Skenes Gives Up Career-High Hits but Keeps Reds Off the Board
Paul Skenes allowed a career-most seven hits on Thursday night but still delivered six scoreless innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Cincinnati Reds 7–0.
Day: August 8, 2025
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Alyssa Thomas Becomes First in WNBA to Record Three Straight Triple-Doubles
Alyssa Thomas etched her name deeper into the WNBA record books Thursday night, becoming the first player in league history to notch triple-doubles in three consecutive games.
Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Short-Term Federal Reserve Governor Role
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he plans to nominate Stephen Miran, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a vacant Federal Reserve Board seat until January 31, 2026.
Helicopter Strikes Power Lines, Crashes onto Barge in Mississippi River, Killing Two
Two people were killed Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, after a helicopter struck high-voltage power lines over the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, about 20 miles north of St. Louis.