• Wed, 19 Aug 2026

• The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
• Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
• US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market
• Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a dont ask, dont tell approach on kids under 13
• Many Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
• FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
• An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
• 7 killed when helicopter on safari crashes in a remote part of northern Kenya, police say
• United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
• Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
• Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test
• Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
• A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound
• Save money and gas with a used hybrid vehicle. Here are some picks from Edmunds
• Afghan farmers turn their grapes into raisins after border closures slash fruit exports to Pakistan
• Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports

• Tue, 18 Aug 2026

• Trial for Meta begins with states arguing its platforms preyed on vulnerability of young brains
• In Metas trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety
• Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
• Sinking AI stocks pull Wall Street further from its record
• OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
• Watchdog calls for US import ban as forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields
• Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
• Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools
• ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present existential threat
• The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviations climate impact
• Small projects lift Home Depot quarterly sales, but outlook unchanged in a slumping housing market
• Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

• Mon, 17 Aug 2026

• Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures
• US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
• US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise
• Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
• Ukraine takes aim at Russias economy and morale by attacking online retailer
• States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
• Japans economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
• Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
• BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

• Sun, 16 Aug 2026

• Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released

• Sat, 15 Aug 2026

• Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
• US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints

• Fri, 14 Aug 2026

• Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV
• Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
• Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
• Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked SP 500 index
• Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
• US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
• A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers
• How to help after Colombias devastating earthquake

• Thu, 13 Aug 2026

• Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a mans head got sucked into: NTSB
• Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
• Trumps vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
• US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
• Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
• Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
• US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level
• Trump White House says its losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
• Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
• Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to presidents posts on US policy
• Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizens antipoverty festival
• Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

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