FX’s ‘Love Story’ Cast Celebrates Emmy-Nominated Series at Intimate Tastemaker Dinner and Share How They ‘Brought a Level of Complexity to Their Characters’https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/fx-love-story-photo-gallery-cast-1236834087/It’s hard to imagine, but FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” almost didn’t happen. On Saturday night, an intimate tastemaker dinner held at Chateau Marmont’s Penthouse 64 was hosted by Variety in partnership with FX, and celebrated the show’s seven Emmy nominations. Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay introduced executive producer Nina […]
Aug 17, 2026 5:02 PM
Tupac Shakur murder: trial of ex-gang leader accused of ordering killing beginshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/17/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-duane-davisProsecutors allege Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur who died after drive-by shooting in 1996Opening statements in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap star Tupac Shakur began in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday morning.Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for murder for his alleged role in the shooting of Shakur, who died after a dri...
Aug 17, 2026 4:54 PM
War on Iran: Phase II, Day 37https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/17/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-37?traffic_source=rssIran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.
Aug 17, 2026 4:27 PM
CT LIVE: Creating a backyard theme parkhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNZWJhSUtzODByRURicWpMM21tNUJqUlVzRU5vZVp6UE41eWVVSzJOZXpBdGFEREE3OEtXa2lMbnZNeUlBVXlGQUQ3a1VVMWQxcXFjT25Ca1hvVXZ0aDRETkdsSnh2NTZ6Q0MwX29uWmNWZTJkRktVWDJRR0V5M0hDdkxJbVVSVmhIV09XVlZselAzZnd5NjVwSkRvQ0lmeDTSAacBQVVfeXFMUFc4NF90V2I5aHlTUW9ZYklwNUFiYWVOeWw0MkNCN3ZiRktONWpFY3B0aDlENXhSN0MwVWZDaV9CZGwxWUtPS2doVDN4NU5OZ1hxV284MGhFN2IteFdQaS1tWmNnRUhHdk9HRS1paEtFSmtEU3lBaHY0akZRdnc0SldlUUZsYXV1QTgyUl9KU1pKVV9pRG1ZREo5ZXNNVjRyRFJjWEFFQXc?oc=5CT LIVE: Creating a backyard theme park NBC Connecticut
Aug 17, 2026 4:05 PM
Webtoon Entertainment Dives into Vertical Shorts, Setting ‘Love Bites’ and ‘Maybe Meant to Be’ as Microdramashttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/webtoon-entertainment-microdramas-love-bites-short-dramas-1236836293/Webtoon Entertainment is embracing the vertical media boom with its initiative to craft microdramas out of some of its most popular properties including romantic dramas “Love Bites” and “Maybe Meant to Be.” The move demonstrates the fast-growing appeal of short-form vertical video, even for a company that is also on the cutting edge of the […]
Aug 17, 2026 4:00 PM
Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantinohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scottish-fa-withdraws-support-fifa-153405440.htmlThe Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.The governing body's chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "The Scottish FA will not be voting for Gianni Infantino.
Aug 17, 2026 3:34 PM
Bayern Munich boss issues statement on Jamal Musiala after mid-game collapsehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bayern-munich-boss-issues-statement-152731850.htmlBayern Munich executive Max Eberl has confirmed Jamal Musiala is doing well after the forward collapsed during the Telekom Cup friendly against RB Leipzig
Aug 17, 2026 3:27 PM
Bloomberg Surveillance 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/bloomberg-surveillance-8-17-2026-videoJonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 3:17 PM
Trump’s South Korea Shift Tests a Key U.S. Alliancehttps://time.com/article/2026/08/17/trump-south-korea-joint-drills-kim-north-nuclear-iran-analysis/Trump’s South Korea drill cut raises questions about U.S. alliance credibility as North Korea expands its military capabilities.
Aug 17, 2026 2:50 PM
UConn WBB Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedulehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPcEptV256WURaS0d2d0E0dFhPeXJRWVhMWXBtX3lTRmVUNnlvdkpFeTJLRm8ya0VxaGdKV2RPNFJvcnhrSVl0ZURiMnFwTkVsNnNGbmo4VWRBNzRlVWpqSXo5ajd5OG9PTWVsR1Fhd1ZRRW1JU3JmVEJ0QVppd2JpSjg4a19YSndXSTNuWjRZRzVHRGlSYWZNNXM5dWpUX29kWEV6cGhDVnBGVGJ4clE?oc=5UConn WBB Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule University of Connecticut Athletics
Aug 17, 2026 2:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers news: Is it time to mentally prepare for Rashawn Slater’s absence?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/los-angeles-chargers-news-time-135000565.htmlRashawn Slater has now missed half a dozen consecutive practices for the Chargers.
Aug 17, 2026 1:50 PM
Scottish FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantinohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scottish-fa-withdraws-support-gianni-133955164.htmlChief executive Ian Maxwell said the SFA’s position had been ‘clear’
Aug 17, 2026 1:39 PM
Wyomissing football preview: Can the Spartans return to the top?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wyomissing-football-preview-spartans-return-133400385.htmlHeartbreak. That was the word used by senior tight end Diamante Strong to describe the conclusion of Wyomissing’s 2025 season. With a chance to punch their ticket to the District 3 Class 4A championship game for the seventh consecutive year, the Spartans came up just short. On the final play of regulation in the semifinals against Susquehanna Township, leading 35-31, Indians’ quarterback Torin ...
Aug 17, 2026 1:34 PM
EV, Battery Sales Help Q2 Cleantech Investment Reboundhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/current-climate/2026/08/17/ev-battery-sales-help-q2-cleantech-investment-rebound/This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at big funds flowing into long-duration battery makers and the impact of a big proposed cut to NOAA’s budget.
Aug 17, 2026 1:15 PM
Johnnie To’s English-Language Debut ‘Two Gun Cohen’ Launches Former XYZ Films Exec Todd Brown’s Rawk Moving Pictures Corp (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/news/johnnie-to-english-debut-two-gun-cohen-todd-brown-rawk-1236836089/Film executive Todd Brown has launched Rawk Moving Pictures Corp, a new Canadian production house. One of the company’s first titles is “Two Gun Cohen,” the English-language debut of Hong Kong director Johnnie To. Brown, also a film critic and festival programmer, spent 17 years as head of international acquisitions at XYZ Films, where his […]
Aug 17, 2026 1:00 PM
Hong Kong Exchange Renews CEO Chan’s Contract as IPOs Boomhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/hkex-renews-ceo-chan-s-contract-for-three-years-amid-ipo-boomHong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. has extended Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Chan’s contract for a three-year term from March 2027, as the bourse rides a surge in initial public offerings and strong trading volumes.
Aug 17, 2026 12:45 PM
Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantinohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scottish-fa-withdraws-support-fifa-124328404.htmlThe Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
Aug 17, 2026 12:43 PM
Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantinohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crrv4092pvlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
Aug 17, 2026 12:43 PM
Former Celtic target Jakob Breum makes flying start after summer transferhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-celtic-target-jakob-breum-122000232.htmlFormer Celtic target Jakob Breum is already looking like a bargain for Saint-Etienne after making a flying start to life in France.The Danish midfielder was pursued by Celtic across three consecutive ...
Aug 17, 2026 12:20 PM
Dan Hardy on Islam Makhachev’s welterweight future: ‘His game has to change’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dan-hardy-islam-makhachev-welterweight-121751111.htmlIslam Makhachev won again on Saturday night at UFC 330, surpassing Anderson Silva to hold the most consecutive wins in UFC history. That new number, 17, will already be hard to surpass … and Makhachev has made it clear that he intends to keep adding to it for years to come. Standing in the way […]
Aug 17, 2026 12:17 PM