Steelers news: Pittsburgh gets good news about its top receiver duohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-news-pittsburgh-gets-good-160000805.htmlSteelers news, notes, and more from August 19
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Nielsen Rolls Out Suite of TV Ratings Updates for 2026-27 Seasonhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/nielsen-tv-ratings-changes-2026-27-season-1236676535/The ratings provider says the changes in co-viewing measurement, TV universe estimates and other areas will bring more accurate data to clients.
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
The Pixel 11 isn’t the best Pixel of 2026, but it’s the smartest buyhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982190/google-pixel-11-reviewIt'd be easy to overlook the Pixel 11. Want the best cameras? The Pixel 11 Pro is your answer. Want the best bargain? The Pixel 10A is still a great deal.
But the Pixel 11 might be the sweet spot in Google's lineup this year. With 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it delivers the same performance as the base Pixel 11 Pro for $899 - $200 less. And while it's $400 more than the Pixel 10A, it has a f...
Aug 19, 2026 3:58 PM
Cantor Becomes To Offer Access To Prediction Market Kalshihttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/cantor-becomes-to-offer-access-to-prediction-market-kalshiCantor Fitzgerald & Co. is giving Wall Street clients access to Kalshi’s prediction markets, in the latest push by the event bets exchange to encourage more institutional involvement in the burgeoning asset class.
Aug 19, 2026 3:57 PM
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponenthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/mykhailo-fedorov-zelenskyy-loyalist-opponent-ukraineMykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in UkraineFor more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening,...
Aug 19, 2026 3:52 PM
Sam Burns Welcomes LeBron James to Golf and Says He’d ‘Love’ to Play a Roundhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sam-burns-welcomes-lebron-james-155037387.htmlLeBron James’ growing golf obsession has at least one high-profile supporter on the PGA Tour, Sam Burns. Burns spoke with TMZ Sports at a golf ... Read More
Aug 19, 2026 3:50 PM
Blue Jays' $500 million All-Star is 'disappointing' after postseason heroicshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-500-million-star-153701724.htmlThe Blue Jays need this slugger to perform now more than ever.
Aug 19, 2026 3:37 PM
Reform UK are such a joke they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Cracehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/19/reform-uk-joke-edinburgh-fringeNige’s dodgy donations, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implodeYou would need to have a heart of stone not to fall about laughing. There was a time not so long ago when Reform could give a passable impression of a vaguely functional political party. One that knew its audience and had learned how to get its message across through the media. Admitt...
Aug 19, 2026 3:28 PM
OpenAI has teen-friendly ChatGPT responding to instances of self-harm and suicide linked to chatbotshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/openai-launches-new-version-of-teen-friendly-chatgpt/OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
Aug 19, 2026 3:27 PM
Yankees vs. Orioles prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for August 19https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-vs-orioles-prediction-odds-151455684.htmlNew York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for August 19
Aug 19, 2026 3:14 PM
Jaguars' RB Bhayshul Tuten sets massive goals for 2026 seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-rb-bhayshul-tuten-sets-151224374.htmlBhayshul Tuten is setting the bar high for himself in 2026 as he looks to become a more complete weapon in the Jaguars' backfield.
Aug 19, 2026 3:12 PM
Trump administration halts project at Big Bend National Park after backlashhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-big-bend-backlash/A major Trump administration border project at Texas' Big Bend National Park is on pause amid backlash over land use. Yolanda Alvarado, a regional director for No Big Bend Wall, has more.
Aug 19, 2026 3:10 PM
Amazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgradehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982166/amazon-alexa-plus-fire-tv-freeAmazon is bringing Alexa Plus to Fire TV device owners in the US for free. Starting today, users in the US with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember smart TV, or other TV with Alexa Plus built in, including those from Panasonic and Hisense, will get access to the more conversational AI assistant.
Previously, Amazon made Alexa Plus available to Fire TV customers with a Prime or Alexa...
Aug 19, 2026 3:10 PM
Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centershttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/technology/data-centers-voter-concerns-independence-missouri.htmlAs a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.
Aug 19, 2026 2:58 PM
Kennedy Center Claims Tarps Are Necessary For ‘Ongoing Construction’—But Offers No Timeline For Removalhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/08/19/kennedy-center-claims-tarps-are-necessary-for-ongoing-construction-but-offers-no-timeline-for-removal/Tarps have obscured the Kennedy Center’s sign for more than two months, and the venue continues to give little indication as to when they will come down.
Aug 19, 2026 2:57 PM
Salad companies brace for low earnings after cyclospora outbreakhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/salad-companies-brace-for-low-earnings-after-cyclospora-outbreak/Salad companies are bracing for low earnings amid this summer's deadly cyclospora outbreak. Ann Berry, founder of Threadneedle, has more.
Aug 19, 2026 2:47 PM
Merck, Moderna Stocks Soar After Melanoma Trial Successhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/merck-moderna-stocks-soar-after-melanoma-trial-success-videoShares of Moderna and Merck soared on Wednesday morning after a study showed that a vaccine they produced had promising results when it comes to fighting skin cancer. A late-stage trial showed that the mRNA vaccine helped reduce the recurrence of melanoma. Sam Fazeli of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 2:27 PM
Details on potential motive behind Tupac's murderhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-motive-behind-tupacs-murder/Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Aug 19, 2026 2:25 PM
Shakira Returns To One Chart After A Decade And A Half Awayhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/08/19/shakira-returns-to-one-chart-after-a-decade-and-a-half-away/Shakira's "Dai Dai" brings the singer back to the U.K.'s Official Physical Singles chart after an absence of more than a decade and a half.
Aug 19, 2026 2:15 PM
MS NOW to Launch Subscription ‘Membership’ Service in September for $7.99 per Monthhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ms-now-subscription-membership-launch-7-99-per-month-1236838166/MS NOW is betting its followers need more than news and opinion in the moment. The Versant-backed news outlet unveiled its most detailed plans yet around the launch of a new subscription based “Membership” service that is expected to debut in September for $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually. The network sees “Membership” as an […]
Aug 19, 2026 2:13 PM