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OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 and Says: "We May Already Have Reached AGI"

GPT-6 Astra can carry out complex computer tasks, write software, conduct research and produce finished documents with far greater autonomy, while OpenAI says the same leap has pushed cybersecurity capability to its highest risk category...

Gen Z Turns to Investing as America's First-Home Dream Moves Further Out of Reach

First-time buyers are older and scarcer than ever, while younger Americans are putting more money into retirement accounts, savings and markets instead of waiting for homeownership.

Germany’s AfD Eyes Historic Gains in Saxony-Anhalt State Election

Voters in Saxony-Anhalt cast ballots in a regional election expected to deliver unprecedented gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany, potentially disrupting traditional coalition arrangements and complicating the national politi...

Yen Surges as Markets Anticipate Bank of Japan Interest Rate Increase

The Japanese yen rose sharply in global currency markets amid strong indications that the Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates, signaling a possible shift in long-standing monetary policy with implications for international...

US Reaches Venezuelan Oil Purchase Deal Ahead of Political Transition Talks

President Donald Trump’s administration announced an agreement to buy Venezuelan crude oil to replenish US strategic reserves as Caracas confirmed that formal political transition talks would begin the following week.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Forces Airport Closures and Disrupts Aviation in Indonesia

Indonesian aviation authorities suspended operations at five regional facilities, including Jakarta’s primary international airport, after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau made airspace unsafe and prompted public health warnings.

US Envoys Take Ukraine Peace Proposal to Kyiv After Talks With Vladimir Putin

US representatives Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff traveled from Moscow to Kyiv to present a peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine after direct discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

IAEA-Brokered Ceasefire Allows Urgent Repairs at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

A targeted ceasefire mediated by the International Atomic Energy Agency took effect around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, allowing engineering teams to carry out urgent repairs aimed at preventing a radiological i...

US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on American Warships

US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after Iranian missiles targeted two American warships, sharply escalating direct confrontation between Washington and Tehran and raising fresh concerns over global energy markets.

Writer and Activist Robin Morgan Dies at 85

Robin Morgan, an influential feminist writer, poet and editor associated with the second-wave women’s movement, has died at age 85, prompting tributes from cultural and literary institutions across the United States.

NCAA Issues Standardized Rules for College Athlete Compensation and Endorsements

The National Collegiate Athletic Association released new enforcement guidelines governing athlete compensation and brand endorsements as college sports adjusts to expanded name, image and likeness arrangements.

Massachusetts Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial after jurors remained deadlocked 11-1 over whether severe postpartum psychosis legally absolved Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three children.

FBI Director Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a federal lawsuit seeking $250 million in damages from The Atlantic over an article containing disputed allegations about his personal conduct.

More Than 60 U.S. Military Veterans Arrested During Capitol Protest Against Iran Campaign

Capitol Police detained more than 60 veterans inside the Cannon House Office Building during a protest opposing U.S. military involvement in Iran, charging participants with unlawful occupation and disruption.

NASA Completes Artemis Hardware Stress Tests Ahead of Crewed Lunar Missions

NASA engineers completed structural testing of the Space Launch System core stage at the Marshall Space Flight Center, keeping preparations on track for future crewed orbital missions.

Wall Street Posts Weekly Gains as Investors Weigh Jobs Data and Federal Reserve Outlook

Major U.S. stock indices ended the week higher, led by technology and financial shares as investors assessed mixed labour-market data and expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.

U.S. Agriculture Department Eases Meat Processing Rules in Bid to Lower Beef Prices

The Department of Agriculture finalized emergency measures allowing faster slaughterhouse processing and expanded interstate meat sales as authorities seek to address record-high retail beef prices.

FAA Deploys New Air Traffic Systems to Reduce Flight Delays and Staffing Pressure

The Federal Aviation Administration introduced upgraded digital routing and staffing software at major airports to ease persistent delays and address air traffic controller shortages ahead of the autumn travel season.

Western U.S. Faces Severe Heat Advisories as Late-Summer Temperatures Break Records

Dangerous heat across California, Nevada and Arizona is straining electricity grids and prompting local governments to open emergency cooling centres for vulnerable residents.

Markwayne Mullin Faces Senate Hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Nomination

Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as lawmakers considered his nomination to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary.

Federal Court Keeps U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule Unchanged

Federal health agencies said standard childhood immunization recommendations will remain in place after a court blocked attempts by administration appointees to alter advisory committee guidelines without following statutory requirements.

Federal Judge Blocks New York City’s $75 Billion Climate Fund Requirement for Fossil Fuel Companies

A federal judge ruled that New York City lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to require major energy companies to contribute $75 billion to a municipal climate-damage fund.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Disagreements With Pentagon Leadership

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation after months of policy disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the service without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader during active global deployments.

Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

President Donald Trump publicly called for lower benchmark borrowing costs, arguing that the strength of the U.S. economy makes current interest rates unnecessarily restrictive for American businesses.

Federal Reserve’s Waller Says September Rate Vote Will Depend Heavily on August Inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next interest-rate decision will depend closely on August consumer price data, warning that stronger-than-expected inflation could support another rate increase.

U.S. Antitrust Regulators Open Investigations Into Artificial Intelligence Cloud Partnerships

The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department began preliminary investigations into multibillion-dollar investments and cloud partnerships between major technology platforms and specialized Artificial Intelligence companies.

Pentagon Designates Anthropic a National Supply Chain Security Risk

The Department of Defense placed Artificial Intelligence developer Anthropic on its restricted supply chain risk list, the first such designation for a domestic technology company and a move that prompted an immediate legal challenge.

U.S. Treasury Says 19 Group of Twenty Members Back Framework Targeting Subsidized Exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 Group of Twenty finance ministers endorsed a coordinated framework aimed at addressing heavily subsidized manufacturing overcapacity in international trade.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Stricter Mail-In Ballot Rules

The Justice Department filed an emergency application seeking immediate enforcement of tighter U.S. Postal Service rules governing the processing and verification of mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

A Maryland federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against an executive order seeking to deny automatic citizenship to children of foreign workers, ruling that the policy conflicted with longstanding constitutional interpretations.

House Passes Bipartisan Stopgap Bill to Fund U.S. Government Through December 11

The House of Representatives approved temporary federal funding through December 11 after removing contested White House provisions that would have redirected unallocated agency money toward border enforcement.

Apple Says Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO With John Ternus Named Successor

Apple announced that Tim Cook will leave the chief executive role and become executive director, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus succeeding him at the technology company.

U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in Moscow to Advance Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

United States special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington pursued a ceasefire framework involving Russian and Ukrainian officials during a temporary 72-hour pause in strikes on capitals.

U.S. Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on American Warships

United States Central Command said American forces disabled three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels fired ballistic missiles at U.S. Navy warships, sharply escalating the maritime confl...

U.S. Military Disables Advertising Identifiers on Government Devices Over Tracking Risks

The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command disabled advertising identifiers on official mobile phones and Windows devices after lawmakers raised concerns that the technology could allow foreign intelligence services to track milit...

Trump Calls for FCC Action Against NBC News Over Midterm Coverage

President Donald Trump urged the Federal Communications Commission to investigate and punish NBC News after an anchor reported that his endorsement record in recent Republican primary contests had produced mixed results.

Elon Musk’s America PAC Begins 2026 Spending for Republican Congressional Candidates

Elon Musk has started direct political spending for the 2026 election cycle through America PAC, directing hundreds of thousands of dollars toward mail campaigns and field operations for Republican candidates in competitive congressional...

Trump Signs Agricultural Orders Aimed at Lowering High Beef Prices

President Donald Trump issued directives to deregulate meat-processing facilities, tighten country-of-origin labeling and allow ranchers greater latitude to kill gray wolves as the administration seeks relief from high beef prices.

Trump Administration Outlines Deficit Reduction Strategy as Budget Gap Widens

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is working to reduce the federal deficit relative to gross domestic product while attributing a $70 billion shortfall to tariff refunds.

U.S. Treasury Defends Intervention Supporting Japanese Yen to Limit Market Disruption

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund to support the Japanese yen, arguing that intervention was needed to prevent market instability that could push U.S. borrowing costs higher.

Supreme Court Allows $600 Million White House Expansion to Proceed

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that preservation groups lacked standing to challenge a $600 million White House ballroom and underground military bunker project, allowing construction to continue without explicit congressional approval.

U.S. Treasury Says 19 Group of Twenty Members Back Framework Targeting Subsidized Chinese Exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 Group of Twenty finance ministers endorsed a coordinated approach to address heavily subsidized manufacturing and global trade imbalances, despite opposition from China.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Maryland temporarily halted an August executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to children of some foreign workers and people designated as alien enemies, ruling that the policy conflicted with establi...

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Stricter Mail-In Ballot Rules Before Midterms

The Justice Department filed an emergency request seeking immediate enforcement of new U.S. Postal Service rules governing mail-in ballots as battleground states begin distributing early-voting materials for the 2026 midterm elections.