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BTS are back: return of K-pop superstars sparks US economic boom
BTS’s first world tour in four years is generating substantial spending in the United States, as fans travel for 14 North American concerts across six cities in August and September. The group’s return is benefiting hotels, restaurants, cultural venues and local businesses, while also promoting wider interest in Korean food, beauty, language and culture. Four…
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Fox News Digital’s News Quiz: July 31, 2026
Fox News Digital has published its weekly News Quiz for 31 July 2026, inviting readers to test their knowledge of recent headlines. The quiz highlights a WNBA suspension and an artist’s record-breaking run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting the outlet’s mix of sports and entertainment coverage. The article also directs readers…
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Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many
Matthias Jaissle is expected to become Newcastle United’s next manager after Eddie Howe’s departure, arriving with a strong record from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German has succeeded in a league known for rapid managerial turnover, and his appointment would also link two clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. After winning two…
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WNBA fans call out glaring double standard after Angel Reese’s clueless response to Paige Bueckers bet
The WNBA faced criticism after it posted and later deleted a social-media video featuring Atlanta Dream player Angel Reese and Dallas Wings player Paige Bueckers discussing a bet. The incident prompted fans to argue that the league applies different standards to players’ involvement in gambling-related content, an area that is particularly sensitive in professional sport.…
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WNBA faces growing Sophie Cunningham movement as new rallies are set for Fever games in Oregon, Minnesota
Rallies supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham are planned outside WNBA games in Portland, Oregon, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The events reflect a growing fan movement around Cunningham, who has publicly defended women’s sports, and could intensify debate around the league’s handling of related issues. Washington-based activist Amy Sousa is organising the Portland rally after helping…
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WNBA admits controversial betting video featuring Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers ‘missed the mark’
The WNBA acknowledged that a betting-related video featuring Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers “missed the mark” after it prompted criticism online. The league’s response matters because it reflects sensitivity around using prominent players in gambling promotional content. The article reports that the WNBA removed the post following a backlash from fans, who accused the league…
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WNBA suddenly wants to stick to basketball after years of making politics part of the product
The article argues that some WNBA media figures have recently urged players and commentators to focus on basketball, despite the league having previously embraced political and social issues as part of its public identity. It presents this as an inconsistency, particularly when players speak about sex-based eligibility in women’s sport. The piece centres on Sophie…
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WNBA yanks Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese betting post after fans blast league hypocrisy online
The WNBA removed a social media post promoting a friendly $400 wager between Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese after fans criticised the league for appearing to endorse gambling among its players. The clip, filmed during All-Star Weekend, showed the two stars casually agreeing to the bet on their upcoming…