Feeling Anxious? It’s Not Just You—The ‘August Scaries’ Are Very Real
August may be all sunshine, vacations, and long days—but, for many, it also brings a sense of end-of-summer dread. Across TikTok, people are sharing their thoughts on what has been dubbed the “August Scaries,” a creeping sense of melancholy and anxiety that arrives as the season draws to a close. TikTok poster Regan Sweeney (@regansweeney) […]
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NFL Preseason Odds, Best Bets For Saturday, August 16: Target LAC, NYG
One of the most intriguing days of the NFL preseason is upon us, as 11 matchups take place this afternoon and evening, starting with Dolphins vs. Lions at 1 p.m. EDT (all times EDT). Miami-Detroit is just one of five games kicking off at 1 p.m. Later, the 49ers visit the Raiders at 4:05 p.m., […]
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NFL Preseason Best Bets For Saturday, August 9: Back NYG Offense, ‘Boys
Expect a solid offensive showing from the Giants as Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart battle it out to be Russell Wilson’s backup. Expect a solid offensive showing from the Giants as Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart battle it out to be Russell Wilson’s backup. Ishika Samant/Getty Images By Tyler Everett is a longtime sportswriter who […]
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Every Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2025
By Oliver Brandt is a Contributing Pop Culture Writer based in Tasmania, Australia. Their focus is reporting on video games, film, and TV. They have extensive knowledge of video game history and communities both in Australia and abroad, animated films and television shows, and international cinema. Oliver joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked […]
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When Are August 2025 VA Benefit Payments Coming?
Millions of American veterans are set to receive their monthly disability compensation in August. Why It Matters About 6.2 million veterans in the United States receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These payments, which are issued monthly and are not taxed, go to veterans with service-connected disabilities—conditions that either began or […]
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