US national debt crosses $40 trillion mark after more than doubling in only a decade
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
More than 1,000 Afghan refugees have been stuck at a camp in Qatar since 2021
More than 1,000 Afghan refugees who fled their homes in 2021 have been stuck in Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar. They're isolated and unable to leave, despite many having aided U.S. forces during the war.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.
Trump’s latest tariff threat jolted more than a year of stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
Twisted Teens Sign to Sub Pop
Plus, a pair of new U.S. shows and an Australian tour
Culture
pitchfork.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Stocks Up as Treasury Buybacks Calm Bond Yields; Moderna Surges
Finance
wsj.com
19.08.2026
US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time, likely to escalate fears of fiscal crisis
Rising costs of social safety-net programs, military and Trump’s tax cuts strain federal government budgetsThe US gross national debt pile has topped $40tn for the first time, the treasury department
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angie Nixon, a progressive democrat who won her U.S. Senate primary in Florida despite being massively outmatched in terms of spending.
Politics
npr.org
19.08.2026
New law will force Georgia restaurants to disclose the origin of their shrimp
Cheaper foreign imports have flooded the seafood market in the United States
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
U.S. Markets Prepare For AI Compute Derivatives Tied To TSMC, Nvidia GPU Prices
Finance
investors.com
19.08.2026
US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate
Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?
US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
USA's U20 women's national team World Cup roster: Squad list, what to know ahead of tourney kickoff
Head coach Vicky Jepson named a 21-player roster with a mix of pro and college players
Sport
cbssports.com
19.08.2026
The US could cut tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada in half
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Dollar Tumbles and Gold Prices Jump as US Treasury Boosts Liquidity
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Nat-Gas Prices Rally on Hot US Weather Forecasts
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
Super El Niño: Best and Worst US States To Travel to This Winter
Winter travelers should monitor weather impacts this year amid a rapidly strengthening El Niño event.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Debt Nears $40 Trillion: The ETFs Getting Hit — and the Ones Investors Are Fleeing To
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026