CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion for Loss of Panama Assetshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/ck-hutchison-seeks-1-5-billion-for-destruction-of-panama-assetsCK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. commenced international arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages over the loss of its investments in two ports on the country’s strategic canal.
Aug 20, 2026 12:24 AM
New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris shoots and kills an armadillo in his yardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-state-coach-eric-morris-002243820.htmlMorris, the former North Texas coach hired to revive a struggling program in Stillwater, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal during a session with reporters this week. It was the first encounter with an armadillo for Morris, who said it “was crushing my yard, my flower beds, digging everything up.” Morris made quick work of the animal and gave new meaning to “Pistols Firing...
Aug 20, 2026 12:22 AM
Strategists say Angie Nixon, DSA candidates will hurt Democrats in general electionshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/strategists-say-angie-nixon-dsa-candidates-will-hurt-democrats-in-general-elections/Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist candidate, pulled off an upset victory Tuesday over a more moderate opponent to win the Democratic nomination in her Florida Senate race. Democratic strategist Matt Bennett and Republican strategist Mike Hahn join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Aug 20, 2026 12:06 AM
Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity on data centers, calls for construction pausehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/pennsylvania-gubernatorial-candidate-stacy-garrity-on-data-centers/Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity joins "The Takeout" to discuss why she wants a pause on data center construction, even as President Trump calls for more to be built.
Aug 19, 2026 11:45 PM
Massachusetts police searching for wife of cop found dead at homehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/massachusetts-police-searching-for-missing-wife-of-officer-found-dead-at-home/Police in Massachusetts are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman whose husband was found dead at their home. Police have said she is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Aug 19, 2026 11:38 PM
Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/stripe-didnt-really-buy-openrouter-because-of-the-singularity/What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of "the singularity" but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.
Aug 19, 2026 11:32 PM
Experimental melanoma vaccine shows promising resultshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/experimental-melanoma-vaccine-shows-promising-results/An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Aug 19, 2026 11:31 PM
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for 3 days amid "very good deal"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-pauses-tariffs-on-canada-for-3-days-amid-very-good-deal/President Trump says he's putting a three-day pause on Canadian tariffs as the two countries work to finalize what he called a "very good deal" that would benefit farmers. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Aug 19, 2026 11:29 PM
2 members of Tennessee college cycling team killed in highway collisionhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/tennessee-milligan-university-cycling-team-fatalities-highway-crash/Two members of the Milligan University cycling team were killed, and several more injured, in a collision with a vehicle on a rural highway in eastern Tennessee Wednesday morning.
Aug 19, 2026 10:21 PM
Bets on Long-Bond ETF Spiked a Day Before US Announced Buybackhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/bets-on-long-bond-etf-spiked-a-day-before-us-announced-buybackOne or more investors piled into an exchange-traded fund that’s highly sensitive to swings in long-term US bond yields on Tuesday, a day before the Treasury Department unexpectedly ramped up buybacks of long-dated debt and sparked a rally.
Aug 19, 2026 9:29 PM
Moderna’s and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine shows real promise against deadly skin cancer melanoma in late stage trial and sends stocks soaringhttps://fortune.com/article/moderna-merck-mrna-vaccine-promise-deadly-skin-cancer-melanoma-stocks-08-19-2026/The shot, paired with Merck's Keytruda, cut the risk of melanoma recurrence in a trial of more than 1,100 patients.
Aug 19, 2026 8:46 PM
Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77gpz8nd11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
Aug 19, 2026 7:59 PM
Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hubhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/982425/google-gemini-student-hubAs we're gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It's a one-stop repository for collecting research in a study notebook, creating flashcards, taking practice quizzes, and more. Google is also enhancing its study notebooks with support for graphs and images. It can even add test dates and deadlines to your Google Calendar based on your syll...
Aug 19, 2026 6:52 PM
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
Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffers torn ACL, out for 2026 NFL seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-wr-jayden-higgins-suffers-174049308.htmlJayden Higgins' sophomore season is officially over for the Houston Texans.
Aug 19, 2026 5:40 PM
David Krumholtz Clarifies Status of Acting Career After Shocking Announcement: “Let it Heal”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-krumholtz-acting-career-on-hold-announcement-retirement-1236677104/The actor, fresh off DC's 'Supergirl,' needs time to heal and figure out his next steps after enduring a handful of triumphs and mountain of disappointments: "More work to come," he shared, "gimme a sec."
Aug 19, 2026 5:39 PM
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
‘Widow’s Bay’ and Other Contenders Continue to Complicate Emmy’s Comedy Conundrumhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/widows-bay-emmys-comedy-contenders-conundrum-1236837738/You’re probably as tired of the “what’s a comedy?” debate as I am, particularly when it comes to awards shows like the Emmys. FX’s “The Bear” reignited that conversation a few years ago, even though it’s hardly the only show to be nominated or even win an Emmy despite it often feeling more like a […]
Aug 19, 2026 5:30 PM
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
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