August 2026
DOJ cites Comey’s novel in urging judge not to toss ’86 47′ seashells threat to Trump case
“There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’ ” prosecutors said.
Lowe’s gives muted outlook as it sees ‘pressure’ in home improvement spending
Lowe’s reported mixed quarterly results as the retailer said it continued to see pressure in home improvement spending.
Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here’s what we know so far
Trump’s new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.
Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election
Former Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, saying Kyiv must restore its democratic process despite the ongoing war.
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’
Home Depot reported second fiscal quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Iran reportedly weighs attacks on U.S. targets in Europe as UAE severs trade with Tehran
Washington and Tehran are considering next steps after negotiations fell apart, while the UAE has suspended trade with Iran.
Target is set to report earnings before the bell. Here’s what to expect
Target is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter results Wednesday morning as the retailer offers a window into its turnaround progress.
In upset, Florida democratic socialist Nixon wins Democratic Senate primary
Primary races on Tuesday in Florida and Alaska were being closely watched for signs of possible Republican or Democratic dominance in the run-up to the November midterm elections.
American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United
American is trying to add more premium seating and passenger perks after falling behind rivals Delta and United.
Nukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella is pushing allies to weigh defense options, raising risk of a proliferation cascade
As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.