UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Reported Missile Strikeshttps://time.com/article/2026/08/19/uae-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-reported-missile-strikes/The impact of the decision could have significant repercussions for Iran’s already struggling economy, an expert tells TIME.
Aug 19, 2026 7:02 PM
Sculpting Evolution: Using genetic engineering to curb Lyme | 60 Minutes Archivehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/sculpting-evolution-using-genetic-engineering-to-curb-lyme-60-minutes-archive/Lyme disease is rapidly emerging in southern Appalachia, the CDC said in a new report. In 2025, Dr. Jon LaPook, on assignment for 60 Minutes, met a team of scientists on Nantucket who are using genetic engineering to fight the spread of the disease.
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 PM
Tottenham Sets Lucas Bergvall Price as Newcastle Prepares Improved Bid: Reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tottenham-sets-lucas-bergvall-price-170000879.htmlNewcastle United’s midfield rebuild remains one of the biggest pieces of unfinished business at St. James’ Park, with Matthias Jaissle still looking for another major addition after the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The Magpies have already tested Tottenham Hotspur’s resolve over Lucas Bergvall, seeing an opening offer worth around £46 million (€53.3 […]
Aug 19, 2026 5:00 PM
mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck sayhttps://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/mrna-cancer-vaccine-succeeded-in-phase-3-melanoma-trial-moderna-and-merck-say/The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer's return and spread.
Aug 19, 2026 4:53 PM
Barcelona identify their new ‘main striker target’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-identify-main-striker-target-164500100.htmlLa Liga champions Barcelona are ready to pivot their full focus towards the signing of one of Julián Alvarez’s fellow countrymen over the days ahead. This comes as Deco and co. are forced to face u...
Aug 19, 2026 4:45 PM
Moyes calls for more Everton signings before transfer window closeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/moyes-calls-more-everton-signings-164000261.htmlEverton boss David Moyes has admitted the club still need to add “quite a few players” to the squad before the transfer window closes.The Toffees have already brought in several new faces this sum...
Aug 19, 2026 4:40 PM
Dana White responds to Khamzat’s UFC demands — and ‘Borz’ fans are not gonna like the answerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dana-white-responds-khamzat-ufc-163811891.htmlKhamzat Chimaev wants to fight — and wants to fight NOW. UFC CEO Dana White claims matchmakers are contractually obligated to offer each combatant, including Chimaev, no less than three fights per year. Since Chimaev (15-1) has already competed once in 2026, a UFC 328 title loss to Sean Strickland, he’s still got two more […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:38 PM
UAE halts all trade with Iran after new missile fire in Gulf, cutting off a key export route for Tehranhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/uae-trade-iran-halted-exports/Tehran denies launching the missiles that triggered Tuesday's alert, as Iran's economy already reels from sanctions and a blockade of its ports
Aug 19, 2026 4:22 PM
Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/times-running-out-save-300-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass-until-august-21/If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
Aug 19, 2026 4:16 PM
San Diego Padres at New York Metshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/san-diego-padres-york-mets-161000463.htmlYour game thread for August 19, 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 4:10 PM
Will Andy Burnham get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas? – The Latesthttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/aug/19/will-andy-burnham-get-rough-sleepers-off-streets-by-christmas-the-latestThe prime minister has announced a £442m plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas. It solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government, and gives voters a measure by which to judge his success – although without a concrete target for ministers to hit.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to social policy editor Patrick Butler – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
Aug 19, 2026 4:08 PM
BBC to air 38 Serie A games in the 2026/27 season, as England and Scotland talent flocks to Italyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bbc-air-38-serie-games-160500116.htmlBritish viewers will be able to see 38 Serie A matches in the 2026/27 season live on the BBC, it has been announced, starting on Sunday with Atalanta vs. Sassuolo.There had already been some games air...
Aug 19, 2026 4:05 PM
Sam Burns Welcomes LeBron James to Golf and Says He’d ‘Love’ to Play a Roundhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sam-burns-welcomes-lebron-james-155037387.htmlLeBron James’ growing golf obsession has at least one high-profile supporter on the PGA Tour, Sam Burns. Burns spoke with TMZ Sports at a golf ... Read More
Aug 19, 2026 3:50 PM
Report: Tottenham Hotspur set to allow midfielder to leave for close to £50mhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-tottenham-hotspur-set-allow-155000579.htmlPape Matar Sarr transfer latest, why Tottenham must hold firm on midfield saleTottenham’s summer has already carried the unmistakable stamp of Roberto De Zerbi, a remodelled midfield, elevated techn...
Aug 19, 2026 3:50 PM
Moderna Surges on Cancer Vaccine; Estee Lauder Rallies on Earnings | Stock Movershttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/moderna-surges-on-vaccine-estee-lauder-up-on-earnings-videoOn this episode of Stock Movers:
- Shares of Moderna (MRNA) surged by a record 101% - the stock’s biggest intraday gain on record - after the biotech said a personalized cancer vaccine combined with partner Merck & Co.’s Keytruda helped cut the recurrence of melanoma in a large, late-stage trial. The study also met a key secondary goal of showing the shot could help prevent tumors from spreading ...
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM
White House intensifies attacks on opponents and media as Trump seeks new mouthpiecehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-white-house-attacksSenator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so farHello there,Jon Ossoff really struck a nerve. That much is clear. Continue reading...
Aug 19, 2026 3:41 PM
Ex-Google chief scientist tells Gen Z the trick is not to master AI—instead, just ‘skim papers’https://fortune.com/article/ex-google-chief-scientist-tells-gen-z-the-trick-is-not-to-master-aiinstead-just-skim-papers-08-19-2026/Jeff Dean, who just left Google after 27 years, says future success belongs to Gen Z students who read broadly and focus on problems with a five-year horizon.
Aug 19, 2026 3:27 PM
Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-sign-ezri-konsa-aston-150342556.htmlWell, then. It was mere hours (if that) between The Athletic reporting that Arsenal and Aston Villa had made progress in negotiations over Ezri Konsa and David Ornstein confirming the clubs have reached an agreement. The 28-year old defender will move to North London for a £51M fee plus-addons. He’s already said his farewells to […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:03 PM
Verstappen makes feelings clear ahead of final Dutch GP at Zandvoorthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/verstappen-makes-feelings-clear-ahead-150100245.htmlMax Verstappen is fired up and ready to contest his home Grand Prix at Zandvoort for the final time, with the Dutchman set to kick off the second half of the season in front of his home crowd. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen is approaching the return from the summer break with renewed energy, but with the knowledge that this year's visit to Zandvoort carries extra significance as the eve...
Aug 19, 2026 3:01 PM
Moderna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returninghttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/science/moderna-merck-mrna-vaccine-melanoma.htmlThe companies say the vaccine prevented the return and spread of the cancer in high-risk melanoma patients.
Aug 19, 2026 2:54 PM