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BLACKPINK’s ‘Pink Venom’ crosses 1 billion mark on YouTube amid VMA nods for members

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

BLACKPINK's having a nice moment: Three of the group's members just received VMA nominations, their song "Jump" is moving up the charts and they just had their sixth video cross the 1 billion views mark on YouTube.Billboard reports that the video... Read More.

Watch the trailer for David Gilmour’s ‘Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome’ concert film

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

We're getting another preview of the upcoming David Gilmour concert film, Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome. After initially sharing a performance of the Pink Floyd track "Sorrow," the official trailer for the film has now been released.Live at Circus Maximus, Rome, hitting theaters and IMAX on Sept. 17, captures one of Gilmour's Luck and... Read More.

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Ukraine ceasefire deadline

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff was greeted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday ahead of expected talks, the Kremlin said in a short statement.The meeting between Putin and Witkoff ended after around three hours, according to Russian... Read More.

‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies at 33

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Kelley Mack, an actress best known for her work on the horror series The Walking Dead, has died at age 33.A representative for Mack confirmed her death to ABC News and said in a statement, “She will be so missed.”In an online statement, Mack's family... Read More.

Japan marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later brought a scale of destruction the world had never seen. Many who survived the blasts died in the weeks, months and years that followed. Japan surrendered six days... Read More.

Judge to consider halting operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ over environmental concerns

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Known for the eponymous reptiles that inhabit the nearby swamps, the migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" faces the possibility of being shut down over concerns about some of the area's lesser-known inhabitants -- the Everglades' bats, panthers, and storks.A federal... Read More.

5 die of hunger in Gaza over past day, health ministry says

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least five people died of hunger in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, Gaza's Hamas-run Ministry of Health said Wednesday morning.A total of 193 people, including 96 children, have died of "famine and malnutrition" in Gaza since the ongoing... Read More.

4 dead after medical transport plane crashes while landing in Arizona: Authorities

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(APACHE COUNTY, Ariz.) -- Four people were killed when a medical transport plane crashed and caught fire in Arizona, authorities said.The Beechcraft 300 crashed Tuesday afternoon while landing at the Chinle Municipal Airport, in the Navajo Nation, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The aircraft... Read More.

In brief: ‘Rental Family’ trailer debuts and more

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Lilo & Stitch are headed to Disney+. The live-action remake of the animated Disney film will arrive on the streaming service on Sept. 3. Disney made the announcement in a post shared to Instagram. "watch #LiloAndStitch at home with your ʻohana," the caption reads ...The official... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/5/25

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAstros 7, Marlins 3Twins 6, Tigers 3Giants 8, Pirates 1Orioles 0, Phillies 5Athletics 16, Nationals 7Guardians 3, Mets 2Royals 2, Red Sox 6Brewers 7, Braves 2Reds 5, Cubs 1Yankees 0, Rangers 2Blue... Read More.

Author: ABC News

BLACKPINK’s ‘Pink Venom’ crosses 1 billion mark on YouTube amid VMA nods for members

Watch the trailer for David Gilmour’s ‘Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome’ concert film

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Ukraine ceasefire deadline

‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies at 33

Japan marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Judge to consider halting operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ over environmental concerns

5 die of hunger in Gaza over past day, health ministry says

4 dead after medical transport plane crashes while landing in Arizona: Authorities

In brief: ‘Rental Family’ trailer debuts and more

Scoreboard roundup — 8/5/25

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