President Donald Trump's endorsement record took a significant hit Tuesday night as three of his endorsed candidates lost their Republican primary elections . In Florida, scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills lost to Ryan Elijah in the 7th District, while Catalina Lauf fell to Jim Schwartzel in the 19th District . In...
The U.S. Treasury announced it is significantly increasing buybacks of long-term government debt after the 30-year bond yield surged to its highest level since 2007, reaching over 5.33% . The department will "increase, by at least double," the size of its buyback operations for 10- to 30-year securities, raising the...
An unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi struck multiple flexible roadside posts in Austin on Aug. 17, according to passenger video posted on Reddit, creating a new test for Tesla’s claims about its autonomous-driving safety record. The footage shows the vehicle entering a curb-extension area, maneuvering repeatedly, then contacting and pushing down several...
Federal Reserve officials showed a sharper divide over inflation and interest rates at their July meeting, with several policymakers favoring a hike if price pressures remain persistent. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 on July 29 to keep the federal funds target at 3.5% to 3.75%, with Cleveland’s Beth...
A severe weather crisis is unfolding across the United States, with devastating floods in the Midwest and a life-threatening heatwave gripping the South. In Indiana, at least seven people have died following days of severe storms and historic flooding . Governor Mike Braun announced a disaster relief fund and requested...
The Los Angeles Lakers are moving toward a second ownership change in a year, with Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreeing to acquire Mark Walter’s controlling interest at a record $12.5 billion valuation. The agreement, announced Aug. 12, still requires NBA Board of Governors approval and due diligence. The Buss...
Organizers in the United Arab Emirates rescheduled major Abu Dhabi music events featuring Shakira and Christina Aguilera amid regional security concerns. The OFFLIMITS Music Festival, originally planned for April 4, was moved to November 21, 2026, with Shakira remaining listed as a performer. Christina Aguilera’s Etihad Arena concert was moved...
A heat-driven dust threat was forecast for parts of Arizona on Wednesday, while health officials continued warning that blowing soil can expose residents to Coccidioides, the fungus that causes Valley fever. ABC15 reported Wednesday that blowing dust was possible during the evening as an extreme heat warning covered central, southern...
The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced it will more than double its buybacks of long-dated government debt, a surprise intervention to stem a surge in borrowing costs as the 30-year yield reached its highest level since 2007 . Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the increase of "liquidity support buyback...
United States federal security agencies have issued an urgent joint cybersecurity advisory warning that unidentified malicious actors are actively targeting Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers. The alert, released by the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Cybersecurity...
