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Conflicts

Israeli Strike Kills Father and Daughter in Gaza as Post-Ceasefire Toll Passes 1,300

September 6, 2026

An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian father and daughter in Gaza City on Sunday, pushing the post-ceasefire toll past 1,340 as Arab and Islamic states issued a joint condemnation of Israeli displacement proposals. UNICEF reported three children killed in Gaza in a single day.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a press conference announcing Operation Economic Outcast sanctions against Iran on August 24 2026

US Targets Turkish Bank in Iran Sanctions Push as September 8 Deadline Looms

September 6, 2026

Washington sanctioned a Turkish investment bank for funnelling Iranian oil revenues as

Japan Self-Defense Force military assets amid record FY2027 defense budget request August 2026

Japan Bids a Record $55 Billion for Anti-Radar Missiles, Drones and AI Command in FY2027

September 5, 2026

Japan filed its largest postwar defense budget request on August 31 —

Iranian IRGC forces after US strike on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Fires Back: Drones Strike Jordan and UAE After US Breaks Hormuz Pause

September 5, 2026

The United States ended a month-long ceasefire by striking IRGC forces on

Epstein Files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing July 2026

Blanche Spent Nine Hours with Maxwell Before Her Transfer to Minimum-Security Prison

Todd Blanche spent nine hours interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell in 2025, after which she was moved to minimum-security prison against Bureau of Prisons policy. With a September 3 federal court deadline looming, the

by Jennifer Hicks

August 30, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at DOJ press conference regarding Epstein files compliance August 2026

Epstein Files: DOJ Risks Contempt as Todd Blanche Cites Wrong Law in Federal Register Filing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted a six-month-old letter to the Federal Register claiming it satisfied Judge Emmet Sullivan's Epstein files court order, but cited the wrong section of the law. The

by Jennifer Hicks

Ghislaine Maxwell arrives at court as judge rejects bid to overturn sex trafficking conviction

Judge Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid to Overturn Sex Trafficking Conviction, Calls Claims ‘Frivolous’

Aerial view of the Saint James islands off Saint Thomas with Great Saint James and Little Saint James labelled

Epstein Island (Little Saint James): What the Record Actually Shows

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in archival photo related to Epstein Files case

Epstein Files: Judge Slams DOJ for Repeated Transparency Failures as Victims Settle

Opinion

White House ballroom and helipad construction site in Washington DC August 2026

Supreme Court Lets Trump’s $400M White House Ballroom Rise as Roberts Calls It Likely Unlawful

A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling clears Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction to continue, concluding the challenger likely lacked standing. Chief Justice Roberts dissented, calling the project likely unlawful while Congress

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

September 1, 2026

Government & Politics

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a cabinet meeting in Berlin ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election

Germany’s AfD Heads for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt. Here Is What to Watch.

Saxony-Anhalt goes to the polls on September 6 with AfD at 42 percent in regional polling, poised to become the first far-right party to claim a German state government in nearly a

September 6, 2026

by Europe Desk

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked Again. The Supreme Court Fight May Be Next.

A federal judge has blocked Trump's second birthright citizenship executive order as

by Amanda Graham

Children for Sale, Organs for Profit: Russia Says Ukraine’s Black Transplant Market Has Reached Unprecedented Scale

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on September 1 that black

by Russia Desk

US Ends Duration of Status for F-1 and J-1 Students as September 15 Deadline Arrives

The Trump administration's elimination of the Duration of Status designation for F-1

by Qamar Munawer

Iceland Will Not Open EU Membership Talks Under Current Government, PM Frostadottir Says

September 4, 2026

Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ Canada Erected a Sign.

September 4, 2026

Federal Judge Once Again Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order as Unconstitutional

September 4, 2026

Maduro’s Lawyers Argue Washington Cannot Prosecute a Man It Insists Isn’t President

September 4, 2026

Economy

Bonds Sold Off and Stocks Slipped as Hormuz Tanker Strikes Sent Oil to $92 and Pushed Fed Rate Hike Odds to 68%

by Amanda Graham

Kharg Island Iran oil export terminal facilities with supertanker berths as Trump threatens military strike on September 2 2026

Brent Crude at $92.63 on September 2 as Trump Targets Kharg Island’s Oil Terminals

by Jennifer Hicks

Oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude holds above $91 on seventh straight EIA inventory draw

J&J Climbed 0.85% While the Nasdaq Fell – The Talc Settlement Finally Let the Stock Trade on Its Merits

by Amanda Graham

OPEC+ oil ministers agree to fifth consecutive monthly production increase as Brent crude holds at $91 per barrel

OPEC+ Adds Supply for a Fifth Straight Month: Brent Won’t Move Below $91

by Amanda Graham

Scene from Tehran during the conflict after IRGC missiles struck US bases in Jordan and Brent crude crossed $91

The Market Priced a Ceasefire Nobody Declared — Iran Just Ended It

by Jennifer Hicks

A tanker vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic fell to five transits a day amid US-Iran tensions in September 2026, pressuring oil prices above $91

How $91 Oil and Five Days of Data Are About to Force the Fed’s Hand

by Amanda Graham

NYSE trading floor showing Dow Jones Industrial Average activity on August 31 2026 as the index fell 374 points

Five Straight Winning Months, One Ugly Final Day: Dow Falls 374 Points as Warsh and $90 Oil Close Out August

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points to 53,185.90 on August 31, led lower by Goldman Sachs and Alphabet as Fed Chair Warsh's

by Economy Desk

September 5, 2026

Brent crude oil price September 2026 Strait of Hormuz supply disruption

Brent Crude Holds at $95 as Hormuz Throughput Drops to One-Fifth of Pre-War Levels

Brent crude held near $95 a barrel Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz moved just 4.9 million barrels per day, down from 21.6 million

by Amanda Graham

September 4, 2026

Oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude crosses $95 after Trump launches strikes on Iranian military positions near the waterway September 3 2026

Brent Nears $95 as US Strikes Near Hormuz After Tanker Attacks

Brent crude settled at $94.86 on September 2, its largest single-session gain since the conflict's opening phase in March, as US military strikes on

by Jennifer Hicks

September 2, 2026

Coal India mining operations in eastern India, where August supply dispatch rose 5.5% to 60.60 million tonnes despite a production dip

Coal India Surges 4% as August Supplies Hit 60.60 MT, Bucking India’s Market Rout

Coal India rose nearly 4% on September 2 as August supply data showed coal dispatches climbed 5.5% to 60.60 million tonnes, defying a broad

by Amanda Graham

September 2, 2026

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 summit in Asheville North Carolina September 2026

Russia Returns to the G20: Bessent’s Ultimatum, Europe’s Boycott

Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 in Asheville on Monday, his first in-person appearance since 2022, only to be told by US

by Jennifer Hicks

September 1, 2026

Market

Gold bars and Indian rupees representing the gold rate in India on September 6 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

Gold Rate Today in India, September 6, 2026: 24K Holds at ₹15,480/g as Markets Rest Before CPI Week

India's 24-karat gold rate held at ₹15,480 per gram on September 6, 2026, unchanged from Friday's close as India Bullion and Jewellers Association markets

by Amanda Graham

September 6, 2026

JPMorgan Chase JPM stock price September 5 2026

Business·Markets·News

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Stock Rises 0.22% to $356.80 on September 5: Jobs Strength Keeps Rate Outlook Firm, Lifting Financials

JPMorgan Chase edged up 0.22% to $356.80 on September 5 as August's stronger-than-expected jobs report pushed Fed rate-cut expectations further out, extending the elevated

by Economy Desk

September 6, 2026

Sherwin-Williams store exterior with NYSE SHW stock decline on September 5 2026

Business·Markets·News

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) Stock Falls 2.69% to $329.70 on September 5: Housing Slump and Rate Delay Pressure Paint Giant

Sherwin-Williams fell 2.69% to $329.70 on September 5 as a stronger-than-expected jobs report pushed Fed rate-cut expectations further out, extending the housing market wait

by Economy Desk

September 6, 2026

BSE Sensex India stock market economy September 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

BSE Sensex (BSE: SENSEX) – Sep 5, 2026

India's Sensex gained 362.57 points to close at 76,515.43 on September 4, 2026, as Nifty Metal's 1.07% advance paced the day's recovery. Technology and

by Amanda Graham

September 5, 2026

Iranian missile strikes expand to Kuwait Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base as Brent crude oil holds at $95

Business·Markets·News

Brent Settles at $95 as Iran Expands Gulf War to Kuwait, Striking US Bases at Ahmad al-Jaber

Brent crude settled at $95 on Friday as Iran expanded its retaliation campaign by striking US bases at Kuwait's Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, the

by Jennifer Hicks

September 5, 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

Gold Rate in USA Today, September 5, 2026: 24K at $142.86/g, $4,444 per Ounce

Gold prices in the United States settled at $4,444 per troy ounce on the Comex on September 4, 2026, the highest close since early

by Amanda Graham

September 5, 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

Gold Rate in UK Today, September 5, 2026: 24ct at £106.31/g, 22ct at £97.45/g

Gold prices in the United Kingdom held near multi-year highs on September 5, 2026, with 24-carat bullion priced at £106.31 per gram at the

by Amanda Graham

September 5, 2026

Caterpillar construction equipment — NYSE:CAT stock rises 1.65% to $813.94 on September 4, 2026

Business·Markets·News

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Stock Rises 1.65% to $813.94 on September 4: Data Center Power Demand and AI Infrastructure Buildout Drive Industrial Giant Higher

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) gained 1.65% to $813.94 on Friday as the industrial bellwether's exposure to data center power infrastructure gave it a counterweight

by Economy Desk

September 5, 2026

Microsoft headquarters with Azure cloud and AI data center investment September 2026

Business·Markets·News·Technology

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Falls 2.05% to $509.45 on September 4: $41B Capex Quarter and Rising Yields Weigh on AI Spending Bet

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell 2.05% to $509.45 on September 4, 2026, as the 10-year Treasury yield's approach to 4.8% repriced the cost of the

by Economy Desk

September 5, 2026

Business·Markets·News·Technology

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Stock Falls 2.51% to $319.97 on September 4: Foldable iPhone Supply Cap and Ternus Debut Weigh on Launch Week

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) fell 2.51 percent to $319.97 on September 4, 2026, as manufacturing constraints limiting the iPhone Ultra to a few hundred units

by Economy Desk

September 5, 2026

Astrology

Mercury in Virgo 2026 horoscope all zodiac signs transit ends September 10 — Mercury in Virgo 2026: the doubly dignified transit that runs from August 25 to September 10, activating forensic clarity for every zodiac sign. [Image Source: Moon Omens]

Mercury in Virgo 2026: What Every Zodiac Sign Needs to Know Before September 10

Mercury in Virgo ends September 10, 2026, closing the year's most analytically precise transit. Here is what every zodiac sign needs to know, examine,

by Kiranpreet Kaur

September 6, 2026

Moon enters Cancer September 5 2026 daily horoscope all zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope September 5, 2026: Moon Enters Cancer Tonight – All 12 Signs

by Kiranpreet Kaur

September 5, 2026

Venus square Pluto 2026 astrology horoscope zodiac signs September transit

Venus Square Pluto 2026: What Every Zodiac Sign Needs to Know Before September 15

by Kiranpreet Kaur

September 5, 2026

Four zodiac signs face a pivotal money decision September 4 2026 as Jupiter trines Saturn within one degree

4 Zodiac Signs Could Make a Money Decision That Changes Their Future, September 4, 2026

by Kiranpreet Kaur

September 4, 2026

Sports

Gabriel Martinelli in Arsenal kit before his £60m transfer to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League

Arteta’s Rejection Sends Martinelli to Al Hilal in Arsenal’s £60m Club-Record Sale

Gabriel Martinelli joins Al Hilal from Arsenal for £60m, a club-record sale that ends his seven-year stay at the Emirates. Arteta privately told the

06 Sep

by Sports Desk

Klay Thompson during his first press conference as a Miami Heat player, August 2026

Klay Thompson Left $10 Million on the Table to Shoot for One More Ring in Miami

Klay Thompson forfeited nearly $10 million in his Dallas buyout to sign with the Miami Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. He called it 'a redemption

06 Sep

by Jennifer Hicks

Jonathan Kuminga in his Minnesota Timberwolves jersey after signing his two-year deal in August 2026

Anthony Edwards Flew to Miami to Close Jonathan Kuminga. Now the Hard Part Begins.

Anthony Edwards flew to Miami to personally pitch Jonathan Kuminga to the Timberwolves, selling defensive identity and matchup freedom over the Lakers' bigger offer.

05 Sep

by Jennifer Hicks

Tacko Fall 7-foot-6 center joins the Philadelphia 76ers alongside LeBron James and Joel Embiid

The 76ers Have LeBron, Embiid, and Jaylen Brown. Their Backup Plan Is 7-Foot-6 and Back From New Zealand.

LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown lead the most expensive championship chase in 76ers history. But the backup plan at center is 7-foot-6

05 Sep

by Jennifer Hicks

Jimmy Butler in Golden State Warriors uniform amid trade speculation 2026

Golden State Warriors Are Weighing a Jimmy Butler Trade. What It Means for Steph Curry’s Last Run

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported the Golden State Warriors are likely to explore trading Jimmy Butler before February's deadline. Butler, recovering from ACL surgery, has

05 Sep

by Jennifer Hicks

Victor Wembanyama on the court as debate grows over his ability to score 100 points in an NBA game

Victor Wembanyama Said He Could Score 100 Points. The NBA’s Skeptics Are Coming Forward.

Victor Wembanyama told a French content creator in August that he could score more than 100 points in an NBA game. Two former NBA

05 Sep

by Sports Desk

NBA Drops Its Heaviest Punishment on the Clippers. Steve Ballmer Is Fighting Back.

The NBA imposed the harshest penalties in league history on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, stripping five first-round draft picks and suspending owner

05 Sep

by Sports Desk

Gabriel Jesus at his official FC Barcelona unveiling after joining from Arsenal on deadline day 2026

Arsenal Sold Gabriel Jesus for £8.6m and Hansi Flick Was Already Waiting

Arsenal sold Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona for £8.6m on deadline day, less than a fifth of the £45m they paid in 2022. At 29,

05 Sep

by Sports Desk

Daily Games

Quordle Answers Today – September 6, 2026

September 6, 2026

Contexto 1449 Answer Today – September 6, 2026

September 6, 2026

NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today – September 6, 2026

September 6, 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today – September 6, 2026

September 6, 2026

NYT Strands Hints and Answers Today – September 6, 2026

September 6, 2026

Climate

Nepal Army rescuers at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa district during flood rescue operations September 2026

September 6, 2026

Chinese Worker Pulled Alive From Nepal Flood Tunnel After Ten Days as Death Toll Tops 1,300

Chinese worker Lu Haitao was pulled alive from 225 metres inside a flooded Nepal tunnel after

Rohingya refugee shelters at Cox's Bazar Bangladesh showing monsoon flood risk conditions

A Million People, No Higher Ground: Bangladesh’s Rohingya Camps and the Monsoon That Will Not End

September 5, 2026

Bangladesh's 2026 monsoon has killed over 100 people, displaced half a million, and pushed the Rohingya camps at Cox's Bazar into one of the most dangerous humanitarian emergencies in recent monsoon history,

Helicopters evacuate visitors from Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch after flash flood August 2026

Five Feet in Ten Minutes: The Flash Flood That Sealed Grand Canyon Off from the World

by News Room

Mass burial site for Nepal flood victims in Rasuwa district following the August 26 glacial lake outburst flood

One Thousand Dead: Nepal’s Glacial Flood and the Warnings Nobody Heeded

by Sam Bowman

Survivors salvage belongings from destroyed homes in Devighat Nepal after the glacier collapse and flooding near the China-Nepal border August 2026

261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Among Missing as Nepal-China Flood Toll Passes 800

by News Room

Rescuers search for survivors along Nepal's flooded Trishuli River valley after a glacier collapse in Rasuwa district, August 2026

Nepal Braces for Second Flood as Barrier Lake at China Border Begins to Overflow

by Akihito Muranaka

Technology

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announces 3,300 layoffs targeting middle management

Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs After Record Quarter, Singling Out Middle Management

Uber announced 3,300 layoffs despite record $14.2 billion quarterly revenue, targeting middle management and eliminating all remote positions. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi blamed organizational complexity, but the company's AI push and $10 billion

by Technology Desk

September 5, 2026

Tesla Cybercab driverless robotaxi on Austin street faces NHTSA federal probe September 2026

Tesla Cybercab Faces Federal Probe Hours After Austin Launch Over Safety Certification

Federal regulators launched a probe into Tesla's Cybercab the same day it went commercial in Austin, questioning how the steering-wheel-free robotaxi was certified as road-legal. NHTSA's audit AQ26002 mirrors the Zoox precedent:

by Jennifer Hicks