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US Pushes G20 to Address Trade Imbalances

The U.S. is urging G20 nations to address global trade imbalances by focusing on China's export practices during their two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. The push comes amid growing concerns over inflation and debt levels. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is advocating for higher tra...

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PoliticsElections

Trump Admin Expands Voter Fraud Investigations

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that federal immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed to polling sites across the country, according to The Guardian . Speaking in New York, Mullin stated ICE's presence would focus on enforcing specific threats ...

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HealthOutbreaks

CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

As of August 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 10 outbreaks related to salmonella , linked to a variety of sources including jalapeno peppers, backyard poultry, shell eggs, moringa leaf powder, and reptiles like turtles and bearded dragons. According to PBS...

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Diplomacy

G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

According to multiple reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that 19 out of the 20 G20 finance ministers agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by 'cheap exports,' but China dissented. The agreement was reached after a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Bessent d...

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Elections

Zambia's Hichilema Sworn In Amid Election Chaos

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, as his main rival Brian Mundubile remained in prison facing treason charges. The election, held on August 13, was marred by serious irregularities according to international and local observers. Hichilema first came to ...

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Accident

Submersible Joins Search for 20 Missing After Cyprus Ferry Disaster

A submersible vessel joined the search Tuesday for 20 people missing after a ferry disaster off Cyprus's coast. The passenger ferry Filo Jet , carrying 267 passengers and crew, capsized and sank Sunday afternoon en route from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Tasucu, Turkey. The Turkish navy ship TCG Is...

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Scandal

Jewish Artists Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims

Over 170 Jewish artists, including prominent figures like Joel Coen , Hannah Einbinder , and Todd Haynes , have signed an open letter defending actor Mark Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Skydance. According to multiple reports, the letter argues that Ruffalo's criticism of...

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Homicide

Bank of America Employee Killed in Times Square Stabbing

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America employee and recent law school graduate, was killed in a random stabbing attack in Times Square on Monday afternoon. According to multiple reports, Pamela Cisneros, 49, pulled two knives from a shopping bag and stabbed Piacenti and a 68-year-old man near ...

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Legislation

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

President Donald Trump has ignited a division within the Republican Party by claiming that communities opposing the construction of data centers will end up 'backwards and poor.' His remarks on Truth Social have drawn both criticism and support from GOP members, highlighting a growing debate over da...

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Legislation

Massie Names Epstein Associates in House Speech

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) named over a dozen associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a speech on the House floor Monday, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate them and release additional documents related to Epstein's crimes. Massie pointed out that nearly one yea...

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HumanRights

UN Cuts West Bank Food Aid Amid Funding Shortages

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) announced on Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the Israeli-occupied West Bank due to severe funding shortages. The reduction will impact 200,000 people starting this month, down from the previous 400,000 recipients. According to AP News , WFP s...

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Diplomacy

Iran's President Offers to Resume Peace Talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled Tehran's readiness to resume peace talks with the United States if Washington returns to its commitments under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Pezeshkian ...

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Economy

Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs Amid Inflation Fears

U.S. Treasury yields surged on Tuesday to multi-decade highs as investors reacted to persistent inflation concerns and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note , which influences mortgage rates, climbed to 4.78% , its highest level since January 2025, while the ...

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Sports

Kroenke to Acquire Los Angeles Angels in $2.8B Deal

Billionaire sports owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to acquire Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels from current owner Arte Moreno. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by MLB. The deal adds another major professio...

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Elections

El-Sayed and Vance Clash Over Immigration

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at Republican vice-president JD Vance over his onslaught against him during a campaign speech in Michigan. According to The Guardian , El-Sayed accused Vance of making Islamophobic remarks by calling him 'evil' without directly mentioning hi...

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Outbreaks

CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its national tally, according to multiple reports. The move was directed by CDC Director Erica Schwartz and comes as the US records its highest number of measles cases in 35 y...

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Legislation

Starmer Steps Down From Parliament

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras in North London, according to multiple reports. The decision comes six weeks after his resignation from the premiership in June. The move triggers a by-election for the seat, whi...

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Diplomacy

Germany Accuses Russia of Leipzig Drone Attack

Germany has formally accused Russia of orchestrating a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport last month, marking the first time the government has directly attributed such an incident to Moscow. The explosive-laden drone was discovered on August 4 near a Ukrainian cargo plane but failed to detonate....

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Conflict

US Strikes Iranian Targets After Strait of Hormuz Attacks

The United States launched new airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in response to recent attacks by Iran on commercial shipping and U.S. military bases, marking an escalation of hostilities between the two nations. On Tuesday, June 18th, U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary G...

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Legislation

House Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown

The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill on Tuesday, September 1st, to avoid a government shutdown before the midterms. The continuing resolution (CR) authorizes government spending until December 11 and passed by a vote of 370-48. Only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposed the CR. Th...

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Software

MapQuest Tops Apple App Store After Refusing to Rename Lake Ontario

MapQuest has surged to become the top free app on the Apple App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario in response to President Trump's executive order, according to CBS News , The Guardian , and The Los Angeles Times . The digital mapping company's decision to keep the historical name for the ...

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Corporate

John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure that saw the company's value grow from $350 billion to over $4.6 trillion. According to Reuters and Al Jazeera, Cook transitions to executive chairman, focusing on global policy relations amid U.S.-China t...

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Diplomacy

Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 Amid European Backlash

President Donald Trump defended his decision to host Russia at the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday, despite mounting backlash from European officials. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the event, marking his first appearance since Russia's full-scale invasi...

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Climate

UK's Hottest Summer on Record in 2026

The summer of 2026 has been provisionally declared as the UK's hottest on record by the Met Office, with a mean temperature of 16.5°C , surpassing previous records set last year and in 2018. The heatwaves and droughts have caused significant impacts across various sectors. The Met Office reported ...

Today 10:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Latest Summaries

US Pushes G20 to Address Trade Imbalances

Trump Admin Expands Voter Fraud Investigations

CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

Zambia's Hichilema Sworn In Amid Election Chaos

Submersible Joins Search for 20 Missing After Cyprus Ferry Disaster

Jewish Artists Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims

Bank of America Employee Killed in Times Square Stabbing

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

Massie Names Epstein Associates in House Speech

UN Cuts West Bank Food Aid Amid Funding Shortages

Iran's President Offers to Resume Peace Talks

Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs Amid Inflation Fears

Kroenke to Acquire Los Angeles Angels in $2.8B Deal

El-Sayed and Vance Clash Over Immigration

CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally