A Reuters/Ipsos poll released August 19, 2026, shows 63% of Americans believe President Trump and his family inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency ventures, including a memecoin that generated over $1 billion. Nearly 70% of respondents, including 48% of Republicans, say Trump's private business interests influence presidential decisions. The survey of 4,145...
A Reuters investigation found that National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., by former President Donald Trump have been involved in only 1.3% of criminal cases in D.C. Superior Court since August 2025, despite costing taxpayers approximately $1.65 million daily. In one documented incident, 15 guardsmen watched a woman being...
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has warned AI companies that public backlash against data centers threatens Sen. Jon Husted's Ohio reelection bid, according to an Aug. 18 memo obtained by Axios. The memo, titled "Ohio Data Center Risk," says Democrats have made data centers a "centerpiece" of their campaign against...
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...
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...
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...
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...
