Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US
Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran
Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the di
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13.08.2026
Wing and a prayer: how probiotics might save bat species from a killer fungus
Bat experts were shocked at how fast white-nose syndrome had spread to Canada’s northernmost colonies from the US. Now, the race is on to find a cure before species disappearCrawling through a narrow
Science
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Watching Trump at the Patriot Games
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, was at the finale of the Patriot Games, an athletic event marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday, where President Trump made an appea
Politics
nytimes.com
13.08.2026
Stocks Rise Before the Open as Oil Prices Ease, U.S. PPI Data on Deck
Finance
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13.08.2026
Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis
Finance
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13.08.2026
Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?Rather than producing jobs, the US economy actually lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support
More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environmentsAs students across the country return to school this month, many will b
Tech
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Bitcoin Edges Higher as Prospect of Immediate U.S. Rate Rise Dims
Finance
barrons.com
13.08.2026
Hillcore to build 2.6GW power complex at Fermi Matador site in US
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves
US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president's immigration crackdown.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review
The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
World
aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
Exclusive-Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies
The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.
Politics
nytimes.com
13.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with familyKaroline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of August, Donald
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12.08.2026