US Open Ticket Prices Compared to Other Summer Sports Events as Prices Soar
U.S. Open ticket prices are drawing complaints from fans as resale costs for even basic entry continue to climb.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Foreign tariffs made U.S. whiskey cheaper... depending on where you live
A new study finds that one side effect of Trump-era trade wars has been cheaper whiskey in much of the United States. But if you live in whiskey hubs Kentucky or Tennessee, your prices actually went u
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time amid rising borrowing
The US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, Treasury data showed on Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing, interest costs and long-term obligations rose. Total
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026
US residents face trade-offs as delivery drone services such as Prime Air expand.
Tech
arstechnica.com
20.08.2026
"Axios": The US is conducting a secret operation to transport oil from Hormuz
The US military has secretly created a secure shipping corridor through the southern Strait of Hormuz to transport millions of barrels of oil daily.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts
Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe on World Cup fever driving soccer's momentum in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup shattered records for soccer viewership. Now the Premier League hopes to capitalize on a new U.S. fandom. NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe dives into how she prepared for the biggest tourna
World
nbcnews.com
19.08.2026
Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is advocating for President Donald Trump to get the U.S. out of the Iran war and remove U.S. troops from the Middle East.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Soros-linked prosecutor blasted after accused killer got passport, fled US
The Democratic prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia, did not oppose an embassy trip that let an accused killer get a passport before fleeing the U.S.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says
New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese importsSince China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
The US President did not rule out the possibility of resuming negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of resuming negotiations with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Seven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?
US interventions in Iran and beyond reveal a recurring pattern of regime changes, with high human and financial costs.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
South Korea, U.S. to end joint military exercises early on August 21
A joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States will end earlier than scheduled on August 21.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Bessent announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain
The action by Secretary Scott Bessent comes amid a selloff of longer-term U.S. government debt.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Tech
techcrunch.com
19.08.2026