The 53rd annual White Marlin Open began in Ocean City, Maryland, as boats headed out for Day 1 of the 2026 edition of what is billed as the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. Held every summer, the event draws hundreds of boats over the course of the week, including...
Global crude prices fell sharply on Monday after Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned US strikes on Iran and that talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were imminent. Brent crude dropped as much as 7.3% to $81.55 a barrel before trading around $83.47, while US West Texas Intermediate...
Pop superstar Ariana Grande will take an extended break from public visibility following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1, 2026. Representatives for the singer confirmed that the decision follows a period of continuous public scrutiny regarding her public appearances and personal life. The Eternal Sunshine Tour commenced...
Indian entertainment outlet Filmfare highlights a busy week of streaming releases scheduled between August 3 and August 9. The lineup includes returning fan‑favourite series such as Ted Lasso and Vadhandhi, alongside new titles like Uyir and Operation Safed Sagar. Uyir, starring Roshan Mathew, is described as a crime drama based...
Colleges across the United States are rapidly expanding artificial intelligence offerings as students from non-technical majors rush to gain AI skills. At Virginia Commonwealth University, psychology major Faith Maeba is adding an AI minor to prepare for graduate programs and workplace changes driven by machine learning. Nationwide, universities report strong...
The US is rushing to build a domestic critical minerals chain as defence sourcing rules tighten. The effort will test whether refining from waste and allied supplies can cut reliance on China quickly enough. The United States is trying to build a domestic supply chain for critical minerals used in weapons,...
Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated currency intervention on Monday, August 3, 2026, stepping in together to halt the Japanese yen's sharp slide toward 40-year lows. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama formally announced the joint operation during a press briefing in Tokyo, stating that both governments...
CrowdStrike’s 2026 Threat Hunting Report, released from Austin, Texas, finds that artificial intelligence now underpins many aspects of cyber operations. North Korean–linked hackers reportedly poisoned 131 trusted packages in the Mastra AI framework, illustrating escalating software supply chain risks. During the first half of 2026, 87% of registry threats involved...
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday formally rescinded the Trump-era $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” ending weeks of negotiations with Republican senators over his permanent nomination. The fund, created under a May 18, 2026 IRS lawsuit settlement to compensate alleged federal targeting victims, drew bipartisan criticism because broad eligibility...
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said in an interview published August 3 that he expects U.S. inflation pressures to ease gradually as earlier drivers, including higher energy prices and trade tariffs, peak and the economy remains solid. He emphasized that the Federal Reserve remains committed to its inflation...
