Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on billions in U.S. imports
A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products
World
cbsnews.com
26.08.2026
Could we protect all western US communities from wildfires and facilitate restoring fire to wildlands within a decade?
In a new study in Environmental Research: Ecology, I analyzed how fires were able to burn into communities and how fire-resistant land uses could be combined with fuel treatments to reduce fires burni
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
Record-breaking heat dome expected to bring dangerous temperatures to US south-west
As wildfires rage and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-11F (43-46C) are forecastSurging temperatures are expected to broil more than 45 million people as a heat dome settles
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash
With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by researchers at Penn State conducted an expansive study of gene
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
US audit regulator scraps investor advocate role as Trump-era revamp accelerates
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board scraps office set-up under Biden administration to represent shareholders
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Carney matches Trump tariffs with 50% tax on U.S. dairy, steel
The retaliatory levies will affect $20 billion worth of annual U.S. exports to Canada.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support
Beijing said its relationship with Iran "should not be disrupted or undermined" and that China will take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
U.S. spy chief visits Russia for unannounced meetings
The visit would be the first known visit to the Russian capital by a U.S. spy chief since November 2021.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn’t See Coming
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secre
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat
The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said I
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions of US households ditching pre-bagged salad
Iceberg lettuce is the only product that federal investigators have tied to outbreaks so far
Health
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa applications
US state department wants consular officers to screen out people likely to need public benefits
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges
Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel
Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
U.S. Refiners Face New Crude Squeeze as Canada Cuts Oil Sands Output
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
25.08.2026
US senator makes no promises to Zelenskyy on sanctions legislation
The Republican senator, who met with Ukraine’s leader in Kyiv this week, said he doesn’t see himself or any one person taking over the foreign policy mantle of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Politics
politico.com
25.08.2026
U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil, Inflation Fears Retreat
Finance
wsj.com
25.08.2026
South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement
The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Politics
npr.org
25.08.2026