First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to beginhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/first-thing-meta-treatment-children-social-media-landmark-trialSeveral US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products. Plus: the Italian nuns fighting to keep control of their spot in the sunGood morning. More than half of the states in the US have joined together in an unprecedented lawsuit against Meta that goes to trial on Tuesday, accusing the parent company of Instagram and Faceb...
Aug 18, 2026 11:36 AM
Erling Haaland responds to Arsenal’s Community Shield winhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/erling-haaland-responds-arsenal-community-110500554.htmlErling Haaland has offered congratulations to Arsenal after Sunday’s Community Shield win, with the Manchester City striker also seen embracing Gabriel Magalhaes.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesErl...
Aug 18, 2026 11:05 AM
Methalie draws Nuno Mendes comparisonshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/methalie-draws-nuno-mendes-comparisons-110454339.htmlEuropean youth football expert Alfred Frank says Dayann Methalie has the "most potential" of any player in his position currently on the market after Sunderland agreed a £25.6m deal to sign the French defender from Toulouse. Frank compares the 20-year-old defender to Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes, who is considered one of the best in the world at left back.
Aug 18, 2026 11:04 AM
‘Ice Princess’ Director Remembers Stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg as an ‘Amazing Pair’: ‘Two Shining Talents, Gone Far Too Soon’https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ice-princess-director-honors-hayden-panettiere-michelle-trachtenberg-1236837006/“Ice Princess” director Tim Fywell has penned a sweet tribute to the two stars of his beloved 2005 ice skating movie, Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg, following Panettiere’s death on Sunday at the age of 36. Trachtenberg also passed away in February of last year, at 39 years old. After the news of Panettiere’s death, […]
Aug 18, 2026 11:01 AM
What do Liverpool still need to solve?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-still-solve-110046236.htmlUp until the weekend, the question was very much who would partner Virgil van Dijk at centre-back for Liverpool's first Premier League game away at Newcastle on Sunday. When it comes to attackers and attacking players that will be expected to play a key part this season, Liverpool have Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha, while Hugo Ekitike is currently sidelin...
Aug 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Oscars: Taiwan Selects ‘A Foggy Tale’ for International Feature Racehttps://variety.com/2026/film/awards/oscars-taiwan-a-foggy-tale-international-feature-1236837005/“A Foggy Tale,” directed by Chen Yu-hsun, has been selected to represent Taiwan in the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards, Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture has revealed. The film was chosen from seven domestic submissions by majority vote. The selection committee praised the film for its “vivid characters, smooth narrative and […]
Aug 18, 2026 10:54 AM
How Von Miller’s Super Bowl experience could elevate the Cowboys | Opinionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/von-miller-super-bowl-experience-100527479.htmlThe Cowboys signed Von Miller on Sunday, August 16. Miller's experience could have the biggest influence on the franchise on and off of the field.
Aug 18, 2026 10:05 AM
Primary Election Day in Alachua County is here. What you need to know.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxOQ015YlJTOEI4NzltTmNFdVZiY2pUMHNFVzVlM3psbTAwSTM1aFF4MEMyNDNHYkFFdlNCenpnUUJFbXp0OHJvaThPZDNjLTUyVXBYbnVwZzNMdXQxeDBRdDN2WWJZNlNBR0dQVFVQUFJXbmNYeG8zLVhXUG9tX2hHWkVvOElSYmNpYW1UTFRQa3VoaFhhTTY0MFRMcUZ6MC00czI1ZU8zQnYtZE5PYnVfTDFWUEk1a25nTE82LThXWTFCb0cwbE02R2pJM3Mwc1VSeEpybnc3MjVMRW1YdDhhdXdlN2F0VlpTWWRBSWw1VQ?oc=5Primary Election Day in Alachua County is here. What you need to know. Gainesville Sun
Aug 18, 2026 10:03 AM
It’s Election Day. What to know for the primaries in Broward and Palm Beach counties.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxPcm9BT21tOXZma0Jja056NjBpOFFxOXlBU3QxY19oSnRIRFkwVnluSHRoMm9udkxpN0lwbGQwcjRDQ3Q3S1JYaDd4aGNIajNoTkNneFl2TkU1aHVmYXQ5NzRXekRaOFVIVVUwUFU2NmtZOF9Yb3p2dV92bnR1OW4wcVRTSmlwc1pZcFVVakZMaUpLcjZ0dlZsMHlrejdIdGdNZ1ZrLVVFSUFVZzNhSUlNMUpvaWRJZGJFbmlCbmZqcVk?oc=5It’s Election Day. What to know for the primaries in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Sun Sentinel
Aug 18, 2026 10:01 AM
‘Thank you Jesus for this life’: Sophie Cunningham sends a messagehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thank-jesus-life-sophie-cunningham-100025671.htmlLast month, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham made national headlines after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports. While the ensuing weeks have certainly been a whirlwind for her, it sounds like she is grateful. On Sunday, Cunningham celebrated her 30th birthday as the Fever took on the Atlanta Dream. After the…
Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Wladimir Klitschko Remembers Her ‘Immense Talent While Also Facing the Darker Sides’ of the Industry: ‘She Left This World Far Too Soon’https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hayden-panettiere-ex-wladimir-klitschko-mourns-immense-talent-1236836976/Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko, who is the father of her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, is mourning the actress following her death on Sunday at the age of 36. In an Instagram post late Monday night, the heavyweight boxing champion wrote that his “family is going through a time of profound shock and grief.” He continued: […]
Aug 18, 2026 9:36 AM
Video of Cubs Fan Grabbing Young Woman During Fight for Home Run Ball in Stands Goes Viralhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/video-cubs-fan-grabbing-young-093035866.htmlBaseball fans are in an uproar after a viral video seemingly shows a Chicago Cubs fan yanking a young woman out of the way so he could grab a home run ball that hit the stands. However, the situation may not be what it seems. A video taken at the Sunday, August 16, game between […]
Aug 18, 2026 9:30 AM
Atlanta Dream Denies Involvement In Controversial Claims Of Fans Being Asked To Cover XX-XY Athletics Shirtshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atlanta-dream-denies-involvement-controversial-092144200.htmlDuring Sunday’s Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game, some fans were allegedly instructed by league security to cover up statement shirts with messaging related to the debate on transgender athletes. According to an Associated Press report, two of these shirts (which came from the XX-XY line) bore a message that supported female athletes, while another shirt expressed solidarity with transgender peopl...
Aug 18, 2026 9:21 AM
Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/arts/television/hayden-panettiere-grew-up-in-front-of-the-camera-it-took-a-toll.htmlThe “Heroes” and “Nashville” star, who died Sunday at 36, endured personal struggles that were compounded by her public profile.
Aug 18, 2026 9:03 AM
Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/arts/television/hayden-panettiere-child-star-struggles.htmlThe “Heroes” and “Nashville” star, who died Sunday at 36, endured personal struggles that were compounded by her public profile.
Aug 18, 2026 9:03 AM
Will Odegaard be like a new player?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/odegaard-player-084334275.htmlMartin Odegaard's man-of-the-match performance was the highlight of Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield demolition of Manchester City and showed early signs that the Gunners' chief creator might be returning to his best after a frustrating 2025-26. Although Arsenal won the Premier League last season, knee and shoulder problems stopped their Norwegian playmaker from reaching his very top level. On Sun...
Aug 18, 2026 8:43 AM
Tickets on sale now for Celtic FC Women Fixtureshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tickets-sale-now-celtic-fc-083400889.htmlAfter a fantastic opening day victory against Glasgow City away from home, the Hoops have two home fixtures back-to-back, with Montrose the visitors to Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex on Sunday...
Aug 18, 2026 8:34 AM
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywe951z80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
Aug 18, 2026 8:29 AM
Fadinger eyes Euro upset in biggest game of careerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fadinger-eyes-euro-upset-biggest-081127046.htmlLukas Fadinger can't wait for the biggest game of his career on Thursday and is confident Motherwell can bounce back from domestic disappointment as they eye a major European shock against Freiburg. After Alfred Johansson suffered his first defeat in charge when much-changed Motherwell crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup to second-tier Stenhousemuir on Sunday, his side must now rouse themselves...
Aug 18, 2026 8:11 AM
Moscow warns UK over reports Ukraine using British drones to attack Russiahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/moscow-warns-uk-over-reports-ukraine-using-british-drones-to-attack-russiaMinistry of Defence rebuffs threat of ‘consequences … for deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. Continue ...
Aug 18, 2026 7:27 AM