MLB Scores: August 19, 2026 — Pirates Beat Tigers 4-3

Ukraine Military Conscription Drive Turns Violent as Resistance Grows

Men in Kyiv are being seized from the streets in a practice called "busification," and attacks on draft offices have killed at least two people since February.

China Displays Thousands of Robots at Beijing Conference as US Bans Imports

Around 3,000 products were showcased at the 2026 World Robot Conference, which opened Wednesday with no foreign exhibitors present.

PSG Signs World Cup Winner Ferran Torres From Barcelona for 50 Million Euros

The 26-year-old Spanish forward, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, signed a five-year contract and will wear the No. 9 jersey.

Nigeria Fails to Qualify for Women's World Cup for First Time

South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 in a play-off at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, ending Nigeria's perfect World Cup record.

Africa Football Chief Says FIFA's Infantino Must Face Election, Not Forced Resignation

CAF president Patrice Motsepe broke with UEFA and other federations by insisting Infantino's future be decided by the 211 FIFA member associations.

Lowe's Narrows Full-Year Guidance as DIY Customers Pull Back on Spending

The home improvement retailer reported $25.96 billion in second-quarter revenue but missed analyst expectations as economic pressure weighs on discretionary projects.

Analog Devices Posts Record Revenue as AI Data Center Demand Surges

The chipmaker reported $4.02 billion in third-quarter revenue, a 40% jump from a year ago, and announced a $1.5 billion acquisition targeting AI power delivery.

Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as 60-Day Iran Deal Deadline Passes

The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expired Monday with no concrete plan to end the 24-week war.

U.S. Threatens to Bomb Oman as Iran Ceasefire Expires With No Deal

Only three ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, down from a daily average of 130 before the war began.

Arsenal CEO Calls for Fast Resolution to Manchester City Financial Charges

An independent commission has not issued a ruling more than 18 months after a disciplinary hearing concluded.

Broncos Backup Jarrett Stidham Returns Strong After AFC Championship Loss

Stidham went 9-of-15 for 131 yards and a touchdown in Denver's preseason win over Atlanta on Friday.

Engineered Probiotic Bacteria Slow Pancreatic Tumor Growth in Animal Studies

Scientists at the University of Chicago combined microbiology and immunology to deliver a modified immune molecule directly into tumors using gut bacteria.

Finnish Study Links Higher Coffee Intake to Less Fat and More Muscle

Researchers analyzed 2,264 people and found coffee drinkers showed distinct hormonal patterns that persisted even after accounting for BMI and lifestyle factors.

New Rye Reference Genome Gives Wheat Breeders a Sharper Tool

Scientists at the IPK Leibniz Institute published a complete genome sequence for rye, including the centromeres of all seven chromosome pairs for the first time.

Amazon Plans to Expand Delivery Drone Service to 500 US Neighborhoods

The company announced five new metro launch sites on August 19, adding Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Syracuse, and Boise to its Prime Air network.

Jensen Ackles Confirmed to Return as Russell Shaw in Tracker Season 4

Justin Hartley revealed on set that Ackles will reprise his fan-favorite role when the CBS series returns October 4.

Ariana Grande Wins Court Permission to Subpoena Platforms Over Stolen Music

A federal judge granted expedited discovery in Grande's lawsuit against unnamed hackers who sold her unreleased songs on the dark web.