Hedge Fund Tax Break Grips Hong Kong as Banks Fear Exodushttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/hedge-fund-tax-break-grips-hong-kong-as-banks-fear-exodusHong Kong’s move to cut taxes for hedge funds has set off a frenzied wave of maneuvering across the city’s financial sector, with investment banks fearing an exodus of prop traders and one fund even considering rebranding a receptionist as an investor relations official to make the most of the potential windfall.
Aug 17, 2026 11:00 PM
Walsh University breaks ground on Biery Baseball Stadium upgradeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/walsh-university-breaks-ground-biery-225830654.htmlBaseball stadium upgrades at Walsh University are underway.
Aug 17, 2026 10:58 PM
‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug Your People Close Today’https://variety.com/2026/film/news/alexa-vega-child-actor-deaths-hayden-panettiere-trachtenberg-1236836669/Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh […]
Aug 17, 2026 10:07 PM
Dodgers Full-Strength Lineup Aims to Break Slump Against Rockieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-full-strength-lineup-aims-214438665.htmlThe Los Angeles Dodgers put out a full-strength lineup as they look to get back into the swing of things against the Colorado Rockies.
Aug 17, 2026 9:44 PM
Chrisean Rock Breaks Down After Tesehki Loses to Big Lex: ‘Why Do I Feel Like I Lost?’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chrisean-rock-breaks-down-tesehki-212050798.htmlChrisean Rock was not the one trading punches with Big Lex on Saturday night, but watching her sister Tesehki lose left her feeling as though ... Read More
Aug 17, 2026 9:20 PM
School uses AI instead of teachers for personalized learning: Co-founder breaks it downhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/school-uses-ai-instead-teachers-personalized-learning-co-founder-breaks-down/Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
Aug 17, 2026 9:14 PM
Why are 76ers games so expensive? Sixers-Knicks tickets set to break NBA recordhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-76ers-games-expensive-sixers-204349459.htmlPhiladelphia 76ers tickets are already reaching extraordinary prices ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, with their opening-night clash against the New York Knicks reportedly nearing a record for the most expensive NBA season opener. The Knicks will host Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden on October 20, with the defending champions set to raise their first NBA title banner since 1973.
Aug 17, 2026 8:43 PM
Theo Von Takes Break From Field of Dreams Game to Talk Road Trips, Staying Healthy And Loving Iowahttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/theo-von-interview-netflix-stand-up-last-weekend-podcast-1236674658/The wildly popular comedian rarely does interviews outside of his own podcast but he did a quick one with THR from his seat in the stadium while rooting for the Minnesota Twins for a surprising reason.
Aug 17, 2026 8:32 PM
‘A Make-or-Break Season for Bronny James’ — Lakers Guard Gets Reality Check After LeBron James’ 76ers Movehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/break-season-bronny-james-lakers-193224824.htmlLeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, but Bronny James will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 campaign. This upcoming season will be important for Bronny to establish himself as a consistent, rotation-caliber player in the NBA.
Aug 17, 2026 7:32 PM
Talking Grammer, Ep. 128: Part 2 of interview with UNM Lobos coach Eric Olen (roster breakdown)https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/talking-grammer-ep-128-part-190400360.htmlIn Episode 128 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we talk with UNM Lobo men’s basketball coach Eric Olen in the second a two-part conversation about this year’s roster. Olen goes player-by-player giving us his thoughts on all 13 Lobos on the current roster. Part 1 — Episode 127 — posted last week and featured Olen’s thoughts on the state of college athletics and recapped things learned from his ...
Aug 17, 2026 7:04 PM
READER'S CHOICE | 2026 Breakout Candidate of the Year on the Gridironhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/readers-choice-2026-breakout-candidate-184501120.htmlHave your say!
Aug 17, 2026 6:45 PM
Former ESPN star breaks silence on Angel Reese failurehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-espn-star-breaks-silence-165817994.htmlThe Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry added another memorable installment Sunday, with Clark and the Indiana Fever outlasting Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. The matchup also included a viral moment, with a smiling Clark being caught on camera in the background after Reese missed a game-winning layup on the final possession of regulation.…
Aug 17, 2026 4:58 PM
‘He’s the kind of guy that can break a game open’: Xavier Scott’s return will energize Illinois’ secondaryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kind-guy-break-game-open-154108257.htmlThe Illini boast a ton of returning leadership in the DB room.
Aug 17, 2026 3:41 PM
Lakers' Bronny James receives major warning about NBA future as 'make-or-break' season awaitshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lakers-bronny-james-receives-major-152318831.htmlThe Los Angeles Lakers rotation for the upcoming season is going to be interesting. Third year guy Bronny James is going to have a lot to prove if he wants to keep his NBA career intact.
Aug 17, 2026 3:23 PM
Adley Rutschman Breaks Silence on Struggles With Red Sox Amid .059 Batting Averagehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/adley-rutschman-breaks-silence-struggles-143910448.htmlThe first five games of Adley Rutschman's time with the Red Sox haven't gone as planned.
Aug 17, 2026 2:39 PM
Amy Schumer to Star in and Produce Break-Up Comedy ‘Best Divorce Ever’ (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/global/amy-schumer-star-in-produce-comedy-best-divorce-ever-1236836178/Amy Schumer is getting her teeth into another comedy, with the Emmy winner set to star in and produce “Best Divorce Ever.” The film comes from writer-director Sean Mullin (“Bob Trevino Likes It,” “Amira & Sam”), with Concourse Media launching worldwide sales in Toronto next month. Schumer will produce alongside Matthew Lee Miller and Natalie […]
Aug 17, 2026 2:30 PM
Brewers Reacts Survey: Can the Brewers break another franchise record?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brewers-reacts-survey-brewers-break-142419840.htmlMilwaukee is on track to lead the majors in wins and surpass last year’s 97-win mark
Aug 17, 2026 2:24 PM
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gazahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/boat-sets-sail-from-bristol-aiming-to-break-israels-siege-of-gaza?traffic_source=rssTwelve people including the captain are on board the vessel named Kate, in the latest attempt to deliver aid.
Aug 17, 2026 2:12 PM
Ella Langley Breaks Her Historic Four-Way Tie With Another Week As A Bestsellerhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/08/17/ella-langley-breaks-her-historic-four-way-tie-with-another-week-as-a-bestseller/Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" returns to No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, with the tune now standing out as the sixth-longest-running champion ever.
Aug 17, 2026 1:30 PM
Cam Ward & 5 post-hype fantasy football sleepers who could finally break outhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cam-ward-5-post-hype-130635217.htmlLast year's disappointments now offer lower prices, reduced expectations and plenty of unrealized upside.
Aug 17, 2026 1:06 PM