Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5937516/why-does-the-u-s-military-seem-stymied-in-the-war-with-iranDefense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
Aug 19, 2026 4:18 PM
Meta AI is getting a Mac apphttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982270/meta-ai-mac-appMeta AI can create content and make suggestions based on what it “sees” on your screen. | Image: Meta
Meta is launching a new Mac app dedicated to its AI chatbot. In an announcement on Wednesday, Meta says you can share your window with its AI chatbot, which can provide suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on what's on your screen. Meta AI on the Mac also supports dictation acr...
Aug 19, 2026 4:14 PM
Well-traveled CB Edmond finds comfort at Hawaiihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/well-traveled-cb-edmond-finds-160400261.htmlCover skills? Hawaii cornerback Jaylon Edmond’s seven-year football journey has covered five locations and 12,087 miles. All of which led back to his comfort zone. “It’s crazy,” said Edmond, whose enrollment at UH reunited him with several former Bishop Gorman High School teammates. “I love it here. My boys are here.” Edmond, who joined the Rainbow Warriors in January, excelled during spring ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:04 PM
Nielsen Makes New Bid to Capture ‘Co-Viewing’ as TV Season Approacheshttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/nielsen-co-viewing-tv-ratings-1236838209/Nielsen is really working the room. The media-measurement giant aims to measure viewers of video content more accurately and will place a focus on capturing so-called “co-viewing,” or multiple viewers watching the same piece of programming together at the same location. The effort means TV executives may get more credit for shows that bring people […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Harvard Fund Discloses $2.2 Billion Stake in Musk’s SpaceXhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/harvard-fund-discloses-2-2b-stake-in-musk-s-spacex-videoHarvard Management Co. disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, showing how the university’s endowment has profited from an early bet on Elon Musk’s giant rocket company.
Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Higher Education Reporter, discusses the disclosure and what it signals for other university investments. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 3:59 PM
Jose Mourinho reacts to Rodri's Barcelona transfer as Real Madrid miss outhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jose-mourinho-reacts-rodris-barcelona-155503562.htmlFIFA World Cup winner Rodri recently completed an $87.3 million transfer to Barcelona, with the Spanish midfielder choosing the Catalan club over arch-rivals Real Madrid
Aug 19, 2026 3:55 PM
Alex Crook rules out Liverpool transfer – “I don’t think it will happen”https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alex-crook-rules-liverpool-transfer-155500296.htmlCody Gakpo to Tottenham latest as Liverpool weigh Spurs interest and transfer deadline optionsLiverpool are facing a delicate late-window decision over Cody Gakpo, with fresh reporting pointing in dif...
Aug 19, 2026 3:55 PM
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Floridahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c0m7eld12l1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.
Aug 19, 2026 3:39 PM
Latest UFC 333 Fight Card, Paramount+ Lineuphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/latest-ufc-333-fight-card-150135884.htmlEvent: UFC 333: “Volkanovski vs. Evloev”Date: Sat., Oct. 24, 2026Location: Etihad Arena on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, UAEStart times: Prelims Card Start Time at 10 a.m. ET | Main Card Start Time at 2 p.m. ETStreaming platform: Paramount+ (watch here) UFC 333 Main Event on Paramount+: 145 lbs.: UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski vs. Movsar […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:01 PM
A fifth of older Australians who contested AI-determined home support funding got more after human reviewhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/aged-care-support-at-home-review-ai-integrated-assessment-toolExclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost one-fifth of older Australians who contested their Support at Home funding allocation determined by an algorithm had a higher level of support or higher priority allocated once a human reviewed ...
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 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
Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Fulham interested in Brest’s Raphael Le Guenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-crystal-palace-fulham-interested-145500553.htmlInterest in Stade Brestois defender Raphael Le Guen (19) is growing among Premier League clubs, as per a report from Foot Mercato.Le Guen made his breakthrough into the Brest first team last season, m...
Aug 19, 2026 2:55 PM
Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turnhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/spain-allows-500-migrant-minors-in-ceuta-to-relocate-to-the-mainland-in-u-turnMadrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent backEurope live – latest updatesThe Spanish government has U-turned and said it will allow 500 migrant children in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland.The majority of the estimated 70,000 people who crossed into Ceuta – a Spanish territory on the coast of north Africa – on 30 July have retur...
Aug 19, 2026 2:33 PM
Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?https://www.wired.com/story/why-is-it-absolute-hell-to-buy-a-movie-ticket-now/Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.
Aug 19, 2026 2:33 PM
The View From Another’s Shoeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2026/08/19/the-view-from-anothers-shoes/There’s a simple lesson with complicated implications: The world looks very different depending on where we stand. It’s all a matter of perspective.
Aug 19, 2026 1:51 PM
Nvidia’s new financial strategy does not computehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/981668/nvidias-goldman-blackrock-gpu-compute-asset“Compute is an asset class! Compute is an asset class!” I continue to insist as I slowly shrink down and turn into a corncob | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images
April - 1805
Napoleon is master of Europe
Only the British fleet stands before him
Compute is now an asset class
I see it is once again time to talk financial innovation. Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sa...
Aug 19, 2026 1:30 PM
Amazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny moviehttps://www.theverge.com/entertainment/981943/amazon-prime-video-mutiny-movie-leakThis screenshot shows the Mutiny (2026) page listing on Prime Video US, and the “resume” bar indicating that it’s watchable. | Image: Amazon / Dominic Preston / The Verge
Jason Statham's upcoming film Mutiny is set to hit theaters on August 21st, but for at least an hour today it was available to stream in full on the US version of Amazon Prime Video. My colleague Dominic Preston was able to ver...
Aug 19, 2026 1:08 PM
Busan Film Festival Sets Kim Jong-kwan’s ‘The Table: Day and Night’ as Opening Filmhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/busan-film-festival-kim-jong-kwans-the-table-day-and-night-opening-film-1236676903/Described as a delicate romance that follows four couples' encounters within the same Seoul café, the film will world premiere in Busan on Oct. 6 — with star Kim Minha also hosting the opening ceremony.
Aug 19, 2026 12:14 PM
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts escalate into violencehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/in-ukraine-forcible-military-recruitment-efforts-escalate-into-violence?traffic_source=rss'Busification', the term describing being captured on the street, is engulfed by abuse and corruption.
Aug 19, 2026 11:47 AM
Jennifer Heimlichhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e6410d704edc8d526ccf151993d3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.outsideonline.com%2fbyline%2fjennifer-heimlich&c=1078078816459124106&mkt=en-usShe previously worked as the senior fitness editor for Well+Good and the editor in chief of Dance Magazine. A UESCA-certified running coach, she's written about running and fitness for publications ...
Aug 19, 2026 9:36 AM