In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantryhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5935518/portland-oregon-soap-box-derby-race-pdxSoap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
Aug 18, 2026 9:30 AM
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
The WNBA scoring stat which shows the difference between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reesehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-scoring-stat-shows-difference-092622261.htmlCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese have had a rivalry on the court since their time in college. One scoring stat, though, highlights the difference between them.
Aug 18, 2026 9:26 AM
Liverpool's biggest worry ahead of Newcastle opener revealedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpools-biggest-worry-ahead-newcastle-092500245.htmlLiverpool's opening Premier League game against Newcastle is now less than a week away. The Anfield outfit have made a few changes to their team since the end of the 2025-26 season but, if they're wan...
Aug 18, 2026 9:25 AM
Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/controversial-ndis-bill-undergoes-substantial-amendments-as-labor-and-coalition-strike-dealDavid Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting hundreds of thousands of participants The government’s controversial NDIS bill will undergo “substantial” amendments after Labor and the Coalition struck a deal, with some of the changes attracting heavy criticism from the Greens, the ACT senator David Pocock and the disability community.Sixty-three government amendments a...
Aug 18, 2026 9:18 AM
Former Australia batter David Warner fined for drink drivinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-australia-batter-david-warner-091739088.htmlWarner has been ordered to have an interlock device fitted on his car after the incident in Sydney
Aug 18, 2026 9:17 AM
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Presenthttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/asia/zhu-rongji-funeral-china.htmlBeijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
Aug 18, 2026 9:11 AM
Every Alabama team in Little League World series from 1953 to 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/every-alabama-team-little-league-090815745.htmlAlabama hasn't been to the Little League World Series since 1999, but Phenix City has broken the drought. A brief rundown of Alabama's LLWS teams.
Aug 18, 2026 9:08 AM
Official | Djibril Sidibé joins Le Manshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-djibril-sidib-joins-le-090500578.htmlDjibril Sidibé (34) has signed for newly promoted Ligue 1 side Le Mans FC, following the expiry of his contract at Toulouse FC.The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner with France has been a free agent since t...
Aug 18, 2026 9:05 AM
Searching for Answers From the Man Accused of Sabotaging Alaska’s Senate Racehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-primary.htmlDan Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher from tiny Petersburg, Alaska, shares a name with the incumbent senator he hopes to defeat. Is he a spoiler trying to divide the Republican vote? We traveled to Alaska to find out.
Aug 18, 2026 9:02 AM
LIZ PEEK: Hasan Piker exposes Democrats' desperation to win back young menhttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/liz-peek-hasan-piker-exposes-democrats-desperation-win-back-young-menTwitch streamer Hasan Piker's rise as a progressive icon has Democrats divided over whether his appeal to young men outweighs his incendiary remarks.
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 AM
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidateshttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5930699/florida-republican-19th-district-carpetbaggersThe GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 AM
‘It’s hilarious’ – Comedian calls out Reddit moderators after Sophie Cunningham name banhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hilarious-comedian-calls-reddit-moderators-090000712.htmlSophie Cunningham has become a controversial figure in the WNBA world following her comments on trans athletes competing in women’s sports. Some people have shown their support for Cunningham, while others have hit out at the Indiana Fever star, including giving her the nickname ‘MAGA Barbie’.
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 AM
Newcastle Enters Unexpected Race for AC Milan Forward as Plans Become Clearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-enters-unexpected-race-ac-090000049.htmlNewcastle United’s attack could still change before the summer transfer window closes, with Matthias Jaissle overseeing a squad that struggled for goals last season, has since lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, and hasn’t looked any good during the preseason. Against that backdrop, the Magpies have been linked with several potential additions across the forward line, […]
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 AM
Fabrizio Romano: Another bid expected as Liverpool star heads for the exithttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fabrizio-romano-another-bid-expected-085500918.htmlCurtis Jones transfer latest as Inter Milan line up fresh Liverpool approachCurtis Jones looks increasingly central to one of Liverpool’s most delicate late-window decisions, with Inter Milan expect...
Aug 18, 2026 8:55 AM
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Bosshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/sports-direct-mike-ashley-hugo-boss-frasers-group-harvey-nicholsFrasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last weekThe retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given the latest indication that his summer shopping spree may be far from over, after he increased his stake in the luxury giant Hugo Boss to nearly half.
Ashley’s Frasers Group, which last week bought Harvey Nichols department stores for a reported £40m...
Aug 18, 2026 8:49 AM
Makes it even worse’ – Novak Djokovic’s health issues could mean retirement is closehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/makes-even-worse-novak-djokovic-084835047.htmlNovak Djokovic opened up on his health following his Cincinnati Open loss, and the update he gave will sound concerning to his fans. Novak Djokovic is the greatest men’s tennis player of all time according to a lot of fans.
Aug 18, 2026 8:48 AM
Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrainhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/family-of-missing-18-year-old-hiker-absolutely-devastated-as-search-continues-in-rugged-nsw-terrainLily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper say they are “absolutely devastated” that she hasn’t been found after a multi-agency search.On Tuesday, search efforts for the teenager continued through the dense tree c...
Aug 18, 2026 8:24 AM
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to deathhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/syrian-court-sentences-wassim-al-assad-to?traffic_source=rssThe former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
Aug 18, 2026 8:23 AM
Scotland confident of ending 12-year World Cup drought, coach Dawkins backs 2027 qualificationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scotland-confident-ending-12-world-082300570.htmlScotland’s cricket team is inching closer to World Cup qualification following an impressive League 2 run. To secure their spot, they must achieve a top-four finish in the Global Qualifier. Coach Owen Dawkins is optimistic about the squad’s performance, highlighting their strong batting depth and recent individual triumphs as vital assets. For the players, clinching a World Cup berth would be an e...
Aug 18, 2026 8:23 AM