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The US aviation system experienced the longest ground stop since 9/11 before the FAA lifted the National Ground Stop, causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. In geopolitics, Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week according to the White House, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership. Other major developments include Ukraine knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks and an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza that killed a surgeon and others.
Google: Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in Maps
The U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has officially renamed "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" within U.S.
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
Benjamin Franklin's Alter Egos Gave Him the Most Freedom
Benjamin Franklin created dozens of alter egos throughout his life—including the widow Silence Dogood, the unmarried…
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Lawmakers added $1 to car insurance policies. That money paid for Flock cameras
In 2023, Texas lawmakers added a $1 fee to car insurance policies ostensibly to combat catalytic converter theft, but…
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children.
Goldman Sachs Predicts Gold Will Hit $4,900 by Year-End
Goldman Sachs analysts forecast gold prices will reach $4,900 per troy ounce this year, supported by central bank…
Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers
Masked Israeli settlers attacked and injured a Palestinian woman and four members of an NBC News team reporting in the…
Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
DHS is using obscure law to snoop on journalists, non-profits, unions
The Trump administration has used an obscure customs law (19 USC 1509) to secretly obtain private information from…
BRICS+ Nations Now Hold Over 6,000 Tons Of Gold
BRICS+ bloc nations would hold more than 6000 tons of gold, or 17.4% of official global reserves, according to an…
Bernie Sanders Vows Legislation to 'Stop Flock and AI Mass Surveillance'
The Vermont senator warned that the surveillance company's 120,000-plus AI cameras are pushing the US toward a…
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30…
Sensex’s 2,200-Point CAS Swing Triggers SEBI Scrutiny: Did India’s New Closing System Create a Liquidity Trap?
SEBI’s new Closing Auction Session (CAS) is now under increased scrutiny as the Sensex plunged by more than 2,000 points.
Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Icelanders are voting in a referendum on whether to resume EU membership negotiations, which were halted 13 years ago.
Indian Banks’ Bad Loans Hit a Record Low: What It Means for Credit, Markets and Crypto Investors
India’s banking sector is reportedly entering a new phase after years of high bad loans.
Why Trump’s 65B Venezuela Oil Deal Matters for Bitcoin and Stocks
President Trump just announced what he calls the “biggest oil deal in world history”. The U.S.
At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv
A 14-year-old girl is among the dead after an attack near the capital overnight, the region's governor said.
Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.
The Fed Just Changed the September Trade — Here’s What Moved Markets
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech quickly reshaped September rate expectations, forcing traders to…
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets
The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets.
Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech Pushes Markets to Reprice Fed Rate Outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole address to explain his approach to monetary policy and inflation…
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital…
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
US and Venezuela reach 'historic' oil deal, Trump says
The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump…
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will…