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In brief: Mark Ruffalo stars in ‘Task’ trailer and more

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Mark Ruffalo is on the case in the trailer for Task. The new series comes from the creator of Mare of Easttown. It premieres Sept. 7 on HBO and streams on HBO Max the next day. Ruffalo plays Tom, an FBI agent who is put in charge of... Read More.

‘I assume the worst’: Internal texts and emails show confusion, concern among Kerr County river authority officials during flooding

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(KERRVILLE, Texas) -- As the Guadalupe River overflowed in Kerr County on the Fourth of July, officials with a local agency charged with "managing water quality and water quantity" in the Texas Hill Country appeared perplexed by the extent of the unfolding crisis and... Read More.

Why Ukraine’s ex-foreign minister believes Putin won’t go for peace as Trump summit approaches

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Dmytro Kuleba, who served as Ukraine's foreign minister from 2020 to 2024 and was the youngest-ever appointed to the post, has no plans to rush back into the fray. But he retains deep convictions about Ukraine's ongoing struggle against Russia's full-scale invasion... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/12/25

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMariners 1, Orioles 0Marlins 3, Guardians 4Phillies 1, Reds 6Twins 1, Yankees 9Cubs 1, Blue Jays 5Braves 5, Mets 13Tigers 6, White Sox 9Pirates 0, Brewers 14Nationals 5, Royals 8Rockies 3, Cardinals... Read More.

Jenny Slate says playing Nikki on ‘Dying for Sex’ helped her express anger

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

There was so much about working on Dying for Sex that excited Jenny Slate."I think this is the kind of work that actors have appetite for," Slate told ABC Audio of the FX limited series.Dying for Sex is based on the true story of friends Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer as described... Read More.

Myles Smith says ‘Nice to Meet You’ is having ‘real-life impact’ on fans’ lives

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Myles Smith is spending August opening for Ed Sheeran all across Europe, but in the U.S. his song "Nice to Meet You" has become his second hit, following "Stargazing." Myles has said the song is about doing the things that scare you because you... Read More.

Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony look back at Van Halen’s ‘dark’ record ‘Balance’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Ahead of the upcoming expanded edition release of Van Halen’s 1995 album, Balance, former members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony are reflecting on the record in a new video posted on YouTube.In the clip, Hagar calls Balance "one of the darkest records lyrically I've ever done in my life." He adds, "And a... Read More.

No need to even ‘Finish This Drink’ as Brothers Osborne work in their own studio

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

As Brothers Osborne get closer to their follow-up to their 2023 self-titled fourth studio album, one major element has changed. TJ Osborne and John Osborne are now able to work in John's own studio, Pine Box. In fact, April's "Finish This Drink" was recorded... Read More.

Teyana Taylor explains her return to music: ‘I’m in a space where it’s peaceful again’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

After a nearly five-year hiatus, Teyana Taylor will release her comeback album, Escape Room, on Aug. 22. In an interview exclusive to InStyle, she shares how she knew it was time for her to jump back into the music game.“I felt like I... Read More.

Lady Gaga is coming to Roblox’s ‘Dress to Impress’ game

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Lady Gaga is bringing Mayhem to Dress to Impress, a game on the Roblox platform.In Dress to Impress, players create outfits around a specific theme, selecting clothing, accessories and hairstyles from a big online selection. Everyone's fit is then judged... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: Mark Ruffalo stars in ‘Task’ trailer and more

‘I assume the worst’: Internal texts and emails show confusion, concern among Kerr County river authority officials during flooding

Why Ukraine’s ex-foreign minister believes Putin won’t go for peace as Trump summit approaches

Scoreboard roundup — 8/12/25

Jenny Slate says playing Nikki on ‘Dying for Sex’ helped her express anger

Myles Smith says ‘Nice to Meet You’ is having ‘real-life impact’ on fans’ lives

Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony look back at Van Halen’s ‘dark’ record ‘Balance’

No need to even ‘Finish This Drink’ as Brothers Osborne work in their own studio

Teyana Taylor explains her return to music: ‘I’m in a space where it’s peaceful again’

Lady Gaga is coming to Roblox’s ‘Dress to Impress’ game

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