August 2025 News Archive

Welcome to the August 2025 roundup from Everard Read Daily News. Here you’ll find the biggest headlines we covered last month, from blockbuster movies and gaming drops to soccer drama and big business moves in Nigeria. Grab a coffee, scroll down, and get the quick facts you need without wading through endless pages.

Entertainment & Gaming Highlights

We kicked off the month with a look at the fall movie slate. Studios are loading up the last quarter of 2025 with big events, horror franchises, and awards contenders. Avatar 3 and Wicked: Part Two are set to dominate the holidays, while Marvel’s Blade and a host of other tentpoles are penciled in. The calendar is still shifting, so dates may change, but the buzz is real.

If you spend a half‑hour on Twitch, you can snag the limited Cyberpunk Wings for the game Dress to Impress. The code drop ran from June 28 to July 28, 2025, and each code can be shared with nine friends after you redeem it. We broke down the timing, step‑by‑step instructions, and common hiccups so you don’t miss out on the swag.

Sports & Business Updates

On the soccer front, Orlando City pulled off a high‑octane win against Sporting Kansas City, 3‑1, after a three‑hour rain delay. Tyrese Spicer scored within a minute of his debut, breaking records and pushing Orlando into fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The match was a fan‑favorite, showing how teams can bounce back even when the weather throws a curveball.

Meanwhile, Manchester United wrapped up their preseason with a penalty shootout victory over Fiorentina to lift the Snapdragon Cup. The game ended 1‑1 in regular time, and United edged it 5‑4 on penalties at Old Trafford. The win featured a tribute to David De Gea and debut appearances for four new signings, giving fans plenty to talk about ahead of the Premier League opener.

In business news, Nigeria’s NNPC said it’s not selling the Port Harcourt Refinery. CEO Bayo Ojulari explained that a detailed review showed selling would hurt the country’s interests. Instead, the focus is on refurbishment and new technical partnerships to make the refinery viable again. The move signals a shift from divestment to rebuilding critical energy infrastructure.

That’s a snapshot of what mattered in August 2025. From movies that will shape the fall season to gaming drops, soccer thrills, a preseason cup, and a major refinery decision, we’ve covered the stories you care about. Check back soon for the next month’s updates.

Barend Wilken 31 August 2025 0

Fall 2025 movies: what’s really on the calendar — and what’s still in flux

Studios are packing big bets into the last quarter of 2025, but the calendar is still shifting. Expect a heavy mix of event titles, horror franchises, and awards hopefuls rolling out from Venice and TIFF. Avatar 3 and Wicked: Part Two anchor the holidays, with Blumhouse eyeing Halloween. Marvel’s Blade and other tentpoles are penciled in, but delays remain possible.

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Barend Wilken 24 August 2025 0

Twitch Cyberpunk Wings: How to Get the Code for Dress to Impress

Thirty minutes of watch time on Twitch gets you the limited Twitch Cyberpunk Wings in Dress to Impress. The code-only drop runs June 28–July 28, 2025, and each code can be shared with nine others after you redeem it yourself. Here’s the timing, step-by-step instructions, and fixes for common issues so you don’t miss out.

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Barend Wilken 17 August 2025 0

Orlando City’s High-Octane Attack Sinks Sporting Kansas City 3-1 After Record Rain Delay

Orlando City grabbed their fourth win in a row, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 after a three-hour weather delay. Tyrese Spicer scored just over a minute into his debut, breaking records and firing up Inter&Co Stadium as Orlando pushed into fourth in the East.

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Barend Wilken 10 August 2025 0

Manchester United Edge Fiorentina on Penalties to Lift Snapdragon Cup in Final Preseason Clash

Manchester United clinched the Snapdragon Cup after drawing 1-1 with Fiorentina and winning 5-4 on penalties at Old Trafford, marking the end of their 2025-26 preseason. The match featured a tribute to David De Gea and debut appearances for four new signings, giving United fans plenty to discuss ahead of the Premier League opener against Arsenal.

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Barend Wilken 3 August 2025 0

NNPC Shuts Down Port Harcourt Refinery Sale, Focuses on Revival

The NNPC has rejected calls to sell the Port Harcourt Refinery, stating that rehabilitation, not divestment, is the priority. CEO Bayo Ojulari announced that detailed reviews showed a sale would not serve Nigeria's interests. The company is focused on repairs and new technical partnerships to make the refinery viable.

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