Warren Buffett considers buying Berkshire Hathaway in 1962 his biggest mistake, as he initially invested in a failing textile business that became a financial burden for decades, teaching him the importance of investing in good businesses rather than cheap or struggling ones.
Jets defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn admitted to a strategic mistake in the London game against the Broncos, where he chose not to run down the clock before halftime, opting instead for a quick play, which was criticized and acknowledged as a mistake in hindsight.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering made a costly error in Game 4 of the postseason, ending his team's season and allowing the Dodgers to advance. Despite the mistake, Kerkering received support from his teammates and Dodgers players, highlighting the human side of sports and the pressures athletes face. The incident serves as a reminder of the fine line between success and failure at the highest level.
Emari Demercado of the Arizona Cardinals fumbled just before crossing the goal line, leading to a crucial touchback and contributing to their 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans, marking a notable mistake in NFL history of goal-line blunders.
The Titans cut the Cardinals' lead to 21-12 after Emari Demercado's costly fumble during a promising run, which allowed the Titans to capitalize on the turnover and score, although they missed the extra point, keeping it a two-score game.
Terence Crawford defeated Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in a boxing match, showcasing his skill and exposing Alvarez's strategic mistake of avoiding a potentially challenging fight with David Benavidez, ultimately highlighting Crawford's brilliance and Alvarez's misjudgment.
President Trump played golf at Trump Turnberry in Scotland and made an embarrassing mistake by misspelling the name of the city where the course is located, despite his interest in having the course host the British Open.
Warren County officials mistakenly sent an emergency alert to the entire county instead of just Deerfield Township residents during a SWAT standoff, prompting residents to stay indoors; the alert was later canceled as the situation was contained.
Xbox faced criticism after sharing an AI-generated image to advertise new jobs, which contained a glaring mistake—an incorrectly oriented monitor—highlighting concerns over tone-deaf marketing and the use of AI in official communications amid layoffs.
ESPN faced backlash after prematurely posting a misleading headline claiming the Lynx won the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, despite the Indiana Fever actually winning the game, leading to social media criticism and calls for accountability.
Thousands of Norwegian lottery players were mistakenly told they had won millions due to a currency conversion error by Norsk Tipping, which led to the CEO stepping down; no actual payouts were made, but the mistake caused significant disappointment and plans for many individuals.
Jasson Dominguez's costly baserunning mistake in the seventh inning contributed to the Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Red Sox, overshadowing his productive night at the plate amid a slump, and prompting reflections on game awareness and future improvement.
The USMNT lost 2-1 to Turkey after a costly mistake by Johnny Cardoso, turning a promising performance into a missed opportunity and continuing their winless streak against European teams, highlighting ongoing challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The Israeli military has acknowledged making a "serious mistake" in the killing of seven food aid workers in Gaza, prompting condemnation from the EU. The incident has sparked international outrage and calls for an independent investigation into the deaths of the humanitarian workers.
Israel has admitted to making a "grave mistake" in the killing of seven Gaza aid workers, stating that their deaths were unintentional and occurred during an operation targeting Hamas militants. The Israeli military has promised to improve its intelligence gathering and operational planning to prevent similar incidents in the future. The admission comes after an initial denial of responsibility for the deaths, which drew international condemnation.