'Brazen act of self-dealing': Democrats seek to block a Trump-linked crypto bankhttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-18/democrats-seek-to-block-trump-linked-crypto-bankThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval for the Trump family's World Liberty Trust Co. to become a bank handling cryptocurrency and digital assets.
Aug 18, 2026 8:43 PM
Embattled Florida Rep. Cory Mills, endorsed by Trump, fights to keep his House seathttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5936435/mills-elijah-florida-republican-primaryMills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office.
Aug 18, 2026 8:04 PM
Trump Fired His Inspectors General. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/trump-inspector-general.htmlPresident Trump is installing his allies in the offices of inspector general, which are meant to provide independent government oversight.
Aug 18, 2026 7:04 PM
Movie Theater Owners Reverse Course On Paramount-Warner Bros, Now Favor Settlement Talkshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theater-owners-paramount-warner-bros-settlement-1236676280/The CEO and board chair of the trade organization Cinema United suggested that the merger dispute could halt box-office momentum and inject disastrous uncertainty into the marketplace.
Aug 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Investigators charge man in connection with burglary at NASCAR’s Greg Biffle homehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/investigators-share-major-greg-biffle-095851827.htmlMonths after surveillance video captured a person breaking into NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is expected to share a significant update on the investigation Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2026 6:53 PM
New York Giants do not fare well in ESPN's future power rankingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-giants-not-fare-well-165513752.htmlDespite many positive changes to the front office and roster, ESPN is not overly optimistic about the New York Giants' future.
Aug 18, 2026 4:55 PM
Uefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uefa-vice-president-says-fifa-162156605.htmlLamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening
Aug 18, 2026 4:21 PM
Matthew McConaughey hints at political ambitions after meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican Cityhttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/matthew-mcconaughey-hints-political-ambitions-after-meeting-pope-leo-xiv-vatican-cityMatthew McConaughey says his Pope Leo XIV conversation touched on AI ethics and religion's decline, fueling speculation about a run for political office.
Aug 18, 2026 4:06 PM
'We've remained in contact' with Grealishhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/weve-remained-contact-grealish-kinnear-160454240.htmlEverton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear says they have "remained in contact" with Jack Grealish but need "to respect" that he is a Manchester City player at present. "Jack is a player we've remained in contact with," said Kinnear in an exclusive interview with BBC Radio Merseyside.
Aug 18, 2026 4:04 PM
Retaining top talent a challengehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/retaining-top-talent-challenge-everton-153003205.htmlRetaining top talent is a challenge for established Premier League clubs even when they are performing well, says Everton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear.
Aug 18, 2026 3:30 PM
FIFA fires executive after he called for embattled President Gianni Infantino to resignhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-fires-executive-called-embattled-141604528.htmlFIFA has fired its chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after he criticized Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and called for the under-fire President to resign
Aug 18, 2026 2:16 PM
Watch: Barcelona’s 2 new signings arrive for medicalshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-barcelona-2-signings-arrive-140000462.htmlThe two latest incoming additions to the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona on Tuesday morning arrived at the club’s official offices. This came with a view to undergoing their respective ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Fifa accused of ‘management by fear’ after Gianni Infantino critic sackedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-accused-management-fear-gianni-131930154.htmlKevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup
Aug 18, 2026 1:19 PM
Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest with no signs of foul playhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/hayden-panettiere-was-found-in-cardiac-arrest-with-no-signs-of-foul-play/Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest in a South Carolina apartment, the coroner's office says. The official cause and manner of death for the 36-year-old is still under investigation, but officials say there were no signs of foul play. Mark Strassmann reports.
Aug 18, 2026 1:10 PM
? Announcement imminent! Rodri has already signed for Barçahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/announcement-imminent-rodri-already-signed-121300596.htmlFC Barcelona is putting the finishing touches on the official signing of Rodri Hernández. The international midfielder has just left the club’s offices after signing his new contract, which will ti...
Aug 18, 2026 12:13 PM
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ap-interview-klaveness-slams-infantinos-113517888.htmlFIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders. The firing of FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour late Monday came 17 days after his statement to the Associated Press c...
Aug 18, 2026 11:35 AM
AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitolhttps://www.engadget.com/2238945/ai-generated-bills-causing-problems-in-the-capitol/According to Politico, the US House Office of Legislative Counsel is swamped with error-riddled AI-generated bills.
Aug 18, 2026 11:33 AM
Anthropic’s annual revenue run rate reportedly hits $65 billionhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/18/anthropic-annual-revenue-run-rate-65-billion/Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Aug 18, 2026 10:38 AM
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and morehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/18/trump-federal-data-deleted-alteredHealth data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of federal law enforcement officer misconduct records. A survey measuring physical, sexual and emotional violence against children and youth. Real-time pollution readings collected by air quality monitors from US embassies around the world.These are amo...
Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernauthttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/us/politics/florida-primary-republican-dominance.htmlRepublicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.
Aug 18, 2026 9:03 AM