Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America Michigan nominee, who spoke to Obama after primary win, vows to fight inequality as president ‘makes billions off you’ The Guardian - US · Aug 9
‘America’s saddest murder trial’: mental health in focus in Lindsay Clancy case Jurors hear from host of medical experts as defence says postpartum psychosis caused young mother to kill children The Guardian - US · Aug 9
Mayor ‘distraught’ as Red Arrows pull out of UK displays The aerobatic team’s planes are stranded amid ‘a prolonged period of poor weather’ in North America. Evening Standard · Aug 9
In 1907, a Minnesota teacher turned three acres of bog and hillside into a living botany laboratory and it now protects over 500 plant and 130 bird species In 1907, Eloise Butler founded the first public wildflower garden in America, dedicated to the conservation of native flora and serving as a hands-on educational resource for students. Spanning eighteen acres, the garden features a variety of woodland and wetland ecosystems, home to over five hundred species of native plants… The Times of India · Aug 9
In 1903, a Florida boatbuilder became warden of a tiny island; his patrols helped protect America’s first federal bird refuge A German-born boatbuilder named Paul Kroegel protected Pelican Island from hunters. Fashion trends in the late 1800s decimated bird populations for hat plumes. Kroegel's efforts gained attention from naturalists and conservation groups. President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation. This action initiated the National Wildlife… The Times of India · Aug 9
Bret Easton Ellis was the crown prince of Gen-X shock. Then it all went wrong BOOKS: Best read when you’re 13 and trying too hard, the ‘American Psycho’ author has largely fallen out of favour since his Eighties and Nineties heyday. A series of exhaustingly public calamities didn’t help. So why, amid the launch of a very expensive TV adaptation of his 2023 novel ‘The… The Independent UK · Aug 9
Peter Schiff Warns $39.8 Trillion US Debt Is Trapping Fed in Rate-Hike Dilemma: ‘The More Important It Becomes to Raise Rates’ Economist Peter Schiff warned that America’s mounting national debt could leave the Federal Reserve caught between keeping interest rates high enough to contain inflation and keeping borrowing costs manageable. Benzinga · Aug 9
College student complains ‘burrito shouldn’t cost $20,’ so Texas Republican demands Americans to ‘stop whining’ and just ‘eat ramen’ He used to care about rising costs. We Got This Covered · Aug 8
Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract The U.S. military campaign against Iran has revealed a deeper concern about America’s defense industrial base. Benzinga · Aug 8
Beyond 1776: Four Alternate Road Trips to Celebrate 'America 250' With the Family Skip the crowded cobblestones of the 13 Colonies. These four regional routes prove America’s history is best learned on the open road. Kiplinger · Aug 8
What Rivian And Lucid's Latest Earnings Say About The EV Startup Race America's two biggest EV startups are facing more distinct challenges than ever, as Rivian launches the R2 and Lucid delays the Cosmos. InsideEVs · Aug 8
America hurting its own interest; India well-insulated against US tariffs on Russian oil, expert says India's economy shows resilience against US sanctions on Russian crude oil. Potential tariffs on nations buying Russian oil will minimally impact India's economy. Shifting away from Russian supplies offers limited financial benefits now. India has strengthened non-dollar payment channels to mitigate risks. Global price shocks pose a greater threat than… The Economic Times · Aug 8
Hunter Biden admits his presidential pardon was ‘not good’ for America or his father’s reputation ‘I was the only one in the world that could have gotten what I got from the only person in the world who could give it,’ son of former US president says The Independent UK · Aug 8
Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation I sent the first AIM message. Now I own three DC sports teams. Here's what both taught me about America's real advantage. Fortune · Aug 8
Fortune · Aug 8 GrayMatter Robotics CEO: The FCC was right to ban Chinese robots. But protection alone won't win the robotics race Robotics is no longer simply another technology market.
The Times of India · Aug 8 In 1924, Hollywood brought 14 bison to Catalina Island for a movie; when the film crew left, the animals stayed and eventually multiplied beyond 500 In 1924, American bison were brought to Santa Catalina Island, leading to a substantial rise in their population. However, these non-native creatures destabilized the local ecology and caused soil erosion. Genetic tests indicated that numerous bison possessed DNA from domestic cattle, raising concerns about their integration into native wildlife. To…
Fortune · Aug 7 The deportation economy is backfiring on American workers, top economist warns Diane Swonk says July’s bizarre jobs report is the first data from the deportation economy: shrinking payrolls and a shrinking workforce.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Billions in Trump tariff refunds go to Apple, Amazon and Nike after Supreme Court ruling—but what happened to the promised $2,000 checks for Americans? Major companies are receiving billions in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Apple, Amazon, and Nike are among the largest beneficiaries of these repayments. Consumers who paid higher prices due to tariffs are unlikely to receive any money back. Some companies like Amazon and Costco plan to offer lower…
Capital & Main · Aug 7 Fighting for Racial Justice With Piercing Humor — and a Project 2029 Trump’s reelection would be
Destructoid · Aug 7 PlayStation is America’s gaming console choice by a wide margin, new study shows Some think that play really does have no limits.
The Conversation · Aug 7 The moral paradox of extreme wealth: Why people oppose it yet are reluctant to take steps to reduce it In 2026 – up until July – Elon Musk’s estimated wealth was growing by somewhere between US$30 million and $100 million an hour, making him, at least briefly, the worlds’ first trillionaire. By comparison, the typical American worker earns between $23 and $56 an hour.
The Times of India · Aug 7 H-1B program is not just fraud: Trump official says it's a criminal enterprise; Americans will be very angry when the investigation is over Anthony D'Esposito, the inspector general at the Department of Labor which is heading the probe into the H-1B program, said the visa program is not just fraud but a criminal enterprise with its networks extended far beyond the borders of America. In an interview with Breitbart, D'Esposito said he won't…
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Texas Republican sparks social media storm with post telling Americans to ‘stop whining’ and ‘get a job’ Outgoing GOP congressman Dan Crenshaw provokes uproar by pushing back against young conservatives concerned about affordability
Creative Bloq · Aug 7 Japan asks Trump to quit it with the weird Super Mario videos already Officials asked the White House to stop using Japanese art to Make America Great Again.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 Iran plots to deal Trump a blow in midterms by keeping him entangled in war By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically – but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could lash back