TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Watch: How will the US national debt affect American consumers and the world?
The US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
TikTok to Pay $400 Million to U.S. Government to Settle Lawsuit Alleging App Violated Child-Safety Law
TikTok, the company behind the popular short-form video app, has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit alleging that a predecessor app violated the country’s Children’s Online
Culture
variety.com
21.08.2026
US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Experts say even a last-minute breakthrough will not result in the US lifting all its tariffs on Canadian goods.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
The US Congress will consider the sale of $2.3 billion Black Hawk helicopters to Norway
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of UH-60M Black Hawk multirole helicopters to Norway, as well as related equipment and systems for a total of $2.3 billion.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
US supreme court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administrationThe US supreme court has allowed Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
New Super El Niño Maps Show Potential Rainfall, Temperatures Across US
New NOAA maps show winter temperature and precipitation outlooks across the U.S. as El Niño strengthens.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
German companies received about 800 million euros after the abolition of customs duties in the United States
German companies have received about 790 million euros after the US Supreme Court decided to cancel a series of customs duties imposed by the American leader Donald Trump.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to avoid new tariffs and seal a trade deal. Here’s what could be in it.
U.S. and Canadian officials were engaged in additional talks on Friday. Details about what’s in their new trade deal have trickled out.
Finance
marketwatch.com
21.08.2026
Draper ruled out of the US Open
British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of the US Open due to ongoing injury problems.
Sport
skysports.com
21.08.2026
Map Shows Where US Homebuyers Have the Upper Hand
U.S. homebuyers have gained the upper hand over sellers in recent months, even as it might not feel like they have.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian PressLeaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, moc
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
World No 1 Jannik Sinner Announces Brutal Decision on US Open
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who hasn't played since winning at Wimbledon, announced brutal news about the U.S. Open.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
More than half of adults in US say they lack basic statistical understanding
From the daily weather forecast to a baseball player's batting average to an individual's risk of developing lung cancer, understanding statistics can help people in the United States navigate their l
Science
phys.org
21.08.2026
Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says
Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Magenta Light Studios Nabs U.S. and Canadian Distribution Rights to Brazilian Crime Drama ‘The King of the Internet’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Magenta Light Studios has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to “The King of the Internet” (“O Rei da Internet”), the acclaimed Brazilian crime drama from filmmaker Fabrício Bittar. Ba
Culture
variety.com
21.08.2026
Jannik Sinner ‘very sad and disappointed’ as knee injury puts him out of US Open
World No 1 makes ‘difficult decision’ to miss slam‘New York has a special place in my heart’Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world No 1 has not played a match since be
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
China's Foreign Ministry once again called the United States and Iran for negotiations
China has called the United States and Iran to dialogue again in order to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
'I'm very sad and disappointed' - Sinner withdraws from US Open
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this month's US Open due to a right knee injury.
Sport
skysports.com
21.08.2026
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses incumbent Sen. Ed Markey as he faces off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026