OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguardshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/18/openai-chatgpt-for-teensTeen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chatsOpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which laun...
Aug 18, 2026 3:28 PM
Barcelona teenage prodigy returns to training ahead of Gamper Trophy matchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-teenage-prodigy-returns-training-152500131.htmlFC Barcelona are continuing to raise the intensity during the decisive week before the start of the 2026/27 season. After the 5-2 win over FC Basel, the team returned to training at the Ciutat Esporti...
Aug 18, 2026 3:25 PM
The 'Tarps Off' Trend Explainedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarps-off-trend-explained-183939219.htmlOver the last two months, huge swaths of baseball stadiums have been taken over by fans spinning their shirts over their heads, but this phenomenon goes back further than you might think. Here's how the "Tarps Off" trend started and swept the sports world.
Aug 18, 2026 3:15 PM
The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Aug. 18, 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daily-pitch-sports-editor-aug-144800658.htmlAug. 18—➜ . The 28-year-old right-hander gave up three hits and struck out four in a 7-1 loss. Gordon lowered his ERA to 5.55 on the season. ➜ . The 22-year-old third baseman in the Los Angeles Angels organization is hitting .333 with four home runs and 27 RBI with the Trash Pandas since getting promoted on June 23. ➜ when the Trash Pandas host the Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday night. contract ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:48 PM
Roger Goodell: NFL certain of future non-U.S. teams, plan precedes abroad Super Bowlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roger-goodell-nfl-certain-future-144606019.htmlNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has "no doubt' about future franchises based outside of the United States, he said in an interview published Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2026 2:46 PM
Red Sox News & Links: Will Brayan Bello return to the Red Sox rotation?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-news-links-brayan-143000335.htmlPatrick Sandoval has been playing with fire baserunners all season since returning from Tommy John surgery this year, and it finally blew up on the Red Sox over the weekend. Now we’re hearing that an injury may be playing a role in his performance, even if it’s a small one. Sandoval apparently has been battling […]
Aug 18, 2026 2:30 PM
Redbirds beat Bulls 12-2, take final spot in Class C tourneyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/redbirds-beat-bulls-12-2-141700189.htmlAug. 18—LUVERNE — The Luverne Redbirds are headed back to state. They earned the final spot from Region 10 in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C tournament after a 12-2 eight-inning win over the Jackson Bulls Sunday at Redbird Field. That win came after the Redbirds were on the brink of elimination after a game one loss at home last week. They responded with a 5-4 road win in game two ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals Daily Links:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-cardinals-daily-links-141403488.htmlESPN recently dropped their annual set of “future” power rankings, which are based on how well the franchise is set up to be successful over the next three or so seasons. The Cardinals were unfortunately ranked dead last thanks to a lackluster quarterback situation. Jacoby Brissett is not what any team wants as their long-term […]
Aug 18, 2026 2:14 PM
MLB Field of Dreams Game viewership craters on Netflixhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-field-dreams-game-viewership-140034991.htmlWe at Awful Announcing watched every second of the 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game on Netflix last week, resulting in this review of the broadcast. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, so the game wasn’t very compelling, but Netflix still produced an enjoyable, high-quality viewing experience. Unfortunately, Netflix and Major League Baseball…
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Real Estate Firm Avison Young Plans Deals After Recapitalizationhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/real-estate-firm-avison-young-plans-deals-after-recapitalizationAvison Young (Canada) Inc. is plotting growth and acquisitions after creditors swapped debt for equity in the Toronto-based real estate advisory group.
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Iranian clubs drawn with Qatar and UAE rivals at neutral sites in Asian Champions Leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iranian-clubs-drawn-qatar-uae-135129002.htmlIranian clubs were drawn against Qatari and United Arab Emirates opponents in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday despite the ongoing conflict in the region. Tehran's Esteghlal and Tabriz-based Tractor will face UAE sides Al Ain, Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli, and Qatari clubs Al Gharafa, Al Sadd and Al Shamal.
Aug 18, 2026 1:51 PM
What happened to Ketel Marte? What we know about Diamondbacks no-show.https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/happened-ketel-marte-know-diamondbacks-134732777.htmlThe Diamondbacks are still awaiting more word from All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, who did not show up for the team's game Monday in Boston.
Aug 18, 2026 1:47 PM
Red Sox make strikeout history (the good kind)https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-strikeout-history-good-133000548.htmlStrikeouts are fascist.* The Red Sox, ergo, stand for democracy and classically liberal values, because last night they did this: In baseball terms, 1949 was a looooooong time ago. Players still left their gloves on the field, for chrissakes! Like a lot of baseball fans (maybe?) I’ve long wondered what it would be like to […]
Aug 18, 2026 1:30 PM
Shohei Ohtani shatters Michael Jordan record with staggering $440,055 auction salehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shohei-ohtani-shatters-michael-jordan-131532440.htmlShohei Ohtani’s historic return to Japan produced the most expensive pair of baseball shoes ever sold at a public auction.
Aug 18, 2026 1:15 PM
Meet OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens, which doesn’t talk about sex or suicide and gives you homework help insteadhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/18/openai-chatgpt-teens-age-assurance-safety/OpenAI doesn't verify users' ages, but it already uses age assurance to estimate if someone is under 18 based on factors such as their types of queries.
Aug 18, 2026 1:12 PM
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewalshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/abc-sues-trump-federal-communications-commissionNetwork alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local television stations it owns, ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that it is being retaliated against for content-based reasons.The network filed the lawsuit on Tuesday wh...
Aug 18, 2026 1:06 PM
Meta’s ‘Offense’ Isn’t Harm, It’s Happier And Healthier Young Peoplehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2026/08/18/metas-offense-isnt-harm-its-happier-and-healthier-young-people/How sad for Meta that aiding much healthier and happier living within the teen cohort comes with baseless lawsuits.
Aug 18, 2026 12:30 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
Winners and Losers from NFL Preseason Week 1: Ty Simpson Among Biggest Risershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/winners-losers-nfl-preseason-week-120001076.htmlThe first week of the 2026 NFL preseason is officially in the books. It was an entertaining stretch of games from start to finish, and each fanbase is surely excited to have football back on television.
Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 specialist explained: Mix every class to dominate the hordehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a8545da705042e6974643faf2dc9fbe&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fgaming%2fshooting-games%2faliens-fireteam-elite-2-specialist-explained-mix-every-class-to-dominate-the-horde%2far-AA2aoUXR&c=16298273173010577838&mkt=en-usAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Specialist class explained: Cold Iron's fully customizable endgame class lets players mix abilities from all five base classes but stays locked until you've leveled each one.
Aug 18, 2026 11:58 AM