Monthly Archives: August 2026
Roger Federer Gets Emotional During Tennis Hall of Fame Induction
Roger Federer expected his Tennis Hall of Fame induction to be emotional, and it did not take long for that to happen. The 45-year-old...
More Than 600 Dead, Nearly 3,000 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods
Helicopters and ground crews continued searching remote Himalayan valleys on Saturday as families waited for news of thousands of people still missing after a...
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at age 80 after being diagnosed with cancer, according to representatives for the country music star.
Her team said...
Russia-Ukraine War Disrupts Grain Trade as Wheat Prices Rise
Wheat prices are rising as attacks between Russia and Ukraine disrupt grain shipments through the Black Sea, adding pressure to a global food supply...
UAE Cuts Trade With Iran After Missile Accusations
The United Arab Emirates has stopped trade and financial dealings with Iran after Emirati officials accused the country of launching two ballistic missiles in...
Georgia Man Deported From Fiji to Face Charges in $165 Million Crypto Scheme
A Georgia man accused of taking more than $165 million from thousands of investors through a cryptocurrency investment operation has been returned to the...
FDA Approves First mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the country's first flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology, giving Moderna the green light to offer...
CFTC Investigates “Mention Markets” Over Manipulation Concerns
Federal regulators are reviewing “mention markets,” a type of prediction market where people bet on whether specific words will be said during speeches, sports...
Putin Says Russia and North Korea Will Work Toward a ‘More Just’ World Order
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea plan to continue working closely on security, political and international issues, describing ties between the...
Congo Ebola Outbreak Could Become Deadliest on Record
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at a rapid pace, with thousands of cases reported and more than 2,100...
