children’s literacy” for the millions of free books provided monthly through her Imagination Library. Similarly well-known is the $1 million gift she made to Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center to help develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
What to know about the Mount Kailash pilgrimage site after floods in Nepal and Tibet
Sat Aug 29 11:22 am
Mount Kailash in Tibet is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from many places. People missing in the flooding that occurred Wednesday after a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border included Indian nationals on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.
A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games
Sat Aug 29 10:20 am
A Chinese humanoid robot has set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing. This achievement took place Tuesday during China’s World Humanoid Robot Games, an Olympic-style competition now in its second year.
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
Sat Aug 29 9:18 am
Dolly Parton was a beloved icon whose influence spans music, film and philanthropy. Parton, who died Tuesday, was known for her rhinestone-studded style and quick wit, as she captivated fans across all walks of life. Her music, including hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” has become timeless.
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
Sat Aug 29 8:32 am
President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.
