Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/venice-chief-defends-dau-selection-ukraine-backlash-1236838254/Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s edition. Acknowledging the “bloody and cruel war” in Ukraine, Barbera wrote in an Instagram post that “to build a web of accusations based on false […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:22 PM
Von Miller: Winning Super Bowl in Dallas would be different than Denver or L.A.https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/von-miller-winning-super-bowl-160514537.htmlMiller is looking for a third ring in his return to his home state.
Aug 19, 2026 4:05 PM
Bank of America is splashing out $250 million a year on weight loss drugs for its staff: ‘We see a great impact on employees,’ CEO sayshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/07/bank-of-america-splashing-out-250-million-a-year-on-weight-loss-drugs-for-staff-great-impact-ceo-says/Weight-loss drugs are becoming a popular perk, with almost a third of workers saying they’d even switch jobs for it. Bank of America has them covered.
Aug 19, 2026 3:52 PM
BVB’s wildest Supercup clashes with Bayern Munichhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bvb-wildest-supercup-clashes-bayern-153500006.html1989: Möller fires BVB to their first titleOn July 25, 1989, football-loving Dortmund was on cloud nine following the previous cup win against Werder Bremen (4-1 on June 24, 1989, at Berlin’s Olymp...
Aug 19, 2026 3:35 PM
Have Reds fans seen the last of Noelvi Marte?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reds-fans-seen-last-noelvi-152803103.htmlNoelvi Marte has been demoted yet again by the Reds. Will he make it back to Cincinnati?
Aug 19, 2026 3:28 PM
Vrancken on Williams deal, Rapid & Hearts' last chancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vrancken-williams-deal-rapid-hearts-151635178.htmlWouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media before Hearts host Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday. The Tynecastle boss confirms a move for Rhode Island FC striker JJ Williams is "happening on the background" but Vrancken is keen to focus on the current squad amid a hectic run of games. Harry Milne and Laurent Mendy are doubts but the latter could be fit for n...
Aug 19, 2026 3:16 PM
Bill de Blasio backs Democrats' socialist wing, says Americans are 'hungry' for far-left visionhttps://www.foxnews.com/media/bill-de-blasio-backs-democrats-socialist-wing-says-americans-hungry-far-left-visionFormer New York City mayor says Americans are hungry for the socialist vision offered by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders.
Aug 19, 2026 2:49 PM
Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/second-ukrainian-national-arrested-over-2022-nord-stream-pipeline-blast?traffic_source=rssThe suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.
Aug 19, 2026 2:44 PM
The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new featureshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/981713/google-pixel-11-pro-reviewGoogle is trying to get you off your phone. The Pixel 11 Pro is "A Phone Designed to Help You Use It Less," the company promises. It can proactively help you book restaurant reservations, take the best frames from a video, and help you voice-text significantly faster. The pitch is that the new features bundled with the Pixel 11 series of phones can help fix your relationship with technology - one ...
Aug 19, 2026 2:32 PM
Steve Buscemi, Tramell Tillman, Katy O’Brian, Nicholas Braun Among Cast of ‘Murderbot’ Season 2https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/steve-buscemi-tramell-tillman-murderbot-season-2-1236838167/“Murderbot” has added a murderer’s row of talent for its upcoming second season. The Apple TV sci-fi series, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular Murderbot, has added the following cast members for Season 2: Blair UnderwoodBrendan HuntBridget EverettBritne OldfordDamian YoungDivian LadwaElla Jay BascoEtienne BeydonGriffin NewmanJaedynn LatterJason GeorgeKali ReisKaty O’BrianMaddy Strauss...
Aug 19, 2026 2:22 PM
Double murder investigation launched over two deaths in Glasgowhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz645358021o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe bodies of Paul Lafferty and Gary Beaton were found in a flat in Patrick's Chancellor Street on Sunday.
Aug 19, 2026 2:14 PM
Kevin Sorbo blasts Hollywood 'blacklisting' of conservatives as 'seventh grade mean girls' culturehttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kevin-sorbo-blasts-hollywood-blacklisting-conservatives-seventh-grade-mean-girls-cultureActor Kevin Sorbo stars in faith-based film "Elijah Peel," a true story of a rock star's addiction and redemption he says Hollywood rarely explores.
Aug 19, 2026 2:00 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
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expectedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0m7e9ym747o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssWarnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2026 12:09 PM
Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chilehttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/19/cars-swept-downhill-as-flash-floods-hit-northern-chile?traffic_source=rssCars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
Aug 19, 2026 9:22 AM
Erdogan Vs. Elliott MMA Clash, Lessei Vs. Guest Muay Thai Firefight Added To ONE Fight Night 48https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/erdogan-vs-elliott-mma-clash-090324196.htmlONE Championship announced two incredible matchups for October’s U.S. primetime show.
Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM
Silicon Valley is losing the data center fight, risking a repeat of a classic failurehttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/silicon-valley-losing-data-center-fight-risking-repeat-classic-failureSilicon Valley faces 71% public opposition to data centers as local groups block $64 billion in projects, outpacing even nuclear energy resistance.
Aug 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport tripshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/tesla-las-vegas-5000-robotaxi-permits-sin-city-10-capped/Nevada capped Tesla's fleet at a fraction of its request and kept it away from Harry Reid airport.
Aug 19, 2026 7:03 AM
Alaska 2026 live primary election resultshttps://abcnews.com/Politics/alaska-2026-live-primary-election-results/story?id=134597797Voters head to the polls on August 18, 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 5:55 AM
Trump Pauses New 50% Tariffs On Canada Claiming Last-Minute Dealhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/08/19/trump-pauses-new-50-tariffs-on-canada-claiming-last-minute-deal/Trump said the tariffs have been paused for three days to allow for the finalization a deal agreed to by both sides.
Aug 19, 2026 5:36 AM