Celtics owner breaks silence on Jaylen Brown to 76ers: 'Really needed to be convinced'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-owner-breaks-silence-jaylen-162538361.htmlCeltics owner Bill Chisholm opened up about the emotional toll and front-office push behind trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
Aug 19, 2026 4:25 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
Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/second-ukrainian-national-arrested-over-2022-nord-stream-pipeline-blast?traffic_source=rssThe suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.
Aug 19, 2026 2:44 PM
Massive brawl erupts at Wisconsin State Fair as seven arrested during chaotic closing hourshttps://www.foxnews.com/us/massive-brawl-erupts-wisconsin-state-fair-seven-arrested-chaotic-closing-hoursViral video shows massive brawls erupting during the Wisconsin State Fair's closing hours as seven people were arrested and an officer was struck.
Aug 19, 2026 12:11 PM
Iran has Trump right where it wants him and suggests he seek ‘a dignified exit’https://fortune.com/2026/08/19/iran-has-trump-right-where-they-want-him-dignified-exit/Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Aug 19, 2026 11:06 AM
California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll findshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-19/california-voters-are-split-on-democratic-socialism-poll-findsCalifornia voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.
Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Trump's top federal prosecutor in L.A. could face new challenge after appellate rulinghttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-19/9th-circuit-ruling-bill-essayli-first-assistant-us-attorneyThe 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the Department of Justice cannot keep an official who has not been confirmed by the Senate in charge of a U.S. attorney's office simply by giving that person a different title and the full powers of the job.
Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Arsenal CEO Garlick responds to Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri linkshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-ceo-garlick-responds-lewis-074400822.htmlChief Executive Officer Richard Garlick says Arsenal are not actively seeking to sell homegrown talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly or Ethan Nwaneri but that the Premier League champions would "consider" the "right opportunity" for both the players and the club. Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri - both 19 - have been linked with summer moves away, including to rival clubs in the Premier League.
Aug 19, 2026 7:44 AM
Absa CEO: Africa Expansion Plan Progressing Wellhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/absa-ceo-africa-expansion-plan-progressing-well-videoAbsa Group is exploring the possibility of converting its representative office in Nigeria into a merchant bank. Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla also said he sees opportunities in Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Angola. He spoke to Bloomberg’s Chief Africa correspondent, Jennifer Zabasajja, to discuss their plans after the group reported net income for the first half-year of 12.58 billion rand vs. 1...
Aug 19, 2026 7:32 AM
‘Sounds Pretty Sexist,’ ‘Infantilizing, Patronizing’ — NFL’s Rumored Madison Beer, Olivia Ponton-Centric Plan to Drive Viewership Backfireshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sounds-pretty-sexist-infantilizing-patronizing-070709343.htmlThe NFL is always looking for ways to bring younger fans into the sport, but one reported strategy is already facing plenty of criticism. A report from Front Office Sports (FOS) suggested that the league has been intentionally highlighting star quarterbacks and their high-profile partners as part of an effort to reach more Gen Z and female viewers.
Aug 19, 2026 7:07 AM
Buccaneers Only 19th in NFL Future Power Rankingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buccaneers-only-19th-nfl-future-062408942.htmlDespite a questionable high front-office grade, analysts cite coaching instability and quarterback uncertainty as major issues for Tampa Bay’s future outlook.
Aug 19, 2026 6:24 AM
Buccaneers Only 19th in NFL Future Power Rankingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buccaneers-only-19th-nfl-future-062408480.htmlDespite a questionable high front-office grade, analysts cite coaching instability and quarterback uncertainty as major issues for Tampa Bay’s future outlook.
Aug 19, 2026 6:24 AM
UAE Reports Iranian Missile Attack as Tensions Rise | Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/19/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/horizons-middle-east-africa-8-19-2026-videoHorizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 6:20 AM
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/trump-south-korea-alliance-military-seoul-securityPresident Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quartersAt their first summit, in August last year, South Korean president Lee Jae Myung told Donald Trump: “If you, Mr President, become the peacemaker, then I will assist you as the pacemaker.”The remark at the Oval Office captured the thrust of Lee’s approach to the North: ...
Aug 19, 2026 5:40 AM
Twelve Labs on Business Strategyhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/twelve-labs-on-business-strategy-videoYoon Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at Twelve Labs, discusses monetizing AI-powered video search on "Bloomberg: The China Show." He speaks on the sidelines of the AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 4:53 AM
Toronto Tempo reveal new non-binary mascot with Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever in attendancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/toronto-tempo-reveal-non-binary-040619361.htmlThe Toronto Tempo unveiled its new mascots to the WNBA world with the box-office Indiana Fever in attendance at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Tempo are playing their first-ever season of WNBA basketball in 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 4:06 AM
Tua Tagovailoa Doesn’t Hold Back on Dolphins Departurehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tua-tagovailoa-doesn-t-hold-040341224.htmlThe Miami Dolphins‘ new front office, led by Jon-Eric Sullivan, decided to cut ties with Tua Tagovailoa. Moreover, Sullivan’s decision led to the Dolphins absorbing a staggering $99.2 million in dead cap.Still, Miami will split the dead money over two years, as it is in Year 1 of its rebuild. After his release from the Dolphins, […] The post Tua Tagovailoa Doesn’t Hold Back on Dolphins Departure a...
Aug 19, 2026 4:03 AM
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches nomination for Florida US Senate seat, in surprise primary win for progressiveshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/angie-nixon-alex-vindman-florida-resultsNixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in NovemberIn an upset for the Democratic establishment, progressive Angie Nixon won the party’s US Senate primary in Florida, beating former army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman.Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, had significantly less funding goi...
Aug 19, 2026 12:26 AM
Boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere was at apartment when actor diedhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/18/hayden-panettiere-death-boyfriendPolice report shows Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at Greenville, South Carolina, residenceHayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.A Greenville police officer who responded to the residence Sunday afterno...
Aug 18, 2026 11:23 PM
Drone ban to take effect around LSU Tiger Stadium during home football gameshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/drone-ban-effect-around-lsu-223917478.htmlThe East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office and local law enforcement announced the prohibition of drones around Tiger Stadium during home games.
Aug 18, 2026 10:39 PM