August 18, 2026

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Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise -

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Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’ -

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Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate -

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Teen driver found dead in Champaign County after accident during flood – The News-Gazette -

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How investors profit from soccer even as Premier League club losses skyrocket -

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Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears -

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The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher -

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CNBC Daily Open: Higher oil, higher yields, lower volatility -

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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills -

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Man dies in fatal tractor accident – Messenger-Inquirer -

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Multiple Vehicle Crash closes down Teton Pass – Local News 8 -

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Teton Pass closed after multi-vehicle crash – Jackson Hole News&Guide -

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Teton Pass closed after multi-vehicle crash – Jackson Hole News&Guide -

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Trump’s Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their ‘attention,’ says former ambassador -

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Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp on leading a turnaround under takeover pressure -

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Coroner called to crash in Lackawanna County – WNEP -

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Bitcoin is overdue for moves of 30% or more, Fundstrat says -

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85-year-old man arrested for deadly Orange County hit-and-run crash on Ortega Highway – CBS News -

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85-year-old man arrested for deadly Orange County hit-and-run crash on Ortega Highway – CBS News -

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Passenger killed in northeast El Paso crash; 18-year-old driver charged with DWI – KFOX -

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U.S. News

L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified ‘conduct,’ stock drops 4%

Chris Kubasik was ousted as Lockheed Martin’s incoming CEO in 2012 after what that company called a “close personal relationship with a subordinate employee.”

Supreme Court again rejects Trump bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict

President Trump was held civilly liable in the case by a New York federal jury for defaming and sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California

Meta faces a federal trial over child safety claims that could bring major financial penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram.

Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war

Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.

Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item

The auction of the Luce comes nearly three months after Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, which was priced at 550,000 euros (roughly $640,000).

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln

Cooper’s visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter

The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla’s “hands-free” capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn’t have.

Russia’s economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide

Russia’s wartime economy is under growing strain as its budget deficit widens and analysts warn pressure could intensify next year.

Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter

Nvidia’s stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Mangione’s lawyers argue his federal plea bars his prosecution for murder in state court for Brian Thompson’s slaying due to New York’s double jeopardy law

Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500

Reddit shares jumped on the company’s inclusion in the S&P 500.