Pending Home Sales Drop to Weakest Since Start of Yearhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/pending-home-sales-drop-to-weakest-since-start-of-year-videoPending sales of previously owned US homes dropped in July to the weakest since the start of the year. Bloomberg Intelligence's Drew Reading has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 18, 2026 6:14 PM
Arsenal make contact over hiring Dortmund chief scouthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-contact-over-hiring-dortmund-180500260.htmlArsenal are interested in hiring Borussia Dortmund’s chief scout Sebastian Krug, and have already made contact, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSky Germany reporter Pat...
Aug 18, 2026 6:05 PM
Svitolina withdraws from Cincinnati Open with right ankle injuryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/svitolina-withdraws-cincinnati-open-ankle-180029764.htmlElina Svitolina has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open ahead of a third-round match because of a right ankle injury sustained in Toronto. “Unfortunately, I tried my best to recover, but I didn’t recover as (quickly) to get ready for my next round,” Svitolina said Tuesday. Svitolina, who is ranked No. 9, was scheduled to face Xiyu Wang on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2026 6:00 PM
Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/save-up-to-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 18, 2026 5:31 PM
How Guadalajara will set out to beat Xolos?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guadalajara-set-beat-xolos-170800059.htmlGuadalajara is already getting ready to host Tijuana at AKRON Stadium, where it will play its fifth match of AP26. Looking to keep adding points in the tournament, Gabriel Milito’s side will have an...
Aug 18, 2026 5:08 PM
‘Heated Rivalry’ Sets Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Release With Steamy Posters, Collectible Art Cards and Special Featureshttps://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/heated-rivalry-blu-ray-collectors-edition-buy-online-1236764955/“Heated Rivalry” fans, rejoice! A collector’s Blu-ray edition of the show’s first season was announced Tuesday morning. The physical release won’t ship out until April of 2027 but is already available to pre-order online. The upcoming releases include Blu-ray, DVD and 4K editions, all advertised as special collector’s editions although there are no details yet […]
Aug 18, 2026 5:07 PM
How Will Guadalajara Prepare to Beat Xolos?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guadalajara-prepare-beat-xolos-170400324.htmlGuadalajara is already preparing to host Tijuana at Estadio AKRON for its fifth match of the Apertura 2026. Looking to continue picking up points in the tournament, Gabriel Milito’s side will have a...
Aug 18, 2026 5:04 PM
Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester Cityhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-confirms-signing-spain-captain-170055063.htmlBarcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup’s best player to a squad already filled with world champions. The midfielder who helped Spain secure its second World Cup title transferred from Manchester City to join international teammates such as Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi and Pedri. The 30-year-old Rodri's contract will run to 2030, ...
Aug 18, 2026 5:00 PM
Jon Ossoff Blasts Trump ‘Sycophants’ As He Doubles Down On Natalie Harp Dighttps://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/08/18/jon-ossoff-blasts-trump-sycophants-as-he-doubles-down-on-natalie-harp-dig/Harp is nicknamed the “human printer” because she prints off articles and social media posts for Trump to read.
Aug 18, 2026 4:49 PM
Celtic face fresh Gvidas Gineitis competition as Premier League club enters racehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtic-face-fresh-gvidas-gineitis-164500218.htmlCeltic could face fresh competition in their pursuit of Gvidas Gineitis, with Crystal Palace reportedly ready to enter the race for the Torino midfielder.Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by ...
Aug 18, 2026 4:45 PM
? Straight in as a top earner? Rodri unveiled at Barçahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/straight-top-earner-rodri-unveiled-164200243.htmlThe Spanish world champion Rodri has just been officially presented as a new signing for FC Barcelona. The football star already flew to Spain yesterday to undergo his medical. Now the contract, which...
Aug 18, 2026 4:42 PM
Nevada High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – Aug. 18https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nevada-high-school-football-rankings-161932160.htmlThe season kicked off in Nevada over the weekend although the weather, specifically lightning storms, caused some delays and cancelations. Two of the state's top three teams suffered tough inter-sectional losses while top ranked Bishop Gorman looks ready for their titanic top five national matchup.
Aug 18, 2026 4:19 PM
U.S. Open wild cards: Serena Williams keeps fans waiting on first appearance in four yearshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/u-open-wild-cards-serena-161606472.htmlWild cards at Grand Slams can be fraught at the best of times. There are reciprocal arrangements between the nations that host them, crowd favorites looking for one last hurrah and rising talents vying for a chance to perform on the biggest stages in tennis. At the Australian, French and U.S. Opens and at Wimbledon, the vast majority of them go to players from the host nation, already home to the ...
Aug 18, 2026 4:16 PM
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syriahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/death-alleged-torture-man-detention-sparks-protests-syriaPicture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, sparking widespread anger at a practice thought to have ended under the regime of Bashar al-Assad.A crowd gathered in the city of Aleppo, demanding accountability for the security forces who carried out t...
Aug 18, 2026 4:03 PM
Report: 19-year-old Barcelona starlet set to replace exit-bound midfielder in first-team squadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-19-old-barcelona-starlet-155000532.htmlLess than a week away from their first La Liga game, Xavi Espart seems to have already earned his place in FC Barcelona’s first-team squad for the 2026-27 season.Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo...
Aug 18, 2026 3:50 PM
Can Jaissle get Woltemade firing again?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaissle-woltemade-firing-again-153613487.htmlMatthias Jaissle already has his hands full. As well as integrating Newcastle United's new signings, the head coach will also attempt to get far more out of last summer's recruits, such as countryman Nick Woltemade. The German forward made a mightily impressive start to his Newcastle career, following his £69m move from Stuttgart.
Aug 18, 2026 3:36 PM
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguardshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/18/openai-chatgpt-for-teensTeen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chatsOpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which laun...
Aug 18, 2026 3:28 PM
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
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommendhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/pbs-breast-cancer-endometriosis-gender-dysphoria-puberty-blocker-drug-triptorelin-ntwnfbTriptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, should have unrestricted use, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government should fund treatment for thousands of women with breast cancer or endometriosis, and children with gender dysphoria, according to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme’s advisory committee.T...
Aug 18, 2026 3:00 PM
New sumo wrestling league will come to Southern California: Here’s whenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sumo-wrestling-league-come-southern-144723618.htmlSoCal, get ready for some sumo wrestling action! The Sumo Championship League recently launched and announced three events will be held this fall, including the inaugural one in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 10. According to a press release issued by league officials, the competition combines live, authentic sumo wrestling and a family-friendly atmosphere to bring “the raw […]
Aug 18, 2026 2:47 PM