Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl76jkxel3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssBBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
Aug 17, 2026 5:34 PM
The Best Home Theater Furniture and Seating to Shop in 2026https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/home-theater-furniture-seating-buy-shop-online-1236833951/When you think of setting up a home theater, certain pieces come to mind: The 4K TV, your speakers, a high-end 4K Blu-ray player and a turntable for when you want to give your eyes a break and listen to music. But about your couch? Or the media console your TV, game consoles and other […]
Aug 17, 2026 5:00 PM
Hayden Panettiere Recently Spoke About Child-Star Pressure, Struggles With Postpartum Depression and Addictionhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hayden-panettiere-death-book-interviews-traumatic-past-1236675101/The 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star, who died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 36, had previously also opened up about the death of her brother in 2023 and her heartbreak over losing custody of her daughter, Kaya, who is being raised in the Ukraine.
Aug 17, 2026 4:58 PM
Trump pivoted from bombs to an economic war against Iran. But Tehran is now ‘fully offensive’ and doesn’t think the real fighting hasn’t started yethttps://fortune.com/2026/08/17/iran-economic-war-blockade-hormuz-escalation-attacks-oil/Unless the U.S. implements the June ceasefire deal in a few weeks, Iran will launch a "timely and precise" attack to break the blockade, an Iranian official told Reuters.
Aug 17, 2026 4:20 PM
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latesthttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/aug/17/can-trumps-peace-plan-for-gaza-be-saved-the-latestDonald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza.The talks come after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for the territory in a rare public break with the Trump administration this month.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor...
Aug 17, 2026 3:56 PM
Should people be concerned for U.S. service members aboard USS Lincoln?https://www.cbsnews.com/video/should-people-be-concerned-for-us-service-members-aboard-uss-lincoln/U.S. service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid a record-breaking deployment at sea. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Aug 17, 2026 3:39 PM
Should people be concerned about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln?https://www.cbsnews.com/video/should-people-be-concerned-about-conditions-aboard-uss-lincoln/U.S. service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid a record-breaking deployment at sea. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Aug 17, 2026 3:39 PM
Is everyone too low on Travis Kelce?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/everyone-too-low-travis-kelce-153614448.htmlThe Chiefs star is poised for a Year 14 breakout with Patrick Mahomes back from his knee injury.
Aug 17, 2026 3:36 PM
Kewan Lacy named preseason First Team All American by multiple outletshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kewan-lacy-named-preseason-first-153213037.htmlThe record breaking Ole Miss running back joins an exclusive list in program history. Lacy becomes just the 12th Rebel since 2000 to be named a preseason First Team All American by a major outlet. The previous winners were: Deuce McAllister (2000) Terrence Metcalf (2001) Eli Manning (2002-03) Patrick Willis (2006) Michael Oher (2008) Laremy […]
Aug 17, 2026 3:32 PM
America’s Critical Minerals Push Accelerateshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/america-s-critical-minerals-push-accelerates-videoNth Cycle CEO Megan O’Connor joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why China’s control of more than 85% of critical-mineral refining poses a major US supply-chain risk. She breaks down Washington’s push to keep battery materials at home, the government support needed to compete with China, and how Nth Cycle says its technology can bring domestic refining online faster. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 3:32 PM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent reacts to his ugly INT vs. Brownshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-qb-tyson-bagent-reacts-152826104.htmlBears QB Tyson Bagent breaks down his ugly interception against the Browns in Chicago's preseason opener.
Aug 17, 2026 3:28 PM
Dave Roberts decries Dodgers’ inability to play ‘clean baseball’ after latest costly loss to Brewershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dave-roberts-decries-dodgers-inability-152713354.htmlLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers cost them a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage.
Aug 17, 2026 3:27 PM
Races to watch as Florida gears up for primaries, including election for DeSantis replacementhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/races-to-watch-as-florida-gears-up-for-primaries-including-election-for-desantis-replacement/Florida is set to hold primary elections on Tuesday, including a highly contested Republican gubernatorial primary to replace Rob DeSantis. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede breaks down some key races to watch.
Aug 17, 2026 3:06 PM
3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documentshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/3m-knew-for-more-than-50-years-that-its-products-could-harm-humans-australian-government-alleges-in-court-documentsExclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxicGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastManufacturing company 3M knew more than 50 years ago that its firefighting products – including components in Pfas “forever chemicals” – could be hazardous to the health of humans and animals and damage the environment, ...
Aug 17, 2026 3:00 PM
Why rightwing critics are wrong to say the Australian super system is brokenhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/why-rightwing-critics-are-wrong-to-say-the-australian-super-system-is-brokenSpending on aged pension will be stable for decades to come, experts argue, despite claims by Bragg and HansonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIs Australia’s superannuation system “one of the biggest policy failures since federation”? Is “the whole system broken”?Australia’s $4.4tn compulsory super regime is generally considered among the best in the world, yet conservati...
Aug 17, 2026 3:00 PM
Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworthshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/concerns-security-privacy-facial-recognition-technology-coles-woolworthsSupermarkets say they are exploring ways to keep people safe, but experts claim the tech is ‘normalising surveillance’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer privacy advocates have responded with alarm after Coles and Woolworths confirmed they were testing facial recognition technology that they could use in their Australian supermarkets to record shoppers’ personal bio...
Aug 17, 2026 3:00 PM
Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heathttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/reform-uk-richard-tice-stop-tackling-climate-crisis-enjoy-heatDeputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to stop global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewaveReform’s deputy leader has dismissed efforts to tackle climate breakdown as futile, as he urged British people to “enjoy” the warmth of the recent heatwaves.Richard Tice told a press conference on Monday he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the climate emergency and added that...
Aug 17, 2026 2:51 PM
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Bracing for ‘Biggest Week’ vs. Billshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-shedeur-sanders-bracing-biggest-143917938.htmlCleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is still battling for the QB1 job. But this is a make-or-break week. The post Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Bracing for ‘Biggest Week’ vs. Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
Aug 17, 2026 2:39 PM
What to know about murder trial of Tupac Shakur ahead of opening statementshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-know-about-murder-trial-of-tupac-shakur-ahead-of-opening-statements/Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Aug 17, 2026 2:33 PM
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russiahttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/ukraines-recently-fired-defense-minister-describes-the-technological-war-with-russia/Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov is breaking down the technological efforts from both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Aug 17, 2026 2:28 PM