KKR to pay record $250mn to settle DoJ lawsuit
Private equity firm says it strongly disagrees with US claims over buyout filings and it ‘acted in good faith’
Finance
ft.com
27.08.2026
Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee
The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
U.S. says it’s committed to North Korea’s ‘denuclearization’ after talks omit key phrase
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed the policy, despite signals by President Donald Trump of an interest in returning to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The hackers have used tools they developed to compromise critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the U.S. and worldwide since at least 2018, an affidavit said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip
The purpose of the CIA chief's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test
World
cbsnews.com
27.08.2026
US judge declines Minnesota’s effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent
ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Tribe accuses US federal agents of ‘trespassing’ on indigenous border land
The Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise
President Donald Trump says the United States doesn't need Canada
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat
Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballotA man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday fr
World
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
U.S. allies warn Hormuz is still mined despite Trump claim
Tehran continues to threaten attacks on those that attempt passage without its permission.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer
Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.08.2026
Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies
US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
FBI probe into cyberattacks on US water systems expands after tech supplier is targeted
The breach occurred amid a spate of hacks directed at PLCs in Minnesota and at least six other states
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Dolly Parton Streams Surge on Spotify With 2,320% Increase in the United States
Dolly Parton’s music has significantly surged on Spotify following her death on Tuesday, with total streams increasing over 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared to the prior seven-
Culture
variety.com
26.08.2026
Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.
Politics
npr.org
26.08.2026
LSU abstains from SEC vote to penalize coaches, schools for playing pro players
LSU was the only SEC school not to approve of the league's new penalty structure for coaches, schools that play ex-professional players
Sport
cbssports.com
26.08.2026
US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington
"The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the c
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Dozens of US and Canadian citizens missing after flash flooding in Nepal
They are among hundreds of people still unaccounted for, with authorities for both countries saying they are closely monitoring the situation.
Science
bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
E. coli, Salmonella, Cyclospora: Is the U.S. Seeing a Surge in Foodborne Illnesses?
With several summer food staples hit by contamination, consumers may wonder why there seem to be so many outbreaks.
World
time.com
26.08.2026