Posts by Nathan Pine
‘House of The Dragon’ Co-Creator Ryan Condal And Star Emma D’Arcy Discuss Rhaenyra’s Dark Path, The Battle Of Tumbleton And Hint At What Is In Store For Fourth Season Following Finale
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details from episode 8 of House Of The Dragon on HBO “I AM THE PRINCE THAT WAS PROMISED.” These are the words Queen Rhaenyra screams in the season three finale to the people of Kings Landing as she unveils the future prophecy and sets the stage for what is sure…
Read MoreFormer No. 1 pick Ben Simmons teases NBA comeback with cryptic message
Former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons seemingly teased his NBA comeback with a cryptic message and a shirtless photo of himself flexing on the basketball court. “I wouldn’t change the story,” Simmons wrote in his Instagram message. “The highs, the lows, the pain, the time, the lessons. I embrace all of it.” “Every chapter…
Read MoreReal Housewives’ NeNe Leakes Makes Epic Return 6 Years After Explosive Exit
While surprised, NeNe noted, “As long as you’re happy, that’s the only thing that matters.” As their reunion continued, Porsha detailed the group’s travel itinerary to iconic Housewives locations, including Orange County, Beverly Hills, Miami, New York City and more. “How dare we celebrate 20 years as Housewives and leave out the NeNe Leakes?” The…
Read MoreOil gains as Iran deal proves elusive
Published Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 09:16 AM OIL extended its gains in early Monday (Aug 10) trading as Iran rejected talks with the US and a deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz remained elusive. Global benchmark Brent crude rose 0.8 per cent to trade above US$84 a barrel after rising more than 5…
Read MoreLynx become first WNBA team to secure playoff berth
After defeating the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday, the Minnesota Lynx became the first WNBA team to secure a playoff berth this season. The Lynx are 27-7 and have a 3.5 game lead over the Golden State Valkyries for first place in the league. In the win over the Aces, rookie guard Olivia Miles…
Read MoreBen Jones Dead: Cooter On ‘Dukes Of Hazzard,’ Georgia Congressman Was 84
Ben Jones, known to millions as the affable — if mischievous — mechanic Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, died today at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Vitor, said that Jones had died of a massive heart attack while “resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop…
Read MoreFOCUS-Shein finds there’s no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints
[HANOI/GUANGZHOU, China] Just over a year ago, Chinese ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein began leasing 15 hectares of warehouse facilities — equivalent in size to 21 football fields — near Ho Chi Minh City, part of a grand experiment to make Vietnam a major export base. When it was formulating those plans in late 2024, it…
Read MoreJacob Misiorowski makes MLB history with 200 strikeouts
With a four-seam fastball to strike out Minnesota Twins right fielder Alan Roden, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski recorded his 200th strikeout of the season in 129 1/3 innings. Misiorowski is now the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach that mark in a single season. Misiorowski finished his 22nd start of the season…
Read MoreWestpac’s Q3 profit rises on loan growth, flags slower housing credit demand
Published Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 07:08 AM AUSTRALIA’S Westpac Banking Corp posted a slightly higher third-quarter cash profit on Monday (Aug 10), helped by growth in customer loans and deposits, but warned mortgage demand had weakened following federal budget changes and pointed to slower housing credit growth ahead. The bank said average monthly mortgage…
Read MoreFernando Mendoza reveals how Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is helping him
The Las Vegas Raiders made what many believe will be a franchise-altering pick in this past April’s NFL Draft, selecting Indiana Hoosiers champion and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall. However, the team also added veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to their roster to help Mendoza ease into his first season in the league. During…
Read MoreAir India captain’s initial drug test prompts further probe after sudden altitude loss
Published Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 06:27 AM [NEW DELHI] The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week returned an initial screening result for psychoactive substances, prompting further laboratory testing, India’s civil aviation ministry said on Sunday (Aug 9). On Aug 4,…
Read MoreCaitlin Clark avoids suspension after eighth tech is rescinded
Less than two hours after the Indiana Fever’s 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, the WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul of the season, which would have warranted a one-game suspension on top of a $1500 fine. Rescinding the foul now makes Clark eligible to play against the New York Liberty on…
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