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Live updates: US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions on Iran - CNN

Live updates: US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions on Iran CNN U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures CNBC Trump is trying to tighten the screws on an Iran numb to economic pain CNN US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports Reuters Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news AP News

Burnham visits Kyiv to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine - BBC

Burnham visits Kyiv to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine BBC Burnham in Ukraine | Tributes paid to police officers killed in crash | Trump lashes out at Canada Sky News Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support dw.com Burnham to pledge support for long-range missile construction in Ukraine Financial Times Burnham hands Storm Shadow blueprints to Ukraine The Telegraph

New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount

Investors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxiety The new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test this week amid anxiety in government bond markets over inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans. As the world’s most powerful central bank prepares for its annual Jackson Hole conference, analysts said bond traders would be looking for signals from Warsh over its commitment to fighting inflation. Cont

World news | The GuardianAug 24, 2026

Let Iran Control the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump needs to face reality on the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT > Top StoriesAug 24, 2026

AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations

The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?

NYT > Top StoriesAug 24, 2026

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say - The Washington Post

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific

US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam A US government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana Trench for deep sea exploration has drawn opposition from US territories in the Pacific, as the Trump administration remains locked in a race with China for control of critical ocean minerals. On Tuesday, the Marine Mineral Administration (MMA), an agency under the US department of the interior, re

World news | The GuardianAug 24, 2026

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy - The Washington Post

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy The Washington Post What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items. The New York Times Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against U.S. and IndyCar speeds through D.C.: Weekend Rundown NBC News Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister AP News The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile The Guardi

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces tens of thousands to evacuate homes - The Guardian

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces tens of thousands to evacuate homes The Guardian Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee CNN Washoe County school closures slated for Monday due to Hawk Fire KOLO | 8 News Now Wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations AP News Nevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency Fox News

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news - AP News

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news AP News Iran to meet with Pakistani mediator after Trump levels new sanctions Fox News Iran Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War The New York Times August 22, 2026 — Iran military leader vows Tehran ‘will not submit’ as US plans economic squeeze CNN Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail Reuters

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister - AP News

Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Trump administration latest: IndyCars race through the capital for Freedom 250 event - CNN

Trump administration latest: IndyCars race through the capital for Freedom 250 event CNN What to know about Freedom 250 and America250 on DC race day USA Today LIVE: IndyCar Makes history at DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix FOX 5 DC IndyCar drivers to zoom through D.C. streets, with Trump set to take lap in limo The Washington Post Trump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets AP News

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals - The New York Times

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals The New York Times Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency CNN 450+ Hawk Fire evacuees spent night at convention center evacuation shelter KOLO | 8 News Now Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes The Guardian See photos of Hawk Fire burning in Reno on Aug. 22, 2026 Reno Gazette Journal

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

'The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine,' Mehmet Oz says - Politico

'The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine,' Mehmet Oz says Politico Dr. Oz pressed on Trump comments, says MMR vaccine is not 'lethal' USA Today Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments CBS News Dr. Oz Says 'The MMR Vaccine is Not a Lethal Vaccine' Mediaite Stammering Dr. Oz forced to fact-check Trump amid brutal on-air grilling rawstory.com

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Iran Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War - The New York Times

Iran Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War The New York Times Iran to meet with Pakistani mediator after Trump levels new sanctions Fox News August 22, 2026 — Iran military leader vows Tehran ‘will not submit’ as US plans economic squeeze CNN Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’? Al Jazeera Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail Reuters

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

BBC NewsAug 23, 2026

Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting - The Guardian

Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting The Guardian Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly The New York Times Clearest sign that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Kushner meets with Jeffries The Independent Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom CNBC Johnson says Kushner ‘not directly involved’ in Trump administration after reported meeting with Jeffries The Hill

Top stories - Google NewsAug 23, 2026

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals

The Hawk fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and is encroaching on the northern part of the city, causing the governor to issue a state of emergency.

NYT > Top StoriesAug 23, 2026

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods - AP News

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods AP News Governor Lombardo Declares State of Emergency for Hawk Fire in Washoe County KOLO | 8 News Now Hawk Fire road closures remain in place as evacuations continue KRXI2 Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency CNN See photos of Hawk Fire burning in Reno on Aug. 22, 2026 Reno Gazette Journal

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Jamieson ends 14-year wait for second title at Trump course

Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 to end his 14-year drought and make it back-to-back Scottish winners at the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.

BBC NewsAug 23, 2026

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