Pensacola Blue Wahoos-Knoxville Smokies game postponed because of weather, resumes Wednesdayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pensacola-blue-wahoos-knoxville-smokies-170039515.htmlVideo above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 19, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The series opener between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and the Knoxville Smokies was set for Tuesday before storms rolled through the area, forcing officials to suspend the game. The game was paused at the top of the second inning, […]
Aug 19, 2026 5:00 PM
How One Small Section of Trump's Planned Border Wall Became the Center of a Big Battlehttps://time.com/article/2026/08/19/trump-border-wall-big-bend-national-park-texas/The Administration paused construction on border barriers in Texas' Big Bend National Park this week following months of opposition.
Aug 19, 2026 4:38 PM
Texas rancher on Big Bend border wall outcry: "About protecting our land"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/texas-rancher-big-bend-protecting-our-land/Texans and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing back against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection plan to build a border wall at Big Bend National Park. In reaction, CBP has temporarily paused construction. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Aug 19, 2026 4:38 PM
Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing sitehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/19/swimmers-warned-toxic-algae-thames-bathing-site-hamPeople told they and their pets should keep out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s treated sewage planSwimmers are being warned not to enter the water at the first official bathing site on the River Thames, in south-west London, because of toxic blue-green algae in the water.The blue-green algal blooms are rare in moving water but are likely to be caused by the extreme heat, low river ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:32 PM
Trump Says He Told Scandal-Plagued Rep. Cory Mills ‘Get Out Of The Race’ After He Loses Primaryhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/08/19/trump-says-he-told-scandal-plagued-rep-cory-mills-get-out-of-the-race-after-he-loses-primary/Mills has been accused of assault and other troubling behavior toward women.
Aug 19, 2026 4:17 PM
Carvana Rebounds as Report on Walter’s Pledged Stake Allays Fearhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/carvana-rebounds-as-report-on-walter-s-pledged-stake-allays-fearShares of online used-car dealer Carvana Co. recovered some losses from a two-day selloff, after a report showed billionaire Mark Walter’s stake in the company was pledged, meaning he wouldn’t be able to immediately sell it as he contends with a federal probe of his investment empire.
Aug 19, 2026 4:14 PM
From Pennsylvania to Ohio to Texas, the governors’ races are all coming down to data centershttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/data-centers-midterm-elections-governors-races-pennsylvania-texas-ohio/Stacy Garrity accused Josh Shapiro of having “lit the fuse on the chaos we are seeing in community after community.”
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM
Taylor Sheridan pours cold water on long-rumored 6666 spinoff after lots of speculationhttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/taylor-sheridan-pours-cold-water-long-rumored-6666-spinoff-lots-speculationTaylor Sheridan revealed in a new video interview why he will never fictionalize his own 6666 ranch for a Jimmy-focused "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Aug 19, 2026 3:28 PM
Details on potential motive behind Tupac's murderhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-motive-behind-tupacs-murder/Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Aug 19, 2026 2:25 PM
Cyberpunk War: How Ukraine Repurposes U.S. Weapons In Unexpected Wayshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2026/08/19/cyberpunk-war-how-ukraine-repurposes-us-weapons-in-unexpected-ways/War is changing fast, and Ukraine is rapidly adapting existing weapons to new and unexpected used. This flexibility may be essential in future wars.
Aug 19, 2026 2:16 PM
OpenAI puts a 20% compute cost on its new AI safety monitoringhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85ebb55f7b463ca3a58e7b8c30bea3&url=https%3a%2f%2fthenextweb.com%2fnews%2fopenai-20-percent-compute-overhead-safety-monitoring&c=6176666624393321340&mkt=en-usOpenAI paused some frontier training and says new safety monitoring adds about 20% compute overhead. Anthropic sees no need to pause.
Aug 19, 2026 9:46 AM
OpenAI puts a 20% compute cost on its new AI safety monitoringhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e547f87f485299a3d708ab8028d4&url=https%3a%2f%2fthenextweb.com%2fnews%2fopenai-20-percent-compute-overhead-safety-monitoring&c=6176666624393321340&mkt=en-usOpenAI paused some frontier training and says new safety monitoring adds about 20% compute overhead. Anthropic sees no need to pause.
Aug 19, 2026 9:46 AM
OpenAI puts a 20% compute cost on its new AI safety monitoringhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e773ad7f4f3cafb4f394bee1ad5c&url=https%3a%2f%2fthenextweb.com%2fnews%2fopenai-20-percent-compute-overhead-safety-monitoring&c=6176666624393321340&mkt=en-usOpenAI paused some frontier training and says new safety monitoring adds about 20% compute overhead. Anthropic sees no need to pause.
Aug 19, 2026 9:46 AM
When are September 2026 VA benefit payments coming?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d10e725840d1bb64161ac392abc1&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fmoney%2fgovernment-support-and-welfare%2fwhen-are-september-2026-va-benefit-payments-coming%2far-AA2ath8x&c=11030878046156201591&mkt=en-usVA disability compensation is a benefit paid to veterans with illnesses or injuries caused or worsened by their military service.
Aug 19, 2026 7:15 AM
South GeorgiaLEADS welcomes 2026–2027 regional leadership classhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e893bd41440893ea0c79e5599b77&url=https%3a%2f%2fvaldostadailytimes.com%2f2026%2f08%2f19%2fsouth-georgialeads-welcomes-2026-2027-regional-leadership-class%2f&c=13294018064447954119&mkt=en-usVALDOSTA – South GeorgiaLEADS (SGL) has selected its 2026–2027 Regional Leadership Initiative class, bringing together professionals from across South Georgia for an eight-month experience focused on ...
Aug 19, 2026 6:17 AM
Trump Pauses New 50% Tariffs On Canada Claiming Last-Minute Dealhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/08/19/trump-pauses-new-50-tariffs-on-canada-claiming-last-minute-deal/Trump said the tariffs have been paused for three days to allow for the finalization a deal agreed to by both sides.
Aug 19, 2026 5:36 AM
Hailey Van Lith identifies major issue WNBA must address amid talent boomhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hailey-van-lith-identifies-major-040208045.htmlHailey Van Lith used her turbulent roster journey to explain why continued WNBA expansion is no longer merely optional.
Aug 19, 2026 4:02 AM
Ryan Fitzpatrick says friends raving about Highmark Stadium despite harsh critics: 'Absolutely unbelievable'https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ryan-fitzpatrick-friends-raving-highmark-stadium-despite-harsh-critics-absolutely-unbelievableRyan Fitzpatrick said friends who used his season tickets at the new Highmark Stadium gave glowing reviews despite social media criticism of sight lines and more.
Aug 19, 2026 3:50 AM
RedHawks claim series opener with 9-6 defeat of Explorershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/redhawks-claim-series-opener-9-034810993.htmlSIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Fargo-Moorhead used a fast start on its way to claiming the series opener over Sioux City with a 9-6 win. The RedHawks plated a pair of runs in the top of the first inning, followed by three in the top of the second. Alberto Osuna and D’Shawn Knowles each contributed […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:48 AM
Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline projecthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-delay-canada-tariffs-keystone-xl-oil-pipelineUS president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’Canada has temporarily avoided a bruising 50% US tariff, reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before a hike that would have affected $20bn worth of goods was set to take effect.Donald Trump posted late on Tuesday on social media that he had paused ...
Aug 19, 2026 3:47 AM