BTW Daily News - Aug 22, 2026

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with some international news. In England, Hull City is facing Manchester United in the Premier League opener. Michael Carrick's team will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign as they take on one of the biggest names in football. And over in the UK, there's a developing story about Lord Mandelson. The police investigation into him might be falling apart after it was revealed that the FBI ignored Scotland Yard for months. Moving on to world news now. In Ukraine, Kyiv has launched an attack on a Russian oil refinery following Putin’s strike on a shopping center in Kursk that killed 16 people. Meanwhile, off the coast of Yemen, Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker, marking another incident in a series of attacks. Let's shift gears to top news for today. Michael Wright, known for his role in "The Five Heartbeats," has passed away at the age of 70. And in Sweden, police are investigating online networks after a teenage girl was killed by a sword attack at her school. Now, let’s talk about some entertainment stories. BigXThaPlug, who was set to headline Saturday's Iowa State Fair Grandstand show, has been arrested in Texas. Over on the royal front, Harry and Meghan's life in California seems to be taking a turn for the worse as their dreams and riches are fading away. In business news today, conservatives have proposed some simple fixes they believe could make life cheaper for Americans. And finally, let’s take a look at technology. Warhammer TV has an exclusive on the New Orks Codex, which is exciting news for fans of the game. And now, to end our morning with some good news: Your Weekly Horoscope from 'Free Will Astrology' by Rob Brezsny offers insights and positive outlooks for the week ahead. And in history, August 22 marks a day filled with notable events that brought joy and inspiration to many. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.