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business

Walmart Leads US Retail Earnings Week

Investors look to the retail giant for clues on consumer spending and the impact of tariffs during mid-August reporting.

tech

Electric Air-Taxi Firms Pivot Strategies Amid US Urban Testing

Joby Aviation and Eve Air Mobility shift toward defense and new commercial models after piloted flights in US cities.

world

Philippine Senate Seeks GPS Data for Flood-Control Projects

Lawmakers demand exact coordinates for projects funded under a proposed P107.4 billion budget to prevent ghost projects.

business

Gold Prices Steady Near $4,400 as Traders Monitor US Fed

The precious metal reached a two-month high as investors weigh cooling US economic data and potential interest rate shifts.

tech

Apple Launches iPhone Leasing Program in US

The Apple Upgrade program allows customers to pay monthly for iPhones and other devices instead of purchasing them outright.

world

NPR Launches Podcast Challenge for US Seniors

The network is inviting people aged 65 and older to submit audio stories for a chance to be broadcast on the network.

business

BBC Seeks US Court Help to Subpoena Trump Family Members

The broadcaster wants testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. in a $10 billion defamation case.

sports

Canada flag football teams qualify for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The women's squad captured the world title while the men's team secured bronze at the IFAF World Championships in Germany.

world

Canada Men's Flag Football Team Qualifies for LA 2028 Olympics

The team secured its spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after winning the bronze-medal match at the IFAF World Championships.

politics

Former Joint Chiefs Chair Addresses US Abraham Lincoln Mental Health Reports

Retired Adm. Mike Mullen said the truth regarding service member conditions on the aircraft carrier is likely between conflicting accounts.

world

US Congress passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Bipartisan legislation aims to increase home supply and ease affordability crisis after becoming law without presidential signature.

tech

US Develops Strategy to Block Synthetic Mirror-Life Microbes

Policymakers and biologists seek to mitigate biosafety risks from synthetic organisms that mirror natural biological structures.

politics

US Attorney General says anti-weaponization fund is dead

Todd Blanche told Fox News Sunday that the proposed compensation fund for alleged political persecution victims does not exist.

politics

Foodborne Outbreaks Complicate US Health Secretary's 'Real Food' Agenda

A record number of illness outbreaks this summer are challenging the public health messaging of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

business

US Beef Prices Remain High as Cattle Herd Hits 75-Year Low

Persistent drought and reduced processing capacity contribute to record costs for consumers and producers.

business

Guide to Applying for Chase US Business Credit Cards

Business owners can apply for credit lines online, but must navigate the 5/24 rule and specific identification requirements.

tech

Florida Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Shut Down After Control Rods Drop

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission classified the incident at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant as a non-emergency.

business

Rep. Byron Donalds Launches Campaign for Florida Governor

The Republican lawmaker pledges to build on Ron DeSantis' legacy with a focus on housing, insurance, and healthcare costs.

politics

Jim Jordan says US economy moving in 'pretty good direction' despite high costs

The Ohio representative praised Republican leadership while acknowledging that living expenses remain difficult for American families.

world

GB Women's Flag Football Team Misses 2028 Olympic Qualification

A narrow defeat at the World Championships leaves Great Britain's women's squad short of a berth for the Los Angeles Games.

business

US Lifts Security Alert on Mexico Avocado Exports

Inspections resume in Michoacán after cartel-related violence triggered a temporary halt in shipments to the United States.

culture

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Holds No. 1 Spot in US Box Office

The superhero sequel earns $70 million in its third weekend, while The End of Oak Street debuts in second place.

tech

First Ferrari Luce EV Sells for $40 Million at US Auction

The record-breaking sale of chassis 0 at RM Sotheby's in Monterey far exceeded estimates to benefit charitable causes.

business

US Air Force Ends A-10 Warthog Era at Davis-Monthan Base

The final sortie marks the closure of a 50-year-old weapons school and the retirement of the iconic ground-attack aircraft.

world

Mark Cuban Threatens to Pull Startup Funding Over California Wealth Tax

The billionaire investor warns founders are 'idiots' if they stay in the state should a proposed 5% wealth tax pass.

world

Trump Announces New Tariffs, Raises Election Integrity Concerns

President Donald Trump unveiled duties on steel, aluminum, and timber during a primetime White House address.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Marry in Malibu

The New York Knicks star and model wed in a black-tie ceremony on Aug. 15, 2026.

sports

Philadelphia Union Defeat New York City FC 3-2

The Union overcame an early deficit to secure a comeback victory at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.

world

Former MLB Pitcher Tommy John Dies at 83

The baseball pioneer and namesake of the career-saving ulnar collateral ligament surgery died Saturday in Florida.

world

Brazil Initiates Reciprocity Process Against US Tariffs

The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva responds to a 25% import tax on Brazilian products.

world

Brazil Weighs Reciprocity Law After US Imposes 25% Tariffs

Trade experts and politicians debate retaliatory measures following new US duties on Brazilian products.

world

YouTube Tests Clear Screen Mode and Google TV Integration

The platform is removing on-screen buttons for an immersive Shorts experience and expanding to US Google TV home screens.

world

Trump Orders Scale-Back of US-South Korea Military Exercises

Former President cites close ties with Kim Jong-un and high costs as reasons for reducing joint drills on the Korean Peninsula.

world

Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed Rebukes Trump Over Social Media Post

Democratic candidate labels President Trump's post about his family as racist and out of touch with economic struggles.

world

Trump Warns of US Election System Vulnerabilities in White House Address

President Donald Trump cited declassified documents during a primetime emergency speech to call for federal action on election integrity.

Love Island US star Nic Vansteenberghe confirms split from Olandria Carthen

The Season 7 star addressed breakup rumors after the pair appeared together at a high-profile celebrity wedding.

NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns Marries Jordyn Woods in Malibu

The New York Knicks player and model wed in a celebrity-filled beachfront ceremony on Sunday.

world

Canada Trade Minister Meets US Counterpart Amid Tariff Deadline

Dominic LeBlanc held talks in Washington to advance negotiations and avoid a poor trade deal.

sports

Leylah Fernandez eliminated from US Cincinnati Open

Canadian tennis star suffers second-round upset loss to China's Xiyu Wang.

sports

MLB Releases Highlights of Royals and Angels Matchup

The league's official YouTube channel posted a full-game summary of the August 16 contest between Kansas City and Los Angeles.

sports

MLB Releases Highlights of Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics Game

Major League Baseball published a full-game highlights video following the matchup on Aug. 16, 2026.

sports

MLB Releases Highlights of Brewers and Dodgers Matchup

Major League Baseball published a full-game recap of the Aug. 16 contest between Milwaukee and Los Angeles.

sports

Kamilla Cardoso Leads Chicago Sky to Victory Over Seattle Storm

Cardoso recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds in the Sky's 82-80 win.

sports

U20 World Athletics Championships Hold 400m Hurdles Finals in US

Youth athletes competed in the men's and women's 400m hurdles finals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

world

US Navy Denies Supply Crisis Aboard USS Boxer

CENTCOM refutes allegations from a service member's relative regarding shortages on the vessel deployed to the Middle East.

world

US Health Officials Warn of Rising Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases

Deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections increase along the Gulf Coast and Chesapeake Bay as warmer waters drive bacterial growth.

politics

Venezuelan National Accused of Killing Retiree in Martinez, California

Suspect was allegedly released from custody one day before the fatal stabbing of a 68-year-old man on his front lawn.

culture

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hits $785.8 Million US Total

The Sony/Marvel Studios film earned $70 million in its third domestic weekend, crossing the $2 billion global mark.

world

CEO Pitches Humanoid Robots for US Southern Border Patrol

Sankaet Pathak suggests autonomous robots could conduct surveillance and reconnaissance in rugged border terrain.

world

BBC Seeks US Court Help for Trump Family Testimony

The broadcaster wants documents and testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. in a $10 billion lawsuit.

business

Review Warns Against Financial Advice on TikTok

Analysis of 'FinTok' content highlights common pitfalls as a majority of US adults consider using the platform for money tips.

politics

Canada Warns US Tariffs Could Halt Trade Talks

Negotiators fear new duties on lumber, auto, and steel as disputes over provincial alcohol restrictions persist.

business

Energy Transfer Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Earnings

US midstream energy firm increases adjusted EBITDA outlook to as much as $19.1 billion amid rising gas demand from data centers.

world

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign

President Donald Trump announced Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family.

sports

TSN Broadcasts Ukraine Updates via US-Partnered News Telemarathon

Live coverage Wednesday detailed events in Ukraine and abroad amid reports of 237 combat actions.

world

US Credit Card Debt Nears All-Time High

Total outstanding balances rose to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by inflation and spending.

culture

Shaboozey Performs 'Cowgirl' With Ciara Miller on The Tonight Show

The musician featured a surprise appearance by the Summer House star during a New York City broadcast on July 30.

world

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners

New import taxes aim to combat forced labor and boost US manufacturing, though critics warn of rising consumer costs.

business

Trump Says US Has Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz

President asserts U.S. dominance over the critical waterway as Iran rejects claims and diplomatic talks remain deadlocked.

business

Utah Couple Builds $2 Billion US E-Commerce Empire

David Wright and Melanie Alder turned a small fridge-magnet resale business into a multi-billion dollar retail operation.