US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refundshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gp4y8d3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Aug 19, 2026 2:47 PM
Iraqi Airline Fly Baghdad Surmounts Sanctions And Prepares To Restarthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2026/08/19/iraqi-airline-fly-baghdad-surmounts-sanctions-and-prepares-to-restart/Tiny Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad plans to restart this month, after battling to overcome U.S. sanctions and airspace dangers.
Aug 19, 2026 2:39 PM
Merck, Moderna Stocks Soar After Melanoma Trial Successhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/merck-moderna-stocks-soar-after-melanoma-trial-success-videoShares of Moderna and Merck soared on Wednesday morning after a study showed that a vaccine they produced had promising results when it comes to fighting skin cancer. A late-stage trial showed that the mRNA vaccine helped reduce the recurrence of melanoma. Sam Fazeli of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 2:27 PM
Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitorshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/unitree-china-dancing-robots-ipo-trading-surge-valuation/The Hangzhou-based startup, founded in 2016, has quickly become something akin to a national champion in China's robotics sector.
Aug 19, 2026 2:00 PM
Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-pay-debt-thats-past-of-limitations/An old collections balance may have lost its legal bite, but paying it could come with unintended consequences.
Aug 19, 2026 1:52 PM
Moderna shares soar over 150% on melanoma vaccine trial successhttps://www.ft.com/content/a98a77e2-5156-4189-b971-974a7e60130f?syn-25a6b1a6=1Drugmaker’s cancer shot developed with Merck delivers positive outcome in late-stage trial
Aug 19, 2026 1:34 PM
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expectedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0m7e9ym747o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssWarnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2026 12:09 PM
Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/top-india-court-allows-passive-euthanasia-but-few-aware-of-living-wills?traffic_source=rssFamilies of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
Aug 19, 2026 10:53 AM
Joe Root on the verge of history, Ricky Ponting’s all-time record in sighthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-root-verge-history-ricky-094900297.htmlJoe Root, the captain of England, is set to take on Pakistan at Headingley beginning Wednesday. He requires seventy-nine runs to eclipse Ricky Ponting's esteemed home Test record and is striving to become England's highest run-scorer at Headingley. With just a stone's throw from twelve thousand international runs accumulated on English grounds, this series signifies an important evolution in Engli...
Aug 19, 2026 9:49 AM
The Beatles Ink Licensing and Merch Deal With Universal Music Ahead of Biopicshttps://variety.com/2026/film/global/the-beatles-licensing-merch-deal-universal-music-1236838031/The Beatles rights-holding company Apple Corps has come together with Universal Music Group to ink a wide-ranging licensing and merch deal for all things related to the fab four. It will include physical and digital merchandise, licensing, and e-commerce. “The Beatles embody music’s power to change the world, and that influence makes them one of […]
Aug 19, 2026 9:35 AM
Flaco López: from substitute to Palmeiras' undisputed starhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flaco-l-pez-substitute-palmeiras-093000475.htmlSeveral Argentine forwards have come through Palmeiras in recent years. And Flaco López’s start at the club made it seem like he would be just another one not to be missed.Meet the new PUMA Ultra 7...
Aug 19, 2026 9:30 AM
'I only wanted Rangers'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/only-wanted-rangers-share-thoughts-092541031.htmlRight-back Kosta Nedeljkovic says it was an "easy decision" to join Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. The deal for the 20-year-old Serbia international comes with a conditional obligation to buy. Rangers is such a big club, a big family, and I am excited to join and help the team have success together.
Aug 19, 2026 9:25 AM
Andoni Iraola yet to make decision on 21-y/o Liverpool sensation, time is running outhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/andoni-iraola-yet-decision-21-092000244.htmlThe start of Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League season is now less than a week away. Their opening game is set to come against Newcastle who might be the only other team who have made as many changes ...
Aug 19, 2026 9:20 AM
Little League World Series: Rules for innings, replay, pitch counthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/little-league-world-series-rules-091138944.htmlHow do pitch counts, video replays and extra innings decide outcomes of Little League World Series games? Here's everything to know for Williamsport.
Aug 19, 2026 9:11 AM
One Knox SC home matches have produced wild, record-setting moments in 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-knox-sc-home-matches-091008710.htmlOne Knox has become known for unexpected moments on their home pitch. You may catch one yourself Aug. 19 when soccer returns to Covenant Health Park.
Aug 19, 2026 9:10 AM
Two girls are ready to leave their mark on LLWS history. What to knowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-girls-ready-leave-mark-090533599.htmlSince 1974, Little League has welcomed talented girls from around the world. Here are the girls who made history in the LLWS.
Aug 19, 2026 9:05 AM
The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizinghttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/us/politics/florida-primary-progressives-upset.htmlState Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.
Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM
Jessica Williams Discusses Her Emmy-Nominated Role in ‘Shrinking’https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/arts/television/jessica-williams-shrinking-emmy.htmlThe actress has received an Emmy nomination for each season of the Apple TV comedy. She can’t think about winning.
Aug 19, 2026 9:02 AM
How Tennessee football's Mike Matthews, Braylon Staley became elite SEC receivershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tennessee-footballs-mike-matthews-braylon-090224638.htmlTennessee football's top two receivers, Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley, are pushing each other to become elite while leading the Vols offense.
Aug 19, 2026 9:02 AM
Friendship Is the New Luxury Goodhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/opinion/friendship-luxury-good.htmlThe four-year degree isn’t just an economic signal; it’s become a lifestyle determinant.
Aug 19, 2026 9:02 AM