Edinburgh Film Festival Competition Directors on the Craziest, Most Challenging Moments Making Their First Features and Why They Can’t Wait to Do It Again: ‘It’s an Addiction’https://variety.com/2026/film/global/edinburgh-film-festival-competition-director-variety-lounge-1236836981/The chaos, hard graft and — ultimately — privileged thrill of feature filmmaking were the central themes of conversation at the Variety Lounge at Edinburgh International Film Festival as the rising directors in official competition sat down to discuss their craft. Supported by VisitScotland and held in Edinburgh’s historic Caledonian Hotel, the Variety Lounge welcomed the 11 […]
Aug 18, 2026 1:00 PM
Bottles, replays, fight backs – Celtic against Austrian oppositionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bottles-replays-fight-backs-celtic-125500252.htmlCeltic take on LASK Linz of Austria tomorrow night, in the first leg of a two legged tie that will determine who earns a place in the money laden Champions league group stages.When it comes to facing ...
Aug 18, 2026 12:55 PM
2026 High school football previews: Cheney Cardinalshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-high-school-football-previews-124655029.htmlThe Cardinals are looking to reload behind a big, physical offensive line that's become a key part of their identity.
Aug 18, 2026 12:46 PM
Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/18/phyllida-law-performer-stage-screen-diesAs adept at comedy and musicals as she was drama, Law acted alongside daughters Emma and Sophie in a career spanning eight decadesPhyllida Law, whose prolific acting career encompassed a wide range of stage, TV and film roles – a number of which were alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson – has died aged 94. Her personal manager Jacky Leggo said in a statement that she “died supremely pe...
Aug 18, 2026 12:42 PM
Raphinha Moves Ahead of De Jong in Barcelona Captaincy Racehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raphinha-moves-ahead-jong-barcelona-123500619.htmlRaphinha is reportedly the leading candidate to become Barcelona’s first captain for the 2026-27 season, ahead of Frenkie de Jong, according to Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona have yet to officially conf...
Aug 18, 2026 12:35 PM
Meta’s ‘Offense’ Isn’t Harm, It’s Happier And Healthier Young Peoplehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2026/08/18/metas-offense-isnt-harm-its-happier-and-healthier-young-people/How sad for Meta that aiding much healthier and happier living within the teen cohort comes with baseless lawsuits.
Aug 18, 2026 12:30 PM
La Liga live Golden Boot rankings: Updated top scorers, goal totals for Kylian Mbappe and more in 2026/27https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/la-liga-live-golden-boot-120833567.htmlIt's now been two difficult seasons for Kylian Mbappe in terms of team success at Real Madrid, but he has been unmatched in La Liga on a personal level when it comes to scoring goals.
Aug 18, 2026 12:08 PM
What’s Next for US-Iran in Hormuz With Expired MOU?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/what-s-next-for-us-iran-in-hormuz-with-expired-mou-videoUS President Donald Trump said he won’t try to revive a lapsed ceasefire deal with Iran, which gave the parties a 60-day window to negotiate a lasting peace deal. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines what comes next after the expiry of the memorandum of understanding and with the Middle East conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 18, 2026 12:01 PM
Bruno Mars’s Debut Album Brings Him To A Landmark He’s Never Reached Beforehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/08/18/bruno-marss-debut-album-brings-him-to-a-landmark-hes-never-reached-before/Bruno Mars’s 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans' becomes his first album to spend 450 weeks on the U.K.'s main albums ranking — a first for the singer-songwriter.
Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Turkey’s transfer revolution: Salah, Vlahovic, Trossard and Lukaku headline a blockbuster Süper Lig windowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/turkey-transfer-revolution-salah-vlahovic-115000790.htmlThe Turkish Süper Lig has become a go-to destination for big names in recent windows, with last summer's arrival of Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray followed by more high-profile names this time around....
Aug 18, 2026 11:50 AM
Gray deserves some slackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gray-deserves-slack-112326174.htmlIt's been a huge week for David Gray. Gray has overcome early-season adversity - a shock defeat in Kosovo left a large section of the support pushing for change, while his case was not helped by defeat to Motherwell in the league opener. The past few games haven't been great on the eye, but it's a results business and Gray is right to feel vindicated by pointing to the start we've had to the sea...
Aug 18, 2026 11:23 AM
Top five quarterbacks capable of leading their team to the Super Bowlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-five-quarterbacks-capable-leading-110520548.htmlThe NFL season is rapidly approaching, and it’s the great part of the year when everyone can still be optimistic about their favorite team’s chances of making the Super Bowl and winning the coveted Lombardi Trophy. Of course, a big part of that optimism comes from misplaced hopes that quarterbacks will take the next step…
Aug 18, 2026 11:05 AM
'Scouting is about your eyes'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scouting-eyes-vale-legend-foyle-110517258.htmlPort Vale chief scout Martin Foyle will rely on his eyes over data and statistics when it comes to recommending possible signings for the club.
Aug 18, 2026 11:05 AM
Campbell's Bowman named to FCS punter watch listhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/campbells-bowman-named-fcs-punter-110100510.htmlBUIES CREEK — Campbell newcomer Brandon Bowman has been named to the 2026 FCS Punter of the Year Award preseason watch list by the Augusta Sports Council. The preseason list includes 14 players and recognizes some of the top punters in the Football Championship Subdivision. Bowman, a Harrisburg native, enters his first season at Campbell after transferring from North Carolina Central. He ...
Aug 18, 2026 11:01 AM
What do Liverpool still need to solve?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-still-solve-110046236.htmlUp until the weekend, the question was very much who would partner Virgil van Dijk at centre-back for Liverpool's first Premier League game away at Newcastle on Sunday. When it comes to attackers and attacking players that will be expected to play a key part this season, Liverpool have Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha, while Hugo Ekitike is currently sidelin...
Aug 18, 2026 11:00 AM
The Death of the Summer Job | Money Moves with Jill Schlesingerhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-death-of-the-summer-job-money-moves-with-jill-schlesinger/Jill and Mark reflect on their teenage summer jobs as teen employment hits its lowest level since the summer of 1948. What will become of American adolescence without those formative experiences scooping ice cream and lifeguarding? Then, Katelyn asks how her college-bound oldest son can begin investing. Plus: Jill and Mark explore the delicate dynamics of loaning money to friends and how a financi...
Aug 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Video: Diego Moreira arrives for Milan medicalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/video-diego-moreira-arrives-milan-110000568.htmlBelgian winger Diego Moreira has landed in Italy to undergo his medical tests with Milan ahead of a €50m transfer from Strasbourg.Strasbourg winger Diego Moreira is ready to become a new Milan playe...
Aug 18, 2026 11:00 AM
‘If you really look at it’ – Claressa Shields gives reason why WNBA deserves same respect as NBAhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/really-look-claressa-shields-gives-103123692.htmlBoxing world champion Claressa Shields isn’t mincing words when it comes to the endless comparisons between women’s and men’s sports. Claressa Shields continues to redefine greatness as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division undisputed world champion.
Aug 18, 2026 10:31 AM
Official | Joey Veerman joins Borussia Dortmundhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-joey-veerman-joins-borussia-103000376.htmlBorussia Dortmund have announced the signing of 27-year-old PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman in a five-year deal lasting until June 30, 2031. The announcement comes a day after the Black and Yell...
Aug 18, 2026 10:30 AM
Frederick Maruszczak Obituaryhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTFBGUkFDbmprMHJfdVJfMmVEYUlDaW5WZjNsSHlLbWZBV1NtNktETm5mWVJRSlJPSWVldTdkUk1HRVVPc3pRSGpuYTRUNmV6Wlp5VUgzVC00TmI0Zk0ySlRoOER1Vk1iSm1sZ29BUWhYaw?oc=5Frederick Maruszczak Obituary New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Aug 18, 2026 10:27 AM