Expo News Today — August 18, 2026
Chris Pratt’s Pacific Palisades home returns to the market for just under $20 million and more — today's expo signal.
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Chris Pratt’s Pacific Palisades home returns to the market for just under $20 million
“Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have returned their troubled Los Angeles mansion to the market for the fifth time in three years.
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
U.S., Iran appeared to be digging in for a protracted conflict, hardening their positions and rejecting renewed negotiations after a temporary truce lapsed.
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 "close personal relationship with a subordinate employee."
Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney Experiences chief Thomas Mazloum is focused on balancing the needs of its most ardent parkgoers with its less frequent visitors.
Nvidia backing $105 billion in financing for OpenAI data center in Ohio
Technology giants are shelling out billions to scale capacity to meet massive data center demand.
Getting diagnosed with dementia isn’t the end. It’s a time to take financial action.
Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.
What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions
CNBC asked media insiders what they think the TV market — from pay TV subscribers to sports ratings — will look like in three years.
Neighbors in rural Texas county are not happy about Elon Musk’s plan to erect world’s largest building
The latest project of trillionaire Elon Musk is a semiconductor factory the size of 1,000 Costco stores, and local residents are concerned about the impact.
Expo News Today — August 16, 2026
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market and more — today's expo signal.
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.
Here’s who could pay higher Social Security taxes under proposals to shore up the program
Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances.
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Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise
Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid 'frozen housing market conditions'
Home Depot reported second fiscal quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Financial advisers tell us how they handle clients who love to gamble
Gambling is everywhere — and so easy. How do financial advisers keep clients in check?
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate
International government bond yields followed U.S. Treasury yields higher on Tuesday.
Trump's Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their 'attention,' says former ambassador
The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
‘We are hurt’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut off contact with us over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?
“We are conservative politically and committed Christians, while they hold very different beliefs.”
How investors profit from soccer even as Premier League club losses skyrocket
While English football clubs are gaining popularity with investors across the globe, teams remain risky and often unprofitable ventures.
Usher’s art-packed Atlanta mansion also has a hookah lounge and a barbershop
Usher is back with a bang — and a splash of controversy — after embarking on a new tour with fellow performer Chris Brown, the latest in a long line of sold-out performances the musician has done during his 30-year career.
Chris Pratt’s Pacific Palisades home returns to the market for just under $20 million
“Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have returned their troubled Los Angeles mansion to the market for the fifth time in three years.
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
The collaboration, which is in its early stages, is a step toward enabling Synchrony customers to have smoother online shopping experiences.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."
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