Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns
China's dominance of key green technologies is helping to subsidize the global transition to a low-carbon economy, but trade tensions could make it harder for other countries to meet their climate tar
Science
phys.org
18.08.2026
China reduced its investment in US government bonds to 633.4 billion dollars
China's holdings of US government bonds fell from $731.4 billion to $633.4 billion over the period from June 2025 to June 2026.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Harvard, NYU among 30 universities hit with Pentagon foreign-tie audit deadline
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to audit foreign ties or risk losing federal funding, targeting entities linked to China, Russia and Iran.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted to FBI agents in 2015 that he had intimate relations multiple times with suspected Chinese spy Christine 'Fang Fang' Fang.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Ariel Levy, a New Yorker Staff Writer, Joins ’60 Minutes’ as Contributor
Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine who has analyzed sexuality in culture and profiled a number of political and cultural newsmakers, will join “60 Minutes” as a contributor, the lat
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026
Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
E Jean Carroll secures another legal victory as US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s appeal over 1996 abuse claims.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.
Politics
npr.org
17.08.2026
Trump DOJ Restores Gun Rights Application Process: How Felons Can Apply
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ was introducing a "rigorous, commonsense" process for applicants.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.08.2026
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case—Again
The President asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its denial of his petition, though such requests are rarely granted.
World
time.com
17.08.2026
ICE calls out ‘depraved freak’ illegal immigrant deported after heinous crime in Dem-run state
DHS called out a “depraved freak" sex offender and illegal immigrant who the agency said it recently deported after he abused his own daughter in Democrat-run Virginia.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
US Supreme Court again rejects Trump's request to overturn sex assault judgement
It's the second time Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Dolphin Sunset in Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong's busiest districts, filled with people from morning till night. It is particularly popular with mainland tourists who arrive directly by ferry from Chinese cities in
Journal
atlasobscura.com
17.08.2026
Detroit news anchor caught on hot mic calling boss a ‘b****’
Taryn Asher claims she was fired in retaliation for speaking up about alleged sex discrimination at her company
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Nike Falls 3% to a Fresh 52-Week Low as China Weakness Overshadows Its Wholesale Rebound
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Swiatek completes emphatic comeback after losing first set to Sakkari
Highlights of Iga Swiatek against Maria Sakkari from the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
Nick Reiner Trust Hearing Postponed to October as Lawyers Push for Speedy Access to Funds
Nick Reiner’s attorney pushed on Monday for speedy access to trust funds to pay for his criminal defense in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Reiner, who is being held without bail
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026
Crime and punishment in the Middle East
Lebanon and Syria are trying to improve the application of justice but challenges remain
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
TikTok video leads to discovery of rare underground eel in India
Researchers have discovered a new genus and species of underground earthworm eel living beneath the Indo-Gangetic Plain in Bihar, northern India. The small, colorless creature, named Gangaichthys indo
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Watch live as Tupac murder trial begins with opening statements
Watch live as the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur begins.
Culture
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Cardinals vs. Reds Game 1 prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Monday, Aug. 17 by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Monday afternoon's matchup
Sport
cbssports.com
17.08.2026