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SVB Financial Loses $1.7 Billion FDIC Claim in Federal Court Ruling

A federal judge has rejected SVB Financial Trust’s effort to recover about $1.7 billion tied to deposits at Silicon Valley Bank, handing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. a victory in litigation stemming from the bank’…

The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn’t a hot topic for Democrats in this year’s campaigns

Climate change has receded as a leading issue in Democratic campaigns, even as scientists warn 2026 could rank among the warmest years recorded. An Associated Press report published Aug. 29 examined the shift through the…

Federal Reserve Warns of Persistent Inflation and Surging AI Data Center Costs

Federal Reserve officials are confronting a new inflationary challenge from the massive $581 billion U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, which is driving up prices for electricity, chips, and software w…

Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Spanish Vuelta after crashing during Stage 8

Tadej Pogačar abandoned the Vuelta a España on Saturday after crashing during Stage 8 near Xeraco, Spain, ending his bid to win all three Grand Tours. The five-time Tour de France champion led by 3 minutes, 50 seconds ov…

Critics Blast Metropolitan Museum’s Plan to Honor John Galliano Galliano, a fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's decision to honor fashion designer John Galliano with a major 2027 exhibition has sparked significant backlash due to his 2011 conviction for antisemitic hate speech. The exhibition, "Joh…

Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

A historic drought across the U.S. West has led to a record surge in black bear sightings and human encounters, with Colorado logging over 7,000 reports in 2026, surpassing the 2019 annual record. The severe lack of natu…

Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights

Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Portland, Oregon, are using a novel traffic strategy that rewards law-abiding drivers with fewer red lights, a departure from traditional punishment-based enforcement. The system, an evolutio…

Liverpool rallies to 2-2 draw with Forest in Premier League as Iraola waits for first win with Reds

Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League victory after two matches. The Reds also drew 2-2 at Newcast…

Goodyear Extends Turnaround Plan Amid Heavy Debt and Cash Pressures

Goodyear is extending its major business transformation plan beyond original timelines as the historic American tire manufacturer battles heavy debt loads, aggressive international tariffs, and intense market competition…

Marvin Mims Suffers Foot Injury in Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Junior sustained a right foot injury during the team preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High. Mims exited the game on the opening possession a…

Bad Wolves Guitarist AJ Rebollo Quits Band Over Dolly Parton Cover Release

Heavy metal band Bad Wolves experienced a major lineup change after guitarist AJ Rebollo announced his resignation. The departure follows an intense dispute between band members and their record label, Better Noise Music…

College Football Eligibility Crisis

A Louisiana federal judge has issued a ruling allowing former college players who signed professional contracts to return to collegiate football. The controversy arose after athletes excluded from the NCAA's new age-base…

Russian strike on Kyiv-area warehouse sparks detonation, killing 37

A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in the Kyiv region killed at least 37 people and injured dozens more, triggering a massive fire and explosions that officials said were fueled by ammunition stored at the site. The a…

Ex-Utah Players Accuse Program of Mishandling Injuries

Six former University of Utah football players have publicly accused the athletic program and coaching staff of mishandling serious injuries between 2020 and 2024. The allegations, initially published by The Salt Lake Tr…

Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

President Donald Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian imports, a statute never before used or tested in court [citation:1]. The tariffs, e…

Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

President Donald Trump and his allies are intensifying unsubstantiated claims of widespread noncitizen voting ahead of the November midterm elections, prompting concerns from election officials and voting rights advocate…

Emily Wilson’s ‘Odyssey’ became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she’s retranslating the whole thing

Classicist Emily Wilson is creating a new translation of Homer's 'Odyssey', eight years after her landmark 2017 version sold over a million copies. Wilson, the first woman to translate the epic into English, announced sh…

Eagles Safety Andre’ Sam Carted Off with Leg Injury

Philadelphia Eagles safety Andre Sam left Friday night's preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on a cart following an apparent left leg injury late in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Sam sustained…

Little League World Series Dream Ends in Court

A Texas state judge dissolved his own temporary restraining order, upholding Little League International's decision to disqualify the Tulsa National Little League team from the Southwest Region Tournament. Judge Ryan Lun…

Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. 'Done Enough' to Make Roster

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has demonstrated sufficient performance during training camp and preseason games to secure a place on the team's final 53-man roster, according to head coach John Harbaugh.…

US House to Vote on Temporary Funding Bill Tuesday to Avoid Government Shutdown

The United States House of Representatives scheduled a vote on a temporary funding bill under a suspension of the rules procedure. Lawmakers returned from their August recess facing a September 30 deadline to pass legisl…

Trump Admin Faces Triple Setback in Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court delivered a consequential series of rulings addressing executive authority, independent federal agencies, and constitutional rights. In a landmark six-to-three decision, the conservative m…

Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Hawaii After Hurricane Lala

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Hawaii to facilitate federal recovery funding following Hurricane Lala. The Category 1 storm moved near the Big Island on August 15 and 16, dropping nearly…

Mill Knew Tank Was Unfit 10 Months Before Deadly Blast

A federal investigation has revealed that a chemical storage tank at a Washington state paper mill was deemed unsafe for service months before it catastrophically failed, resulting in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace …

California Sues Feds Over $120M Canceled Offshore Wind Deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a lawsuit against the federal administration and Golden State Wind, challenging the cancellation of a one hundred twenty million dollar off…

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