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Trump asks Supreme Court to OK White House ballroom construction
Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow…
This copper bet became a real-time gauge of Trump’s next tariff move
One specialist arbitrage trade on a metal commodity is evolving into a real-time gauge of U.S. tariff risk. Copper — seen as a broader economic barometer, with the industrial metal a key component in construction, electronics and…
Massive polling misses in Wisconsin, Michigan primaries
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, speaks during a primary election night party at First Avenue on August 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Stephen Maturen | Getty ImagesState Rep. Francesca Hong…
NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Latvia
NATO fighters shot down a drone over eastern Latvia on Friday, the country's armed forces said, in an incident authorities linked to "Russian electromagnetic warfare."The drone was destroyed over the Balvi region by aircraft taking part…
Iran looks to join BRICS bank as war with U.S. drags on
A woman and a child walk past Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on July 24, 2026. Afp | Getty ImagesIran is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank, the country's central bank chief said Thursday, as…
Nintendo shares pop 7% after ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales top 5 million
A Pikachu Character poses at the Pokemon stand during the Brand Licensing Europe at ExCel on October 04, 2023 in London, England. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNintendo shares closed 7% higher in Japan on Friday after it…
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case: Report
Luigi Mangione during a pretrial hearing at New York State Supreme Court in New York, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. David Dee Delgado | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLuigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty Friday in his federal criminal…
Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, Japan protests
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions from reporters at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on May 25 the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary…
Democrats demand Trump reveal stock managers, explain certain trades
US President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.Bonnie Cash | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTwo top Democratic lawmakers are pushing President…
Trump ally Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament
Nigel Farage (C), leader of the Reform UK party, celebrates the victory of Sarah Pochin, the party's candidate, in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes, north-west England, in the early hours of May 2, 2025.…