Legal Profession Jul 28, 2026 Gibson Dunn Hires Rival Wachtell Lipton’s Co-Chair Gibson Dunn’s hiring of the seasoned litigator William Savitt highlights the fierce competition for top lawyers across Wall Street. Gibson Dunn Hires Rival Wachtell Lipton’s Co-Chair Gibson Dunn’s hiring of the seasoned litigator William Savitt highlights the fierce competition for top lawyers across Wall Street. See more
Lebanon Aug 1, 2026 Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 1, 2026 In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” wi... In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” wi... Share
Polls and Public Opinion Aug 1, 2026 Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure. Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure. Share
Government Contracts and Procurement Aug 1, 2026 Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public. Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public. Share
Women's Open Aug 1, 2026 Yealimi Noh leads Women’s Open by three shots after Ryu Hae-ran stumbles Ryu’s bid for third consecutive major win in doubtEngland’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull in contentionHad this stumble taken place a day later, it would have... Yealimi Noh leads Women’s Open by three shots after Ryu Hae-ran stumbles Ryu’s bid for third consecutive major win in doubtEngland’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull in contentionHad this stumble taken place a day later, it would have... Share
Donald Trump Aug 1, 2026 Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per monthDonald Trump is now offering early access... Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per monthDonald Trump is now offering early access... Share
Compensation for Damages (Law) Aug 1, 2026 $4 Million Settlement in Suit Against Officer Who Took Nude Images From Women’s Phones Julian Alcala, who was a police officer in Eastern Missouri, had illegally obtained the private images during traffic stops, the authorities said. $4 Million Settlement in Suit Against Officer Who Took Nude Images From Women’s Phones Julian Alcala, who was a police officer in Eastern Missouri, had illegally obtained the private images during traffic stops, the authorities said. Share
Washington DC Aug 1, 2026 Trump’s reflecting pool saga: a timeline of failure and finger-pointing As charges are dropped against ex-Olympian, flawed work by Trump-connected contractor emerges as culpritDonald Trump’s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool saga... Trump’s reflecting pool saga: a timeline of failure and finger-pointing As charges are dropped against ex-Olympian, flawed work by Trump-connected contractor emerges as culpritDonald Trump’s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool saga... Share
Transfer window Aug 1, 2026 Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal 35-year-old Brighton striker Welbeck seals £5m moveMali international Sangaré joins Bees for reported £39mChelsea have signed Brighton’s veteran striker Dann... Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal 35-year-old Brighton striker Welbeck seals £5m moveMali international Sangaré joins Bees for reported £39mChelsea have signed Brighton’s veteran striker Dann... Share
Tour de France Femmes Aug 1, 2026 Wiebes outsprints Le Court and Vollering to win Tour de France Femmes opening stage Dutch cyclist’s turn of speed too much for 2023 winner VolleringWiebes takes yellow jersey with sixth career stage victoryLorena Wiebes took the first yellow... Wiebes outsprints Le Court and Vollering to win Tour de France Femmes opening stage Dutch cyclist’s turn of speed too much for 2023 winner VolleringWiebes takes yellow jersey with sixth career stage victoryLorena Wiebes took the first yellow... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Aug 1, 2026 Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew. Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew. Share
West Ham United Aug 1, 2026 Amanda Staveley consortium set to buy Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham Previously agreed sale to Daniel Kretinsky falls throughVanessa Gold, daughter of former chair, is selling ?upA consortium led by Amanda Staveley has reached... Amanda Staveley consortium set to buy Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham Previously agreed sale to Daniel Kretinsky falls throughVanessa Gold, daughter of former chair, is selling ?upA consortium led by Amanda Staveley has reached... Share
