Young: Iran Sanctions Success Requires Global Coalitionhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/young-iran-sanctions-success-requires-global-coalition-videoOil rose for a fourth day as the US and Iran showed no signs of progress towards a peace deal after almost six months of conflict. While Hormuz remains at stalemate, UAE said it fended off 2 missiles from Iran, but Tehran denies the attack. Karen Young, Senior Research Scholar at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Af...
Aug 19, 2026 5:53 AM
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/19/uk-heat-stressed-countries-fruit-veg-importFood Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say.Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this year and endured drought and wildfires, with the hot, d...
Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM
Twelve Labs on Business Strategyhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/twelve-labs-on-business-strategy-videoYoon Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at Twelve Labs, discusses monetizing AI-powered video search on "Bloomberg: The China Show." He speaks on the sidelines of the AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 4:53 AM
New QB leads Central into week one conference testhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qb-leads-central-week-one-040501701.htmlCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Champaign Central football is in search of its first winning season since 2018. The Maroons waste no time getting into the thick of Big 12 play, hosting Danville in week one. It will be an early litmus test for Luke Harding, who moved from wide receiver to quarterback during the offseason […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:05 AM
Tourists on pastry quest overrun scenic spot in Italian mountainshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/italy-krapfen-friedrich-august-dolomites-tourists-social-media-influencersAlpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in DolomitesHundreds of people overwhelmed a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites, not for the panoramic views but in search of a creamy pastry, reigniting the debate about social-media-driven tourism.The visitors ventured en masse to the Friedrich August refuge – perched at 2,300 metres (7,500ft) above...
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM
Dave Roberts addresses Edwin Diaz concern after another rough outinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dave-roberts-addresses-edwin-diaz-012256449.htmlEdwin Diaz’s difficult first season with the Dodgers has taken another concerning turn. With an 11.85 ERA and another trip to the injured list, Los Angeles is searching for answers — and Dave Roberts believes there could be a reason behind the closer’s stunning struggles.
Aug 19, 2026 1:22 AM
Police hunting down man in Chucky-like horror mask who asked woman "Are you ready to die?"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/police-hunting-down-man-in-chucky-like-horror-mask-who-asked-woman-are-you-ready-to-die/Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Aug 19, 2026 12:04 AM
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study findshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/ulez-better-lung-size-function-london-childrenResearchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zoneChildren’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found.Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity that had ...
Aug 18, 2026 10:30 PM
Harvard to pay $53m over theft and sale of human remains from medical schoolhttps://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/aug/18/harvard-human-remains-lawsuitCedric Lodge, 58, sentenced in December to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts in national schemeHarvard University has agreed to pay a $53m settlement to resolve civil lawsuits stemming from the illegal theft and sale of human remains that had been donated to its medical school for scientific research.A former Harvard medical school morgue manager, Cedric Lodge, 58, was sent...
Aug 18, 2026 9:44 PM
Lazio Rekindle Interest in Redundant Juventus Veteran After January Talkshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-rekindle-interest-redundant-juventus-211500569.htmlLazio have reportedly added Juventus defender Daniele Rugani to their shortlist once again, after pursuing him in the winter.Lazio Searching for Another DefenderThis summer, the Biancocelesti have sig...
Aug 18, 2026 9:15 PM
OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Facehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/981640/openai-security-changes-ai-hugging-face-hackOpenAI is announcing security updates following the July news that its AI broke out of a sandboxed environment and accidentally hacked Hugging Face, including improvements to its research environments, monitoring, and alignment techniques. The company had already put the brakes on a new model, Astra, that it thinks could have "critical" cybersecurity capabilities, and the company says it institute...
Aug 18, 2026 7:28 PM
Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerabilityhttps://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/popular-grocery-staple-could-take-hit-california-faces-major-supply-vulnerabilityCalifornia grows over 90% of America's broccoli, leaving the supply chain vulnerable to drought. Cornell researchers modeled East Coast expansion.
Aug 18, 2026 6:42 PM
Manchester United Gavi transfer bid fails as Barcelona midfielder chooses Camp Nouhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-united-gavi-transfer-bid-183509206.htmlBarcelona midfielder Gavi has snubbed Manchester United's interest, with the Spanish FIFA World Cup winner wanting to remain at the Camp Nou as the Red Devils search for a third midfield signing
Aug 18, 2026 6:35 PM
Most Young Americans Are More Concerned About AI Than Excited, Pew Survey Findshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/08/18/most-young-americans-are-more-concerned-about-ai-than-excited-pew-survey-finds/For the first time, a majority of American adults under 30 are more concerned than excited about AI, a new Pew Research Center survey found.
Aug 18, 2026 6:18 PM
Kinnear confirms no new right-back before Palace openerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kinnear-confirms-no-back-palace-180230709.htmlEverton will go into the 2026-27 Premier League season without a recognised right-back as the club continue to hold out for their first choice in this summer transfer window. The Toffees have been searching for a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman for over a year. Centre-back Jake O'Brien and midfielders James Garner and Merlin Rohl have all played there during that time, with Nathan Patte...
Aug 18, 2026 6:02 PM
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study findshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/dei-policies-company-stock-performance-study/Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Aug 18, 2026 5:52 PM
NAACP joins quest to solve mystery of Nolan Wells' deathhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/naacp-joins-team-representing-nolan-wells-family/The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
Aug 18, 2026 5:27 PM
Netflix’s Next Dating Show Explores Love After Extreme Weight Losshttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-weight-loss-dating-show-1236837308/Love is blind, love is on the spectrum, love is… suddenly skinny? Netflix’s next dating show will follow singles during extreme weight loss journeys, exploring how they navigate dating, identity and the search for lasting love. The series, which has the working title “Weight to Date,” is casting contestants over 18 years old now. The […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:54 PM
Corporation targeted by Brandon Gill digs in on 'diverse workforce' after firebrand opens DEI probehttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/corporation-targeted-brandon-gill-digs-diverse-workforce-after-firebrand-opens-dei-probeHouse Republicans accuse McKinsey & Company of peddling misleading DEI claims, but the consulting firm says it stands by its diversity research.
Aug 18, 2026 4:41 PM
OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Guglielmo Vicaro on loanhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/officially-official-juventus-sign-guglielmo-161821209.htmlAfter a summer search, Guglielmo Vicario joins Juve on loan from Spurs to fight for the No. 1 spot under Spalletti.
Aug 18, 2026 4:18 PM