UAE halts all trade with Iran after new missile fire in Gulf, cutting off a key export route for Tehranhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/uae-trade-iran-halted-exports/Tehran denies launching the missiles that triggered Tuesday's alert, as Iran's economy already reels from sanctions and a blockade of its ports
Aug 19, 2026 4:22 PM
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/venice-chief-defends-dau-selection-ukraine-backlash-1236838254/Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s edition. Acknowledging the “bloody and cruel war” in Ukraine, Barbera wrote in an Instagram post that “to build a web of accusations based on false […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:22 PM
Trump Says He Told Scandal-Plagued Rep. Cory Mills ‘Get Out Of The Race’ After He Loses Primaryhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/08/19/trump-says-he-told-scandal-plagued-rep-cory-mills-get-out-of-the-race-after-he-loses-primary/Mills has been accused of assault and other troubling behavior toward women.
Aug 19, 2026 4:17 PM
Mickey Gasper again making instant contributions after Red Sox call-up: ‘He can hit’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mickey-gasper-again-making-instant-033913102.htmlSay this about Mickey Gasper: When the Red Sox have given him a chance this season, he has made immediate contributions.
Aug 19, 2026 4:05 PM
Tijjani Reijnders leaves Man City after just one season as he completes move to Saudi Arabiahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tijjani-reijnders-leaves-man-city-155905127.htmlTijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City to join Al Qadsiah
Aug 19, 2026 3:59 PM
Will Furniss returning to Ole Miss baseball after court ruling for fifth seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/furniss-returning-ole-miss-baseball-155636781.htmlOle Miss baseball first baseman Will Furniss has announced his return to the Rebels because of a college eligibility ruling,
Aug 19, 2026 3:56 PM
Eagles' 53-man roster projection reveals surprise names after Ravens losshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-53-man-roster-projection-154237737.htmlRookie QB Cole Payton and undrafted WR Darius Cooper are among the surprise names in the Eagles' projected 53-man roster.
Aug 19, 2026 3:42 PM
Blue Jays' $500 million All-Star is 'disappointing' after postseason heroicshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-500-million-star-153701724.htmlThe Blue Jays need this slugger to perform now more than ever.
Aug 19, 2026 3:37 PM
Brazilian defender returns to Fortuna Sittard after just over one season in Argentinahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brazilian-defender-returns-fortuna-sittard-153500295.htmlFortuna Sittard have announced that Brazilian defender Rodrigo Guth is back at the club. The 25-year-old central defender only left Fortuna Sittard last summer to join Telleres in Argentina, but havin...
Aug 19, 2026 3:35 PM
Taylor Sheridan pours cold water on long-rumored 6666 spinoff after lots of speculationhttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/taylor-sheridan-pours-cold-water-long-rumored-6666-spinoff-lots-speculationTaylor Sheridan revealed in a new video interview why he will never fictionalize his own 6666 ranch for a Jimmy-focused "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Aug 19, 2026 3:28 PM
Nneka Ogwumike Announces WNBA Retirement After 15 Seasonshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nneka-ogwumike-announces-wnba-retirement-152734515.htmlIt's unclear what the move means for Project B or the WNBPA.
Aug 19, 2026 3:27 PM
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stresshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/bond-yields-treasury-department.htmlGovernment bond yields fell and stocks jumped on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.
Aug 19, 2026 3:27 PM
Insider: Man Utd open talks with ‘excellent’ left-back after giving up on Hallhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insider-man-utd-open-talks-152000752.htmlManchester United are making concrete steps to sign a new left-back, with Jorge Salinas emerging as a serious target.On Wednesday morning, it was revealed that Man Utd are in advanced negotiations wit...
Aug 19, 2026 3:20 PM
Trump administration halts project at Big Bend National Park after backlashhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-big-bend-backlash/A major Trump administration border project at Texas' Big Bend National Park is on pause amid backlash over land use. Yolanda Alvarado, a regional director for No Big Bend Wall, has more.
Aug 19, 2026 3:10 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
Reporter told she’s ‘practically famous now’ after Caitlin Clark interaction goes viralhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reporter-told-she-practically-famous-150000979.htmlCaitlin Clark recently made the journey up to Canada as her Indiana Fever side faced off with the Toronto Tempo. It was a great night for the Fever, who secured the victory to extend their winning streak to five games.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Salad companies brace for low earnings after cyclospora outbreakhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/salad-companies-brace-for-low-earnings-after-cyclospora-outbreak/Salad companies are bracing for low earnings amid this summer's deadly cyclospora outbreak. Ann Berry, founder of Threadneedle, has more.
Aug 19, 2026 2:47 PM
Karmelo Anthony's defense targets judge who said jury 'got it right' after murder convictionhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/carmelo-anthony-defense-targets-judge-said-jury-got-right-murder-convictionKarmelo Anthony's defense seeks Judge John Roach's recusal over post-verdict comments before a Thursday hearing on a new trial in the murder case.
Aug 19, 2026 2:08 PM
Sophie Cunningham sent a loud and clear message after getting viciously booed in Canadahttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/sophie-cunningham-sent-loud-clear-message-viciously-booed-canadaSophie Cunningham was mercilessly booed every time she touched the basketball in Toronto, then drilled all three 3-pointers in a 101-95 win.
Aug 19, 2026 1:20 PM
Ancient shipwreck gives up dazzling treasures after more than 1,300 years underwaterhttps://www.foxnews.com/travel/ancient-shipwreck-gives-up-dazzling-treasures-after-1300-years-underwaterGold coins, jeweled buckles and a signet ring from a shipwreck near Croatia's Mljet island suggest a powerful Byzantine Empire figure was aboard.
Aug 19, 2026 12:00 PM