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U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume, Congress Averts a Shutdown, and August Hiring Surges

Sep 6, 2026

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U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume, Congress Averts a Shutdown, and August Hiring Surges

U.S. and Iranian forces trade strikes after a month-long lull, Congress funds the government through Dec. 11, and employers add 162,000 jobs in August.

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Iran Says It Hit a U.S. Ship, Krakatau Grounds Thousands, and Jimmy Kimmel Repeats at the Emmys

Sep 6, 2026

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Iran Says It Hit a U.S. Ship, Krakatau Grounds Thousands, and Jimmy Kimmel Repeats at the Emmys

Iran claims a strike on a U.S. ship in the Strait of Hormuz, volcanic ash strands 20,000 travelers in Indonesia, and Jimmy Kimmel wins his second straight game-show Emmy.

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Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin, Trump Faces an Affordability Problem, and Andrew Scott Draws Oscar Buzz

Sep 5, 2026

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6 min read

Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin, Trump Faces an Affordability Problem, and Andrew Scott Draws Oscar Buzz

Trump’s envoys bring a Ukraine peace proposal to Putin, affordability shadows strong August hiring, and Andrew Scott enters the Oscar conversation at Telluride.

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Wall Street Slides, AI Rivals Prepare to Talk, and NASA Faces a Delay

Sep 5, 2026

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6 min read

Wall Street Slides, AI Rivals Prepare to Talk, and NASA Faces a Delay

A strong jobs report reshapes the rate outlook, a deadly mudslide hits China, and the next weight-loss drug fuels a dangerous counterfeit trade.

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Trump Threatens Trade Halt, Tesla Slides on Cybercab, and Prime Video Cancels "Spider-Noir"

Sep 4, 2026

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6 min read

Trump Threatens Trade Halt, Tesla Slides on Cybercab, and Prime Video Cancels "Spider-Noir"

Trump ties global trade to Fed rate cuts, Tesla drops 6% as its Cybercab faces new scrutiny, and Prime Video cancels "Spider-Noir" despite 11 Emmy nominations.

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Diesel Hits $5.85, Nvidia’s AI Bets Explode, and 70,000 Pints of Guinness Vanish

Sep 4, 2026

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7 min read

Diesel Hits $5.85, Nvidia’s AI Bets Explode, and 70,000 Pints of Guinness Vanish

Plus, a pig kidney sets a medical milestone, Volkswagen cuts deep, the US Open gets shaken up, and Rome takes aim at tourist golf carts.

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