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Aug 18, 2026 3:55 PM
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winnerhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/ford-hopes-this-hypercar-will-be-its-next-le-mans-winner/The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
Aug 18, 2026 3:52 PM
DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicantshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-peer-review-grant-applications/The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
Aug 18, 2026 3:42 PM
Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquakehttps://variety.com/2026/music/news/shakira-million-schools-colombia-earthquake-1236837163/Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF have announced a $1.25 million initial commitment to rebuild schools following the devastating earthquake in Colombia last week. The announcement follows a similar commitment after earthquakes ravaged Venezuela last year. Shakira visited Quibdó on Monday alongside philanthropist Howard Buffett and representatives from CAF, the […...
Aug 18, 2026 3:06 PM
Barcelona among clubs tracking La Liga prospect with €3 million release clausehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-among-clubs-tracking-la-150500694.htmlThe 2026/27 La Liga season got underway this past weekend and one of the players who happened the catch the eye of fans was Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old midfield ace scored...
Aug 18, 2026 3:05 PM
The RealReal Bets on Luxury Resale Boomhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/the-realreal-bets-on-luxury-resale-boom-videoThe RealReal CEO Rati Levesque joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why resale prices are increasingly shaping what shoppers buy new, with more than 80% of Gen Z and millennial customers checking secondhand values first. She also reveals which unexpected fashion pieces are appreciating, and why AI still can’t fully replace human luxury authenticators. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 18, 2026 3:01 PM
North Korea-Focused Film Fund Bearing North Launches With ‘School for Defectors’ (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/news/north-korea-stories-new-film-fund-bearing-north-1236837122/A new private grantmaking initiative dedicated to films about North Korea has launched out of Los Angeles, with an advisory board drawn from documentary filmmaking, journalism, and human rights advocacy. Bearing North, founded by entrepreneurs and film investors Blaine Vess and Esther Paik Vess, will award grants to independent filmmakers worldwide at any stage of […]
Aug 18, 2026 3:00 PM
Monday's prep highights Sages win girls' golf tournamenthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mondays-prep-highights-sages-win-144800067.htmlAug. 18—FARMER CITY — The Monticello girls' golf team carded a collective 367 to win the Mike Hendricks Invitational on Monday at Woodlawn Country Club, with medalist Cate Sanders' even-par 72 leading the way. Sophie Billedo's third-place score of 93 also helped the Sages, who outpaced Prairie Central (413) and Arcola/Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (416) among the eight-team field. Gibson ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:48 PM
Its National ICEE Day: How to get a free ICEE on Aug. 18https://mashable.com/life/national-icee-day-2026ICEE is celebrating its first-ever National ICEE Day on Aug. 18, with free small ICEEs available at Walmart, Krystal, AMC, Regal, and Urban Air locations nationwide.
Aug 18, 2026 2:36 PM
2026 LSU Football Position Preview: Rebuilt wide receiver roomhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-lsu-football-position-preview-143437149.htmlSam Leavitt heads into 2026 with no shortage of pass catchers. LSU football rebuilt its wide receiver room through the transfer portal.
Aug 18, 2026 2:34 PM
? Official statement: Chelsea's bold call on their reserve teamhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-statement-chelseas-bold-call-143400270.htmlChelsea have decided to rename their U21 and U19 teams. They will now be called “Cobham Next Gen”.Cobham is the name of the Blues’ prestigious academy, located in Surrey, southwest of London, an...
Aug 18, 2026 2:34 PM
War Wrestling presents King of War Tournamenthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/war-wrestling-presents-king-war-143200520.htmlLIMA — WAR Wrestling is hosting a “King of War” wrestling tournament at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 5 at Bradfield Community Service, located 550 S. Collett St. Sixteen wrestlers will compete for the title of 2026 King of War. Tickets are $20 for first row, $18 for second row and $10 for general admission. VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. and general doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information and ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:32 PM
Kushner touts unprecedented Iran contacts as Tehran denies Trump backchannelhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/kushner-touts-unprecedented-iran-contacts-tehran-denies-trump-backchannelJared Kushner says U.S.-Iran communications are "more robust" than ever but accuses Iranian officials of trying to "trick" the U.S. with false concessions.
Aug 18, 2026 2:26 PM
La Liga club join race for €10 million-rated Barcelona outcast – reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/la-liga-club-join-race-142500000.htmlHector Fort has known for several days that he must leave FC Barcelona and that the Catalans are now prioritizing a permanent transfer for him.Since last week, the 20-year-old La Masia graduate has be...
Aug 18, 2026 2:25 PM
I will be there for the teamhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/team-bocat-132750342.htmlDefender Eric Bocat says he will take on any role Stoke City boss Mark Robins wants him to fill.
Aug 18, 2026 1:27 PM
ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threatshttps://www.theverge.com/streaming/981392/abc-fcc-broadcast-license-lawsuitABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency "waged a retaliatory campaign" against its networks over the content they broadcast. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, ABC and its parent company Disney accuse the FCC of "punishing ABC for its speech" by threatening its broadcast licenses.
It's the latest escalation in the dispute between ABC and the Trump adm...
Aug 18, 2026 1:27 PM
With Noah Fifita back at helm, Arizona aiming for new heights: 'I think we've got the best quarterback in the country'https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/with-noah-fifita-back-at-helm-arizona-aiming-for-new-heights-i-think-weve-got-the-best-quarterback-in-the-country-132100949.htmlWhile many of his peers in the Big 12 quarterback ranks left for greener pastures after last season, Fifita stayed put. His unconventional decision to spend all five years at Arizona has the Wildcats dreaming big this season.
Aug 18, 2026 1:21 PM
Monza submit offer for Derby and Sweden goalkeeper Zetterstromhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/monza-submit-offer-derby-sweden-132000574.htmlMonza have submitted an offer to Derby County for Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, with the Sweden goalkeeper impressing at this summer’s World Cup.According to Fabrizio Romano, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Monza ...
Aug 18, 2026 1:20 PM
Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence reviewhttps://www.ft.com/content/c61e12bb-2ff1-4862-9217-38bdada90ecc?syn-25a6b1a6=1US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts
Aug 18, 2026 1:13 PM
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewalshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/abc-sues-trump-federal-communications-commissionNetwork alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local television stations it owns, ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that it is being retaliated against for content-based reasons.The network filed the lawsuit on Tuesday wh...
Aug 18, 2026 1:06 PM