Is Texas Flippable? Here’s What The Latest Paxton-Talarico Poll Sayshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestv/2026/08/18/is-texas-flippable-heres-what-the-latest-paxton-talarico-poll-says/A recent poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico neck and neck in a tight Senate race.
Aug 18, 2026 8:19 PM
How Eric Morris dealt with armadillo terrorizing his yard: 'It wasn't illegal'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eric-morris-dealt-armadillo-terrorizing-201551681.htmlOklahoma State coach Eric Morris has struggled to sleep recently with the season approaching. It led to him finally catching a pesky armadillo.
Aug 18, 2026 8:15 PM
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Opens Up on Newfound Confidence Ahead of Rookie Seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-yaxel-lendeborg-opens-newfound-201325458.htmlDespite coming off an NCAA championship win at Michigan, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg wasn’t that confident about his game.Speaking to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell, Lendeborg opened up about his newfound confidence heading into his first season in the NBA.“This is my first year actually going through having a full year of confidence, I […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Opens U...
Aug 18, 2026 8:13 PM
Liverpool issue update in deal for £43m forwardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-issue-deal-43m-forward-200500148.htmlLiverpool’s focus in the last couple of weeks of the summer transfer window is on adding wingers. The Reds have got a stated aim of adding one-v-one quality out wide - a necessary step even before M...
Aug 18, 2026 8:05 PM
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records schemehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-morens-niaid-pleads-guilty-covid-records/David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Aug 18, 2026 8:03 PM
Jaxon Kohler reportedly entering transfer portal to pursue 5th yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaxon-kohler-reportedly-entering-transfer-194523966.htmlJaxon Kohler reportedly will enter the transfer portal to pursue a fifth year after four years at Michigan State basketball and an NCAA injunction.
Aug 18, 2026 7:45 PM
Did the 76ers Do Enough to Rival the Knicks in the East?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/did-76ers-enough-rival-knicks-194253229.htmlThe Philadelphia 76ers didn’t just have a busy offseason. They had a statement offseason. After finishing 45-37 last season and watching the New York Knicks win their first NBA championship since 1973, Philadelphia had to make changes. Instead of simply adding another role player or two around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers went […] The post Did the 76ers Do Enough to Rival the Knicks in...
Aug 18, 2026 7:42 PM
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77https://www.cbsnews.com/news/frank-beard-zz-top-drummer-dies-age-77/"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Aug 18, 2026 7:41 PM
Cam Edwards named to Doak Walker Award Watchlisthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cam-edwards-named-doak-walker-194006278.htmlMichigan State running back Cam Edwards was named to the Doak Walker Award Watchlist.
Aug 18, 2026 7:40 PM
“It’s a Lie”: Saints Legend Reggie Bush Accuses NCAA of Pushing Unproven Claim That Damaged His Broadcast Careerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lie-saints-legend-reggie-bush-193650019.htmlFormer New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy while playing for the USC Trojans, opened up about the claims that the NCAA made in 2021. “NCAA a few years ago released a statement about me basically alleging that I was paid to play.
Aug 18, 2026 7:36 PM
‘The Correct Decision’ – WNBA World Reacts As Valkyries’ Home Arena Land Hosting Rights to 2027 All-Starhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/correct-decision-wnba-world-reacts-193439538.htmlIn what has been a wild time for the WNBA in general, the league released some news that has gone over very well with fans thus far. The Golden State Valkyries will be hosting the WNBA’s 2027 All-Star game.
Aug 18, 2026 7:34 PM
Liverpool Agree On A Five-Year Contract With This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Decent Signing For Iraola?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-agree-five-contract-paris-192000979.htmlIn a recent post on X, journalist Fabrice Hawkins mentioned that Liverpool have agreed on a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. It has been stated that the Senegalese tal...
Aug 18, 2026 7:20 PM
Accused murderer who fled US during 48-hour pass had access to taxpayer-funded apartmenthttps://www.foxnews.com/us/accused-murderer-fled-us-48-hour-pass-access-taxpayer-funded-apartmentAbdulloi Toshpulodzoda fled the United States on a 48-hour pass from a Virginia mental health institute, boarding a one-way flight to Tajikistan.
Aug 18, 2026 7:04 PM
Will David Ellison Say Goodbye to Hollywood? Some See Paramount’s Potential Exit From California as ‘Strategically Unwise’ — but Others Say It’s Just Smart Businesshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/goodbye-to-hollywood-paramount-california-exit-david-ellison-1236837300/David Ellison, we have been told, loves Hollywood. He loves movies. In trying to rally industry support behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger, he has claimed the combined studios will release an unprecedented 30-plus films a year. Waving the banner for the entertainment industry in his home state, Ellison also has been lobbying for bipartisan federal […]
Aug 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Texas Has 'No Real Protections' Against Data Center Impact, Says Gina Hinojosahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/texas-has-no-real-protections-on-data-centers-hinojosa-videoDemocrat candidate for Governor in Texas Gina Hinojosa said that Texas voters are concerned with the impact of the data center 'gold rush' that has descended on the rural part of the state and that incumbent Governor Greg Abbott has left Texans with 'no real protections.'
Hinojosa also discussed immigration policy in the state and said that Texans across both parties want 'something that makes se...
Aug 18, 2026 6:59 PM
SEC Proposes Some Registration Exemptions for Crypto Offeringshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/sec-proposes-some-registration-exemptions-for-crypto-offeringsThe Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a proposal to exempt digital asset offerings up to certain thresholds from securities registration statements.
Aug 18, 2026 6:55 PM
The Fever can’t hear the noise. Plus: Your Cathy Engelbert feedbackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fever-t-hear-noise-plus-184605684.htmlNo Offseason Newsletter ? | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Let’s talk basketball. Coming up today: ?️ Fever vibe check 3️⃣ Taurasi’s legacy ?️ Your thoughts on Engelbert Let’s start with our Brian Hamilton on the state of the Fever. Vibe Check: How are the Fever handling the noise? There are a lot of ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:46 PM
Sunderland Have To Improve On Their Offer To Land This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sunderland-improve-offer-land-talented-183500011.htmlIn a recent report, A Bola stated that Sunderland have to improve on their offer to land Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have to launch an offer close to the ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:35 PM
Could Buckeye Commit Jett Harrison Be Better Than His Brother?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/could-buckeye-commit-jett-harrison-183139158.htmlA former Buckeyes great delivers a major evaluation of his brother, a five-star receiver committed to Ohio State’s 2028 class.
Aug 18, 2026 6:31 PM
Trump Will Have to Make 'Bad Deal' With Iran, Says Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivanhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/trump-will-have-to-make-bad-deal-with-iran-sullivan-videoJake Sullivan, former US national security advisor in the Biden administration, said that at some point Trump is going to have to 'bite the bullet and do a bad deal' with Iran as the country ramps up its leverage in negotiations with the United States. Sullivan also discussed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in the conflict, saying that Netanyahu had come to past administrations to ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:21 PM