3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documentshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/3m-knew-for-more-than-50-years-that-its-products-could-harm-humans-australian-government-alleges-in-court-documentsExclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxicGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastManufacturing company 3M knew more than 50 years ago that its firefighting products – including components in Pfas “forever chemicals” – could be hazardous to the health of humans and animals and damage the environment, ...
Aug 17, 2026 3:00 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
US tourist dies after being struck by lightning on Italy’s Mount Etnahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/17/tourist-dies-lightning-strike-italy-mount-etnaItalian firefighters say a man, 29, was killed by a lightning strike on the Sicily volcano while hiking in a restricted areaA tourist from the US was killed by a lightning strike on Sicily’s Mount Etna while hiking in an area that was closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity, Italian firefighters said Monday.The 29-year-old man from Kansas was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sun...
Aug 17, 2026 1:26 PM
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-confirms-irgc-backchannel-calls-irans-white-flag-surrenderTrump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.
Aug 17, 2026 12:10 PM
US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell aparthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/us-iran-memorandum-of-understanding-expires-how-and-why-it-fell-apart?traffic_source=rssTrump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'.
Aug 17, 2026 12:07 PM
Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'https://www.foxnews.com/world/australia-sets-launch-sweeping-gun-buyback-bondi-beach-terror-attack-sensible-gun-reformNew South Wales will be the first Australian state to launch a gun buyback scheme, offering up to $700 per firearm after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Aug 17, 2026 7:18 AM
Liverpool targets both excluded from squadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-targets-both-excluded-squad-065000081.htmlLiverpool Transfer Interest in Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye Grows After PSG Squad OmissionLiverpool’s search for extra firepower before the summer transfer window closes appears to have taken a...
Aug 17, 2026 6:50 AM
U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End Warhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/world/middleeast/iran-mou-deadline.htmlPresident Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.
Aug 17, 2026 4:01 AM
Mercury honor the GOAT as Diana Taurasi's number retired in star-studded eventhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mercury-honor-goat-diana-taurasis-032429376.htmlThe Mercury’s game against Fire doubled as Diana Taurasi’s Ring of Honor induction, where her No. 3 jersey was retired and hung in the rafters.
Aug 17, 2026 3:24 AM
59-66: Charthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/59-66-chart-022506966.htmlMariners 3, Astros 2 On fire (complimentary): Andrés Muñoz 0.20 WPA, Bryan Woo 0.13 WPAOn fire (emergency!): Josh Naylor -0.19 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day
Aug 17, 2026 2:25 AM
Diana Taurasi inducted into the Mercury Ring of Honor as franchise celebrates 20 years of excellencehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/diana-taurasi-inducted-mercury-ring-011444710.htmlThere's certainly a good case to be made that Diana Taurasi is the best player in WNBA history. For Phoenix Mercury fans, that case is already closed: She's undeniably the G.O.A.T. Taurasi was inducted into the Mercury Ring of Honor on Sunday at halftime of a game between the Mercury and Portland Fire, with the franchise retiring her No. 3 jersey and celebrating a superstar who has become synony...
Aug 17, 2026 1:14 AM
Jason Arday: the day of the whipping boy returns – weekly briefinghttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQNmQ4dDltVHdLLUUyVDVZS18yQTVPNmtFOV9JRG9Iemo1UWphYzNqQjEycWg1LVcwQk90V2RHN0plWDV1RGN1cjhHbHpEaHpiNk16ZFRZMUs2c2RScDVMbVhyZFVBcEZ5OFpBSFloOFZaazlMYVlxYkRNdHFmaU53dzZYcFZFRGRSaWRMaXBSZ1lqQkEwY1hnZkpvSy0td0hhS0E?oc=5Jason Arday: the day of the whipping boy returns – weekly briefing Counterfire
Aug 16, 2026 11:55 PM
Oil Edges Higher as Middle East Tensions Linger: Markets Wraphttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updatesOil opened slightly higher as traders weighed renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the prospect of fresh US sanctions on Iran ahead of the formal end of the ceasefire due Monday.
Aug 16, 2026 10:14 PM
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gazahttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/16/jared-kushner-hamas-gaza-meetingTrump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefireDonald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, Jared Kushner, held a rare meeting with Hamas’s political chief on Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire. Kushner will meet on Monday with Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under pressure after rejecting the new...
Aug 16, 2026 10:07 PM
Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahuhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/g-s1-138948/kushner-gaza-hamas-netanyahu-egypt-talksJared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Aug 16, 2026 8:20 PM
‘Love Story’ Producers Didn’t Expect Carolyn Bessette’s TikTok Fan Army to Come for Themhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/love-story-producers-react-carolyn-bessette-tiktok-1236672651/Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson reveal how leaked photos sparked a social media firestorm — and how the FX limited series ultimately won over skeptics with seven Emmy nominations.
Aug 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Scotland hires Pocognoli as coach after Clarke's departure following World Cuphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scotland-hires-pocognoli-coach-clarkes-183420623.htmlScotland hired Sébastien Pocognoli as its new coach on Sunday to replace Steve Clarke, who stepped down from the role after the team was eliminated from the World Cup without advancing from its group. Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, was fired by Monaco on June 1 after a seventh-place finish in the French league and missing out on Champions League qualification. The 39-year-old Pocogno...
Aug 16, 2026 6:34 PM
Rowe Creek Complex / August 16, 2026https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxOVEYxSkJoOUlTQVUxQXQ3amZVRlBXMW5vcDh4QTRtakFxUHJOLXg0RGpFaHhYUTRuQmo4UWZPSE1oQ0tmNlZ6UktxdlVkcHNVNDFEVTNJN3JhZElaNzBIeVhxamhkRng1TUtCdE14MkFQUTBFVWs3dVl5TkFuQWowRA?oc=5Rowe Creek Complex / August 16, 2026 Central Oregon Fire Information
Aug 16, 2026 4:38 PM
City defeated in 2026 Community Shieldhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/city-defeated-2026-community-shield-160000973.htmlCity went down 3-0 to Arsenal in the 2026 Community Shield.Quickfire goals at the start of each half from Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard sandwiched by a Kai Havertz header meant defeat for Enz...
Aug 16, 2026 4:00 PM
Bellanova ‘not for sale’ as Atalanta rebuff Fulham’s €20m offerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bellanova-not-sale-atalanta-rebuff-153500881.htmlAtalanta have rebuffed Fulham’s interest in Raoul Bellanova, making clear the Italy wing-back is not for sale.According to FirenzeViola, the Premier League club have moved concretely for the full-ba...
Aug 16, 2026 3:35 PM