‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phoneshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/wetherspoons-customers-welcome-ban-music-phone-calls-speakerPatrons at two of the chain’s London pubs were all for Tim Martin’s ban on playing music or taking calls on speakerThe terrace of the Moon Under Water Wetherspoons pub in Leicester Square was full of people enjoying the warm weather and chatting between tables – without a TikTok video or speakerphone call in earshot.At Wetherspoons, the convivial atmosphere can no longer be punctuated by rude cust...
Aug 18, 2026 5:32 PM
Amanda Anisimova confused announcers with mystery drink during comeback winhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amanda-anisimova-confused-announcers-mystery-172533515.htmlAmanda Anisimova defeated Alex Eala (4-6, 6-4, 6-2) in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday. After dropping the first set, things got interesting in the second. That’s when Anisimova was caught taking a drink of something during…
Aug 18, 2026 5:25 PM
OpenAI data center deal with Nvidia comes in $145 billion lower than reported—signaling concerns of artificial demand for chipshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/18/openai-data-center-deal-with-nvidia-comes-in-145-billion-lower-than-reportedsignaling-concerns-of-artificial-demand-for-chips/Circular financing concerns revolve around the chip-maker's investment into OpenAI's data center lease.
Aug 18, 2026 5:09 PM
Liverpool investment finalities become clearer after Jeff Bezos consortium agrees blockbuster dealhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-investment-finalities-become-clearer-165107667.htmlReports have now emerged suggesting that Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell a larger equity stake in the club to the 1892 Holdings consortium that initially thought
Aug 18, 2026 4:51 PM
The NBA’s investigation into the Clippers has become an absolute messhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-investigation-clippers-become-absolute-163453283.htmlThe investigation into the Clippers is a big mess.
Aug 18, 2026 4:34 PM
New sumo wrestling league will come to Southern California: Here’s whenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sumo-wrestling-league-come-southern-144723618.htmlSoCal, get ready for some sumo wrestling action! The Sumo Championship League recently launched and announced three events will be held this fall, including the inaugural one in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 10. According to a press release issued by league officials, the competition combines live, authentic sumo wrestling and a family-friendly atmosphere to bring “the raw […]
Aug 18, 2026 2:47 PM
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh’s safety net comes crashing downhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-hc-jim-harbaugh-safety-143456086.htmlThe 2026 season is going to be really high-pressure for the Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, where he'll have to step onto the field and win the playoffs no matter what.
Aug 18, 2026 2:34 PM
The Bears welcome the Vikings for their 2026 home opener, shop ticketshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-welcome-vikings-2026-home-140931979.htmlThe Chicago Bears continue their NFL preseason this week. Here's how to buy tickets to the team's Week 2 matchup on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Aug 18, 2026 2:09 PM
‘Don’t ever come for my throat’: Max Holloway fires back at people ‘hiding behind’ Islam Makhachev’s social mediahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-t-ever-come-throat-140000536.htmlMax Holloway said Islam Makhachev held 2 belts “for aura” at UFC 330
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays come back, White Sox get walked offhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-rivalry-roundup-rays-come-140000488.htmlA whip around the American League action on August 17th.
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Rishabh Pant creates history, becomes first Indian to achieve this feat in Testshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rishabh-pant-creates-history-becomes-133900899.htmlIndia's star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The India wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached the milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara. The shot also brought up his 20th Test fifty.
Aug 18, 2026 1:39 PM
Fanatics becomes an official NFL sportsbookhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fanatics-becomes-official-nfl-sportsbook-133251958.htmlEarlier this year, the NFL's sponsorship deals with multiple official sportsbooks expired.
Aug 18, 2026 1:32 PM
Lamine Yamal tipped to become a mentor to Barcelona teenage summer signing: ‘Could be his big brother’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lamine-yamal-tipped-become-mentor-122000917.htmlJesse Bisiwu did not need long to make an impression.The Barcelona summer signing marked his first major outing in the Blaugrana shirt with two goals in Sunday’s 5-2 win over FC Basel, turning what ...
Aug 18, 2026 12:20 PM
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st in 16 years with leadoff, walk-off HRshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-becomes-121002914.htmlChicago Cub slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first MLB player since 2010 with leadoff and walk-off home runs in the same game in a 7-5 triumph.
Aug 18, 2026 12:10 PM
Financial adulthood has moved to the 30s: ‘the decade when people come to terms with where they are in life’https://fortune.com/2026/08/18/millennials-financial-adulthood-30s-money-success-housing/Older millennials bear the scars of 2008. Younger ones face an equally unforgiving—but differently broken—economy.
Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Today’s Papers – Big Milan surprise, Juventus welcome Vicariohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/today-papers-big-milan-surprise-100500655.htmlLa Gazzetta dello SportDiego Moreira signed for 45mBig Milan surpriseBlitz for the Belgian winger of Strasbourg. It’s the third Rossoneri coup. He lands today. Cardinale’s spending reaches €150m...
Aug 18, 2026 10:05 AM
Omar's GOP challenger comes out firing with vow to clean up 'mess' in deep blue district: 'People are fed up'https://www.foxnews.com/politics/omars-gop-challenger-comes-firing-vow-clean-mess-deep-blue-district-people-fedJohn Nagel, a 30-year state trooper who won the Republican primary, says Minnesota voters of all backgrounds are fed up with fraud under Ilhan Omar.
Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
Newcastle Enters Unexpected Race for AC Milan Forward as Plans Become Clearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-enters-unexpected-race-ac-090000049.htmlNewcastle United’s attack could still change before the summer transfer window closes, with Matthias Jaissle overseeing a squad that struggled for goals last season, has since lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, and hasn’t looked any good during the preseason. Against that backdrop, the Magpies have been linked with several potential additions across the forward line, […]
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 AM
Amar Dedic becomes first Newcastle signing under Jaisslehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amar-dedic-becomes-first-newcastle-085500035.htmlNewcastle United have completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million.The 24-year-old right-back has signed a five-year contract at St...
Aug 18, 2026 8:55 AM
Sunderland Are Ready for the Premier League – So What Comes Next?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sunderland-ready-premier-league-comes-050000209.htmlAfter a summer of World Cup drama, a quiet transfer window and two impressive French wins, are Sunderland better prepared than ever for another Premier League adventure?
Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM