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Today: August 29, 2026
Today: August 29, 2026

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US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies

American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East

August 29, 2026
US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Warsh's 'quieter Fed' now includes a smidgen of guidance

By Michael S.

August 29, 2026
Warsh's 'quieter Fed' now includes a smidgen of guidance
Arts|Economy|Environment

California sues Trump administration over offshore wind lease cancelation

California on Friday sued the Trump administration and an offshore wind developer over a deal that canceled a planned project off the state's Central Coast in exchange for a $120

August 29, 2026
California sues Trump administration over offshore wind lease cancelation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower

The bond market swung as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control

August 28, 2026
The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower
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Woman dies after tree falls on camper during severe storms

Woman dies after tree falls on camper during severe storms

August 29, 2026
Woman dies after tree falls on camper during severe storms
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device

August 29, 2026
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|US|World

Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal

Argentina's booming beef exports to the United States could face a new test after Washington moved to widen tariff-free access for suppliers, potentially increasing

August 29, 2026
Argentina beef exports to US face test from Trump proposal
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil weighs lending curbs as household debt stress mounts

Brazil's central bank is studying measures to curb the rising debt burden of the country's consumers but plans first to

August 29, 2026
Brazil weighs lending curbs as household debt stress mounts
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Wall Street ends lower after Fed Chair Warsh reaffirms inflation fight

Wall Street's main indexes ended lower on Friday, with investors turning cautious after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh

August 28, 2026
Wall Street ends lower after Fed Chair Warsh reaffirms inflation fight
Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Trump administration appeals $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding order

The Trump administration on Friday appealed a court order requiring it to make payments for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project after losing its

August 28, 2026
Trump administration appeals $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding order
Business|Economy

Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in July

Brazil's economy created a net 58,568 formal jobs in July, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Friday, below the 112,000 net openings expected by economists in a

August 28, 2026
Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in July
Economy|Finance

Stablecoins not a credible means of payment at scale, BIS chief says

Stablecoins do not credibly function as a means of payment at scale and tokenized deposits offer a more compelling case to harness the benefits of this new

August 28, 2026
Stablecoins not a credible means of payment at scale, BIS chief says
Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Europe|Health|MidEast|Science|Technology|US

US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order

A federal judge on Friday declined to immediately block U.S.

August 28, 2026
US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order
Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Six consequences after six months of war in Iran

(Corrects last paragraph to say it is the Navy's longest deployment, not the longest deployment for the USS Gerald R.

August 27, 2026
Six consequences after six months of war in Iran
Business|Economy|Finance

US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation

The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership

August 28, 2026
US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
Business|Economy

Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies

Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies

August 28, 2026
Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook

August 28, 2026
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
Economy|Environment|Health

In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours

In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours

August 28, 2026
In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Aggressive Treasury yield cap could weigh on dollar, says Citi's asset allocation head

Aggressive efforts by the U.S.

August 28, 2026
Aggressive Treasury yield cap could weigh on dollar, says Citi's asset allocation head
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'subdued' second-round inflation effects for now

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that he still saw little sign that the surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict was creating serious longer-term

August 28, 2026
Bank of England's Bailey sees 'subdued' second-round inflation effects for now
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ECB should embrace blockchain to safeguard its role, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank should embrace blockchain technology to safeguard its role at the heart of the financial system, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel

August 28, 2026
ECB should embrace blockchain to safeguard its role, Schnabel says
Economy|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Stock Markets

Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole

The Federal Reserve will "have work to do" if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2% target, Chair Kevin Warsh said on Friday in

August 28, 2026
Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike, military says

An Israeli strike killed a Hamas operative and two of his accomplices in the West Bank on Friday, the military said, in a rare use of deadly air power in the

August 28, 2026
Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike, military says
Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance

Canada's budget deficit over first three months of 2026/27 shrinks to C$370 million

Canada recorded a sharply lower C$370 million ($266.57 million) budget deficit for the first three months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government expenditures grew

August 28, 2026
Canada's budget deficit over first three months of 2026/27 shrinks to C$370 million
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Private credit roundup-Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia

Institutional investors are increasing allocations to private credit in Asia.

August 28, 2026
Private credit roundup-Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow

Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by a strong jump in exports and solid domestic

August 28, 2026
Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision

U.S. employment grew slightly less than previously estimated in the 12 months through March, the government said on Friday, suggesting the modest pace of job creation that has

August 28, 2026
US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Interview|World

Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens

Cuban Gabriela Lopez runs a rescue center called Aldameros that would melt the heart of any cat lover.

August 28, 2026
Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

HR software firm Workday reports revenue rise, flags strong AI uptake

(This Aug 27 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

August 28, 2026
HR software firm Workday reports revenue rise, flags strong AI uptake
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

PayPal shares sink on reports Advent-Stripe consortium walks away from bid

PayPal shares fell 12% in morning trading on Friday, after reports that a consortium of buyout firm Advent International and

August 28, 2026
PayPal shares sink on reports Advent-Stripe consortium walks away from bid
Arts|Economy|Europe

Dollar jumps after Warsh comments, set for weekly gain

The U.S. dollar saw strong gains on Friday, putting it on track for its biggest daily climb in 2-1/2 months after U.S.

August 28, 2026
Dollar jumps after Warsh comments, set for weekly gain
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks fall while dollar, bond yields rise as Warsh prompts rate hike bets

MSCI's global equities gauge fell in a choppy session on Friday, while short-dated U.S.

August 28, 2026
Stocks fall while dollar, bond yields rise as Warsh prompts rate hike bets
Business|Economy|Finance

Chile's Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output

By Natalia A.

August 28, 2026
Chile's Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical

The Cambodian government has claimed a milestone in its fight against the scam industry accused of stealing billions of dollars from victims around the world, with officials saying

August 28, 2026
Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical
Economy

Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say

(This Aug 27 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

August 28, 2026
Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say
Economy

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

Oil prices settled lower on Friday, also down for the week as traders evaluated hints about the U.S.

August 28, 2026
Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal
Economy|Health|Science

Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done

Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done

August 28, 2026
Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done
Economy|Political|World

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada. During the signing, he said, “We have a gulf and we have a lake. Now, all we need is an ocean."

August 28, 2026
Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark

August 28, 2026
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected

Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo

August 28, 2026
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Business|Economy

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

August 28, 2026
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows

Japanese authorities spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the local

August 28, 2026
Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
Africa|Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show

The U.N. refugee agency has scaled back its budget by 16% and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a

August 28, 2026
UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
Arts|Business|Economy

India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts

India's industrial output growth slowed to 6.7% year-on-year in July, data showed on Friday, as mining activity contracted, with growth in manufacturing

August 28, 2026
India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts
Business|Economy|Finance

Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak

Global equity funds snapped a 13-week streak of inflows in the week ended August 26, as investors turned cautious ahead of an earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia and

August 28, 2026
Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
Business|Economy

Bank of Canada to hold rates for another year, wait for more stability on trade: Reuters poll

The Bank of Canada will keep its overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday and leave it unchanged for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of

August 28, 2026
Bank of Canada to hold rates for another year, wait for more stability on trade: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Marvell selloff deepens as investors seek clarity on Google AI deal payoff

Chip designer Marvell Technology's shares fell more than 8% to $221.6 in early trading on Friday as investors looked beyond the company's solid results in search of

August 28, 2026
Marvell selloff deepens as investors seek clarity on Google AI deal payoff
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Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners

Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.

August 28, 2026
Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

China hands ex-Hubei party chief suspended death sentence for bribery

A Chinese court on Friday handed Jiang Chaoliang, former party boss of the central province of Hubei, a suspended death sentence over corruption and said he took in bribes

August 28, 2026
China hands ex-Hubei party chief suspended death sentence for bribery