
theguardian.com
First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to beginhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/first-thing-meta-treatment-children-social-media-landmark-trialSeveral US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products. Plus: the Italian nuns fighting to keep control of their spot in the sunGood morning. More than half of the states in the US have joined together in an unprecedented lawsuit against Meta that goes to trial on Tuesday, accusing the parent company of Instagram and Faceb...Aug 18, 2026 11:36 AM

sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona ready to go all out for Julian Alvarez but with a strong deadlinehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-ready-julian-alvarez-strong-112500252.htmlBarcelona are not ready to give up on Julian Alvarez. Not yet.Despite Atletico Madrid’s repeated public insistence that their star forward is not for sale, Barcelona are preparing to make one more s...Aug 18, 2026 11:25 AM
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PSG make major decision over Bradley Barcola as Liverpool bids get serioushttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/psg-major-decision-over-bradley-112500997.htmlPSG have decided to exclude Bradley Barcola from all their match-day squads until his future is resolved, reports claim.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred...Aug 18, 2026 11:25 AM

bbc.co.uk
From jumpers to slug pelletshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xnkjwdn5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssAn increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.Aug 18, 2026 11:18 AM

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Chelsea’s £75m combined asking price for two unwanted strikershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-75m-combined-asking-price-111000941.htmlChelsea are going to have to lower their striker asking prices significantly, if they want to shift them this summer.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferre...Aug 18, 2026 11:10 AM

hollywoodreporter.com
“I Don’t Believe Cinema Is Dying”: Asghar Farhadi on War, Hope and Receiving Sarajevo’s Most Prestigious Honorhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/asghar-farhadi-director-film-war-iran-sarajevo-interview-1236675940/The Oscar winner talks to The Hollywood Reporter at the Sarajevo Film Festival about his next film – and why the people of his native Iran deserve more than conflict: "I love them, I love that culture."Aug 18, 2026 11:05 AM
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Athletic: Chelsea could increase £120m Enzo asking price after verbal agreement expireshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/athletic-chelsea-could-increase-120m-110000083.htmlChelsea are bracing themselves for bids for Enzo Fernandez, but it will take a lot to make them sell him now.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source...Aug 18, 2026 11:00 AM
bloomberg.com
Home Depot Beats Estimates on Faster Sales Growthhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/home-depot-beats-estimates-on-faster-sales-growth-videoHome Depot’s results beat estimates in the second quarter, as comparable sales, which measure results at stores open for at least a year, rose 1.7%, while adjusted earnings also surpassed expectations. Lindsay Dutch of Bloomberg Intelligence has more on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)Aug 18, 2026 10:56 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Chelsea make big decision over striker who “will be part of the squad” despite friendly absencehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-big-decision-over-striker-105000755.htmlChelsea have made a big call over the future of Emmanuel Emegha, the Dutch striker signed this summer.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Goo...Aug 18, 2026 10:50 AM
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Cadillac F1 Eyes Reliability Improvements with Updates in Second Half of 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cadillac-f1-eyes-reliability-improvements-104500285.htmlCadillac F1’s focus remains on the 2026 car with few more updates lined up in the second half, but the work on the 2027 car is also ongoing. While Cadillac made the big step to field two cars since the…Aug 18, 2026 10:45 AM

wired.com
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the UShttps://www.wired.com/story/you-can-finally-buy-a-fairphone-a-sustainable-repairable-smartphone-in-the-us/More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).Aug 18, 2026 10:30 AM

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Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hithttps://abcnews.com/International/ukraine-launches-637-drones-moscow-mayor-wildberries-facility/story?id=135731056Ukraine launched more than 600 drones toward Moscow overnight into Tuesday morning, according to the city's mayor.Aug 18, 2026 10:24 AM

theguardian.com
AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegationshttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/afl-chief-breaks-silence-over-deeply-concerning-sydney-swans-sexual-assault-allegations-ntwnfbAndrew Dillon says the AFL ‘will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light’The AFL has declared it is prepared to act over “deeply concerning” sexual assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players.Victorian police on Tuesday confirmed the sexual crimes squad was investigating a reported sexual assault at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning. No...Aug 18, 2026 10:07 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Today’s Papers – Big Milan surprise, Juventus welcome Vicariohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/today-papers-big-milan-surprise-100500655.htmlLa Gazzetta dello SportDiego Moreira signed for 45mBig Milan surpriseBlitz for the Belgian winger of Strasbourg. It’s the third Rossoneri coup. He lands today. Cardinale’s spending reaches €150m...Aug 18, 2026 10:05 AM

time.com
Is the World Getting Uglier?https://time.com/article/2026/08/18/is-the-world-getting-uglier/So much contemporary design feels more bloviating than expressive, as though visual volume now matters more than beauty, writes Debbie Millman.Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Report: Liverpool ready to sell two players after failed pre-seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-liverpool-ready-sell-two-100000629.htmlLiverpool Transfer Latest: Chiesa, Elliott and Jones Facing Exit as Iraola Reshapes SquadLiverpool’s summer business is moving into a more decisive phase, with squad trimming now looking every bit a...Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
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Zulte Waregem add defensive reinforcements from Slavia Prague and Palermohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/zulte-waregem-add-defensive-reinforcements-095500850.htmlZulte Waregem have had a busy few hours in the transfer window. The Belgian Pro League side have brought in two defenders on loan to give Michael Beale more options at the back. Slavia Prague defender...Aug 18, 2026 9:55 AM

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Vrancken vision becoming clearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vrancken-vision-becoming-clear-enough-095007175.htmlAfter scoring 11 goals in the past three games, it's fair to say Hearts are buying into Wouter Vrancken's attacking philosophy. The "organised chaos" now looks more like organised attacking play. Josh McPake and Calvin Miller have strengthened their claims for starting places with goals and assists, while Sabah Kerjota, the Albanian magician, has added creativity and end product after former bos...Aug 18, 2026 9:50 AM
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? 'Loss to Millwall not what we expected'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/loss-millwall-not-expected-092839302.htmlBBC Radio Bristol's Ed Hadwin reflects on Bristol City's defeat by Millwall and more.Aug 18, 2026 9:28 AM
bloomberg.com
JPMorgan’s Faller Turns Selective as European Stocks Get Pricierhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/jpmorgan-s-faller-turns-selective-as-european-stocks-get-pricierInvestors should be more selective about European stocks as improving earnings are increasingly reflected in valuations, according to JPMorgan Private Bank’s Madison Faller.Aug 18, 2026 9:27 AM