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MLB’s 2026 trade deadline came and went at 6 p.m. ET on Monday and dozens of deals were made in the days leading up to the deadline. The biggest blockbuster, of course, saw reigning two-time AL Cy Young Tarik Skubal join the defending two-time World Series champion Dodgers. Now that the trade deadline is in the books, let’s name some winners and losers, shall we? We shall. Winner: The Dodgers and Tarik SkubalBaseball’s rich got richer (again) at the trade deadlineTechnically the Brewers went into deadline day with the best record in baseball, but the Dodgers were only a half-game…

The alleged baby mama of Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde, Ogechi Eleana, has said she is ready to undergo a DNA test to determine the paternity of her 12-year-old daughter, Azizat, while denying reports that she sued the singer. Ms Eleana made the remarks during an interview with Feel Right News TV posted on YouTube on Monday, as she responded to the controversy surrounding Kwam 1’s viral “Sara Ni” performance, allegations that she had sued the singer, and the ongoing paternity dispute. The controversy resurfaced in recent weeks after Ms Eleana publicly alleged that Kwam 1 impregnated her,…

Bennett Oghifo The General Manager of the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), Engr. Tokunbo Ajanaku, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to maintaining Lagos roads despite the persistent rainfall that has continued to impact road infrastructure across the State. Speaking on the Corporation’s ongoing road maintenance operations, Ajanaku said that although the intensity and frequency of this year’s rainfall have posed significant operational challenges, the Agency has remained fully engaged in ensuring that roads across Lagos remain as safe and motorable as possible. According to him, the prolonged downpour has accelerated the deterioration of several road sections, while the prevailing…

•  Says a state must prove readiness before being al-lowed to commence policing operations    •  National standards will prevent abuse, protect citi-zens, AGF explains Deji Elumoye in Abuja Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, yester-day, disclosed that the group would submit an execu-tive bill package on state police to President Bola Tinubu on September 3, as part of efforts to establish the legal and operational framework for the proposed system. Gbajabiamila emphasised that state police would only become operational across the 36 states of the federa-tion after the conclusion of the ongoing…

A cluster of fast-moving wildfires has devastated the outskirts of Spokane, Washington state, with 65,000 people told to leave their homes. More than 700 buildings have been destroyed as the fires spread from surrounding vegetation into residential neighbourhoods, posing an unprecedented threat to lives and property.The blazes have become the top firefighting priority in the US because of their scale and the danger they pose to communities. While no deaths have been confirmed, authorities say it will take time to assess the full extent of the damage as search teams begin entering the hardest-hit areas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend…

Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminalAhmed Jadallah | ReutersSaudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a jump in second-quarter profit, following a period of severe disruption through the Strait of Hormuz amid the sprawling Middle East conflict.The world’s largest oil company posted adjusted net income of 125.2 billion Saudi riyal ($33.4 billion) over the April to June period, beating analyst expectations of $31.59 billion.The results come as oil supermajors have reported blowout quarterly profits, benefitting from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.The more than five-month-old conflict, which was already expanding beyond its main fronts,…

The newly established beetle genus Luffy was not given its name simply as a playful reference. Researchers selected it because the insects have distinctive physical features that closely resemble the unusual abilities of Luffy, the main character in One Piece. Compared with related beetles, members of this genus have exceptionally long and slender mandibles, antennae, and maxillary palps. Their stretched proportions reminded the scientists of Luffy’s rubber body, which allows the fictional character to freely extend and enlarge his limbs. Complete taxonomic descriptions of the genus and its species were published in the open-access, peer-reviewed journal ZooKeys. Two New Luffy…

Sen. Ted Cruz is confident the Protect College Sports Act will hit the Senate floor this week. Whether it actually does is another matter.Cruz, speaking with CBS Sports on Monday, was resolute. The bill received a significant boost late Friday when the Big Ten and SEC endorsed the legislation, giving it new momentum after weeks of negotiations. Cruz, one of three authors of the bipartisan legislation, said he has spoken directly with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald Trump multiple times and believes the Senate will stay in session until the bill passes.”This bill is going to pass,”…

Grande began singing at the age of eight and made her name as a teenage actress in Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious and its spin-off, Sam & Cat.Since releasing her debut single in 2011, she has scored 10 US number one hits and earned 20 Grammy Award nominations, winning three times.She has also made a successful move into acting, earning an Oscar nomination in 2025 for Wicked.But she has also experienced some difficult times.In 2017, 22 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack outside her concert at Manchester Arena.The following year, she said she was dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress…

The solution to today’s puzzleEarlier today I set you the following puzzle, suggested by Briton Alex Chui, the most successful ever candidate at the International Mathematical Olympiad.Last month Alex, who is a pupil at Tonbridge School in Kent, became the first person to win a medal at the olympiad for seven years in a row. Bravo! Continue reading…