
fortune.com
Reed Hastings says he learned why companies aren’t families after laying off one-third of Netflix: ‘You would never lay off two of your kids’https://fortune.com/2026/08/18/netflix-cofounder-reed-hastings-companies-arent-families-layoffs-possible-for-high-performance-led-to-billion-dollar-success/Elite companies can’t operate like families, according to Netflix’s Reed Hastings—a mindset that helped turn it into a $315 billion entertainment giant.Aug 18, 2026 3:17 PM

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Jay Shetty Remembers Hayden Panettiere, Reflects on Their Emotional Interview: “You Were the Brave One”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jay-shetty-remembers-hayden-panettiere-1236676031/"You were courageous, resilient and so incredibly strong through so many difficult moments in your life,” the ‘On Purpose’ podcast host wrote to the late actress.Aug 18, 2026 3:16 PM
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Ask HN: Do you feel comfortable admitting that you use AI?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49346906AI took the industry by storm, and naturally this generates a lot of resistance. The way I see this resistance expressing itself is in the form of certain feeling of superiority by those who refuse to use it, and a feeling of shame when admitting to using AI assistance for writing code.However, I would argue (even though I have no data back this claim up) that most developers either choose to use it or are required by their employers. I can't predict the future, so I don't know if this is an ASM vs. C kind of moment, or if those giving in to the convenience will regret it years down the line when their skills atrophy.Me personally, I use it and I feel more productive than ever. That said I can't help but feeling a bit of shame when admitting that. Hearing so many people say that AI-generated code is unusable and fixing it takes longer than writing it by hand, makes me wonder if they are working on a very specific field or I just have skill issues. Or maybe both.How much AI are you usinAug 18, 2026 3:16 PM
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The 'Tarps Off' Trend Explainedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarps-off-trend-explained-183939219.htmlOver the last two months, huge swaths of baseball stadiums have been taken over by fans spinning their shirts over their heads, but this phenomenon goes back further than you might think. Here's how the "Tarps Off" trend started and swept the sports world.Aug 18, 2026 3:15 PM
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Ferguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ferguson-close-genoa-switch-brighton-151500769.htmlGenoa and Brighton have reached an agreement over a loan move for Evan Ferguson, with the Republic of Ireland striker set for a return to Serie A.According to Sky Sport, the deal will see Ferguson joi...Aug 18, 2026 3:15 PM
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Former LSU football DE records two sacks in NFL debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-lsu-football-records-two-151319144.htmlFormer LSU football defensive end Jack Pyburn made a statement in Week 1 of the NFL preseason, sacking the QB twice.Aug 18, 2026 3:13 PM
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Returning to Boston, a Motivated Connor Clifton Looks to Bolster Bruins' Defensehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/returning-boston-motivated-connor-clifton-150820222.htmlA menace on the ice, Connor Clifton's style was perfect under the Bruins banner. Now, he's ready to continue what he started in Boston.Aug 18, 2026 3:08 PM

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Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquakehttps://variety.com/2026/music/news/shakira-million-schools-colombia-earthquake-1236837163/Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF have announced a $1.25 million initial commitment to rebuild schools following the devastating earthquake in Colombia last week. The announcement follows a similar commitment after earthquakes ravaged Venezuela last year. Shakira visited Quibdó on Monday alongside philanthropist Howard Buffett and representatives from CAF, the […...Aug 18, 2026 3:06 PM

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Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutionshttps://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/pentagon-orders-audit-30-universities-partnerships-foreign-institutions-135741532The Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions as President Donald Trump's administration scrutinizes the country’s growing global influenceAug 18, 2026 3:03 PM

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‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Supporthttps://time.com/article/2026/08/18/-we-wont-be-bullied-uk-responds-to-russian-threat-over-ukraine-drone-support/After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.Aug 18, 2026 3:02 PM

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North Korea-Focused Film Fund Bearing North Launches With ‘School for Defectors’ (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/news/north-korea-stories-new-film-fund-bearing-north-1236837122/A new private grantmaking initiative dedicated to films about North Korea has launched out of Los Angeles, with an advisory board drawn from documentary filmmaking, journalism, and human rights advocacy. Bearing North, founded by entrepreneurs and film investors Blaine Vess and Esther Paik Vess, will award grants to independent filmmakers worldwide at any stage of […]Aug 18, 2026 3:00 PM

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DOJ asks appeals court to reinstate human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garciahttps://abcnews.com/US/doj-asks-appeals-court-reinstate-human-smuggling-case/story?id=135736924The Department of Justice has asked an appeals court to reinstate the criminal human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.Aug 18, 2026 2:51 PM
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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictionshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/irs-proposal-nonprofits-fraud-terrorism/The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.Aug 18, 2026 2:51 PM

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LIV Golf has experienced multiple setbacks since they announced new fundinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liv-golf-experienced-multiple-setbacks-145005566.htmlLIV has canceled events and been accused of missing payments.Aug 18, 2026 2:50 PM
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Could Caden Considine be next under-the-radar recruit turned key safety?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/could-caden-considine-next-under-144800231.htmlAug. 18—CHAMPAIGN — Every time Bret Bielema secures a commitment from an in-state prospect with minimal recruiting footprint that will likely end up a safety at Illinois, an alarm should probably sound. A seemingly under-the-radar roster move will likely be anything but once that player's college football career plays out for the Illini. Because there's established precedent at this point. ...Aug 18, 2026 2:48 PM

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Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicianshttps://www.wired.com/story/meta-ran-ads-for-an-app-promising-to-nudify-female-politicians/One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.Aug 18, 2026 2:45 PM

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Rancho Cordova will hold 2nd District election with one candidate, costing $14K+https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTFBwWTdCU2VFYlVab1Iyb083Rkh6emNTd3J0bzVBbzBvWi1wOUZhdkRtRGdyZDVZckNmdVlhM3pONnRmdmJHQ2dVT1B5TDlGZ2pMNzI1WkxMd0UxN09vN0FqT05hdXdGQQ?oc=5Rancho Cordova will hold 2nd District election with one candidate, costing $14K+ Sacramento BeeAug 18, 2026 2:44 PM

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White House tears into Ossoff with brutal takedown after jab at key Trump aide: ‘Lightweight loser’https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-tears-ossoff-brutal-takedown-after-jab-key-trump-aide-lightweight-loserJon Ossoff's campaign rally comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp sparked accusations of sexism from conservatives and White House officials.Aug 18, 2026 2:43 PM
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Two young Ravens offensive tackles make the most of expanded opportunityhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-young-ravens-offensive-tackles-144310172.htmlIn the wake of Kendall Lamm's retirement, Jesse Minter highlighted two young Ravens after both handled significant workloads against the Eagles.Aug 18, 2026 2:43 PM
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Vieira named new Senegal head coachhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vieira-named-senegal-head-coach-144149794.htmlFormer Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.Aug 18, 2026 2:41 PM