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The United States is preparing a stronger economic campaign against Iran, aiming to weaken its finances and pressure its allies. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced the plan, describing it as an 'economic onslaught' aga
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has reportedly made a secret and unannounced trip to Moscow, Russia.
The chief executive of Volkswagen, Oliver Blume, has faced boos and whistles from workers at the company's headquarters in Germany.
Republican Byron Donalds has selected Florida state Sen. Bryan Ávila of Hialeah as his running mate in the race for Florida governor. A running mate is the person who would serve as lieutenant governor if the ticket wins
Bryson DeChambeau, the two-time U.S. Open golf champion, has confirmed a new relationship with model Mikayla Demaiter. Demaiter used to play ice hockey as a goalie before starting a career as a model.
Guard Brandon Williams has reportedly agreed to a new contract with the Golden State Warriors, according to a recent report.
A red carpet event was held for the upcoming movie "The Whisper Man," bringing together several well-known actors.
The trial of a Libyan man accused of involvement in the Lockerbie bombing has been postponed for a third time. The delay came just days before the trial was due to start.
Starbucks has released its autumn drink lineup for the season, bringing back the much-loved Pumpkin Spice Latte, often called the PSL. The company has also launched new drinks made with pumpkin and banana this week.
SpaceX plans to launch a Starlink mission using a Falcon 9 rocket booster that has flown a record-breaking 37 times. This will be the most flights ever completed by a single SpaceX booster.
A viral social media post has accused Texas Roadhouse, a popular restaurant chain, of mistreating Black customers.
Relations between Bangladesh and India have stopped improving because of a disagreement over former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina was ousted from power and now lives in India.
India and Sri Lanka are playing the second Test match of their series in Colombo. On Day 2, India's batting was the main story.
The United States is planning strong new sanctions against countries that trade with Iran. President Trump is leading this effort.
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres had an outstanding game on August 23, 2026. He recorded four hits, including two home runs, as the Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1.
The United States has introduced new sanctions against Iran, describing them as the greatest financial offensive it has ever launched. Officials have compared the move to "economic D-Day," a reference to the huge militar
The Atlanta Dream will host the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, Aug. 24, in a WNBA matchup.
The Cleveland Guardians are set to play a series against the Los Angeles Angels. A series in baseball means several games are played between the same two teams, usually over a few days.
Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China because of a problem with hidden door handles. A recall happens when a company must fix or check a product because it is not fully safe.
The Hawk Fire, a large wildfire near the California-Nevada border close to Reno, has forced thousands of people to leave their homes.
