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Guggenheim Ties Sink Bonds of $135 Billion Life Insurer Sammonshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/guggenheim-ties-sink-bonds-of-135-billion-life-insurer-sammonsBonds of Sammons Financial Group fell to the lowest since they were issued in June after a report probed the life insurer’s connections to Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners.Aug 17, 2026 5:29 PM
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Russell Westbrook reportedly had two-year deal on table from Wizards, chose to retirehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/russell-westbrook-reportedly-had-two-172127878.htmlWestbrook announced he was stepping away after 18 NBA seasons.Aug 17, 2026 5:21 PM

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Washington Commanders transaction: Kicker Jake Moody reportedly releasedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-commanders-transaction-kicker-jake-172027784.htmlThe Commanders will roll with undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as their kicker after releasing Jake Moody on MondayAug 17, 2026 5:20 PM

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‘Kitchen Confidential’ Returns to Bestseller Lists Following Anthony Bourdain Biopichttps://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/kitchen-confidential-bestseller-lists-anthony-bourdain-1236836464/More than 25 years after Anthony Bourdain first pulled back the curtain on restaurant kitchens, readers are going back for seconds. Bourdain’s seminal 2000 memoir, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” has returned to bestseller charts following the theatrical release of “Tony,” A24’s new biographical drama about his formative years. The book is also […]Aug 17, 2026 5:20 PM

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Woman found stabbed to death at parking area, homicide investigation underwayhttps://abcnews.com/US/woman-found-stabbed-death-parking-area-virginia-homicide/story?id=135712396A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found stabbed to death at a parking area outside of Washington, D.C., authorities said.Aug 17, 2026 5:18 PM

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Coen reveals potential plan for Jaguars starters v. Panthershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coen-reveals-potential-plan-jaguars-171814595.htmlLiam Coen said Jaguars starters could see their first preseason action Friday against the Panthers after sitting out the opener in New Orleans.Aug 17, 2026 5:18 PM
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Texas set to face seven Preseason Top 25 AP teams, five in the Top 11https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-set-face-seven-preseason-171520548.htmlIt's official. The Texas Longhorns schedule is rough. After the release of the 2026 Preseason AP Top 25, we now know UT will face seven ranked teams.Aug 17, 2026 5:15 PM
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Report: Von Miller's one-year deal with Cowboys is worth $5.5 millionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-von-millers-one-deal-171111687.htmlAfter veteran edge rusher Von Miller agreed to sign with the Cowboys on Sunday, there’s additional information about his deal.Aug 17, 2026 5:11 PM

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Amanda Abbington awarded five-figure sum by BBC over bullying allegations on Strictlyhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/17/amanda-abbington-settlement-bbc-giovanni-pernice-bullying-allegations-strictly-come-dancingBBC apologises to actor after review upholds ‘some’ of her allegations against dance partner Giovanni PerniceThe actor Amanda Abbington has reached a five-figure settlement with the BBC over bullying allegations she made about her time on Strictly Come Dancing.The programme was the subject of a review in 2024 after she alleged her professional partner, Giovanni Pernice, had bullied and harassed he...Aug 17, 2026 5:05 PM

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“Pleased with the continued growth of the team”: Mike Norvell talks practice with week zero matchup less than two weeks awayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pleased-continued-growth-team-mike-170501936.htmlFootball is just around the corner. Florida State’s week zero matchup against New Mexico State is 12 days away after Monday’s practice, and head coach Mike Norvell and his staff are beginning to finalize the plans for which players will be in line for the largest roles come August 29th. Last Saturday was what FSU […]Aug 17, 2026 5:05 PM

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Repeat offender with 7 prior convictions arrested 3 times in 12 days over alleged attacks on womenhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/repeat-offender-7-prior-convictions-arrested-3-times-12-days-alleged-attacks-womenJeff Asare faces a first-degree rape charge after three arrests in less than two weeks involving allegations of sexual assault in Oklahoma City.Aug 17, 2026 5:03 PM
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Houston Dash Transfer Midfielder Emina Ekić to Parma Calcio 1913 of Serie A of Italyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/houston-dash-transfer-midfielder-emina-170314750.htmlAfter from Lexington SC in the Gainbridge Super League to Houston Dash, Emina Ekić is now headed to Serie A of Italy.Aug 17, 2026 5:03 PM
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Nielsen unveils ‘Local NFL Fandom Index’ ranking fan avidity in each NFL markethttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nielsen-unveils-local-nfl-fandom-170005732.htmlYou know what they say about the AFC North. It just means more. At least, that’s what you might think after looking at Nielsen’s first-ever Local NFL Fandom Index, which aims to rank each NFL market by fan avidity. The rankings, released on Monday, show a particular affinity for smaller cities that out-kick their coverage in…Aug 17, 2026 5:00 PM
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Pa. Borough Votes to Disband 100-Year-Old Police Departmenthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a891e213b914dd98fc3f6e65803f1cb&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.officer.com%2Fcommand-hq%2Fnews%2F55398950%2Foxford-borough-council-votes-to-disband-police-department-established-in-1926&c=18339086834451695756&mkt=en-usThe future of roughly 16 Oxford police officers remains unclear after borough leaders voted to replace the department with a regional law enforcement agency.Aug 17, 2026 5:00 PM
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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

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Tupac Shakur murder: trial of ex-gang leader accused of ordering killing beginshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/17/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-duane-davisProsecutors allege Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur who died after drive-by shooting in 1996Opening statements in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap star Tupac Shakur began in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday morning.Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for murder for his alleged role in the shooting of Shakur, who died after a dri...Aug 17, 2026 4:54 PM
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DeVonta Smith is back ahead of Eagles-Patriots joint practiceshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/devonta-smith-back-ahead-eagles-164617457.htmlDeVonta Smith returned after missing nearly two weeks with a hamstring injury, giving Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense a timely boostAug 17, 2026 4:46 PM
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Pistons' Ebuka Okorie salutes LeBron James with jersey number choicehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pistons-ebuka-okorie-salutes-lebron-164531153.htmlAfter wearing No. 1 at Stanford, Ebuka Okorie will have a new jersey number next season with the Pistons, as it is retired to honor a Hall of Famer.Aug 17, 2026 4:45 PM

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Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesseshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/labour-mp-bayo-alaba-investigation-covid-loansSouthend East & Rochford’s Bayo Alaba has been suspended while inquiry looks at bounceback loansA Labour MP has been suspended after being questioned about government Covid loans taken out by his businesses.Bayo Alaba, the MP for Southend East & Rochford, has referred himself to the Labour party for investigation after the Times asked about a loan given to one of his businesses during the pandemic...Aug 17, 2026 4:41 PM

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Official: BVB Sign Giannis Konstanteliashttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-bvb-sign-giannis-konstantelias-164053067.htmlIt’s official, folks! BVB have signed Giannis Konstantelias on a deal that runs until 2031. The quick-footed Greece international joins from PAOK Thessaloniki for about €32 million all-in. Ole Book moved with lightning-quick reflexes after backing out of a deal for Saïd El Mala, needing less than a week to secure a competitive alternative at […]Aug 17, 2026 4:40 PM