How Disney Princess Evolved Into A Lifestyle Brand For Kids And Adultshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/megandubois/2026/08/17/how-disney-princess-evolved-into-a-lifestyle-brand-for-kids-and-adults/Today, Disney Princess has global reach with a merchandise pipeline for children all the way to adults.
Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Iran Feels It Has 'New Leverage' In MidEast Amid War with UShttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/iran-feels-it-has-new-leverage-in-mideast-amid-war-videoMichael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and a former national security aide to President George W. Bush, said Iranians feel they have "a lot of new leverage" they didn't have before the US and Israel launched strikes as Iran's government looks to rebuild its influence in the region. Allen also discussed President Trump's decision to pull back on military exercises with South K...
Aug 17, 2026 6:36 PM
RBC's Lori Calvasina Sees S&P 500 Upside Despite Fed Riskhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/rbc-s-calvasina-sees-s-p-500-upside-despite-fed-risk-videoWall Street traders sent stocks and bonds wavering in the Monday session as fresh Middle East violence stoked concerns about an escalation of the war that has jolted global markets. Following the S&P 500’s longest weekly advance since May, the gauge fluctuated. Chipmakers rallied as Anthropic PBC’s revenue surge bolstered bets on the artificial-intelligence trade. Brent crude rose to around $89, l...
Aug 17, 2026 4:24 PM
Tiger Topspin: From Columbia to the World: Mizzou Tennis’ International Pipelinehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tiger-topspin-columbia-world-mizzou-160000410.htmlMissouri’s global recruiting roots goes back decades, creating a foundation for international rosters to take shape.
Aug 17, 2026 4:00 PM
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latesthttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/aug/17/can-trumps-peace-plan-for-gaza-be-saved-the-latestDonald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza.The talks come after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for the territory in a rare public break with the Trump administration this month.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor...
Aug 17, 2026 3:56 PM
Treasury 30-Year Yields Are Back at 2007 Highshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/treasury-30-year-yields-are-back-at-2007-highs-videoGlobal bond yields have resumed their march higher on Monday, with US rates pushing to pre-global financial crisis highs again. With oil ticking higher on fresh Middle East headlines and the Empire Manufacturing survey coming in hotter than expected, yields have extended their ascent in the US session. The emergence of weaker employment and inflation looked like it might have been enough to keep t...
Aug 17, 2026 3:49 PM
Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heathttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/reform-uk-richard-tice-stop-tackling-climate-crisis-enjoy-heatDeputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to stop global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewaveReform’s deputy leader has dismissed efforts to tackle climate breakdown as futile, as he urged British people to “enjoy” the warmth of the recent heatwaves.Richard Tice told a press conference on Monday he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the climate emergency and added that...
Aug 17, 2026 2:51 PM
Some Bonds Are Getting 'Twitchy,' Steven Major Sayshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/some-bonds-are-getting-twitchy-major-says-videoSteven Major, global macro advisor at Tradition Dubai, says some bonds may be getting "twitchy" further out on the curve. He says the US Treasury is not doing any favors for the taxpayer "by issuing long bonds north
north of 5% yield." He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 2:44 PM
Shein Is Said to Target Up to $27 Billion Valuation in HK IPOhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/shein-is-said-to-target-up-to-27-billion-valuation-in-hk-ipoFast-fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings Ltd. is targeting a valuation in the range of $26 billion to $27 billion in its initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, a sharp drop from its peak value.
Aug 17, 2026 2:32 PM
China publishes world’s first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscriptshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE56dDRESnBmMDlodXRPeXk3T0EtTDZVZmRBYlVmWE43MG5fQ0lQbXFqZFdWYmQxWmdiRGtvRmNHck91S3lHdWNnZ2ZWeFQ5WnliYW9kUEc3VVFacEplVzlaU2FR?oc=5China publishes world’s first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts Global Times
Aug 17, 2026 1:56 PM
It’s about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smithhttps://www.theverge.com/podcast/980759/ben-smith-semafor-ethics-journalism-ai-events-buzzfeed-media-newsToday I’m talking to Ben Smith, the editor-in-chief of Semafor.
Everywhere you go, people say they don’t trust the media — and yet they’ve never consumed more of it. Audiences have moved on from legacy names in favor of Substacks and podcasts and TikTok news influencers that seem to be everywhere in our feeds.
Why would anyone want to start a new global news organization in the middle of all th...
Aug 17, 2026 1:35 PM
Steven Major Sees List of Factors in ‘Drip, Drip Higher’ of Long-End Bondshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/steven-major-on-drip-drip-higher-of-long-end-bonds-videoSteven Major, global macro advisor at Tradition Dubai, says, “the focus is Jackson Hole already” for the bond market as he examines the factors he sees contributing to the move higher in the long end of the yield curve. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 12:40 PM
The best corporate investors know when not to investhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQNGFYU05GV3ZMVUFYblpGOGRsQkE5alctNm5lTm54ZWJ1RldNOGpJbWFnaTVuOEl1LTRfUkpPb1NVcEt6Sk5FNlV3WWhCRlZzbWMtTlB2c2M2NVFZVDd3dzk5QUtuWFVaeVU5d1ZSYS16ZmFfdmxNdUQtaGFDWFM2NTVUOElDZ2lTNjRlb0F4VTNjNkNBWU1LX01nU25IWGlyNXc?oc=5The best corporate investors know when not to invest globalventuring.com
Aug 17, 2026 11:43 AM
NI law soc exec committee member resigns citing need for 'integrity’ as SGM looms over chief exec’s reference for paedophile cousinhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwJBVV95cUxQbzZlYUhSbFltNktfMTFGTFYyelVzQWJxQUlES29rMll4Wm5KeVBWUUR2QWRRV1ZBY0E0V3JRMFlrR0xpV2VHb1hyVk9MMGR4aGo1UHlBMHhGaXM3djA5RlEtT21nZFBmUFNMeEUtbERIeURqX3d0WEpfa1VPX2pvYmtkSS1zb2RsWmVXcDZmWmprMFI2SHdtcTRGNkpxV2JuUVUyR3gxWklLcjhpc2xxWG53TW5xS2c0THg2T0k4X1NmdFU3ZWVWcXVhQUczNjM4Umh6aTZCR2Y1UkJzZGl0NGFENjhNM29kaHBodVRiQjBoU3FkTV9LdHlFX3ZIOXRMejN4aURSbw?oc=5NI law soc exec committee member resigns citing need for 'integrity’ as SGM looms over chief exec’s reference for paedophile cousin The Global Legal Post
Aug 17, 2026 11:31 AM
ACAS publishes new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedureshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQemVnSWYxTXRUX3diam9kVnFmVWJzQmNfOVhEcW1EdUM1TG9zQUFONmNJekdWYm9yU25ydmJBcDZCSElmRDRaZ3VubklPT2pEVXJNTjFuWkFIZUpvV1BzSWd6NWJ5c0ZRWV9tRTJpQk5LUTNTVmJuNnhZdkR6ei1hTFhRQ21oc0g5MEh5eXpGR1gzeEZlQTFKaUx6TU11dUpsVTRPMy1SLXZZaUxWNjRQcnNTQXNnTVk4NFlzMG5xNXh6ZXJZWG9RXzJR?oc=5ACAS publishes new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures Global Workplace Insider
Aug 17, 2026 10:39 AM
Technology Stocks Lift Equities, Mideast Peace Prospects Wane | The Opening Trade 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/the-opening-trade-8-17-2026-videoTechnology stocks lifted global equities after stellar revenue growth at Anthropic PBC bolstered the view that massive spending on artificial intelligence will be sustained.
Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, the latest setback in efforts to end parallel wars in the Middle East.
Israel’s military said Sunday that it killed Abu Hassan Alaa, a se...
Aug 17, 2026 10:31 AM
Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 167 On August 21https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/full-card-revealed-one-friday-100605074.htmlHere's what ONE's global fan base can expect from this week's martial arts action in Bangkok, Thailand.
Aug 17, 2026 10:06 AM
China's Economic Woes Mount as Growth Weakens Across the Board | The Pulse 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/the-pulse-8-17-2026-video"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops.
Today's guests: Michael Metcalfe, State Street, Head of Macro Strategy; Yu Jie, Chatham House Senior Research Fellow for the Asia-Paci...
Aug 17, 2026 10:03 AM
Colin Farrell Voices New F1 ‘Five Lights’ Campaign as 2026 Season Resumeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colin-farrell-voices-f1-five-094209945.htmlF1 unveils new global campaign ‘Five Lights’ featuring actor Colin Farrell, as the sport gets back into racing mode after summer break with the Dutch GP at Circuit Zandvoort. Having featured F1 ambassador Damon Idris in the pre-season marketing campaign…
Aug 17, 2026 9:42 AM
The carrier disappeared – but the customer never noticedhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQdVhYbk9ydDl3SWFHM01wYk5MZklUVnRacHBQbkw4QXdnT2s1M2l4SnI5VE5HWFhLSV9tSWR4anRIaDM0emxRcWNTbEpfSW95QTlHR1NiWEp2RkRsY3BFWnp5TVlsSUlmdTJRU0F0cVU0UUplZnNMT1FhcHl6cDFoRVJfTGZBczFEYWJR?oc=5The carrier disappeared – but the customer never noticed Scan Global Logistics
Aug 17, 2026 7:27 AM