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theguardian.com
Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/19/can-andy-burnham-tame-the-power-of-the-treasury-to-boost-growthPM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policyAndy Burnham is far from the first prime minister to dream of taming the power of the mighty Treasury.Boris Johnson all but forced the resignation of Sajid Javid by handpicking his team; Margaret Thatcher favoured her economic adviser Alan Walters over Nigel Lawson, prompting the latter’s fu...
Aug 19, 2026 6:46 PM
nytimes.com
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Koreahttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/world/asia/north-korea-trump-military-drills.htmlKim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
Aug 19, 2026 6:17 PM
theverge.com
Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videoshttps://www.theverge.com/games/982406/valve-steam-frame-setup-unboxing-leaked-videosValve just leaked several new videos showing the Steam Frame's unboxing, setup process, and various accessories. The videos apparently appeared on the ARM Steam client following an update, but they were "quickly pulled after that," according to the Steam Hardware Updates account on X. The Steam Frame is Valve's virtual-reality headset that can stream games from a PC or play them locally. Valve fir...
Aug 19, 2026 6:16 PM
theverge.com
Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increasehttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/982242/ipad-air-m4-garmin-inreach-deal-saleThe iPad Air M4 in space gray. | Image: The Verge Almost everything with high-end memory or storage is more expensive these days, and tablets are no exception, so we’re glad to see that Amazon and Best Buy have the most recent 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip on sale for $649. That’s $100 lower than the new retail price that went into effect (alongside plenty of other Apple price hikes) in June...
Aug 19, 2026 5:56 PM
bloomberg.com
Betterment CEO Warns on Sports Bettinghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/betterment-ceo-warns-on-sports-bettingBetterment CEO Sarah Levy sounds the alarm on Gen Z treating sports betting like investing. She joins Open Interest to explain why gambling apps, social-media financial advice and speculative trading are blurring the line between entertainment and long-term wealth building—and why investors need stronger guardrails. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 5:48 PM
sports.yahoo.com
? Plan B activated: Barça rule out Julián and move for Lautarohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/plan-b-activated-bar-rule-174300795.htmlFC Barcelona have drastically changed their plans in the market after Atlético de Madrid’s outright refusal to negotiate for Julián Álvarez. Faced with the firm stance of the rojiblanco board, De...
Aug 19, 2026 5:43 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Former Patriots Super Bowl Returner Lands 1-Year Deal With Titanshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-patriots-super-bowl-returner-173754722.htmlThe New England Patriots’ primary kickoff returner in Super Bowl LX is heading to Tennessee.NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Tennessee Titans are signing veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson to a one-year contract. Schultz noted that Johnson brings more than 1,000 career rushing yards, 50-plus receptions and extensive experience in the return game. Sources: The […] The post Former Pat...
Aug 19, 2026 5:37 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/houston-texans-wr-jayden-higgins-173717802.htmlHouston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins sustained a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. He appeared in all 17 games last season.
Aug 19, 2026 5:37 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Former Michigan QB Davis Warren named Stanford’s starterhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-michigan-qb-davis-warren-173535280.htmlFormer Michigan QB Davis Warren has another chance to be a starter — this time for Stanford. How will Warren fare in the ACC?
Aug 19, 2026 5:35 PM
cbsnews.com
Sculpting Evolution: Using genetic engineering to curb Lyme | 60 Minutes Archivehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/sculpting-evolution-using-genetic-engineering-to-curb-lyme-60-minutes-archive/Lyme disease is rapidly emerging in southern Appalachia, the CDC said in a new report. In 2025, Dr. Jon LaPook, on assignment for 60 Minutes, met a team of scientists on Nantucket who are using genetic engineering to fight the spread of the disease.
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 PM
sports.yahoo.com
How to live stream Atletico Madrid vs Málaga: La Liga, TV channelhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/live-stream-atletico-madrid-vs-173000892.htmlAtletico Madrid hosts Málaga in its first game of La Liga’s new season on Wednesday. How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Málaga Atletico Madrid faces a unique Wednesday kick-off for its new campaign in La Liga as it prepares to…
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 PM
sports.yahoo.com
How to watch Washington vs Alabama: Live stream Little League World Series, TV channelhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-washington-vs-alabama-live-173000532.htmlTacoma, Wash. and Phenix City, Ala. will square-off in the first game of the Little League World Series on Wednesday out of the United States bracket. How to Watch Washington vs Alabama Soundview Little League from Tacoma, Wash. avoided elimination…
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 PM
sports.yahoo.com
UpShot League Founder Donna Orender Has Lived at Center of Women’s Basketballhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/upshot-league-founder-donna-orender-172952849.htmlThe rise of Women’s sports has been undeniable over the last decade. Viewership has reached record numbers, and there are more opportunities for women in sports than ever before. One of the biggest reasons for this surge is the efforts of one woman: former WNBA President Donna Orender. Now, Orender is creating even more opportunities […] The post UpShot League Founder Donna Orender Has Lived at Ce...
Aug 19, 2026 5:29 PM
theguardian.com
Otter spotted for first time in 100 years in New York City’s Bronx Riverhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/otter-bronx-river-new-york-cityImage captured in early June shows animal foraging in the waterway in first since early 1900s, signaling its recovery An otter has been spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in more than 100 years, in a further sign that New York’s previously befouled waterways are recovering some of their ecological health.The North American river otter was photographed by a motion-activated camera foragi...
Aug 19, 2026 5:27 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Alyssa Thomas Will Go Down a Hero in the CT Sun History Bookshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alyssa-thomas-down-hero-ct-172415144.htmlThe loud game-ending buzzer struck as Brittney Griner secured the Connecticut Sun their eighth win of the season against the Phoenix Mercury with her game-winning block. It was that sound that simultaneously concluded Sun Legend Alyssa Thomas’s basketball journey in Mohegan Sun Arena. In that moment, every conversation and every narrative from the past few […] The post Alyssa Thomas Will Go Down a...
Aug 19, 2026 5:24 PM