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Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation

Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office

Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen

Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Election|Political|US|World

In win for Trump, Graham secures Republican nomination for US Senate in South Carolina

Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S.

In win for Trump, Graham secures Republican nomination for US Senate in South Carolina
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

Iran and Oman say their top diplomats have met to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say

President Donald Trump has submitted an agreement to Congress aimed at boosting Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear program

Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

The U.S. military has attacked another boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people

US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says

A man who killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Montana had been asked to move out of the residence weeks earlier

A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, family says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel

President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only go into

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's corporate services inflation accelerates in July

A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.6% in July from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the central bank's view that a tight labour

Japan's corporate services inflation accelerates in July
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Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle US government probe over DEI

Accounting firm Deloitte will pay $21.5 million to settle a U.S.

Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle US government probe over DEI
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on

Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from U.S.

Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB set for September rate hike with no appetite to signal more, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are ready to raise interest rates at their next meeting in September to contain the side-effects of the Iran war but they have little

ECB set for September rate hike with no appetite to signal more, sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol

United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex

Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol
Business|Environment|Science|World

Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands

Evacuations have been ordered in rural Texas where a wildfire has quickly expanded to cover more than 78 square miles

Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China

The Trump administration's new “economic onslaught” on Iran's financial connections around the world faces a challenge when it comes to China

Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him 'a potential threat'

The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Fever

Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him 'a potential threat'
Americas|Crime|Sports|US|World

San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody

The San Diego Padres says a coaching coordinator in their minor league system is back with his family after being detained by federal immigration officers in Texas

San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ to speed up its tightening campaign, raise key rate to 1.25% in September: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will move more swiftly than previously expected and raise interest rates again in September, a majority of economists said in a Reuters

BOJ to speed up its tightening campaign, raise key rate to 1.25% in September: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trading Day: Oil, yields slide   

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with Brent crude back below $90 a barrel, sparking a solid rise on Wall Street and strong rally in Treasuries,

Trading Day: Oil, yields slide   
Business|Economy|Technology|World

What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to

What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Crime|Travel|World

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a “potential threat,” without providing details

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
Election|US|World

Judge chides US Postal Service over mail-in voting rule but will not block it

A federal judge on Tuesday declined for now to block a final rule that the U.S.

Judge chides US Postal Service over mail-in voting rule but will not block it
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana

SpaceX unveiled plans on Tuesday to build its largest rocket launch complex yet in southern Louisiana, a $100 billion effort to transform coastal

SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana
Business|Political|Travel|World

US spy chief visits Russia for meetings, media reports

U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources.

US spy chief visits Russia for meetings, media reports
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature

The top executive at Instagram said few teenagers used a key safety feature to limit their use before

Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
Election|Political|US|World

Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos'

The Supreme Court's decision clearing one obstacle to the enactment of President Donald Trump's order on mail voting may not mean the order ultimately takes effect for November's elections

Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos'
Crime|World

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
Environment|Political|World

Reno-area wildfire’s advance has stopped, but work remains before evacuees can return, official says

Reno-area wildfire’s advance has stopped, but work remains before evacuees can return, official says

Reno-area wildfire’s advance has stopped, but work remains before evacuees can return, official says
Election|Political|World

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK inflation expectations rise in August after recent falls, Citi/YouGov survey shows

Public inflation expectations in Britain rose in August, changing course after falling in recent months, a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov showed on Tuesday.

UK inflation expectations rise in August after recent falls, Citi/YouGov survey shows
Crime|Political|World

U.S. Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat against Barron Trump

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S.

U.S. Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat against Barron Trump
World

Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea

President Donald Trump is floating the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to become “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada intensifies

Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea
Education|Health|Science|World

Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths this year as outbreak grows

Two Pennsylvania residents died after contracting measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths this year in the United States

Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths this year as outbreak grows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Equities rise with tech boost and yields fall with oil prices

MSCI's global equities gauge rose on Tuesday as investors waited for economic data and Nvidia's financial results, while bond yields

Equities rise with tech boost and yields fall with oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets

Oil prices fell again, which helped ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices

Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Canada struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Health|Science|US|World

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania are first measles-related deaths in US this year

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania are first measles-related deaths in US this year

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania are first measles-related deaths in US this year
Crime|US|World

Woman's body recovered from Delaware River after she jumped in to save a young girl

Woman's body recovered from Delaware River after she jumped in to save a young girl

Woman's body recovered from Delaware River after she jumped in to save a young girl
Crime|World

Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

The father of a U.S. Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months has been released from immigration detention

Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Liberia's ex-vice president will await trial on drug trafficking and other charges in prison

Liberia’s former vice president has been sent to prison to await trial on drug trafficking and other charges

Liberia's ex-vice president will await trial on drug trafficking and other charges in prison
MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, the armed militant group's leader said on Tuesday, a major step in the integration plan agreed on earlier this

Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

SLB gains access to Venezuela's coveted oilfield data through contract, sources say

A contract that SLB and Venezuela's state-run PDVSA signed last week has granted the U.S. oil services

SLB gains access to Venezuela's coveted oilfield data through contract, sources say
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations aren’t allowed

Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations aren’t allowed

Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations aren’t allowed
Crime|Political|World

U.S. military officer who called for Trump impeachment faces three charges

A U.S. military service member who called for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached is facing charges under the military justice system, his

U.S. military officer who called for Trump impeachment faces three charges
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations between the two nations sharply deteriorate

The Latest: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Sweden's ruling coalition trails in poll, but closes gap on centre-left opposition

The gap between Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition government and the centre-left opposition parties has narrowed since June ahead of an election for parliament next

Sweden's ruling coalition trails in poll, but closes gap on centre-left opposition
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Four Fed bank boards wanted rate hike, minutes show

Directors at four of the Federal Reserve's 12 banks voted to increase the interest rate charged to commercial banks for emergency loans in the days before the U.S.

Four Fed bank boards wanted rate hike, minutes show