A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked inhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/gambling-reforms-sports-betting-addiction-vip-managers-jesse-murphy-ntwnfbThe government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJesse Murphy wasn’t sure what to wear when his VIP gambling manager texted him: “Looking forward to having a beer with you!”His frequent betting had just earned the then 25-year-old free tickets to a gambling co...
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 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
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
Target’s Turnaround Is Finally Working: Telsey Analysthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/target-s-turnaround-is-finally-working-telsey-analyst-videoTarget’s turnaround may finally be working. Telsey Advisory Group Senior Managing Director and Assistant Director of Research Joseph Feldman joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why stronger traffic, sharper merchandising and a revamped food strategy are bringing shoppers back, even without tariff refunds. He also explains why Target shouldn’t copy Walmart and which struggling retailers co...
Aug 19, 2026 2:43 PM
Premier League 2026-27 form guide: Title race, prediction, players to watchhttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/19/premier-league-2026-27-form-guide-title-race-prediction-players-to-watch?traffic_source=rssWill Arsenal repeat, could Man Utd win, what about Liverpool? Breaking down the top clubs’ chances for 2026-27 season.
Aug 19, 2026 2:37 PM
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November electionshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/palestinian-factions-explore-broad-alliance-for-november-elections?traffic_source=rssHamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
Aug 19, 2026 1:00 PM
Record Pace of Bond Sales Jolts Europe Out of Summer Lullhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/record-pace-of-bond-sales-jolts-europe-out-of-its-summer-lullBond sales in Europe are roaring back from the summer lull at the fastest pace on record, resuming the breakneck pace of borrowing seen globally throughout the year.
Aug 19, 2026 11:24 AM
Meet the startup helping Wall Street put a price on AI computehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85ebb55f7b463ca3a58e7b8c30bea3&url=https%3a%2f%2ftechcrunch.com%2fvideo%2fmeet-the-startup-helping-wall-street-put-a-price-on-ai-compute%2f&c=4271247154553374998&mkt=en-usWatch as Silicon Data's Steve Hou joins the Equity podcast to break down the index tracking what it costs to rent a GPU.
Aug 19, 2026 10:26 AM
Hadjar to miss Dutch Grand Prix with hand injuryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hadjar-miss-dutch-grand-prix-092226326.htmlRed Bull's Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his hand during the summer break.
Aug 19, 2026 9:22 AM
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continueshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-congo-cases-5000-record-setting-spread-pace-continues/The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
Aug 19, 2026 9:09 AM
Bayshore High football star finds rhythm on dance stage and fieldhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bayshore-high-football-star-finds-090417182.htmlBayshore High football star running back Jashun Judge is breaking stereotypes by performing with the school dance team.
Aug 19, 2026 9:04 AM
Official: Aston Villa announce €35m Suzuki signing from Parmahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-aston-villa-announce-35m-083500397.htmlAston Villa have officially announced their signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on a permanent transfer from Serie A side Parma, following the breakdown in negotiations with Paris Sa...
Aug 19, 2026 8:35 AM
Would Lampard take 17th now?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lampard-17th-now-082237802.htmlCoventry manager Frank Lampard says keeping the club in the Premier League might be the biggest challenge of his career and he would take a 17th-place finish if offered it now. Lampard led the Sky Blues back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years by winning the Championship last season, a year on from play-off heartbreak.
Aug 19, 2026 8:22 AM
Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/peta-murphy-called-for-gambling-reform-three-years-ago-her-husband-says-labors-changes-fall-well-shortThe government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s supportFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe husband of the late Labor MP Peta Murphy has said the government’s gambling reform “falls well short” of what she called for in 2023, lamenting tha...
Aug 19, 2026 7:49 AM
Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygenhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/labor-thinks-it-can-win-elections-defending-super-for-hanson-its-just-another-way-to-deprive-taylor-of-political-oxygenDespite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAll sides of politics are feeling the heat from Pauline Hanson.On Tuesday, the One Nation leader pulled the rug out from under the Coalition by announcing a policy to slash tobacco excise by...
Aug 19, 2026 7:21 AM
Inside the recovery routines that keep Liverpool footballers on the pitchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/inside-recovery-routines-keep-liverpool-070000051.htmlIn seasons increasingly defined by a near-intolerable workload for Premier League footballers, recovery can make or break a campaign.An obvious point, perhaps, but one which has become somewhat timely...
Aug 19, 2026 7:00 AM
SpaceX Starship the talk of remote Australian island as Elon Musk’s engineers sent to retrieve ithttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/19/elon-musk-spacex-starship-lands-christmas-island-australiaChristmas Island locals who woke to see the spacecraft floating off the coast hope global attention will encourage touristsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEngineers from Elon Musk’s SpaceX are on their way to a remote Australian island to retrieve part of a Starship that dived into the Indian Ocean.The spacecraft – no...
Aug 19, 2026 5:53 AM
Catholic schools chief denies wiping critical evidence after performing factory reset on phone, Icac hearshttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/catholic-schools-nsw-chief-wiped-phone-icac-evidence-ntwnfbDallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bankFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has denied he performed a factory reset on a work phone and iPad to wipe critical evidence for an investigation into...
Aug 19, 2026 5:36 AM
NSW judge says anti-Israel graffiti case went ‘haywire’ when vandalism was labelled antisemitichttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/justice-desmond-fagan-sydney-anti-israel-graffiti-incorrectly-labelled-antisemitic-supreme-court-ntwnfbMohommed Farhat spray-painted slogans and torched a car in Woollahra. He pleaded guilty but supreme court judge says case appears to be a ‘miscarriage of justice’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor almost two years, Mohommed Farhat has been in prison after he pleaded guilty to 15 offences in connection with property damage, including spray-painting “Fuk Israel” on cars i...
Aug 19, 2026 4:54 AM
USC football news: Lincoln Riley called out, lack of College Football Playoff successhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usc-football-news-lincoln-riley-040351146.htmlLincoln Riley has been at the helm of USC football for 5 years now and has 0 playoff appearances to show for it, it is now make or break.
Aug 19, 2026 4:03 AM