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
Ann Arbor's Mike Tirico proud his club is hosting Senior Women's Openhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ann-arbors-mike-tirico-proud-162727377.htmlMike Tirico has been a resident of southeast Michigan for more than 25 years, and he's a member at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.
Aug 19, 2026 4:27 PM
New Milford hockey coach killed in motorcycle crash made impact ‘far beyond the rink'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/milford-hockey-coach-killed-motorcycle-162138109.htmlAndrey Uradov was "a steady presence whose influence reached far beyond the rink," his South Kent colleagues said on social media.
Aug 19, 2026 4:21 PM
Girls tennis: Trojans sweep past Panthershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/girls-tennis-trojans-sweep-past-162000619.htmlFAIRFIELD — The week is filled with early-season showdowns for the Fairfield girls tennis team. Before those showdowns arrive, the ninth-ranked (1A) Trojans flexed their muscle in their second meet of the season. Fairfield's reschuffled lineup produced dominant results throughout the Southeast Conference meet with Mount Pleasant on Monday. The Trojans dropped just three games in singles play ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:20 PM
World Test Championship: What India's Galle win means for their road to The Ovalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/world-test-championship-indias-galle-155800871.htmlThe win came in India’s first Test assignment since their 0-2 home series loss to South Africa in November last year. The rain-affected match went into the fifth day after India had taken control of the contest.
Aug 19, 2026 3:58 PM
H.R. McMaster reacts to Trump apparently pushing for meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Unhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/hr-mcmaster-reacts-trump-north-korea-kim-jong-un/The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military exercises at the behest of President Trump, who is apparently seeking a meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CBS News with his reaction.
Aug 19, 2026 3:41 PM
Zavier Gozo's Crystal Palace move gives USMNT another young player to watch in Europehttps://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/zavier-gozos-crystal-palace-move-gives-usmnt-another-young-player-to-watch-in-europe-145718008.htmlGozo will join USMNT defender Chris Richards with the South London Premier League side.
Aug 19, 2026 2:57 PM
Lewes derailment: images show track defect before incident on hottest dayhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/19/lewes-derailment-network-rail-gtr-images-track-defect-before-incidentNetwork Rail and Southern owner GTR apologise after investigators reveal picture of possible heat-buckled track Rail operators have apologised after a report into last Thursday’s derailment in East Sussex found a track defect on the approach to where the train derailed on the hottest day of the year so far.An interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said CCTV images showed t...
Aug 19, 2026 2:45 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/darline-graham-debate-national-securityShe made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China SeaUS politics live – latest updatesAsked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea threaten US national security, republican fill-in senator Darline Graham hesitated. “I’m just going to be honest here,” she told Tuesday night’s debate audience. “I’m – not that informed on national securit...
Aug 19, 2026 2:36 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate termhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-grahams-sister-admits-shes-not-informed-national-security-while-seeking-full-senate-termDarline Graham admitted national security is "not my thing" at a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff debate when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Aug 19, 2026 1:54 PM
Massive piece of 9/11 history makes stunning 10,500-mile journey across Americahttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/massive-piece-9-11-history-embarks-stunning-10500-mile-journey-across-americaA 16,000-pound steel beam from the South Tower is traveling 10,500 miles across America, stopping at museums, the White House and Ground Zero.
Aug 19, 2026 1:23 PM
Japan’s yen is falling yet again. What could Washington and Tokyo do next?https://news.google.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?oc=5Japan’s yen is falling yet again. What could Washington and Tokyo do next? South China Morning Post
Aug 19, 2026 1:01 PM
What’s happening in Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/19/whats-happening-in-lebanons-pilot?traffic_source=rssAl Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports on what’s happening in a so-called ‘pilot zone’ in southern Lebanon.
Aug 19, 2026 12:47 PM
Hayden Panettiere’s ex Brian Hickerson handed police bag of medication after her deathhttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hayden-panettiere-ex-brian-hickerson-reportedly-handed-police-bag-medication-after-her-deathBrian Hickerson called 911 after finding Hayden Panettiere unresponsive at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, according to a police report.
Aug 19, 2026 12:13 PM
Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls backhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-19/anxiety-grips-pacific-allies-as-trump-pulls-backPresident Trump's move to curtail military drills with South Korea has stoked anxiety in Asia, as the region's sole U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Mideast.
Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Crystal Palace complete another summer signing as youngster joinshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/crystal-palace-complete-another-summer-094000126.htmlCrystal Palace have completed the signing of attacker Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake.The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract in south London, subject to international clearance, and ...
Aug 19, 2026 9:40 AM
Football previews for Bishop Verot, Cypress Lake, Island Coast, Lelyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/football-previews-bishop-verot-cypress-090643950.htmlSouthwest Florida has four teams playing in Class 3A-District 13 in 2026. Here are team previews for each of them.
Aug 19, 2026 9:06 AM
Beamer updates Gamecocks' first scrimmage, discusses kicking competitionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beamer-updates-gamecocks-first-scrimmage-090000671.htmlCOLUMBIA — Even in the “if one spot did well, the other didn’t” vein, Shane Beamer sounded pleased. “Had a really good scrimmage,” South Carolina’s coach said three days after the Gamecocks held their first offense vs.
Aug 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Highlight features Hamlin hosting Castlewood in battle of ranked teamshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/highlight-features-hamlin-hosting-castlewood-080144448.htmlSouth Dakota's 2026 high school football season is set to open on Friday, Aug. 21 with 23 games involving area teams.
Aug 19, 2026 8:01 AM
Michael Cheika to return as Waratahs head coach in Super Rugbyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-cheika-return-waratahs-head-075639238.htmlMichael Cheika is set to return as head coach of the New South Wales Waratahs a dozen years after guiding the Sydney-based franchise to its only Super Rugby title. The 59-year-old Cheika, who was Australia's head coach when the Wallabies reached the 2015 World Cup final in England, will start back at the Waratahs in November after coaching Lebanon at the Rugby League World Cup. “The Waratahs hav...
Aug 19, 2026 7:56 AM