Archives — August 2026

Rebecca De Mornay became one of Hollywood's most recognisable blonde bombshells when she starred opposite Tom Cruise in Risky Business – but more than four decades later, the actress still looks amazingly youthful. Rebecca, who celebrates her 67th birthday on August 29, 2026, was just 23 when she took on the role of Lana in the 1983 coming-of-age movie that would transform both her and Tom into major Hollywood names. With her blonde hair and fresh-faced looks, Rebecca's portrayal of the mysterious young woman who turns teenager Joel Goodsen's life upside down became one of the defining performances of her career. But while Risky Business remains the movie many fans associate her with, Rebecca went on to build an impressively varied career that has now spanned more than four decades. Rebecca quickly followed her breakout role with a string of movies throughout the 1980s, including The Slugger's Wife, The Trip to Bountiful and the Oscar-nominated action thriller Runaway Train. She appeared alongside Kurt Russell in Ron Howard's 1991 firefighter drama Backdraft, before landing the role that would arguably become as synonymous with her career as Lana.

Tilly Boadle has continued Australia’s brilliant campaign at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, winning the junior women’s downhill title in Italy on Saturday. The 17-year-old from the Mornington Peninsula mastered the tricky conditions to claim the rainbow jersey by a commanding margin over her nearest rival. Boadle qualified second-fastest yesterday, but overnight rain left Val di Sole’s “Black Snake” trail in a treacherous state. The young Victorian was tenth to start the final out of 20 riders. While her run of 4:13.323 was down on yesterday’s time, it was enough to put Boadle into the hot seat to see, nervously, if it would stand up to the rest of the field. “I rode it like it was dry, but I was cautious in the places that mattered,” Boadle said of her run. “It was such a safe, and smart, run. I was so happy with it when I got down. It was difficult conditions today.”Each challenger came and went, and when the final starter, the USA’s Aletha Ostgaard, fell short by over seven seconds, Boadle’s victory was confirmed. “There’s such incredible junior girls that came down and I honestly couldn’t watch,” Boadle said.

PoliticsThe flareup in the Canada-U. S. tariff war has not only strengthened Ottawa's resolve to boost military co-operation with Europe and Asia — it's also hurting prospects of major military purchases from the United States. Trade war has strengthened resolve to boost military co-operation with Europe, AsiaDaniel Leblanc · CBC News · Posted: Aug 29, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 29Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Stephen Fuhr, head of Canada's Defence Procurement Agency, stands in front of a CF-104D Starfighter, built in 1962, at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, B. C. (Daniel Leblanc/CBC)The flareup in the Canada-U. S. tariff war has not only strengthened Ottawa's resolve to boost military co-operation with Europe and Asia — it's also hurting prospects of major military purchases from the United States. In an interview, the head of the Defence Investment Agency says the Canadian public would have no appetite for sole-source military contracts to American firms.

An Edmonton-born man who lived most of his life in the United States is back in Canada, after losing a legal fight to remain south of the border to be with his two young sons. Curtis Wright, 40, said he endured terrible conditions at different U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities in Texas after he was taken into custody10 months ago.

The rail and urban transit industry convened for a new edition of the Trains and Metro Congress to analyze the operational and technological strategies required to sustain this growth. The event was marked by a push for consensus among the public sector, academia, and industry to enhance service efficiency and safety. "These types of activities are essential, as they are precisely about collectively finding a state vision for how we develop the country through transportation modes – particularly trains and the metro – and how we help the population enjoy a more pleasant life through safer, more efficient public transport," said Jorge Claude, Chairman of the Board of EFE Trenes de Chile. He added that the convergence of experts, universities, and industry represents "a great opportunity to make progress in these areas. "

Latest: The countdown to Geneva is on. Gukesh and Sindarov have completed their final Chess Olympiad before the World Championship, with Sindarov helping Uzbekistan win gold on home soil and Gukesh taking silver with India. The challenger went unbeaten in Samarkand, while Gukesh finished with an impressive individual score despite losing his final game. With Game 1 in Geneva on November 24, both players have now entered the final phase of their preparations. Meanwhile, Uzbek star Nodirbek Abdusattorov has revealed he will spend a week helping Sindarov prepare, giving his friend an 80–20 chance of defeating Gukesh. RELATED: Gukesh vs Sindarov: The World Championship Countdown Starts NowIt is Gukesh vs Sindarov. The new chess rivalry of India vs Uzbekistan. And, for the first time in World Championship history, two 20-year-olds fighting for the biggest prize in chess. World Champion GM Gukesh D will defend his title against GM Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva, Switzerland, this November. The match represents another extraordinary generational shift at the top of chess. Gukesh became the youngest undisputed World Champion in history when he defeated GM Ding Liren in Singapore in 2024.

Roland Busch has a lot competing for his attention. As CEO of Siemens, Busch leads more than 300,000 employees. He gets about 200 emails a day, spends his afternoons in back-to-back meetings, and travels so frequently that he estimates he flies roughly the distance to the moon and back each year. Busch told Business Insider in his recent Power Hours interview that his background in theoretical physics has influenced his approach to the complexity of his job. He tries to strip problems down to what matters and eliminate unnecessary work wherever he can. That philosophy shows up throughout his daily routine, which strongly resonated with our readers. He keeps his emails short, doesn't schedule recurring meetings with his direct reports, and has developed rules that help him maintain his routine, even when he's traveling. We asked ChatGPT to pinpoint seven of Busch's best rules for getting things done. It turns out, other CEOs use them, too.1. Keep your inbox below 100 emailsBusch gets about 200 emails a day, but he tries to keep fewer than 100 messages in his inbox at any given time. Once the number climbs above 100, he finds it harder to see what actually requires his attention.

The Baltimore Ravens have pulled off a trade, sending defensive tackle C.J. Okoye to the New York Giants.

MILANO – FC Internazionale Milano can announce the arrival of Charlys Matheus Lima Pontes from Hellas Verona. The 2004-born midfielder joins Inter U23's on loan with an option to buy.A midfielder wh...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motor neurone disease has not stopped Jai Arrow's attempt to bring up a career milestone in Australia’s National Rugby League.

PARIS (AP): Celine Dion blew kisses and made a love-heart shape with her hands as she swept into Paris on Friday for her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. Fans yelling “We’re so happy to see you” and “We love you” crowded with journalists outside a Paris hotel as the Grammy-winning star settled in to prepare her residency of 16 shows in September and October at the Plénitude Arena in the French capital’s western suburbs. The first show opens on September 12. “I am ready, and I’m a bit uptight, of course, because it’s been a long time,” she told French broadcaster BFMTV, wearing a beige trench coat, high heels and dark shades. “I have always felt supported from the first day and because it’s a story that continues. It’s true that this is my second home,” the Quebec-born singer said. Asked which song she’d sing first, Dion replied: “I can’t say, it’s a big secret!” The Paris concerts, to be followed by 10 more next May, mark a major milestone for 58-year-old Dion after years away from touring because of the rare neurological disorder she disclosed in 2022.

From out of its demise will rise a new establishment. Owners of the Anchor Inn Pub in Armstrong – shut permanently following a kitchen fire slightly more than a year ago – confirm they’ve sold the Smith Drive property to an unnamed buyer.

WindsorHospitals in the Windsor area are warning of delays Saturday morning as a result of computer issues — but it's not the result of a cyber security incident, they say. Hospitals warn patients to expect delaysKathleen Saylors · CBC News · Posted: Aug 29, 2026 2:24 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 29Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont., is seen in a file photo. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)Hospitals in the Windsor area are warning of delays Saturday morning as a result of computer issues — but it's not the result of a cyber security incident, they say. Windsor Regional Hospital posted the warning on social media Saturday morning, as did Erie Shores Healthcare. Delays are attributed to a "computer system malfunction," the hospitals said. "This is causing additional delays in processing for patient care, including diagnostic imaging," the statement read. "Please be patient with us as our IT teams work to resolve the issues.

The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) was established in 2022, to deepen cooperation between India and the European Union in the domains of trade, technology and geopolitics. The Council was designed in order to address emerging challenges such as supply chain vulnerabilities, digital transformation, critical technologies and green disruptions. The first TTC meeting was held in Brussels in 2023 and the second meeting was held in New Delhi in February 2025. The TTC has also become an important component of the broader India–EU Strategic Partnership. The second meeting placed broader emphasis on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, high-performance computing, 6G, green hydrogen and resilient value chains, indicating a shift from broad diplomatic dialogue towards sector-specific cooperation. This trajectory was reinforced by the 16th India–EU Summit held in January 2026, which identified technology, innovation, economic resilience and sustainable development as major areas of cooperation. Thus, the TTC increasingly functions as a bridge between India’s technological ambitions and European expertise, investment and regulatory capabilities.

Country music superstar Dolly Parton had a very early start to her career when she began singing at her local church at age 6. By age 13, she had recorded her first single, “Puppy Love,” which she co-wrote at age 11 with her uncle—and had even appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage by that time, too, introduced by none other than music legend Johnny Cash. After high school, Parton immediately moved to Nashville to continue building momentum in her music career. It was there she wrote both hit singles “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You”—on the same day, no less—two songs that were later cemented as country classics. Her partnership with singer and television star Porter Wagoner in 1967 also helped her gain national recognition.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): War’s timeless ache – death, captivity, the agonising wait and the pull of home – has found a new stage in wartime Kyiv, with Homer’s epic reimagined as a contemporary Ukrainian odyssey. The play Odysseus, Maeotis is ready to open in the Ukrainian capital as the ancient tale enjoys a global moment with Christopher Nolan’s IMAX spectacle and box-office hit The Odyssey starring Matt Damon. In Kyiv, the story is performed by professional actors and active-duty soldiers, including Daniil Mireshkin, a serviceman who plays the warrior king Odysseus “I think this combination of myth and modernity allows us to draw parallels and understand just how critical the question of return is: the return of military personnel to civilian life, the return of our territories, and the return of ourselves to our true identity as Ukrainians,” Mireshkin said. The actor spoke to The Associated Press after a final rehearsal Tuesday, ahead of a premiere that has been repeatedly delayed because of Russian attacks. “This story helps us talk about these topics, which, as it turns out, haven’t lost any of their relevance,” Mireshkin said.

Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk captured a bronze medal at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Weihai, China, on Saturday. Oak Bluff, Man., native climbs podium at event in Weihai, ChinaCBC Sports · Posted: Aug 29, 2026 8:08 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 29Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk, shown in this July 2024 file photo, claimed a bronze medal at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Weihai, China, on Saturday. (Getty Images)Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk captured a bronze medal at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Weihai, China, on Saturday. The 32-year-old from Oak Bluff, Man., crossed the line in one hour 41 minutes and 25 seconds. Switzerland's Max Studer won gold in 1:41:08, while Spain's David Campero Del Campo finished seven seconds ahead of Mislawchuk to claim silver. The Canadian finished the 1.5-kilometre swim in 18:39 before completing the 38.6-kilometre bike course in 51:53.