Economic Conditions and Trends Jul 25, 2026 A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel. A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel. See more
US foreign policy Aug 4, 2026 US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of... US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant gov... Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant gov... Share
SpaceX Aug 4, 2026 SpaceX rocket hours away from crashing into the moon in unintentional collision Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket weighing four tonnes will hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles per hourA four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket tha... SpaceX rocket hours away from crashing into the moon in unintentional collision Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket weighing four tonnes will hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles per hourA four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket tha... Share
US news Aug 4, 2026 OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers Company and subsidiary Statsig alleged by US justice department to have favored foreign workers in hiringOpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2m to settle US... OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers Company and subsidiary Statsig alleged by US justice department to have favored foreign workers in hiringOpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2m to settle US... Share
California Aug 4, 2026 Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visitLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed Californ... Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visitLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed Californ... Share
Missouri Aug 4, 2026 Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his prima... Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his prima... Share
US news Aug 4, 2026 Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run as Minnesota governor Trump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’Mike Lindell is leaving his role with the... Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, steps down from post to run as Minnesota governor Trump loyalist, who also has president’s endorsement, has spent millions trying to prove 2020 election was ‘stolen’Mike Lindell is leaving his role with the... Share
Rancho Palos Verdes (Calif) Aug 4, 2026 Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Club Near Los Angeles The man appeared to be observing “security-planning activities” on Sunday at the club in Rancho Palos Verdes, the authorities said. The president was schedul... Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Club Near Los Angeles The man appeared to be observing “security-planning activities” on Sunday at the club in Rancho Palos Verdes, the authorities said. The president was schedul... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November. Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November en... Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November en... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 4, 2026 Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November. Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control. Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control. Share
