Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is now free for anyone with a Fire TV devicehttps://www.engadget.com/2239785/amazons-alexa-ai-assistant-is-now-free-for-anyone-with-a-fire-tv-device/You can now talk to Alexa+ for free if you have a Fire TV device and live in the US.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Taurasi Says She’d Love To Be A Mercury Owner As Her No. 3 Is Retiredhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/barrymbloom/2026/08/19/taurasi-says-shed-love-to-be-a-mercury-owner-as-her-no-3-is-retired/Diana Taurasi had her No. 3 retired and unveiled in the rafters of Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. She's the sixth member of the Mercury in the Ring of Honor.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime requiredhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/amazon-makes-its-ai-powered-alexa-free-on-fire-tv-no-prime-required/Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moderna-stock-melanoma-cancer-vaccine/Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Aug 19, 2026 2:59 PM
Florida picks nominees for governor, and other takeaways from US primarieshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvwgym9xl9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssHighlights from a day of voting in the US - including triumph in Alaska for one Dan Sullivan over another Dan Sullivan.
Aug 19, 2026 2:59 PM
Moderna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returninghttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/science/moderna-merck-mrna-vaccine-melanoma.htmlThe companies say the vaccine prevented the return and spread of the cancer in high-risk melanoma patients.
Aug 19, 2026 2:54 PM
Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/second-ukrainian-national-arrested-over-2022-nord-stream-pipeline-blast?traffic_source=rssThe suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.
Aug 19, 2026 2:44 PM
5 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks to Watch as Demand & Innovation Acceleratehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPRTVPeE5Oanc3UkN1QkExTVVOTzNGR1dNZ2NWZ0Q2RGNfaTU1LXVZTU9mblhmeG5BUGVZQVlON21Pc3E1QVdlXzY5UEFUdkJoQ3pPN09QSk5EMnNxd0Jjck1hdEMxYXUyZXktRXlhbVRMSU1FUHRXY29ubno3dmppQ21IbDN3VGNoVHdXVDdPSm1KQzc4QThaUGJR?oc=55 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks to Watch as Demand & Innovation Accelerate Yahoo Finance
Aug 19, 2026 2:41 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/darline-graham-debate-national-securityShe made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China SeaUS politics live – latest updatesAsked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea threaten US national security, republican fill-in senator Darline Graham hesitated. “I’m just going to be honest here,” she told Tuesday night’s debate audience. “I’m – not that informed on national securit...
Aug 19, 2026 2:36 PM
The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new featureshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/981713/google-pixel-11-pro-reviewGoogle is trying to get you off your phone. The Pixel 11 Pro is "A Phone Designed to Help You Use It Less," the company promises. It can proactively help you book restaurant reservations, take the best frames from a video, and help you voice-text significantly faster. The pitch is that the new features bundled with the Pixel 11 series of phones can help fix your relationship with technology - one ...
Aug 19, 2026 2:32 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
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombingshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/ukrainian-diver-arrested-in-croatia-over-nord-stream-pipeline-bombingsBerlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to RussiaEurope live – latest updatesA Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia as part of an investigation into the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Germany and Russia.Undersea explosions in September 2022, just months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, damaged three of the four ...
Aug 19, 2026 2:14 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
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Aug 19, 2026 2:10 PM
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/angie-nixon-interview-democratic-socialist-victory-florida/Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Aug 19, 2026 2:04 PM
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse chargeshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/florida-governor-suspends-ally-child-sexual-abuse-chargesMichael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrestFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has suspended a former close ally and senior civic official who was arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges.Michael Caruso, who was removed as clerk of court and comptroller for Palm Beach county on Tuesday, was a vocal supporter of a law ...
Aug 19, 2026 1:59 PM
CIDRAP Op-Ed: No, 3 vaccines are not better than 1 when it comes to MMRhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPV3hBZWh2cDNXaHpPbjd1S050cWM0MXg5Y3QxTnd5anMzODk1OTNFTlZPY2JWeF94dHI4eFdKWmp3VE5TbnZubGdybE1vUThqMnRmSUNJeHJpbVlDVzlFM1cxT3U1X3ZkcmJtSVVrRE52OGpsRmlkbW1PZEp4Nng4clc3QmhDWk5QSF9IOXJYSjJpajZFZEllemlUTks2RUhNNjFydFlFNHVOSmM?oc=5CIDRAP Op-Ed: No, 3 vaccines are not better than 1 when it comes to MMR CIDRAP
Aug 19, 2026 1:58 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate termhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-grahams-sister-admits-shes-not-informed-national-security-while-seeking-full-senate-termDarline Graham admitted national security is "not my thing" at a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff debate when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Aug 19, 2026 1:54 PM
Northern Lights Could Be Visible From These 9 States Wednesdayhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/08/19/northern-lights-could-be-visible-from-these-9-states-wednesday/The lights could be visible from some states along the U.S.-Canadian border, according to a NOAA forecast.
Aug 19, 2026 1:46 PM
Jellycat Has 13 Items in Its Halloween Collection, and They’re Like Nothing I’ve Seen Beforehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPLXp6THRjUGtZcENYUDFaQUk3bWtpc0FMdXNmQUZJU2IzTVhKVzd6YzBjdlc4N2NXd2ZVOHhndUlxdE1hWE5ueUdib3ZzUHZfYTV4OC15N1JwX04wUzNCSkVFaXBzdlJsd0lKdU04NW92bGt0Y3B1MklIbzc1cGhOb3IweVVERVM3MVZBQmI5dUprQzVQdGwzLUYxc3hXamd4TkE?oc=5Jellycat Has 13 Items in Its Halloween Collection, and They’re Like Nothing I’ve Seen Before Yahoo
Aug 19, 2026 1:42 PM