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The Open Championship will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, delaying a possible return to Turnberry."

Nissan released the first teaser for the next Xterra, confirming a 2028 return with a rugged front end, amber accent lights and yellow paint. The revival is expected to ride on a body-on-frame platform and use a naturally aspirated V6 engine, with no hybrid powertrain planned.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to win over left-wing critics who say she cares too much about mainstream approval while weighing a 2028 White House bid. She has taken a tougher line on Israel funding to appease the left and is working to repair ties with the DSA after past strains, all while navigating loyalties to former allies and potential Senate runs. The maneuver could complicate any left-leaning presidential bid and influence her general-election prospects.

The NHL announced at its Palm Beach GM meetings that the 2028 World Cup of Hockey will be staged in February 2028 with Prague, Calgary and Edmonton as hosts, marking the event's return since 2016. The league will partner with IIHF to ensure participation of players from outside the NHL and will use NHL rules (including five-on-five overtime) instead of international rules, with the round robin split between Prague and Calgary and the semifinals/finals in Edmonton, occurring mid-season during 2027-28. Russia’s involvement remains uncertain amid IIHF exclusions, and the NHL is weighing format options and potential expansions as it positions the event ahead of the 2030 Olympics.

VW Group says Scout Motors’ U.S. launch is pushed to 2028 due to technical issues and financial obligations; the brand, once pitched as an all‑electric revival, appears to lean toward range‑extended models, with a Blythewood, SC plant chosen partly to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act before Congress ended it in 2025; Scout has not provided a new timeline.

The UK has launched its inaugural Town of Culture competition to boost local pride. Three finalists will be chosen by an expert panel, with the winner receiving £3m and two runners-up £250k each; shortlisted towns get £60k to develop bids. The winning town will start a year-long cultural programme in 2028. Eligible towns of all sizes (excluding Greater London) can apply, with finalists to include one small, one medium, and one large town. Shortlisting is planned for spring, with the winner announced by early 2027. The effort aims to amplify local stories and culture across the country.

IndyCar is developing a second-generation hybrid system for its 2028 series, focusing on increasing energy storage capacity, duration, and power output, with plans for vendor prototypes by late spring 2024 to integrate into new chassis testing.

President Trump has issued an executive order prioritizing the return of Americans to the moon by 2028, with plans for a nuclear lunar outpost by 2030, and NASA, under new leadership, aims to accelerate the timeline, including a crewed lunar mission in 2028 and establishing a lunar base, amidst international competition and commercial sector involvement.

Senator Ted Cruz is considering a 2028 presidential run amid discussions about rising antisemitism within the Republican Party, as he addresses concerns about Israel and Jewish communities.

The LA28 Organizing Committee announced the full swimming competition schedule for the 2028 Olympics, featuring nine days of events from July 22 to July 30, with notable changes including the move to the second week and new event timings, marking a significant shift from previous Olympics.

Christine Pelosi plans to run for the California State Senate in Sacramento in 2028, focusing on issues like the future of work, women's rights, and making California more affordable amid the AI industry boom, emphasizing her desire to impact state legislation rather than pursuing a congressional seat.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Democrats to focus on the upcoming midterm elections while also positioning himself as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, emphasizing redistricting efforts across the country and criticizing Texas politics, with Texas Governor Abbott preparing for a possible re-election campaign.
Gavin Newsom's campaign for Prop 50 has raised approximately $114 million in 10 weeks, attracting a mix of large donors and a significant grassroots base, with most first-time donors giving small amounts, potentially fueling future Democratic presidential efforts. However, the loyalty of these donors for a 2028 run remains uncertain.
Hello Kitty is set to make its cinematic debut with a film scheduled for summer 2028, produced by New Line and Warner Bros Pictures Animation, initially announced as a hybrid animated/live-action project, with the story details currently undisclosed.

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he discussed with Donald Trump the possibility of a third presidential term, but sees no constitutional path for it, emphasizing the constitutional constraints and the unlikelihood of such a move.