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Syria Leaves U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List After 46 Years—What Changes
Syria's removal from the U.S. state-sponsor list eases financial and trade restrictions after 46 years, while targeted sanctions and security risks remain.
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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide—What Applicants Should Do
The State Department has not announced when interviews will resume, but the pause does not cover every U.S. visa category.
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Haiti Says 47 Were Killed and More Than 50 Kidnapped in Kenscoff Attack
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in Kenscoff, Haiti, as a gang threat complicated efforts to rescue the hostages.
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Tinubu Orders Rescue After Nigeria Mosque Abductions; Captive Count Is Unverified
Nigeria launched a coordinated rescue after mosque and village abductions in Niger State, but officials have not confirmed claims that roughly 600 people were taken.
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New Zealand’s Under-16 Social Media Bill Has a 10% Penalty—and a Vote Problem
New Zealand’s proposed under-16 social media ban would require platform age checks and allow fines up to 10% of global revenue, but it may lack the votes and time to pass.
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Congo Receives 16,250 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Death Toll Tops 2,500
Congo has received its first 16,250 Ervebo doses as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak accelerates. Here is what the vaccine campaign can—and cannot—do yet.
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Can Ukraine Vote During War? What the Zelenskyy–Fedorov Rift Changes
Zelenskyy has rejected Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for a wartime election. Here is what Ukrainian law says and what a credible vote would require.
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U.S.–Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Effect
U.S.–Canada trade talks have collapsed, triggering 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods and a planned Canadian response on September 8.
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USS George Washington Relieves Lincoln—Why a Nuclear Carrier Still Needs a Supply Lifeline
USS George Washington has reached the Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after a deployment of more than 265 days. Here is how carrier resupply works, what the relief changes and what remains unanswered.
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Trump Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners as Hormuz Crisis Raises Global Costs
Trump threatened economic consequences for countries supporting Iran, widening the stakes of the conflict as Strait of Hormuz disruptions pressure global energy markets.
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Is Cancer Really Cured? What Moderna’s Melanoma Trial Actually Proved
Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA therapy beat Keytruda alone in a Phase 3 melanoma trial. Here is what that means—and why it is not a cancer cure.
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Israel Opens First Criminal Gaza Troop Probes in Hind Rajab and Paramedic Killings
Israel's military opened its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the Gaza war, focusing on the killings of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian emergency responders.
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UAE Halts Iran Trade After Missile Claim, Raising Hormuz Stakes
The UAE halted trade and financial transactions with Iran after an alleged missile attack, deepening the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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Ship Hit in Hormuz as Iran Keeps Global Energy Chokepoint Restricted
A projectile hit an unidentified ship leaving the Strait of Hormuz, causing a crew casualty as the key energy route remains restricted and diplomacy stalls.
Personal Finance
Auto-Loan Delinquency Ticked Up—Act Before You Miss a Payment
Auto-loan delinquency ticked up in the second quarter of 2026. Use this four-step checklist before a missed car payment limits your options.
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Democrats Put South Carolina First in 2028; New Hampshire Conflict Remains
Democrats approved a 2028 primary calendar led by South Carolina, but New Hampshire law could scramble the party's six-state order.
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Reddit Joins the S&P 500 Tuesday—What Changes for Index-Fund Investors
Reddit enters the S&P 500 before the August 18 market open. Here is what the index-fund rebalance changes—and what it does not.
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Virginia State University Lockdown Ends After Five Are Shot
Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early August 15. The lockdown has ended, but police say the investigation remains active.
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Aston Martin Valen Pairs 838 HP With a 150-Car V12 Run
Aston Martin's new Valen combines an 838-hp V12, titanium exhaust, carbon-fiber body and a production cap of 150 cars.
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Amazon Restores Arbitration and a Class Waiver—What Customers Must Do First
Amazon's new U.S. terms restore individual arbitration and a class-action waiver. Here are the small-claims exception, 60-day notice process, and mass-arbitration rules customers should understand.