A two-day IndyCar race on Washington’s National Mall is expected to draw more than 200,000 people. Penske Corporation President Bud Denker overcame bureaucratic hurdles to design the downtown course, and the event was fast-tracked in January after Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting American motor racing.

CCNN2026-08-21 18:30

The podcast examines how 16-year-old Ellie Ellis gained more than 700,000 TikTok followers within a week of her first post despite having no previous online presence. It explores whether her multimillion-view debut could have spread organically, how platforms profit from algorithm-driven aspirational success, and why influencers in Bali are panic-posting about a specialised taskforce.

BBBC News2026-08-21 18:30

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NNBC News2026-08-21 18:30

Cleanup and damage assessments were underway Friday in Delaware’s capital and on New York’s Long Island after tornadoes struck during storms that brought heavy rain to the Northeast. Flash flooding left dozens of people stranded in their vehicles.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-21 18:30

Displaced people reaching El Obeid in North Kordofan say fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF drove them from their homes. One woman said RSF fighters ordered her family to leave at night; she travelled for more than 12 hours with her two daughters, leaving her belongings behind while her husband stayed. Another man described fighters surrounding his village, assaulting residents, stealing money and livestock, and killing people.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-21 18:24

Travel agents say African adventures and European river cruises are quickly becoming favourite holiday choices, with bookings up from a year earlier. Travellers are also looking beyond popular destinations such as Korea and Japan, while the film “Dear You” has boosted interest in visiting its filming locations in China.

CCNA2026-08-21 18:23

Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says it is important for Canada to reach a trade deal with the United States. She argues that permanent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would hurt the US, particularly car manufacturers in Detroit.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 18:22

B.C. produce growers say local stores are not giving them a chance to fill the lettuce supply gap created after a foodborne illness outbreak in the U.S. earlier this summer. Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham says producers see a major opportunity to expand salad-green production for Canada and global markets.

GGlobal News2026-08-21 18:20

Canada-U.S. trade talks have reached a breaking point over alcohol. Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging premiers to put American liquor back on store shelves, while the program examines alcohol’s role as a bargaining chip, the complications created by provincial liquor boards and the forces behind the current tariff standoff.

CCBC News2026-08-21 18:15

Residents of Qaryut, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, say growing Israeli settler attacks and military restrictions are making life more dangerous and driving families away. The village is surrounded by at least seven illegal Israeli settlements and outposts. Residents say settlers are taking more land, while soldiers bar some farmers from their olive groves. Two Palestinian brothers were killed in March.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-21 18:10

Early Anthropic investor Anjney Midha criticizes traditional venture capital firms for missing the AI revolution and failing investors. He explains why he continues buying Anthropic, predicts public markets will embrace frontier AI, and argues that Stripe’s acquisition of OpenRouter may be a major bet on controlling the agentic internet.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 18:09

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the US, pushing back against hardliners who want the conflict to continue. He said ending it today would be preferable while Iran retains power and dignity and the world recognizes its victory.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 18:09

A trial in Tuas is testing an alternative method of preparing seawater before desalination, potentially cutting energy use at that stage by half. Singapore’s national water agency PUB says the technology could eventually be used across the country’s desalination plants if it proves reliable and cost-effective.

CCNA2026-08-21 18:08

More severe thunderstorms are threatening multiple regions across the United States, with heavy rain, large hail, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes possible.

AABC News2026-08-21 18:01

The USS Lincoln is returning to San Diego after an extended deployment in the Middle East. The crew complained that conditions were deteriorating as supplies and morale declined.

NNBC News2026-08-21 17:50

Teknofest Blue Homeland brings together Türkiye’s defence giants to display cutting-edge technology, while high school and university teams compete in technology contests.

TTRT World2026-08-21 17:47

Severe storms caused damage across the United States, while a charter plane crash in Alaska killed eight people. President Trump and Michael Cohen also reconciled during a radio interview.

NNBC News2026-08-21 17:46

El Niño is a natural weather pattern that starts in the Pacific Ocean. The Met Office says the event developing in 2026 could be the strongest in living memory. The video examines what El Niño is, its possible effects, whether it contributed to 2026’s heat, and its links to climate change.

BBBC News2026-08-21 17:45

Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports that Iranians are struggling to afford food as the United States intensifies economic pressure on the regime, while Iran’s president calls for the war to end.

FFox News2026-08-21 17:45

Public-sector construction consultancy tenders will undergo closer scrutiny under a Building and Construction Authority pilot called the Resourcing Evaluation Guide. The initiative aims to discourage bids priced too low to be sustainable, with Singapore Institute of Architects Immediate Past President Melvin Tan discussing its implications for the sector.

CCNA2026-08-21 17:39

The broadcast features Roger Rosenblatt discussing his new book, “More Rules for Aging,” reactions in Britain after Prince Harry and Meghan announced their return to the UK, and a man told he might never walk again embarking on a cross-country journey.

AABC News2026-08-21 17:30

Somalia is once again unable to feed its people, with about six million facing severe hunger on a scale not seen in years. The World Food Programme says drought, conflict and displacement are leaving people without enough food, while decades of instability and sharp cuts in international aid are making relief delivery harder.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-21 17:30

Bangladesh is dealing with dengue and measles outbreaks at the same time, placing additional pressure on its healthcare system. Nearly 1,000 people have died and about 200,000 have been infected this year, with children making up most of those affected. Political commentator Shoaib Ahamed Bhuiyan explains the causes.

TTRT World2026-08-21 17:26

The Singapore Night Festival has returned for its 17th edition and will take place over three weekends. Shophouses and museums around Bras Basah and Bugis are being given a makeover, with the festival running until Sept 5.

CCNA2026-08-21 17:24