Business, Economy
Diesel Prices Hit Record High as Supply Shrinks
Diesel margins — the profit made on each barrel of fuel — have risen above $100, reaching a record high. This shows how serious the current fuel shortage has become.
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Historian Warns AI Could Threaten Democracy
US historian Jill Lepore, who has won the Pulitzer prize, has written a new book about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The book is called The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State. It argues that AI threatens lib
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Severe Weather Warnings Canceled in Southeast Wisconsin
Southeast Wisconsin experienced severe weather, but all warnings and watches have now been canceled.
Politics
US and South Korea Cut Short Joint Military Drills
The United States and South Korea have cut short a joint military exercise, according to officials in Seoul. The drills ended earlier than originally planned.
Nature, Sports
Rain and Storms May Continue Over Chicago Area
Parts of the Chicago area continue to face rain and the possibility of storms. Wet weather has been common in the region recently, and forecasters say more rain could arrive soon.
Politics, Business
Trump Delays New Tariffs on Canada for Three Days
US President Donald Trump has announced a short delay on new tariffs against Canada. He said the countries are close to finishing a trade deal.
Sports
Brice Turang Returns to Brewers Lineup After Missing Four Games
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang has returned to the starting lineup after missing four games due to an injury. He is back in action for the team's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Sports
Could the Cubs and White Sox Meet in the 2026 World Series?
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox played each other on Tuesday, August 18, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Central Time. Fans gathered at Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home ballpark, to watch the game.
Sports
WNBA Won't Name Person Behind Shirt Incident at Fever-Dream Game
The WNBA is facing criticism after a security incident at a game between the Fever and the Dream. Fans at the game were wearing shirts about trans athletes. A security worker told these fans to cover up their shirts.
Technology, Politics
War in Ukraine Pushes Countries to Bury Key Technology
The war in Ukraine has made governments and companies think more carefully about how to protect important systems from attack. One idea getting more attention is putting vital infrastructure underground.
Politics
Senator Asks Military Leaders to Stay Out of Elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has asked two top defense officials to promise that the U.S. military will stay out of the upcoming midterm elections.
