Jerry Adler, the veteran actor who became a familiar face on The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died at 96. He passed peacefully at his New York City home on August 23, 2025, his family said. A Brooklyn native, Adler spent decades behind the scenes on Broadway before switching to acting in his 60s. Tributes from colleagues and fans praised his warmth, wit, and long career on stage and screen.
Everton have left Goodison Park after 133 years and opened Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton on August 24, 2025. The 52,769-seat waterfront ground at Bramley-Moore Dock anchors a wider regeneration plan for north Liverpool. The project survived controversy over Liverpool’s UNESCO status and will host Euro 2028 matches. Test events and friendlies paved the way for a smooth debut.
The Buccaneers waived rookie safety Shilo Sanders one day after he was ejected for throwing a punch in the preseason finale against the Bills. Sanders, an undrafted free agent, was competing for a depth safety role and core special teams snaps. Tampa Bay may still consider him for the practice squad if he clears waivers, while his agents hope another team claims him as clubs finalize 53-man rosters.
Weather in the UK is on a knife-edge as Storm Erin brews in the Atlantic. The Met Office warns of big swings ahead of the August Bank Holiday, with scenarios ranging from summer heat to storms. The storm’s unpredictable path keeps meteorologists and holidaymakers guessing.
Hurricane Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, surging to Category 5 intensity before settling at Category 4. Now heading between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast, it's causing life-threatening surf from the Carolinas to New England, with severe flooding and evacuations in North Carolina's Outer Banks. This storm underscores forecasts for a very active hurricane year.
Will O'Rourke has been forced out of New Zealand's second Test against Zimbabwe after hurting his back, just days after Nathan Smith was also ruled out. Ben Lister and Zakary Foulkes join the squad as replacements as the Kiwi camp faces a fast bowling shakeup ahead of the Bulawayo match.
Freakier Friday, the direct sequel to the 2003 comedy classic, reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan for a wild ride mixing nostalgia and fresh family chaos. The film introduces a multigenerational body-swap twist, sees iconic cast returns, and lands in theaters on August 8, 2025.
David de Gea will make an emotional return to Old Trafford when Fiorentina face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly. United plans a special tribute for the legendary goalkeeper, whose 12-year spell saw 545 appearances and major honors. The event marks De Gea's first time back since leaving in 2023.
Michail Antonio has left West Ham United after ten seasons and becoming the club's top Premier League scorer. His exit comes months after surviving a near-fatal car crash and making an inspiring return to football. Antonio’s legacy includes 83 league goals and a starring role in West Ham's 2023 European triumph.
Naga Munchetty jumped in to deliver the weather segment on BBC Breakfast while Carol Kirkwood was away, leaving the regular presenter visibly shocked. Matt Taylor was standing in for Kirkwood, but Munchetty's playful move brought a light and unscripted energy to the show, highlighting their close on-air bond.
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