US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this yea
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power
For a long time, the Arctic was associated with the "dead land" of the North and was not considered a place suitable for economic activity or human life. Today, however, it is increasingly seen as a v
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
Max Lederer, longtime head of the US military news outlet, says his ‘philosophy of leadership’ differs from defense’sThe long-serving publisher of the Stars and Stripes could face an early dismissal j
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Tobacco companies helped flood the federal comment process that stalled menthol cigarette ban
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2022, nearly 250,000 public comments flooded in—a record response that led the Biden adminis
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
This is where pollen is forecast to surge in the US this fall
Ragweed is the biggest culprit of fall allergies - a single plant can produce up to a billion grains of irritating pollen that can travel hundreds of miles
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
US Beef Prices to Remain High Amid Historic Cattle Shortage
Beef prices continue to climb to record highs on the back of a 75-year low in America's cattle inventory.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Dem’s ‘sexist’ remark against cancer survivor provokes Republican to go scorched earth: ‘Guy’s got a problem’
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins calls Jon Ossoff's viral remark about White House aide Natalie Harp "sexist" and "misogynist."
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Walmart shares tumble on weakest US sales growth in six years, soft profit outlook
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
New D.C. Monument Lets You Search for 41 Million Veterans
New D.C. monument lets families search for and honor 41 million U.S. veterans with an interactive digital tribute
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Map Reveals Regions To Be Worst-Hit by Fall Allergy Season
A new AccuWeather forecast identifies the U.S. regions most likely to experience severe fall allergy conditions.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?
Crustaceans are the subject of tests to see if alkalis added to seawater, so it absorbs more CO2, harm marine life. But Trump’s halt to funding threatens to scupper the researchFor many in the US regi
Tech
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Dark boreal forests of Canada absorb enough heat to cancel up to a 5th of their climate benefit, scientists warn
Dense evergreen plantations in Canada's boreal forest absorb so much winter sunlight that the resulting surface warming can offset 6% to 20% of the climate benefit they are credited with. Canada's cur
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary Sets Netflix Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Ava DuVernay’s new documentary “14th” is set to premiere globally on Netflix on Dec. 4, following a theatrical release in select U.S. and U.K. theaters beginning Nov. 27. As previously announced, “14t
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
Russia Warns West Against New Arms Race
In 2025, Putin and China's Xi Jinping had already called the U.S.'s proposed Golden Dome shield a "threat to strategic stability."
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Georgia has increased the cost of importing fuel and lubricants from Azerbaijan by 27%
In January-July of this year, Georgia imported fuel and lubricants worth 234.2 million US dollars from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Georgia has increased the export of car spare parts to Azerbaijan by 63%
In January-July of this year, Georgia exported 103.1 tons of car spare parts and accessories worth 1.6 million US dollars to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026