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Tropical Storm Edouard could hit parts of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts with near-hurricane conditions today, the National Hurricane Center warns.

Former PM says it is right time to go, which will trigger byelection that Greens’ Zack Polanski could target UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is to quit as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it is the right time for him to leave the Commons. Starmer, who resigned as prime minister in July, told the Camden New Journal he wanted to focus on international affairs and “pass the baton to a successor”. Continue reading...

Seven-year-old girl and aunt, 34, died and four others were injured in blaze near Middlesbrough last week A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering a seven-year-old girl and her aunt who died in a house fire. Natalie McDonald, 34, and Valentina Foster died and four other people were injured in the blaze in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, in the early hours of 26 August. Continue reading...

Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.

Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines whose deployment was extended due to US war in Iran Authorities in the Thai resort city of Pattaya have stepped up security as they prepare to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln who have spent more than 270 consecutive days at sea . “About 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance,” the provincial governor, Narit Niramaiwong, told AFP. Continue reading...

Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmaker Canada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections, a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with Donald Trump . The Canadian Press, Canada’s national news agency, projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia. Continue reading...

But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka began their title defences with comfortable victories on Arthur Ashe Sabalenka eases through on her serve, advancing to the net to secure her first game of the tournament with a forehand volley. It’s 1-1 in the opening set against Osorio. Sabalenka and Osorio are underway on Arthur Ashe, with the Colombian serving. She records two double-faults before Sabalenka seizes upon the second serve, whipping a blistering forehand to make it deuce. But the defending champion finds the net and the stratosphere, too, as Osorio holds to go 1-0 up. Continue reading...

Trump suggested he's not necessarily opposed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raising interest rates because of inflationary pressures, but he said that he thinks interest rates are "too high."

The 21-year-old singer is accused of killing the 14-year-old Inland Empire girl after a lengthy sexual relationship.

The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998

The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years ago The year was 1962 and the Kennedy administration was desperate to swing Brazil’s congressional elections against its leftwing president, João Goulart, as a way of countering the supposed communist threat sweeping a region the US considered its back yard. Historians say that in the lead-up to the vote, the CIA and the Department of State secretly channelled millions of dollars to opposition candidates and a group tasked with spreading rightwing propaganda and stirring up unrest. Continue reading...

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Damascus’ Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its streets without traffic.

King Haakon VIII takes oath of loyalty after the death of his father King Harald V last week Over in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn. It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank. Continue reading...

Speaker Mike Johnson to launch a floor vote designed to prevent any federal shutdown before the November midterms Sign up for the US Breaking News email The US will aim to persuade G20 members to take a hands-off ⁠approach to regulating AI, according ⁠to a Trump ​White House official, at a gathering of industry titans and commerce ministers that begins on Tuesday in North Carolina. Leaders are convening at a key moment in the AI ⁠sector’s development and the global debate over how to govern it, and as the US faces an increasing threat from China for AI supremacy, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood Bellis from Southampton.

Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England The street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across England, has died, his gallery has said. He rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in capital letters across a string of public spots in London as well as bridges on the M4, M1 and M25. Continue reading...

Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.

The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.

The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor were razed. Residents fear more will be demolished.

Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.

Plus, oil and global bond yields keep marching higher.

Find insight on Thai Oil, China Resources Power, Petroliam Nasional and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

Medtronic raised its outlook for the year after posting higher fiscal first-quarter profit and sales, driven by broad-based demand and contributions from newer growth platforms.

The company, which counts Bill Gates as an early backer, went public in a buzzy IPO in May.

The move comes as the exchange fights to grow its relevance amid declining public listings and increased retail and institutional interest in crypto.

Gain insight on Kalshi, bitcoin ETFs and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

European stock indexes were mixed at the open as U.S.-Iran escalation dragged on travel stocks and energy-intensive industrials.

Semiconductors, which account for more than a third of South Korea’s exports by value this year, continued to drive the gains.

Oil traded higher after the U.S. and Iran returned to tit-for-tat strikes, renewing concerns over supply from the Persian Gulf.

Officials are closing trucking schools, detaining immigrant drivers and demanding driver data from states.

Gold prices held below $4,500 a troy ounce as a global selloff in government bonds raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike, dimming the attractiveness of the metal.

Watch how Aperol turned a 100-year-old regional aperitif into a global spritz phenomenon.

Eurozone inflation rose for a third straight month in August, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will raise its key interest rate next week.

Business debt consolidation can improve your cash flow and repackage your obligations to potentially save you money.

A federal lawsuit alleges the e-commerce giant raised the price floor in some auctions after bids had been entered, costing advertisers billions.

The company, which is majority-owned by Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank, said it plans to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol SBE, and hasn’t yet determined the number or pricing of shares in the proposed offering.

Chinese electric-vehicle maker NIO reported a narrower loss in the second quarter, thanks to robust deliveries and its premium positioning.

Once valued at $100 billion, the fast-fashion company now has a $26 billion market capitalization following its listing in Hong Kong.

IKEA has cut prices by 15% to 25% on more than 1,500 products in Europe as it seeks to entice customers that remain under pressure from higher living costs.

A federal judge ruled that creditors of SVB Financial aren’t entitled to the claim against the regulator, wiping out a bet by distressed-debt investors.

Novartis paused eight clinical trials of an experimental therapy targeting autoimmune and neurological disorders in late August, after three patients died.

We asked dermatologists if it’s really that bad to get rid of them yourself.

Anthony Bourdain’s beach-bum youth becomes a refreshing biopic, Ridley Scott directs a post-apocalyptic adventure, documentaries examine Boeing’s failures and Iceland’s glaciers, and much, much more.

A story of friendship and power in ancient Rome, a novel of country-club secrets, a summer-camp coming-of-age tale and more.

The soothing tones of Dansaekhwa have dominated art circles on the peninsula for years. But it originated in tumultuous times.

In a partnership with the Pompidou Center in Paris, a new institution showcases modern art from Europe and Asia.

An insider’s guide to getting out of the convention center, with must-see shows, neighborhoods and side trips.

Christie’s expects the major painting, “The Colorful Life,” to draw bids exceeding $30 million when it comes up at auction in October.

From July 2015: Apple (with Tim Cook at the helm) had just announced the first version of Apple Watch and we tried to envision where it fit into the wearable landscape. The post From the archive: Can Apple make the first wantable smartwatch? appeared first on Popular Science .

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The new whole-home lineup features modern-looking, modular, surround sound-friendly Wi-Fi speakers starting at $229 and ready to play out of the box in three easy steps. The post JBL’s Cove speakers want to make setting up dynamic multiroom audio a two-minute job appeared first on Popular Science .

Plus, the Supreme Court gives ballroom construction the green light, and Trump says it’s time for communities to embrace data centers.

The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.

The World Bank and other institutions lose their focus on the best ways to help the poor.

How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.

A symbol of the hardening of America’s urban landscapes — and also a decent perch for a quick slice of pizza.

Plus, China rejects claims it could have warned Nepal earlier of deadly floods and how China weathered the Iran oil shock, in charts.

As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.

Inflation picked up in Germany this month, though less than expected, with few signs of broader price pressures in the economy despite conflict in the Middle East keeping upward pressure on energy costs.

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its main interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from a stark deterioration in Ottawa-Washington trade ties.

Kyiv, once dependent on aging Western weaponry, is rapidly increasing the range and firepower of its aerial arsenal.

The resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is the latest sign of severe dysfunction in the Defense Department.

With a global audience, Ma models a way of being that goes against the grain of cynicism, polarization and isolation. It’s up to us to pay attention.

Trump wants Republicans to run on his record in the midterms. Democrats do as well.

The Army secretary told Trump about problems in the Army and his friction with Hegseth, then resigned.

Alumina processed at a refinery in County Limerick may be feeding Russia’s war in Ukraine, an investigation suggested. There is little agreement on what to do about it.

As blazes surge across Europe, the country is making a trade-off to protect its heritage by fireproofing sites at the risk of spoiling the surrounding landscape.

Plus, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth, and a look at why Seattle and D.C. are drawing more families with kids.

While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.

Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.

A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Two frog biologists were kidnapped in the woods. More bizarre situations may come.

One man helped broker an arms trade between two militant groups that threatens another key oil-shipping route in the Middle East.

Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.

The referendum results highlight the challenges for the European Union in attracting rich democracies.

The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.