Michigan lettuce warnings ease as cyclospora outbreak continues to unsettle shoppers

Health warnings surrounding lettuce have eased in Michigan, but concerns over a major cyclosporiasis outbreak continue to influence shopping habits, putting pressure on grocery stores and produce sellers. Michigan health officials have said consumers can once again purchase lettuce, following an outbreak that has spread across 15 U.S. states......

Berkshire Hathaway reports higher operating profit and resumes stock buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp increase in quarterly operating profit on Saturday, supported by stronger results across its manufacturing, service and retail businesses. The conglomerate also repurchased shares during the period, while gains in its stock portfolio provided an additional boost to net income. Operating profit for the second......

UBS raises gold price forecast to $5,000 by 2027

Gold could be heading toward another period of strong gains, with UBS projecting that the precious metal may reach around $5,000 per ounce during the first half of 2027. The forecast reflects expectations that several structural factors will continue to support demand for gold amid persistent economic and financial uncertainty. In a recent......

Washington turns to Australia to challenge China’s dominance in scandium supplies

The United States is strengthening its cooperation with Australia in an effort to secure independent access to scandium, a strategic mineral increasingly valued by the aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals has announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has committed to providing......

Trump prepares to deploy campaign funds to support Republicans in the midterm elections

President Donald Trump is preparing to use a significant portion of the political funds raised by his campaign network to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces increasingly competitive races for control of Congress. Trump has indicated that funds held by his pro-Trump political operation,......

Cuban envoy warns of possible U.S. military action against Havana

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobrón Guzmán, has accused the United States of building a political and media narrative that could be used to justify tougher measures against Havana, including possible military action. In comments reported by Russian news agency TASS, the Cuban diplomat argued that statements......

Trump announces more than $2 billion in new investments in the U.S. mining sector

President Donald Trump has announced more than $2 billion in new investments aimed at expanding mining and critical-mineral production in the United States, alongside more than $180 million in funding dedicated to education, training and workforce development. Speaking at a roundtable at the U.S. Department of State alongside Secretary of......

Trump challenges White House ballroom ruling and prepares Supreme Court appeal

President Donald Trump has intensified his legal confrontation with the U.S. judiciary over plans to build a major ballroom at the White House, arguing that a court decision suspending the project could have serious implications for national security. Trump reacted strongly after a judicial ruling halted or restricted construction work on......

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions within Trump's Republican Party......

UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said UNICEF was aware......

Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing a wide-ranging investigative campaign that could begin if the party wins control of the chamber in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Rather than immediately pursuing another impeachment of President Donald Trump, Democratic......

Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger

Hawaii voters are set to weigh a familiar question confronting Democrats across the United States: whether to retain an experienced incumbent or hand the nomination to a younger candidate demanding a sharper shift to the left. The contest in Hawaii's Honolulu-based congressional district pits Democratic Representative Ed Case, 73, against......

A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency

President Donald Trump is facing growing political and economic challenges as his second term enters a difficult phase, with declining approval ratings, disputes over tariffs, foreign policy pressures and internal disagreements creating a more complicated political landscape ahead of the midterm elections. Recent polling suggests that public......

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