Klay Thompson leaves 'Dallas' and moves to 'Miami': contract buyout and new two-year deal

Sports 08/22/2026, 13:50

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is leaving the 'Dallas Mavericks' via contract buyout and will soon join the 'Miami Heat', where he will sign a two-year deal worth almost $13 million.

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Su-24M Destroyed at Saki Airbase: Zelenskyy Announces Series of Long-Range Strikes on Crimea, Refineries, and Russian Logistics

Politics 08/22/2026, 13:44

Zelenskyy announced the destruction of an Su-24M and four units of equipment at the "Saki" airbase in Crimea, as well as the damage to the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery and a logistics hub in the Samara region.

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Cardiologist Darya Korchagina: Invisible Heart Risk Factors, the Role of Smartwatches and AI, and Why Mental Health is Part of Cardiology

Health 08/22/2026, 13:37

Cardiologist Darya Korchagina explained in an interview with Wave RBC.UA why cholesterol and hypertension remain invisible risk factors, how smartwatches and AI help but do not replace a doctor, and when to start heart prevention.

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"Unconditional Priority": Sybiga Announces Acceleration of Freyja Project Following Meeting with German FM

Politics 08/22/2026, 13:25

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, following a meeting with Johann Wadeful, stated that the Freyja project will be implemented, with the key issue remaining the speed of decision-making.

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10-second agronomist trick: how to make green peppers turn red right in the garden at the end of summer

Health 08/22/2026, 13:31

At the end of summer, peppers often remain green, although the bushes are laden with fruit. Agronomists advise pinching the growth points and removing the lower leaves so that the plant directs nutrients to the ripening of the fruits.

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Mudryk leaves Chelsea: APL loan becomes a priority, but the final club is yet to be determined

Sports 08/22/2026, 13:19

Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk will leave London's Chelsea on loan in the coming days. Among the contenders are Leeds, Strasbourg, and Coventry, while the player prefers to stay in the Premier League.

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Gastronomic Passport of Ukraine: Dishes Worth Planning a Regional Route For

Culture 08/22/2026, 13:13

Wave RBC.UA has compiled regional dishes of Ukraine — from Zakarpattia bograch and Lviv syrniki to Odessa forshmak and Carpathian banosh — worth planning a gastronomic trip for.

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Lonely pensioners over 80 in Ukraine will receive an additional payment of 1038 hryvnias: conditions and required documents

Economy 08/22/2026, 11:23

Lonely pensioners in Ukraine over the age of 80 can receive a monthly supplement of 1038 hryvnias upon presentation of a certificate from a family doctor. The payment amounts to 40% of the subsistence minimum and is granted upon personal application to the PFOU.

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Sibiga: Russia's double strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih — 'pure terror' requiring tough sanctions against the defense industry

Politics 08/22/2026, 10:55

Ukrainian MFA Head Sibiga stated that Russia intentionally attacked a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih and delivered a second strike upon the arrival of rescuers, calling on the world to tighten sanctions against the Russian defense industry.

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Take-Two Loses $2.8 Billion in Market Cap: Aftermath of GTA 6 Leak and Digital-Only Controversy

Technology 08/22/2026, 09:13

Take-Two’s market cap dropped by $1–2.8 billion due to the GTA 6 leak. Hacker group Cyberleek justified their actions by criticizing the Digital-Only format, drawing condemnation from the Stop Killing Games initiative.

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Analysis of Leaked GTA 6 Gameplay: Leonida State Map, Zombix Mechanics, and Honor System

Technology 08/22/2026, 09:05

The leak of files and a graphics capture dump allowed the reconstruction of the Leonida State map from GTA 6: five counties, an archipelago of islands, the Zombix drug with tolerance mechanics, and an honor system.

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GTA 6 Leak by Cyberleek: Leak Timeline, Build Authentication, and Ultimatum to Developers

Technology 08/22/2026, 08:58

An operator using the pseudonym Cyberleek published a series of GTA 6 gameplay recordings and issued an ultimatum to Rockstar Games and Take-Two. The publisher's lawyers initiated the removal of the content via the DMCA procedure.

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Format Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Screening for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

Culture 08/22/2026, 08:51

We analyze the technical differences between IMAX and Laser 4K formats for watching 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. We explain how to check the DCP version and choose the best session in 2026.

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"Targeted and Treacherous Strike": Zelensky Reports 14 Killed in Drone Attack on Shopping Center in Kryvyi Rih

Incidents 08/22/2026, 08:45

President Zelensky reported 14 dead and more than 100 injured, including 11 children, following a two-wave drone attack by Russia on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. He called the strike targeted and promised a response.

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Defective Screenings of the Summer Blockbuster: Legal Grounds for Ticket Refunds and Financial Losses for Cinema Chains

Culture 08/22/2026, 08:37

Technical defects on screenings of the summer blockbuster triggered mass viewer demands for ticket refunds. We analyze the legal grounds for compensation and the financial losses of cinema chains.

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Temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced in central Kyiv from August 22 to 25 due to visits by foreign delegations

Politics 08/22/2026, 08:30

From August 22 to 25, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced in central Kyiv due to security operations for foreign delegations. The State Protection Service asks the public to take this into account when traveling.

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Why the image turned 'green': technical breakdown of the DCI-P3 color profile glitch and mastering of the new 'Spider-Man'

Culture 08/22/2026, 08:23

A green tint on the image was recorded during some screenings of 'Spider-Man: New Day' due to a DCI-P3 color transformation matrix glitch in the DCP package. We analyze the physics of the defect and the differences between Laser, IMAX, and Xenon formats.

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Cabinet of Ministers changes Sense Bank leadership and accelerates privatization preparations: what is known

Politics 08/22/2026, 08:15

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the leadership of the supervisory board of Sense Bank and instructed the Ministry of Finance and the NBU to accelerate the bank's preparation for privatization. Proceeds from the sale will be directed to the needs of the Armed Forces.

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