
npr.org
Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to workhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5893721/workers-mcdonalds-work-app-jobs-aiUnexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.Aug 17, 2026 9:00 AM
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Good Morning America First Look - ABC Newshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5KOHlwck1SQ0RKZEdoZWVNU1RLdHFIU3RySlpkbVZsWW1ZemRzX0VySXdkWGxYeHNUUldWZm02NVB5M3VKVlF4REVJVG5laHZvOVA0ZlVrOEpVM2M?oc=5Good Morning America First Look ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAug 17, 2026 8:56 AM

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Jamie Carragher gobsmacked by transfer rumours he’s hearing involving Man Utd over the last weekhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jamie-carragher-gobsmacked-transfer-rumours-083500826.htmlJamie Carragher is shell-shocked by reports suggesting Arsenal are looking to offload Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer.It came after the 19-year-old registered a remarkable assist for teammate Riccardo ...Aug 17, 2026 8:35 AM

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Former Celtic defender stars for RC Lens in surprise Super Cup win over PSGhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-celtic-defender-stars-rc-081500482.htmlCeltic supporters all asking the same thing as Maik Nawrocki stars in Lens Super Cup win over PSG…Former Celtic defender Maik Nawrocki yesterday starred for Lens in the their 1-0 French Super Cup wi...Aug 17, 2026 8:15 AM

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Housebuilding near train stations to get ‘default yes’ under new planning changes – UK politics livehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/17/housing-planning-changes-andy-burnham-angela-raynor-labour-conservatives-reform-latest-news-updatesThousands more houses could be built near transport hubs including on green belt sitesThe new national planning policy framework is aimed at providing clearer national policies for plan-making and decision-making, meaning that conflicting local policies will carry less weight when they are inconsistent with national policies.Other changes will include:Stronger support in principle for development,...Aug 17, 2026 8:09 AM

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‘Heartstopper’ Star Rhea Norwood, ‘Enola Holmes’ Actor Susan Wokoma, ‘Dear England’ Writer James Graham Join U.K. National Youth Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Show (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/theater/news/rhea-norwood-susan-wokoma-james-graham-national-youth-theatre-1236835453/The U.K.’s National Youth Theatre has announced a further wave of star names for “Letters to My Younger Future Self,” the one-night performance marking the organization’s 70th anniversary. The show, supported by Netflix, is set for Sept. 20 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. The new names joining the lineup include chart-topper […]Aug 17, 2026 8:00 AM

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‘Snapshot’ Review: A Nifty Calling-Card Debut Refashions the Jack the Ripper Story as Found-Footage Horrorhttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/snapshot-review-1236835669/Found footage may be a fairly stale gimmick in horror these days, but the low-budget British indie “Snapshot” finds a way to freshen up the idea — and if that largely amounts to layering another technical gimmick over it, the results are nonetheless striking. Emulating the look of 19th-century pinhole photography, with the entire film […]Aug 17, 2026 7:59 AM

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Iran live updates: Tehran can adopt 'offensive aspect,' IRGC official says - ABC Newshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPcURZWGlIaVFIcVREQXpFbE43RGZoM3BSYXpGSGhMUi1naHJ4QU1wazF1bWNPd2Y0bmhHLUVFdnpiZTNXNTQxR2w3UVBqWDhWMk11bV9BREJWT3gxTE1xajdvSjRNQTBtaFl4Vko5TlE1OXk4OWtvWFB0YjVnN0Rfa1N5N1dtOUVfeFRrTy1HNXk5Ujl4S2NPR3VaX3lpUm5ka3RBeU5FMTc3R1Z0d20xSWN3SQ?oc=5Iran live updates: Tehran can adopt 'offensive aspect,' IRGC official says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAug 17, 2026 7:44 AM

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Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe livehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/17/europe-wildfires-france-greece-belgium-germany-climate-crisis-drought-extreme-heat-latest-news-updatesWildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuationsBelgium’s King Philippe will visit the area affected by what is believed to be the largest wildfire in the country’s history this morning, after a weekend of intense firefighting in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve.The fire has been raging since Friday afternoon, burning more than 3,000 hectares...Aug 17, 2026 7:39 AM
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Emma Raducanu’s Ex-Coach Defends Rafael Jodar After Shoelace Controversy at Cincinnati Openhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/emma-raducanu-ex-coach-defends-073647301.htmlRafael Jodar has come under the scanner in recent weeks for his on-court behavior. The Spaniard has had to take breaks in three matches due to his shoelaces breaking.Aug 17, 2026 7:36 AM
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This Beach Boys Song Was Written By an Infamous Cult Leaderhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89750b85b44d71a0e9c5e8eb46b1d0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcollider.com%2Fdennis-wilson-the-beach-boys-charles-manson%2F&c=1308043109150765409&mkt=en-usAudrey Connelly is a writer living and working in Boston, MA. Music is and has always been one of the most important parts of her life. While rock & roll is her true love, Audrey's taste runs the ...Aug 17, 2026 7:33 AM
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Where do you now predict Newcastle United will finish in 2026/27 Premier League season? Vote nowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-now-predict-newcastle-united-072035448.htmlThe question we are asking fans today: Where do you now predict Newcastle United will finish in the 2026/27 Premier League season? Which place in the table do Newcastle United fans think their team will end up in, after the final round of matches on Sunday 30 May 2027? The last four league campaigns have seen Eddie Howe and his players finish the season in 4th, 7th, 5th and 12th places. No Europea...Aug 17, 2026 7:20 AM
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China's Xi Touts Military, Economic Agenda at Key Eventhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/china-s-xi-touts-military-economic-agenda-at-key-event-videoHere are scenes from Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at an event marking the centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth. (Source: Bloomberg)Aug 17, 2026 7:14 AM

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Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/australia-victoria-teachers-union-vote-pay-dealSalaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file rebellion within the Australian Education UnionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s school teachers are to become the highest paid in the country, after accepting the state government’s latest pay and conditions offer ...Aug 17, 2026 7:10 AM
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Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/horizons-middle-east-africa-8-17-2026-videoHorizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)Aug 17, 2026 7:10 AM

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Billionaire founder agrees with Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos: We will live and work in space—and could be commuting to the moon by 2030https://fortune.com/2026/08/17/billionaire-founder-predicts-live-work-space-bezos-musk-altman-2030-moon/“We'll have a moon base, people living and working on the moon,” says billionaire Voyager Technologies founder Dylan Taylor.Aug 17, 2026 7:02 AM
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Newcastle’s Move for Bayern’s Palhinha Confirmed After Collapsed Transferhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-move-bayern-palhinha-confirmed-070000602.htmlNewcastle United’s search for experience in midfield continues after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St. James’ Park, leaving Matthias Jaissle still looking for an established veteran following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Aston Villa appeared to have moved ahead of Newcastle for Joao Palhinha, but their pursuit collapsed after Bayern Munich […]Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM

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Korea Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Outpaces ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Again in Strong Second Weekendhttps://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/korea-box-office-the-odyssey-outpaces-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236836058/“The Odyssey” ruled the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 14–16. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $13.2 million from 1,691,744 admissions over the three-day frame across 2,114 screens, capturing 59.07% of the total weekend market. The film grew […]Aug 17, 2026 6:54 AM
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Supergirl Comic Writer Addresses Box Office Disappointmenthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88cdb5b1f54a53af3eaa0345d2d5d5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themovieblog.com%2F2026%2F08%2Fsupergirl-comic-writer-addresses-box-office-disappointment%2F&c=5385919673730477475&mkt=en-usTom King, the writer behind the Woman of Tomorrow comic, shares his perspective on the recent Supergirl film's theatrical performance and critical reception.Aug 17, 2026 6:51 AM

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How digital twins can strengthen the resilience of position, navigation and timing capabilitieshttps://www.esa.int/Applications/Satellite_navigation/How_digital_twins_can_strengthen_the_resilience_of_position_navigation_and_timing_capabilitiesEarlier this year, the UK National PNT Digital Twin Environment (UPDATE) project, funded under the European Space Agency’s NAVISP programme, reached a key milestone in helping the United Kingdom understand and manage its dependence on positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) across critical national systems.Aug 17, 2026 6:46 AM