August 26, 2026 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. South Africa defeats New Zealand in rugby; Powerball jackpot hits $119 millionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026#u52144Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:40:55 +0000South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 at Cape Town Stadium, handing the All Blacks their first loss of 2026 and tying their four-test series at 1-1. In other news, the Powerball jackpot for the August 29 drawing reached $119 million. High-yield savings accounts are offering up to 4.50% APY as of August 29. Additionally, the TSA announced the winner of its annual Cutest Canine Contest on National Dog Day, and fantasy baseball analysts recommend Connor Norby, who is batting .304 with the Rockies.Why it mattersThe rugby result shifts the momentum of the international series between two top-tier nat Reds' Francona upset at waiver leaks, LA transit short $2B for Olympicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026#u51103Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:05:56 +0000Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona expressed frustration over leaked waiver moves, while Los Angeles transit agencies face a $2 billion shortfall for the 2028 Olympics. The Reds placed Eugenio Suarez and TJ Friedl on waivers. LA Metro, Metrolink, and other agencies must find a solution for a transit-first Olympics in a car-centric city. Japan's Rei Sakamoto earned a US Open spot, and a Wyoming weather forecast warns of rain and flooding.Why it mattersThese developments span sports, weather, and infrastructure. The Reds' waiver situation and Olympics transit funding are pressing c Meta Settles Teen Addiction Lawsuit for $18 Billion; Taiwan Proposes Record Defense Spendhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/august-26-2026#u50784Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:08 +0000Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit regarding teen social media addiction. While the company denies wrongdoing, it will implement platform changes including time limits and the removal of like counts for younger users. Separately, Taiwan has proposed a record $35 billion defense budget and a $6.6 billion military drone bill. In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP primary runoff following aggressive campaigning by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are outlining a plan for a temporary shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe Meta se