Stocks Climb as Treasury Steps In to Support Bondshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/stocks-climb-as-treasury-steps-in-to-support-bonds-videoWall Street staged a rebound after the Treasury said it plans to boost buybacks of longer-dated bonds, a signal the US wants to lower borrowing costs after yields hit multi-decade highs.
Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses her views on market resilience and global risk premiums. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 4:58 PM
'Every Test match victory is special': India's vice-captain KL Rahul after 165-run victory in Galle Testhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/every-test-match-victory-special-164400452.htmlKL Rahul said India’s 165-run win over Sri Lanka boosted confidence in handling spin-friendly conditions. He praised the team for executing its plans and credited thorough preparation for their success. Rahul also lauded Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century, calling it a defining moment that helped set up the victory and hoping the young batter carries his confidence into future matches.
Aug 19, 2026 4:44 PM
Texas rancher on Big Bend border wall outcry: "About protecting our land"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/texas-rancher-big-bend-protecting-our-land/Texans and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing back against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection plan to build a border wall at Big Bend National Park. In reaction, CBP has temporarily paused construction. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Aug 19, 2026 4:38 PM
WNBPA make statement as 11-time WNBA All-Star announces retirement for 2026 seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnbpa-statement-11-time-wnba-163405934.htmlWNBA star Nneka Ogwumike has made a statement ahead of her planned retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Nneka Ogwumike is straight-up WNBA royalty.
Aug 19, 2026 4:34 PM
Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing sitehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/19/swimmers-warned-toxic-algae-thames-bathing-site-hamPeople told they and their pets should keep out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s treated sewage planSwimmers are being warned not to enter the water at the first official bathing site on the River Thames, in south-west London, because of toxic blue-green algae in the water.The blue-green algal blooms are rare in moving water but are likely to be caused by the extreme heat, low river ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:32 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
Amazon’s delivery drones are flying to 500 more citieshttps://mashable.com/tech/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-500-citiesAmazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 4:02 PM
The DOJ official behind a record number of federal monitors going to midterm polling siteshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/record-number-of-federal-monitors-to-polling-sites/The Department of Justice plans to send out a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the U.S., a higher number than is usual. CBS News' Sarah Lynch explains what's behind the push.
Aug 19, 2026 3:57 PM
Israel opens up tenders for controversial West Bank settlement projecthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly50gn1e54o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssPlans to build on the so-called E1 area - east of Jerusalem - have long been internationally condemned and would in effect divide the occupied West Bank in two.
Aug 19, 2026 3:50 PM
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centershttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/terrapowers-nuclear-reactor-has-a-secret-weapon-for-powering-ai-data-centers/TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
Aug 19, 2026 3:44 PM
Ted Cruz takes victory lap as iconic American brand's stock plunges to 12-year lowhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/ted-cruz-takes-victory-lap-iconic-american-brands-stock-hits-12-year-lowTed Cruz revived his Nike boycott on social media, saying the Betsy Ross shoe cancellation proved the brand's "marketing plan was America-hate."
Aug 19, 2026 3:26 PM
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investmenthttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/sachin-bansals-fintech-navi-raises-first-outside-capital-with-100m-prosus-investment/The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.
Aug 19, 2026 3:01 PM
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. citieshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/amazons-prime-air-is-taking-off-in-nearly-500-u-s-cities/Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 2:57 PM
SDC Capital Is Said to Consider $1 Billion Singapore REIT IPOhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/sdc-capital-is-said-to-consider-1-billion-singapore-reit-ipoUS digital infrastructure firm SDC Capital Partners is planning a real estate investment trust listing in Singapore that could raise about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Aug 19, 2026 2:44 PM
Citi Turns Bullish on Zambia Debt as Election Heralds Upgradeshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/citi-turns-bullish-on-zambia-debt-as-election-heralds-upgradesCitigroup Inc. plans to go long on Zambia’s bonds as it sees the copper-producer to be in line for credit upgrades after recent elections.
Aug 19, 2026 2:39 PM
Iraqi Airline Fly Baghdad Surmounts Sanctions And Prepares To Restarthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2026/08/19/iraqi-airline-fly-baghdad-surmounts-sanctions-and-prepares-to-restart/Tiny Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad plans to restart this month, after battling to overcome U.S. sanctions and airspace dangers.
Aug 19, 2026 2:39 PM
MS NOW to Launch Subscription ‘Membership’ Service in September for $7.99 per Monthhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ms-now-subscription-membership-launch-7-99-per-month-1236838166/MS NOW is betting its followers need more than news and opinion in the moment. The Versant-backed news outlet unveiled its most detailed plans yet around the launch of a new subscription based “Membership” service that is expected to debut in September for $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually. The network sees “Membership” as an […]
Aug 19, 2026 2:13 PM
Stock, Bond Rout Takes Breather; Trump Delays Canada Tariffs | Bloomberg Brief 08/19/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/bloomberg-brief-08-19-2026-videoUS equity futures waver as a global chip selloff eases after SK Hynix announces plans to buy back $29 billion of shares. The Trump administration delays 50% tariffs on Canadian products for three days, citing a tentative agreement. The UAE cuts all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory. Keith Lerner of Truist discusses the market backdrop for s...
Aug 19, 2026 1:56 PM
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blastshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gp7l5348o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
Aug 19, 2026 12:47 PM
Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centrehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/chinese-carmaker-chery-to-set-up-uk-research-centreManufacturer whose brands include Jaecoo and Omoda will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumnThe Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansion with a major research and development centre in England.Chery, which makes the Jaecoo and Omoda car brands, said the launch of a new R&D site was “the next step in our long-term plan” for Britain as...
Aug 19, 2026 12:46 PM