Rod Stewart abruptly postponed a Cincinnati concert just two hours before doors were set to open after undergoing an unexpected medical procedure.

Organizers announced the last-minute change online ahead of the Aug. 9 show, telling disappointed fans that the 81-year-old rock legend needed immediate medical attention.

"due to an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention" his performance was postponed.

Officials stressed that Stewart's condition was not believed to be serious and said fans should expect more information about a replacement date soon.

"Rescheduling is currently underway, with additional information to follow on Tuesday," they noted.

The statement also said that "Rod is expected to make a quick recovery," though organizers did not reveal what type of procedure he underwent.

Ticket holders were assured they would not have to repurchase seats once a new date is announced.

"all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date."

It remains

Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine who had been detained in Russia since 2022, was released on Tuesday, August 11 on humanitarian grounds and is set to return to the United States.

President Donald Trump announced the development in a Truth Social post. "I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME! In a well known Media story, Robert was imprisoned in Russia in 2022, during the Biden Administration. After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis," the president wrote.

"We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return — No exchange took place. Robert will land at Andrews Air Force Base, in Washington, D.C., tonight, where my Representatives, some of whom are on the plane with him, will welcome

Disturbing images obtained by Savanah Hernandez of Turning Point USA's Frontlines highlighted the extent of decay and disorder inside Seattle's $165 million library, which has been plagued by vagrancy and open drug use.

"I visited Seattle's $165 million dollar downtown library and it was OVERRUN with drug addicts. Not only is this library filled with adults who are high on drugs, but they also offer FREE fentanyl test strips, syringes and injectable narcan that anyone, including children, can access," Hernandez said in a new video report released on August 6.

"Visitors have complained of 'foul odors', unusable restrooms and harassment by the homeless and I experienced all of this while at this location. Seattle residents just passed a tax increase to raise $480 million dollars for libraries just like this one and this is unfortunately the state that they're in."

The accompanying video shows Hernandez outside

Ex-Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg — who was ousted by party leadership after vowing to back far-left primary challengers against incumbents — said in a recent appearance on CNN that moderate Democrats should get in line with the party's leftist wing or get out of the way.

While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on "The Source," Hogg was asked about concerns from moderate Democrats on the rise of progressive/far-left candidates. At one point in the discussion, Collins asked what Hogg would tell moderates worried that progressive nominees could face difficulties against Republicans in general elections.

"The reason why the establishment of our party is being defeated over and over and over again is because they don't have the right values that are aligned with, not the Democratic base, but the American people. Where people are sick and tired of listening to Democrats and

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to players and teams on Friday addressing the league's approach to transgender athlete participation in women's basketball. The memo came as the topic drew increased attention following declarations by two former NBA players for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

"I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women's basketball, and I expect this topic will continue to receive significant attention. I wanted to reach out to share how we are approaching these conversations at the league office and to thank those of you who have responded to questions from the media with thoughtfulness and professionalism," Engelbert wrote in the memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press.

She further stated that the league will "always approach this topic thoughtfully, respectfully, and in alignment with the longstanding values of our

Nearly 50,000 foreign students have gone missing from Canada's immigration tracking system, and a new investigative documentary alleges that an organized smuggling network is moving many of them across the northern border into the United States. The documentary, produced by Turning Point USA's Frontlines, follows correspondents Tayler Hansen and Kian Simone as they travel Canada's southern border, make contact with an alleged human smuggler advertising on social media, and test law enforcement response times at known crossing points.

The film opens with Canadian officials testifying before a parliamentary committee that roughly 47,175 student visa holders failed to demonstrate compliance with the terms of their visas. Pressed by a committee member on how many are fully non-compliant, the official responded, "I don't have that number," and said producing one would be difficult. Asked how the government could track or remove individuals it could not count, the

The fireworks display held in Washington, D.C. for last month's Fourth of July celebrations, which formed part of the nation's America 250 anniversary celebrations, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest firework display.

According to the official record, the display consisted of 840,537 fireworks and was achieved by Freedom 250 LLC and Pyrotecnico Inc. at an event organized by Event Strategies Inc. in Washington, D.C.

The event took place on the National Mall and surrounding areas. Organizers had planned a show featuring more than 850,000 pyrotechnic effects over approximately 40 minutes, roughly twice the length of traditional Independence Day displays in the capital, which typically involved 17,000 to 20,000 shells and lasted 17 to 20 minutes. Fireworks were launched from 10 sites, including both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, West Potomac Park, and multiple barges on the Potomac

Hunter Biden revealed in a recent interview with BBC Newsnight that his father, former President Joe Biden, has experienced further spread of his prostate cancer. He added that the former president, 83, is experiencing increased pain as a result of the recent setback.

"The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further," Hunter stated in the interview. "It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects," he added.

Hunter, the president's sole surviving son, described the situation as difficult for the Biden family. "The only thing that I'd say about my dad, about his health right now, is I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," he added, further describing the situation as "really ad to watch."

Despite the effects of the disease, he noted that his father remains active in public life. "He's still doing his thing," Hunter Biden

Iran's Supreme National Security Council has outlined a set of conditions that it claims must be met by the United States before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. The announcement comes as efforts to advance a permanent agreement following a June memorandum of understanding remain stalled, with no direct negotiations underway between Tehran and Washington.

Zolghadr stated that the strait would remain closed until the United States "corrects its behavior" before listing six definitive requirements:"Never, and in no language, threaten Iran or insult the sanctities of this nation"; "Permanently end the war and aggression against Iran and Iran's allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq"; "Lift the naval blockade and withdraw its military forces (naval and air) from around Iran"; "Pay in full, without any reduction, the

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited controversy during a WNBA clash against the Indiana Fever on Saturday night, when she was ejected from the game following a hard hit on league star Sophie Cunningham. Carrington then sparked further controversy by blaming the ejection on "white privilege" in a social media post.

Late in the first quarter, with roughly two minutes remaining, the Fever secured a loose ball following an errant pass by the Sky. Monique Billings collected the ball and advanced it ahead to Sophie Cunningham, who was streaking toward the basket on a fast break.

Cunningham then elevated for a right-handed layup attempt, while Carrington sprinted close behind her in an effort to contest the shot. Carrington's left arm made contact with the left side of Cunningham's head, face, jaw, and neck area as Cunningham was in the air, which caused her to hit the

Michael LaRosa, who previously served as press secretary to former First Lady Jill Biden, broke with party ranks by choosing to endorse Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over the Democratic Socialists of America-backed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.

"After decades of giving my all for Democratic House and Senate candidates, this fall I will support — and contribute to — Mike Rogers, Michigan’s GOP Senate nominee, instead. And I’ll do everything I can to make sure other Democrats follow."
- @JulianEpstein in the @nypost…

— Michael LaRosa (@MichaelLaRosaDC) August 7, 2026

LaRosa then posted the single word "SAME," which was widely interpreted as his endorsement of Rogers. The official Rogers campaign account then replied, "Welcome to the team, Michael! Glad to have your support as we fight to save this state!," which was later reposted by LaRosa.

He later responded to backlash

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that its F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted two general aviation aircraft on Sunday after the planes entered temporary flight restriction (TFR) airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey. The area is home to President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club.

According to an official news release from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, the aircraft violated the TFR and were safely escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft.

"NORAD F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft today that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, NJ. All aircraft were safely escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft. Pilots: check your Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions," the agency said in a statement.

The temporary flight restrictions had been established by