Politics, Technology
White House Launches Retro Arcade Games Online
The White House website has launched five new arcade-style video games. The games use a retro design, similar to old video games from decades ago.
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Politics
UK Says Support for Falkland Islands Is 'Unwavering'
The UK government has said its support for the Falkland Islands remains unwavering. This came after Argentina's president again claimed the British territory for his country.
Business, Politics
Gas Prices Hit Record High Before Labor Day
Gas prices in the United States have reached a record high just before the Labor Day weekend, a time when many Americans travel by car.
Politics
Trump Administration Warns It May Stop Helping the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution is a large group of museums and research centers in the United States.
Science, Politics
Doctors Give New Advice on Flu and Covid Shots for Fall
Leading medical groups in the United States have released updated guidance on flu, Covid, and R.S.V. vaccines ahead of this fall.
Politics
Sadiq Khan Fined Over Car He Says Is Not His
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been fined by a court after a car was falsely registered in his name. However, his office says he does not actually own the vehicle.
Politics
Whistleblower Warns of Problems with New Mail Ballot System
A whistleblower has warned that the US Postal Service's new mail ballot system has "potentially catastrophic problems." A whistleblower is someone who reports hidden problems inside an organization. The Postal Service is
Technology, Politics
Florida Orders Removal of License Plate Cameras From State Highways
Florida has ordered the removal of license plate reader cameras from all state-maintained highways. This includes cameras made by the company Flock, which are widely used by police departments.
Politics
Modi Asks Putin to End the War in Ukraine
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Politics
US Angers G20 Ministers Over Russia Invite and Press Ban
The United States, as host of a G20 finance meeting, has angered several member countries this week. The G20 is a group of 20 major economies that meet regularly to discuss global money issues.
Politics, Nature
Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Season Hits Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man being held in Russia.
Politics, Nature
Australia Works to Free Man Held in Russia; Snow Levels Hit Record Low
Australia's Labor government is working on plans to secure the release of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian man who is being held in Russia. Details about the situation remain limited, but officials have confirmed that effort
Politics
Report: New Trump Arch Could Harm Other DC Monuments
A new government report says that a planned memorial arch supported by President Trump could damage the historical value of other monuments in Washington DC.
Education, Politics
234 Colleges Join Common App Direct Admissions
Common App, the platform that many students use to apply to colleges in the United States, has announced that 234 colleges will now take part in its direct admissions program. Direct admissions allows colleges to offer a
Politics
Tate Brothers Complain About US Jail as Extradition Case Continues
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have complained about the conditions in the US jail where they are being held.
Business, Politics
Fed's Kevin Warsh Prepares for Key Jackson Hole Meeting Amid Inflation Worries
Kevin Warsh, a member of the US Federal Reserve, is preparing for the important Jackson Hole conference. The event is a major yearly gathering where central bankers and economists discuss the global economy.
Politics
Senator Seeks Investigation of RFK Jr Over Samoa Trip Claims
A US senator has called for a criminal investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the country's top health official.
Business, Politics
USDA Recalls 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an emergency recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina.
Politics
Florida Grand Jury: DeSantis Team Misused Medicaid Settlement Money
A grand jury in Florida has found that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated money from a Medicaid legal settlement. Medicaid is a US government program that helps low-income people pay for healthca
Politics
U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications
The U.S. State Department has paused processing some immigrant visa applications, according to a new report.
