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Wrexham Owners Reaffirm Premier League Ambition Following Massive Financial Investment
Wrexham, Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have reaffirmed their goal to reach the Premier League, backed by revenues targeting £50 million after narrowly missing the Championship play-offs.
Tracee Ellis Ross Named to Forbes List Following Media and Business Expansion
Los Angeles, Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross has been named to the 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50 list, honoring her influential career achievements past age 50. Ross continues to expand her financial footprint through her global haircare empire, a new streaming project on The Roku Channel, and her recent Broadway debut. Her success reflects a growing economic trend of veteran creators leveraging digital platforms and direct-to-consumer business models to maintain control over their intellectual property and economic value.
Disney Reveals First Concept Models for Magic Kingdom's New Villains Expansion
Orlando, Sunday, 16 August 2026.
At D23, Disney unveiled physical models for its upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion, showcasing scale-defining twisted trees inspired by classic animated dark forests and European architecture.
Empire Petroleum Cuts Losses as Revenue Rises Despite Lower Oil Output
Tulsa, Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Empire Petroleum narrowed its second-quarter net loss to $1.86 million as revenue rose to $9.51 million, though market caution remains as total oil equivalent production fell to 0.17 million barrels.
