The U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks triggered immediate market reactions, with the dollar weakening and yields fluctuating as investors debated the move’s long-term implications. … Read more
Paul Simon’s 1986 album Graceland turns 40, remembered as a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western pop that sparked both acclaim and controversy over its … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, now the fastest-growing in history, has killed over 1,500 people and infected more than 3,442, according to official data … Read more
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv on August 20, 2026, as Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko declared a day … Read more
A study in Saudi Arabia found 11.8% of preschool children met Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, while a Nature study revealed 35.2% of NAFLD … Read more
Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase on August 17-18 triggered a diplomatic standoff, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Turkey against military entanglements in Syria. The … Read more
Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing through 2030, ending speculation about his future in Formula 1 ahead of the Dutch Grand … Read more
Caroline Mulroney, former Ontario minister, has been named RBC’s vice-president, effective September 14, reporting to Derek Neldner, head of RBC Capital Markets. The role involves client … Read more
The German watchmaker Glashütte Original introduced two updated versions of its Senator Chronograph line in 2026, the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator, featuring a redesigned … Read more
A man in his 20s was arrested after five people were stabbed at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California, on August 19, 2026. The incident occurred … Read more
A U.S. federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 5,000 Ethiopians, clearing the way for potential deportations despite … Read more
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan, founder of Evergrande, was sentenced to life in prison and the companies fined a total of $2.3 billion, marking the … Read more