bloomberg.com
Two Chinese Supertankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain Highhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/two-chinese-supertankers-u-turn-in-hormuz-as-risks-remain-highTwo Chinese-linked supertankers have U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz as risks to shipping remain elevated, with prospects for a normalization of traffic dimming after President Donald Trump took a hard line on Iran.Aug 19, 2026 5:15 AM

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The Hidden Reason Gas Prices Are Not Going Downhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/opinion/gas-prices-crude-oil-diesel.htmlGas prices are going to remain high. Don’t blame the price of crude oil. Blame the crack spread.Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM
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The four unsolved problems threatening to derail Liverpool’s seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/four-unsolved-problems-threatening-derail-050000113.htmlSEASON PREVIEW : Taking over an unfinished squad and an injury prone defence while tasked with fitting in last year’s expensive signings and replacing Mohamed Salah means Andoni Iraola inherits many of the issues that plagued Arne Slot’s second season, writes Richard JollyAug 19, 2026 5:00 AM
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Sunderland’s New Season: Europe, Ambition & a Whole Lot of Unknownshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sunderland-season-europe-ambition-whole-050000845.htmlAnother Sunderland pre-season is done, and we’re all set for one of the most exciting campaigns in a generation.Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM
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Sean McVay: "Nothing new" on Aaron Donaldhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-nothing-aaron-donald-044056148.htmlThe clock keeps ticking toward Week 1, and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has yet to decide whether he'll be playing in 2026.Aug 19, 2026 4:40 AM
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Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e86881564ff89424b5a6fe848d53&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
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Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85ea83ecd0492b8a0ec0b2dfc1f6f9&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
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Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e88d744c465081b2fc33fe2e032d&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Cowboys Rising Star Ejected From Camp Amid Wild Practice Brawlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-rising-star-ejected-camp-040740321.htmlCowboys-Saints practice devolved into mayhem on Tuesday, as multiple fights marred the proceedings. Donovan Ezeiruaku was in the middle. The post Cowboys Rising Star Ejected From Camp Amid Wild Practice Brawl appeared first on HEAVY.Aug 19, 2026 4:07 AM

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Venezuela abandons Nicolás Maduro to fate in US jailhttps://www.ft.com/content/51d68f38-df09-4f78-bb80-02a4b4684235?syn-25a6b1a6=1Government makes no mention of freeing former leader after nearly two weeks of talksAug 19, 2026 4:00 AM
bloomberg.com
FTSE Defers Indonesia Stock Additions to Indexes Until Decemberhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/ftse-defers-indonesia-stock-additions-to-indexes-until-decemberFTSE Russell will defer certain index changes for Indonesian equities until at least its December review, giving it more time to assess the effectiveness of market reforms by local authorities.Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM

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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a dealhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9wz79ze29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssUS President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.Aug 19, 2026 3:56 AM
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Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sydney-swans-ban-5-players-035248592.htmlFive Australian rules footballers have been banned for the remainder of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching player codes of conduct during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that has led to a police investigation into allegations of sexual assault. The Swans issued a statement Wednesday saying “Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will not be considered for se...Aug 19, 2026 3:52 AM

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Yankees' Austin Wells has 'challenge of the season' to help Carlos Rodon through first start off ILhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-austin-wells-challenge-season-035203305.htmlThe Yankees, on the strength of Trent Grisham, pulled out a 3-1 win over the Orioles on Tuesday night. But the game could have been very different if not for Austin Wells and ABS.Aug 19, 2026 3:52 AM

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Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline projecthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-delay-canada-tariffs-keystone-xl-oil-pipelineUS president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’Canada has temporarily avoided a bruising 50% US tariff, reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before a hike that would have affected $20bn worth of goods was set to take effect.Donald Trump posted late on Tuesday on social media that he had paused ...Aug 19, 2026 3:47 AM

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Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffshttps://abcnews.com/International/trump-announces-temporary-pause-new-canada-tariffs/story?id=135759598President Donald Trump said he is pausing the new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods set to go into effect, citing a deal between the between the U.S. and Canada.Aug 19, 2026 3:34 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Fearless 40: Sheridan Yellowjacketshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fearless-40-sheridan-yellowjackets-032129065.htmlIf the Sheridan Yellowjackets make the playoffs this season, it will be the third year in a row they've made the postseason, and that hasn't been done in the program in over a decade.Aug 19, 2026 3:21 AM
bloomberg.com
Copper Holds Loss as Deliveries to LME Mitigate Supply Crunchhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/copper-holds-loss-as-deliveries-to-lme-mitigate-supply-crunchCopper held the biggest loss in more than three weeks after traders made significant deliveries of the metal to London Metal Exchange warehouses, easing a historic squeeze.Aug 19, 2026 3:07 AM
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‘Insane,’ ‘Not Fair’ — WNBA World Rallies to Sophie Cunningham’s Defense As Fever Star Gets Relentlessly Booed by ‘Woke’ Canadian Fanshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insane-not-fair-wnba-world-030133380.htmlEarly this month, Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she wanted the conversation around her to shift back to basketball. That proved easier said than done.Aug 19, 2026 3:01 AM
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“Don’t Touch My Arm”: Kirk Cousins Lays Down Strict Rule at Texans Practice Days After Heated Maxx Crosby Altercationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-t-touch-arm-kirk-030058023.htmlKirk Cousins did not hesitate to open up about his injury fears. As the situation is a bit sensitive after his altercation with Maxx Crosby, Cousins no longer wants to take the risk of exposing himself to injuries.Aug 19, 2026 3:00 AM