World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.
Colombian ex-foreign minister charged over nanny's lie detector test
Laura Sarabia is accused of ordering police to interrogate her nanny after cash allegedly went missing from her flat.
UPI Fee Uncertainty: Who Pays If Charges Above ₹2,000 Are Introduced?
India’s move to allow possible fees on UPI payments above ₹2,000 has raised questions about the future of free digital…
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Global Market Crash Has Started Amid Rising Risks
The renowned investor Robert Kiyosaki is back again with his predictions about the market crash.
25 Years of Mass Surveillance Is Enough [Auth: Cindy Cohn; Bruce Schneier]
Twenty-five years after 9/11, mass surveillance programs initially justified as counterterrorism measures have expanded…
Goldman, JPMorgan, BofA, Morgan Stanley and More Expect a Fed Hike Tomorrow
More than a dozen banks are expecting the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, experienced major rail disruption on Tuesday after suspected sabotage…
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
Gold and Silver Crashed to 5-Week Lows, Wiping Out $650B in Hours
Gold and Silver, the two top precious metals, saw their prices crash to new five-week lows in the early hours of Monday.
Clarity Act Hits Another Wall as Senate Split Deepens on Ethics Rules
The Clarity Act is facing another standoff in the Senate, even after Republicans say they’ve offered major concessions…
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
I can't stop thinking about Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is notable for its extraordinary linguistic diversity (nearly 1,000 languages), genetic uniqueness, and…
CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats resist GOP’s ‘final’ offer
Banking groups also said the GOP’s final text leaves stablecoin reward loopholes, while tribal gaming interests warn…
Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal: What Could It Mean for Oil, Markets and Bitcoin?
President Donald Trump says Iran wants an agreement with Washington, but no new U.S.-Iran deal has been announced.
Less Than 10 Billionaires Have Actually Kept Their Promise to Give Away Their Fortune
Fewer than 10 of the 256 billionaires who signed the Giving Pledge have actually followed through on giving away their…
Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 18% as Banks and State AGs Push Back
Polymarket traders now give the CLARITY Act an 18% chance of becoming law in 2026, down from roughly 34% earlier on Sept.
Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US has officially confirmed for the first time that it has deployed an offensive space weapon in Earth's orbit to…
For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
Democrats Draft CLARITY Act Counteroffer as Ethics Dispute Grows
Senate Democrats are preparing a counteroffer to the Senate Republicans’ CLARITY Act draft text introduced on Sunday.
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus,…
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by…
RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield
The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.