Devyn Dalton, who stands 4 feet 6 inches tall, worked as Matt Damon’s stunt double in “The Odyssey.” Damon praised her arms as the “greatest” he has ever seen. Dalton says she hopes her own path will encourage more women to enter stunt work. The item highlights her role on the film and the inspiration she wants her experience to provide.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 20:33

Bloomberg’s Closing Bell reviews the close of the U.S. market across television, radio and YouTube. The program reports that Cisco exceeded estimates, while Cerebras recorded declines. Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec present the cross-platform market coverage. The segment is part of Bloomberg Television’s markets programming.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:27

A total solar eclipse darkened the sky over Spain on 12 August. The eclipse was observed above the Javalambre observatory in Arcos de las Salinas, a Spanish town. The event briefly transformed daylight conditions at the observatory. The report focuses on the eclipse’s passage over this location.

GGuardian News2026-08-12 20:22

Colombian rescue teams are still searching for survivors at a collapsed apartment complex in Cali. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed nearly 250 people. Rescuers continue digging through the ruins in the hope of finding people who may remain trapped. The search is focused on the destroyed residential building and its surrounding area.

RReuters2026-08-12 20:19

The program “Outnumbered” reacts to Peggy Flanagan’s victory in the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary. Flanagan has vowed to “rip ICE apart.” The panel also examines what it describes as a far-left surge in pivotal primary contests. It argues that socialism continues to take over the Democratic Party.

FFox News2026-08-12 20:15

Lebanon’s parliament has approved a general amnesty for the first time since the post-civil-war era. The measure could affect thousands of prisoners and people listed as wanted. The country’s jails hold more than 6,000 inmates while operating at roughly three times their capacity, and many detainees have never appeared before a judge. Lawmakers also abolished capital punishment in both law and practice. Sectarian compromises continue to shape debate over justice and accountability.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 20:10

Another intense heat wave is sweeping across drought-stricken Europe this week. The heat is increasing wildfire risks, putting crops under pressure and further drying watersheds that feed some of the region’s critically low rivers. It is expected to be Europe’s fifth major heat wave of the year. Moisture-bearing clouds may be blocked from replenishing the Rhine, Po and Danube, where record-low water levels have already disrupted navigation and power generation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:09

Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave, putting pressure on the continent’s energy system. E.ON says wholesale prices have risen sharply because of conditions in the Persian Gulf, while unusually high gas prices are weighing on customers and affordability. The company also expects the very hot summer to reduce output and create short-term market distortions. The situation is described as stressful despite the need to continue operating.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:09

David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, expects US inflation to cool. He links the disinflation trend to lower tariff costs and the prospect that oil will eventually flow out through the Strait of Hormuz. Kelly also criticizes the Federal Reserve’s signal that it plans to communicate less, saying the central bank is moving in the wrong direction.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:07

Pimco economist Tiffany Wilding says the Federal Reserve is likely to keep monetary policy unchanged at its September meeting. She discusses the latest US consumer price report and what the figures could mean for the central bank’s policy decisions. Wilding made the remarks during an appearance on Bloomberg Surveillance.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:06

Cava co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman says the company has not been affected by the cyclospora outbreak. Appearing on Bloomberg The Close, Schulman also discusses recent changes in dining patterns. He addresses how those trends relate to Cava’s prospects for continued growth. The remarks focus on the restaurant company’s response to the outbreak and its broader business outlook.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 20:00

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House press secretary. He said she is stepping away to spend more time with her family. The announcement concerns a personnel change at the White House and the press secretary position.

FFox News2026-08-12 19:56

Moderate Democrat David Crowley defeated Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. The upset came in a contest that had become a test of the Democratic Party’s ideological direction. Terry Haines, founder of Pangea Policy, discusses what the result may mean. He also considers the outlook for government across the United States as primaries continue in several states.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 19:55

Wendy’s shares rose to their highest level in seven weeks after a report said Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management was preparing a bid for the struggling fast-food chain. The proposed transaction would take Wendy’s private. The report drove a sharp market reaction, with the company’s stock climbing as investors assessed the possible takeover. Bloomberg’s Matt Monks discussed the development with Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg Deals.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 19:54

Kara Nortman, co-founder of Angel City Football Club and managing partner at Monarch Collective, appears with George Pyne, CEO and founder of Bruin Capital, on Romaine Bostick’s “Bloomberg Deals.” The discussion addresses the current condition of the sports business, presented as strong. The segment is part of Bloomberg Television’s broader Deals and Markets programming.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 19:54

Investors remain enthusiastic about equities, according to Marta Norton, chief investment strategist at Empower. Underlying US inflation was subdued in July, a development that could reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Norton commented on the latest consumer price index data. The discussion links the inflation reading with expectations for monetary policy and markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 19:54

U.S. consumer prices rose only slightly in July, while gasoline costs declined for a second consecutive month. Gas prices nevertheless edged higher in August. Overall prices remain above their level a year earlier, and wage gains have not kept pace, leaving continued risks for consumers.

RReuters2026-08-12 19:50

Taiwan is holding its largest annual war games this week as it tests a strategy for deterring a Chinese invasion. The plan relies on mass-produced, low-cost drones intended to overwhelm an invading force. It draws partly on lessons from the war in Ukraine. Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security and a co-author of a major report on Taiwan’s drone defense strategy, assesses whether the approach could work.

DDW News2026-08-12 19:49

Hu Ping, honorary editor-in-chief of Beijing Spring, discussed the late Chinese premier Zhu Rongji’s anti-corruption campaign. Hu said large-scale corruption in China’s officialdom occurred during Zhu’s years in office. Zhu’s forceful efforts against graft won him some praise, including for his widely known remark that he had prepared 100 coffins for corrupt officials and one for himself. Yet Hu argued that many of Zhu’s bold anti-corruption declarations ultimately amounted to empty words. The report presents Hu’s assessment of Zhu’s record rather than an independently verified conclusion.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-12 19:42

Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines primary results from across the United States on Tuesday night. The program focuses on Wisconsin’s primary contests and the broader politics surrounding the midterm elections. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil is among the featured guests, alongside business and communications figures. The discussion also turns to markets, oil and artificial-intelligence stocks.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 19:39

Reykjavík, Iceland, was plunged into complete darkness on 12 August as the solar eclipse reached totality. The moment marked the eclipse’s full phase over the capital.

GGuardian News2026-08-12 19:37

Millions gathered across Spain’s cloudless cities and towns on Wednesday to find prime locations for viewing a total solar eclipse. The alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly cast parts of the planet into darkness. In Medinaceli, a Roman-era hilltop town in northeastern Spain, spectators claimed grassy viewing spots hours ahead of time, while restaurants and bars filled with people.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 19:36

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas discussed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s text messages from the COVID era on “The Faulkner Focus.” Concerns about vaccine safety are growing, along with demands for accountability. The discussion uses forceful language calling for Fauci to be handcuffed and publicly escorted away. The focus is on the messages, vaccine concerns and congressional scrutiny.

FFox News2026-08-12 19:30

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and officers could soon receive gloves capable of delivering electrical shocks. The manufacturer says the devices are designed to de-escalate encounters with people. A Department of Homeland Security notice published Monday says ICE expects to spend an estimated $10 million to $20 million on the CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E. The name stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.

CCNN2026-08-12 19:29