Workplace Comedies Are Having a Major Emmy Momenthttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/emmys-2026-workplace-comedies-1236675057/As ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ land among this year’s comedy writing nominees, their creators explain how they make office stories feel fresh, funny and painfully real.
Aug 17, 2026 4:50 PM
Mayor Katie Hemmer to continue leading Jamestown golf teamhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mayor-katie-hemmer-continue-leading-164600149.htmlAug. 17—JAMESTOWN — Katie Hemmer is a mother who holds a full-time job and a political office. What's another part-time job on top of all of that? "I really like coaching the golf team," Hemmer said. "It is really fun. It is really fun to watch these athletes have the opportunity to grow. That is the goal of all of our high school athletics teams. That is why we support high school athletics. ...
Aug 17, 2026 4:46 PM
Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules, WTA Council Member Sayshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFBZU1J2cE9xU0VDSTZGSGV5M2p1bmdBam5KSkZOZkFVeUN2S25Oc0ZRZUNCUmk3V21uc3Q1c0tpSWVfdFNtbkQ2ZmIxbWVVREw3aFVJa2dzelM3XzR6QnZpVGlCTUVKVlN3bnJhV2VB?oc=5Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules, WTA Council Member Says Front Office Sports
Aug 17, 2026 3:44 PM
Apple ordered to change app data consent prompts on iPhones and iPadshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/980977/apple-app-tracking-transparency-settlement-germanyApple's changing its rules for data collection consent prompts after Germany's Federal Cartel Office accused Apple of giving the prompts a design that favored its own apps. Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompts reportedly cost social media apps nearly $10 billion when they launched with iOS 14.5, making cross-app tracking of users largely opt-in. But as a designated "gatekeeper" under the EU's...
Aug 17, 2026 3:10 PM
Peptides, GLP-1 Drugs and Botox: Needles Are Everywhere Nowhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/well/needle-injections-peptides-glp1-drugs-botox.htmlWeight-loss drugs, peptides, I.V.F. As sharps migrate out of doctors’ offices, even needle-phobics are willing to embrace shots.
Aug 17, 2026 2:34 PM
Hong Kong Exchange Renews CEO Chan’s Contract as IPOs Boomhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/hkex-renews-ceo-chan-s-contract-for-three-years-amid-ipo-boomHong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. has extended Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Chan’s contract for a three-year term from March 2027, as the bourse rides a surge in initial public offerings and strong trading volumes.
Aug 17, 2026 12:45 PM
Cowboys News: Von Miller signs, Team eyeing veteran CB to follow?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-news-von-miller-signs-111746858.htmlIt only took one Cowboy preseason game for the front office to start making roster moves, adding former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller.
Aug 17, 2026 11:17 AM
Trump shrinks South Korea war games, citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong Unhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/17/trump-south-korea-war-games-very-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un/Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Aug 17, 2026 10:18 AM
Diane Kruger, Tim Roth, Danny Boon Join Netflix Nazi Hunter Drama ‘Project K’https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kruger-roth-boon-in-netflix-nazi-hunter-film-project-k-1236674920/Yvan Attal is directing the real-life drama about Beate and Serge Klarsfeld, the German-Jewish couple that tracked down Gestapo officer Klaus Barbie.
Aug 17, 2026 10:15 AM
Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/horizons-middle-east-africa-8-17-2026-videoHorizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 7:10 AM
Boston Red Sox Catcher Adley Rutschman Doesn’t Mince Words on Five-Game Slumphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boston-red-sox-catcher-adley-044615186.htmlAfter the Boston Red Sox ripped off a 15-game winning streak, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow ended up being a buyer, rather than a seller, at the MLB trade deadline on August 3.Breslow’s team went from the basement of the American League standings at the end of July to the second AL wild-card spot by […] The post Boston Red Sox Catcher Adley Rutschman Doesn’t Mince Words on Five-Game Slump a...
Aug 17, 2026 4:46 AM
Hollywood makes dazzling comeback with $5 billion blockbusters this yearhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/hollywood-makes-dazzling-comeback-5-billion-blockbusters-year/The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.
Aug 17, 2026 1:10 AM
Arkansas football player practices for an hour before coach finds cottonmouth in helmethttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arkansas-football-player-practices-hour-231600365.htmlPolice officers poured water into the helmet to force the animal out into the open.
Aug 16, 2026 11:16 PM
UConn hoops hires new general manager from San Antonio Spurshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uconn-hoops-hires-general-manager-220221569.htmlThe Huskies are bringing in a front office executive from the current NBA Western Conference champions.
Aug 16, 2026 10:02 PM
The Anti-AI Backlash Against ‘Supergirl,’ Explainedhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2026/08/16/the-anti-ai-backlash-against-supergirl-explained/‘Supergirl’ sparked fierce online backlash after DC fans accused the box office bomb of using AI-generated concept art for Lobo during production.
Aug 16, 2026 8:51 PM
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Tops $2 Billion On Record Third Weekendhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2026/08/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-tops-2-billion-on-record-third-weekend/"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues to climb box office charts and now seems poised for a top-5 finish on the all-time charts.
Aug 16, 2026 6:19 PM
Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roofhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyll2p1r68o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssTwo police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.
Aug 16, 2026 5:17 PM
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits $2 Billion Worldwide in Three Weekshttps://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/spider-man-brand-new-day-2-billion-worldwide-box-office-second-fastest-milestone-1236834058/New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales, eclipsing the rare benchmark after just three weekends of release. The comic book adventure, starring Tom Holland as Marvel’s neighborhood web-slinger, has grossed $785 million in North America and $1.23 billion overseas […]
Aug 16, 2026 3:15 PM
‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester policehttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/16/absolutely-manic-hot-weather-puts-unprecedented-pressure-on-greater-manchester-policeForce has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice systemOn England’s hottest day of the year so far, Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester was thronging with pedestrians, many clutching ice-creams or cold drinks as they passed through the town centre.Officers from Greater Manchester police were also out in force, some in plainclothes, some stati...
Aug 16, 2026 2:00 PM
49ers’ Trent Williams Makes Bold Claim About Revamped Defensive Linehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-trent-williams-makes-bold-130540593.htmlThe San Francisco 49ers could not get to the quarterback last season. The pass rush fell to the bottom of the league, producing fewer sacks than any other team in football. Injuries to Nick Bosa and first-round pick Mykel Williams hurt the team.The front office made the defensive front a priority this offseason. San Francisco […] The post 49ers’ Trent Williams Makes Bold Claim About Revamped Defen...
Aug 16, 2026 1:05 PM