President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum directing the federal government to establish a framework enabling vetted private cybersecurity companies to conduct offensive digital operations against foreign transnational criminal organizations. Announced on August 13, 2026, the directive tasks the National Coordination Center within the Homeland Security Task Force...
The U.S. government faces mounting fiscal pressures after a $25 billion auction of 30-year Treasury bonds cleared at a yield of 5.216 percent, the highest rate recorded since 2001. The auction results indicate that investors are demanding a heavy premium to absorb long-duration sovereign debt amid persistent inflation uncertainties and...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency and mobilized the Indiana National Guard as severe drenching storms battered the flood-ravaged Midwest for a sixth consecutive day. Torrential downpours, following earlier 1-in-1,000-year rainfall totals across eastern Indiana, triggered rapid flash flooding, forcing hundreds of residential evacuations and active boat...
The Queensland Rugby League confirmed Friday that head coach Billy Slater has stepped down from his position, effective immediately, and will not return for the 2027 State of Origin series. Slater, who took over the role in 2022, guided the Maroons to three series victories across five campaigns, though his...
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University alleging widespread institutional antisemitism. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns ruled that the government failed to establish legally sufficient claims of ongoing Title VI violations, determining that subsequent incidents cited after formal notice were...
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, has issued a royal decree stripping his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, of all her royal titles. Announced by the Office of the Grand Chamberlain, the disciplinary action applies to the 33-year-old wife of Prince Abdul Malik, who stands fourth in line to the throne....
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday night's start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings due to right triceps fatigue. The 38-year-old right-hander permitted two runs and six hits while throwing 53 pitches, pausing his milestone pursuit at 1,998 career strikeouts. DeGrom experienced tightness during a grueling 32-pitch...
A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing provisions of a presidential executive order that aimed to restrict mail-in voting. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston ruled that the executive branch lacks the constitutional authority to regulate federal elections or mandate...
Pershing Square Capital Management has completely liquidated its equity position in Hertz Global Holdings Inc., accelerating a sharp market correction for the rental car company. The institutional exit was disclosed in Pershing Square’s fiscal report, following a severe breakdown in leadership confidence highlighted by Chief Investment Officer Ryan Israel on...
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffered an arm injury during Thursday’s 16-14 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but initial evaluations indicated the injury was not major. Rakestraw was hurt in the second quarter while tackling Bengals running back Tahj Brooks and remained on the field as trainers examined...
