openwebsearch.ai
Show HN: OpenWebSearch – A router for web search indexeshttps://openwebsearch.aiHi HN, I'm one of the people behind OpenWebSearch (https://openwebsearch.ai).It's a router for web search indexes. You POST to one endpoint with a `provider` field, and it normalizes both the request and the response for web search indexes like Parallel, Brave, Exa and moreWhy we built it: we run a model company (Interfaze) and a lot of our models are smaller in size and we're experimenting if given web search can a smaller 9b or 70b model perform the same as 300b or 600b model and we found that it does extremely better when given web search similar to this paper (https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.05115)but we also found not all web search are built the same, some are better in people search, some better at financial data and others are bio research, etc.Like LLMs, web indexes are becoming commoditized with different indexes having different strengths and weaknesses with access to niche data, performance and cost. Every large model lab including Interfaze has to build their own internal mini-Aug 17, 2026 4:03 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Louisville football makes AP poll's preseason top 25 rankingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/louisville-football-makes-ap-polls-160230973.htmlLouisville football made the AP preseason top 25 for the first time since 2017. Here's where Jeff Brohm's Cardinals are ranked.Aug 17, 2026 4:02 PM
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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland jobhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/youthful-pocognoli-brave-choice-scotland-160110543.htmlThe Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.Aug 17, 2026 4:01 PM
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Oklahoma Sooners trending for talented in-star 2028 prospecthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-sooners-trending-talented-star-160107421.htmlThe Oklahoma Sooners are the front runners for a 2028 wide receiver prospect from the state of Oklahoma.Aug 17, 2026 4:01 PM

bbc.co.uk
Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland jobhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8dn39n6np2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.Aug 17, 2026 4:01 PM

forbes.com
Kanye West Will Perform In Russia, Venue Sayshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/08/17/kanye-west-will-perform-in-russia-venue-says/The rapper will perform two nights at St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, the venue said, after several European shows were canceled over his antisemitic remarks and imagery.Aug 17, 2026 4:01 PM
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2026 BMW Championship: How to buy tickets to PGA Tour playoff event at Bellerivehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-bmw-championship-buy-tickets-160100290.htmlTickets are still available for the PGA Tour's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Here's how you can buy them.Aug 17, 2026 4:01 PM
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High school football rankings: Who leads the final preseason Super 25?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/high-school-football-rankings-leads-160053168.htmlOur final preseason high school football rankings are here. See who is ranked in USA TODAY Sports final preseason Super 25 as teams around the country ready for the 2026 season.Aug 17, 2026 4:00 PM
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Aaron Glenn provides Breece Hall injury update after running back ‘pulls up’ during Jets practicehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-glenn-provides-breece-hall-160036218.htmlNew York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has just provided an injury update on running back Breece Hall. Hall was reportedly injured in the Jets’ practice on Monday morning, and fans are understandably concerned.Aug 17, 2026 4:00 PM

mashable.com
How Steve Way became Furiouss funniest scene-stealerhttps://mashable.com/entertainment/furious-steve-wayShowrunner Elizabeth Meriwether and star Lola Petticrew share their insights on Steve Way, Alden, and another murder allegation for the "Furious" serial killer.Aug 17, 2026 4:00 PM
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AT L Braveshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/l-braves-160000169.htmlNow Throw Your Hands In the Air, And Wave ‘Em Like You Just Don’t CareAug 17, 2026 4:00 PM

theguardian.com
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latesthttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/aug/17/can-trumps-peace-plan-for-gaza-be-saved-the-latestDonald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza.The talks come after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for the territory in a rare public break with the Trump administration this month.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor...Aug 17, 2026 3:56 PM

theguardian.com
US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iranhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/gas-prices-august-record-iran-warEnergy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blockedUS gas prices this month are so far the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled and Donald Trump launched fresh threats against Oman.The national average price of gas was $4.06 per gallon on Monday, according to data from AAA, $0.05 higher than last ...Aug 17, 2026 3:51 PM

sports.yahoo.com
Manchester United could be set for £7m exithttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-united-could-set-7m-155000868.htmlManchester United academy sales plan takes shape after Radek Vitek exitManchester United are sharpening their focus on academy monetisation, a move that speaks to both modern squad building and the fi...Aug 17, 2026 3:50 PM

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Jeremiyah Love unlikely to return in preseason after ankle injuryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jeremiyah-love-unlikely-return-preseason-154924872.htmlThe Cardinals are already seeing their star draft pick struggle with injuries to begin the season.Aug 17, 2026 3:49 PM
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'Everybody is exhausted and drained from last season'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/everybody-exhausted-drained-last-season-154730663.htmlManchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has urged fans to give Enzo Maresca's side time after their 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield. Arsenal are a team who when they score they are good and stay in the lead. "It has been different under Maresca and I think it will take time, which is normal for new things, but he has adapted really well and we have a good connection with him."Aug 17, 2026 3:47 PM

sports.yahoo.com
Breece Hall injury update gives Jets fans optimism after doomsday fearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/breece-hall-injury-gives-jets-154451597.htmlNew York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn had some good news to share on the injury to running back Breece Hall.Aug 17, 2026 3:44 PM
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Eagles projected to keep both project defenders who've become fan favoriteshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-projected-keep-both-project-154336818.htmlThese two rookie project defenders are projected to make the Eagles' roster.Aug 17, 2026 3:43 PM

foxnews.com
Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic futurehttps://www.foxnews.com/world/russian-state-economist-fired-after-stark-warning-about-moscows-economic-futureVEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.Aug 17, 2026 3:43 PM

cbsnews.com
Should people be concerned for U.S. service members aboard USS Lincoln?https://www.cbsnews.com/video/should-people-be-concerned-for-us-service-members-aboard-uss-lincoln/U.S. service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid a record-breaking deployment at sea. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.Aug 17, 2026 3:39 PM