Breaking 11:30 US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination 11:23 UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims 10:52 Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority 10:21 Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger 10:10 A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency 10:00 Former NBA players reignite WNBA eligibility debate with claims of wanting to join women’s league 09:30 Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States 09:00 Amazon builds massive Texas gas power plant to fuel AI data centers 08:30 Delaware judge orders Verisk to pursue $2.35 billion AccuLynx acquisition 21:00 Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow 18:15 OpenAI Removes Text Chat Limits for Free ChatGPT Users 17:47 Trump says administration’s record will help Republicans in U.S. midterm elections 17:30 Federal appeals court halts White House ballroom project backed by Donald Trump 16:45 Morgan Stanley strengthens industrials banking team with senior Bank of America hire 16:01 Trump warns Senate rules debate could reshape future Republican presidencies 15:16 Canada weighs trade concessions as talks with US focus on tariff relief 14:45 Texas Stock Exchange seeks to challenge Wall Street with a new trading platform 14:10 TikTok restructures U.S. operations with Nashville office closure and workforce reduction 13:49 Ford unveils affordable Fathom electric pickup to challenge Tesla and BYD 13:30 Toronto stock futures advance as investors await Canada and US employment reports 12:58 Proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping framework faces sanctions and insurance challenges 12:42 UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia 12:20 Google reshapes its AI division to strengthen competition with OpenAI

Spider-Man: Brand New Day spins record-breaking $928 million global box office debut

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered one of the strongest theatrical openings in cinema history, earning an estimated $928 million worldwide during its launch weekend and reaffirming the enduring global appeal of Marvel's iconic superhero franchise. The latest installment, produced by Sony Pictures in collaboration with Marvel, generated......

Wildfires devastate Washington state as hundreds of homes and buildings are destroyed

Fast-moving wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and structures in and around Spokane, in the US state of Washington, forcing large-scale evacuations as emergency crews continue battling multiple active blazes. Local authorities described the destruction as extensive, warning that damage assessments are still ongoing and that officials......

U.S. congressional report highlights Ceuta and Melilla issue and calls for diplomatic dialogue

A recent report accompanying a U.S. House of Representatives appropriations bill has renewed attention to the long-standing dispute over the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla. According to the document, the report discusses Morocco’s position regarding the two territories and encourages diplomatic engagement between Rabat......

Oil prices tumble over 5% as US-Iran talks revive hopes for Middle East de-escalation

Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran announced plans to resume negotiations aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, easing fears of major disruptions to global energy supplies. The prospect of renewed diplomacy prompted investors to reassess geopolitical risks that had recently driven crude prices......

US approval of new pesticides sparks PFAS concerns among scientists and environmental groups

The approval of several new pesticides by the US administration has prompted concern from scientists and environmental organizations, which argue that the products contain compounds that should be classified as PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals." The controversy centers on how these substances are defined and regulated,......

US Justice chief drops controversial compensation fund to advance Senate confirmation

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that had become a major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate. Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, announced the decision on Sunday, describing it as the result of "good-faith discussions" with senators and members of......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth and final presidential term at age 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth and final presidential term, declaring himself "in excellent shape" as he seeks re-election in the country's October vote. The 80-year-old leader was formally nominated on Sunday during a national convention of the Workers'......

Boston court clears Moroccan citizens in Wassim Karkouch case, highlighting dangers of misinformation

A municipal court in Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a final ruling in the case involving Wassim Karkouch, concluding that no Moroccan citizens were involved in the actions initially attributed to them. According to the court’s findings, Moroccan nationals who were present during the incident had, in fact, intervened to assist and......

US urges citizens in Middle East to consider leaving amid rising Iran tensions

The United States has advised its citizens across much of the Middle East to consider leaving the region as fears grow over a possible escalation in the conflict involving Iran and Washington. Security alerts issued by several US embassies on Saturday urged American nationals to remain prepared for a potential deterioration of the situation,......

Purple Rain returns to Broadway as a new musical set for 2027

More than four decades after its release, Prince's landmark Purple Rain is making the leap back to the stage with a new Broadway musical scheduled to premiere in New York in 2027, bringing one of popular music's most influential works to a new generation of theater audiences. The production, led by producer Orin Wolf and directed......

Michael B. Jordan directs new The Thomas Crown Affair remake after Creed III

Michael B. Jordan is expanding his filmmaking career with a new adaptation of the classic heist thriller The Thomas Crown Affair, taking on directing, producing and starring duties in a project that reimagines one of Hollywood's most enduring crime stories. Following his directorial debut with Creed III, Jordan returns behind the camera......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth presidential term as Trump looms over campaign

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially begins his campaign for a fourth presidential term on Sunday, positioning national sovereignty and Brazil's international independence at the center of an election expected to be shaped by both domestic political divisions and the influence of Donald Trump. Lula, who returned......

US reportedly backed yen in rare market intervention, Financial Times says

The United States may have taken part in an unusually coordinated effort to stabilize the Japanese yen, according to a report by the Financial Times, signaling what could be the first joint currency intervention between Washington and Tokyo in nearly three decades. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the newspaper reported......

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