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White House Unveils New Sanctions Package Targeting Overseas Shell Networks
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

White House Unveils New Sanctions Package Targeting Overseas Shell Networks

Treasury officials say the coordinated action with European allies is aimed at closing loopholes used to evade existing sanctions regimes.

By Daniel Osei
Ceasefire Talks Resume in Geneva as Diplomats Report 'Cautious Progress'
WorldAug 3, 2026

Ceasefire Talks Resume in Geneva as Diplomats Report 'Cautious Progress'

Envoys from both sides returned to the negotiating table after a three-day pause, with mediators describing incremental movement on humanitarian corridors.

By Amara Whitfield
Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Overhaul Prescription Drug Pricing
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Overhaul Prescription Drug Pricing

The proposal would cap out-of-pocket costs for common medications and give Medicare broader authority to negotiate prices directly with manufacturers.

By Daniel Osei
Inside the Border Crossing: A Week With the Agents on the Front Line
US NewsAug 3, 2026

Inside the Border Crossing: A Week With the Agents on the Front Line

We spent seven days embedded with a border patrol unit to understand how policy shifts in Washington translate into decisions made in real time, miles from any camera.

By Jenna Foster
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
BusinessAug 2, 2026

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Path Ahead

The central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged for a third straight meeting, citing mixed signals on inflation and a cooling labor market.

By Marcus Yeo
Streaming Giant Announces Surprise Season Renewal Amid Fan Backlash
EntertainmentAug 2, 2026

Streaming Giant Announces Surprise Season Renewal Amid Fan Backlash

After weeks of online petitions, the studio confirmed the fan-favorite series will return for a fourth season with an expanded episode order.

By Chloe Bennett
The Fed Is Stuck, and Pretending Otherwise Doesn't Help Anyone
OpinionAug 2, 2026

The Fed Is Stuck, and Pretending Otherwise Doesn't Help Anyone

Holding rates steady for a third straight meeting isn't caution - it's an admission that the central bank's models aren't keeping up with the data.

By Naomi Ortiz
Wall Street Closes Higher as Tech Earnings Beat Expectations
BusinessAug 1, 2026

Wall Street Closes Higher as Tech Earnings Beat Expectations

Major indexes rallied Friday after a wave of stronger-than-expected quarterly results from big tech names eased recession worries.

By Priya Chandran
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