Edward Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, says interest rates of 4% to 5% would be a “healthy sign of a healthy economy.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:47

Two hours before new tariffs on Canada were due to take effect, President Trump said the 50% duties on some Canadian products would be paused for three days.

CCBS News2026-08-19 12:46

Eleanor Harvey, Canada’s first Olympic fencing medalist, teaches youth in Charlottetown and helps them understand what it takes to become a great fencer. She says she wished, while growing up, for older athletes to share their experiences.

CCBC News2026-08-19 12:46

Results are in from several key midterm primaries. Disney is taking the Trump administration to court, while actor Hayden Panettiere’s mother speaks publicly after her daughter’s death.

NNBC News2026-08-19 12:45

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes socialist policies and explains on Hannity why the midterm elections are so important.

FFox News2026-08-19 12:45

US President Donald Trump insisted that no talks are taking place with Iran, leaving the Middle East conflict and the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz in limbo.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:45

Evy Hambro, BlackRock’s head of fundamental equities thematic and sector investing, says the rise in copper prices can continue. He describes the market as very tight and warns that investors who dismissed copper after its gains may already have missed out.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:43

Bangkok and Canberra have pledged to deepen ties during Anutin’s visit, the first by a Thai prime minister to Australia since 2012. The two sides agreed to cooperate on issues ranging from cyberscams to trade and defence.

CCNA2026-08-19 12:41

Thai schools held active-shooter drills as authorities moved to strengthen security, two weeks after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school and at home, killing seven people.

RReuters2026-08-19 12:41

Traders remain cautious as loose fiscal policy and heavy borrowing by the biggest spenders on artificial-intelligence buildout are expected to keep yields elevated.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:40

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said the initial public offering pipeline remains strong, with close to 10 international companies pursuing listings.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:40

Ukrainians rallied in Kyiv to support former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections during wartime. They voiced backing for leadership renewal while questioning whether voting is practical during Russia’s invasion.

RReuters2026-08-19 12:40

As global government bonds recover from a brutal sell-off, traders are turning their attention to the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes and upcoming debt auctions.

RReuters2026-08-19 12:39

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun says Donald Trump is trying to pressure Seoul into joining the war with Iran. Large-scale military drills between the allies have been halved and will end a week early after Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce its involvement. Political analyst Joe Siracusa offers analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-19 12:32

Mario Fernandez Saldana’s murder trial is continuing in Duval County, Florida. He is the first of three co-defendants to face a jury over the February 2022 killing of 33-year-old Microsoft executive and father of four Jared Bridegan.

FFox News2026-08-19 12:32

CNN projected that state Rep. Angie Nixon would defeat retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. The contest underscored growing frustration among Democratic voters with Israel’s war in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Nixon has centered Palestinians’ struggles in her campaign and called for an end to US military support for Israel.

CCNN2026-08-19 12:29

The program examines AI’s growing influence on the music industry and asks whether it is truly a problem needing a fix, with author Drew Thurlow discussing his book Machine Music: How AI is Transforming Music’s Next Act. It also looks at why people still chase ice cream trucks when popsicles are sold at grocery stores.

CCBC News2026-08-19 12:29

The United Arab Emirates says it has suspended all trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. Amin Saikal of the Australian National University weighs in on the move.

TTRT World2026-08-19 12:23

A police report has disclosed new details surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death, while her mother has spoken about her daughter and her on-again, off-again boyfriend.

AABC News2026-08-19 12:20

Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, is facing a worsening water crisis, with broken pipes, ageing supply networks and poorly managed municipal services causing regular outages. Local government elections are due in November, while the president has promised an action plan to address residents’ frustration.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 12:16

European stocks were subdued as investors watched a global chip selloff, higher bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Oil prices rose, with Brent gaining for a fourth day after President Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were no longer taking place. A 50% tariff on Canadian imports was paused less than two hours before it was due to start.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:14

Good Morning America presents the news to start your day.

AABC News2026-08-19 12:07

Local health officials say Nantucket has recorded 269 tick-borne illness cases through mid-August, up from 250 cases last year as the deer population grows.

RReuters2026-08-19 12:05

Seoul’s Songpa District Office led an anti-terror drill involving more than 200 people as part of the ongoing US-South Korea exercise linked to Ulchi Freedom Shield. The activity mainly focused on civil defense and improving the government’s ability to handle emergencies.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-19 12:00