Hollywood‘s Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All Stateshttps://variety.com/2026/film/focus/federal-film-tax-credit-production-1236837623/In the David Mamet satire “State and Main,” a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, “State and Main” was filmed in Massachusetts. Vermont has no film office either. […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:45 PM
Barcelona identify their new ‘main striker target’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-identify-main-striker-target-164500100.htmlLa Liga champions Barcelona are ready to pivot their full focus towards the signing of one of Julián Alvarez’s fellow countrymen over the days ahead. This comes as Deco and co. are forced to face u...
Aug 19, 2026 4:45 PM
Hartford man wins national triathlon championship in his first-ever tryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hartford-man-wins-national-triathlon-164100002.htmlEmerson Kiefer has come a long way since he started going to the triathlon club at UMass, where he had just finished five years of college swimming and was getting a masters degree. “Initially, I would get out of the water and get passed by a bunch of people on the bike,” he said, “which was fun, because you get to see the whole race, but … part of that was the gear. I was riding the bike I ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:41 PM
Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris shares recent armadillo incidenthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-state-head-coach-eric-163542603.htmlMorris has had some trouble at home with an unwelcome visitor messing up his sleep schedule.
Aug 19, 2026 4:35 PM
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Doing more but not quite enoughhttps://www.engadget.com/2240020/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review-more-but-not-enough/Google's latest foldable sports some welcome upgrades, but its lack of a major design change is disappointing.
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Real Madrid boss Mourinho reveals details of Rodri transfer phone callhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-boss-mourinho-reveals-155500683.htmlReal Madrid head coach José Mourinho has this week opened up on a recent conversation between he and new Barcelona signing Rodri.This of course comes after Los Blancos were beaten to a deal for the 3...
Aug 19, 2026 3:55 PM
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponenthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/mykhailo-fedorov-zelenskyy-loyalist-opponent-ukraineMykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in UkraineFor more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening,...
Aug 19, 2026 3:52 PM
Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chairhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/leon-black-epstein-house-contemptRepublican James Comer writes to private equity investor demanding full cooperation with investigationThe Republican chairman of the House oversight committee has threatened to hold the private equity investor Leon Black in contempt if he does not fully cooperate with the panel’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, amid accusations that the billionaire is purposely delaying and disrupting ...
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM
Suzuki and Ruggeri speak about Villa moveshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/suzuki-ruggeri-speak-villa-moves-154512882.htmlAston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday. Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side. Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last season with Atletico Madrid, said he was "really impressed by the project of this team".
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM
Official: Reijnders sale to Al-Qadsiah means Milan €56m profit from Manchester Cityhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-reijnders-sale-al-qadsiah-154500768.htmlTijjani Reijnders has officially joined Mateo Retegui’s Al-Qadsiah for €61m from Manchester City, meaning Milan turned a total profit of €56m from his sale.The midfielder has decided to come to ...
Aug 19, 2026 3:45 PM
Real Betis secure €20m striker dealhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-betis-secure-20m-striker-153000690.htmlLa Liga outfit Real Betis have this week sewn up an agreement to add to the club’s options in the attacking third. This comes amid confirmation of Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott prep...
Aug 19, 2026 3:30 PM
Jackbox Games Sets ‘Party Pack 12,’ ‘Trivia Murder Party 3’ Releases as CEO Teases New Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/jackbox-party-pack-12-trivia-murder-party-3-release-dates-1236838174/Jackbox Games has unveiled the release dates and trailers for its upcoming “Trivia Murder Party 3” and “Party Pack 12.” “Party Pack 12″ (unveiled in the trailer above) will be available Oct. 15. “Trivia Murder Party 3″ (featured in the announcement video below) will launch Sept. 17. The launches come as Jackbox is experiencing a […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:13 PM
Baton Rouge high school football team to open 2027 season in Dublinhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/baton-rouge-high-school-football-151249311.htmlThe Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is scheduled to become the first Louisiana high school football program to play an international game when it travels to Dublin, Ireland, in late August 2027.
Aug 19, 2026 3:12 PM
Jaguars' RB Bhayshul Tuten sets massive goals for 2026 seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-rb-bhayshul-tuten-sets-151224374.htmlBhayshul Tuten is setting the bar high for himself in 2026 as he looks to become a more complete weapon in the Jaguars' backfield.
Aug 19, 2026 3:12 PM
Barcelona consider surprise goalkeeper bidhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-consider-surprise-goalkeeper-bid-151000541.htmlLa Liga giants Barcelona are giving consideration to what would be a surprise move to add to the club’s options between the posts. This comes amid the understanding that the Blaugrana have set their...
Aug 19, 2026 3:10 PM
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investmenthttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/sachin-bansals-fintech-navi-raises-first-outside-capital-with-100m-prosus-investment/The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.
Aug 19, 2026 3:01 PM
Fauci scandal grows as top House committee accuses Biden Cabinet official of hiding COVID diaryhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/fauci-scandal-grows-top-house-committee-accuses-california-governor-hopeful-hiding-covid-diaryJames Comer demands answers from Xavier Becerra on why Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 diary and cellphone were not turned over to Congress in 2023.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Mariska Hargitay Goes Deep on Hosting the Emmys, Loving the Knicks and Ignoring People Telling Her to Leave ‘Law & Order: SVU’: ‘Do I Want to Quit Now? No’https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/mariska-hargitay-emmys-host-benson-svu-future-knicks-1236837025/Mariska Hargitay can’t help teasing one thing she might get to do on Emmys night. “We’ve had five amazing ideas just for the opening,” she says, riffling through script pages she’s left atop a powder-pink binder on the coffee table. She’s welcomed me into her Manhattan home, and we’ve wended through various anterooms — an […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada, hints at plan to revive controversial oil pipelinehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-hints-at-plan-to-revive-controversial-oil-pipeline-50-tariffs-on-canada/President Trump hit pause on massive 50% tariffs levied against Canada, saying that he is negotiating a deal. This comes as Mr. Trump hints at resurrecting a controversial plan to build a pipeline on the border. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Aug 19, 2026 2:58 PM
Kennedy Center Claims Tarps Are Necessary For ‘Ongoing Construction’—But Offers No Timeline For Removalhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/08/19/kennedy-center-claims-tarps-are-necessary-for-ongoing-construction-but-offers-no-timeline-for-removal/Tarps have obscured the Kennedy Center’s sign for more than two months, and the venue continues to give little indication as to when they will come down.
Aug 19, 2026 2:57 PM