Trump to host Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders to sign US-brokered deal US president said he will oversee the deal, which includes plans for a new transit corridor to be named after him. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Intel CEO Responds To Trump's Call For Resignation Over China Ties, Says Board 'Fully Supportive:' 'My Reputation Has Been...' Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan has responded to calls for his resignation by President Donald Trump, asserting his loyalty to the U.S. and his commitment to the company’s success. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
GM To Import Chinese Batteries From CATL For Chevy Bolt Until LG Ramps US Production General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) will import LFP batteries from China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited, or CATL, until its partner, Korea's LG Energy Solutions, can ramp up domestic battery production in the U.S. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
S&P Futures Gain as Investors Weigh Trump’s Fed Governor Pick; Gold Futures Jump on Tariff Report September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.32% this morning, capping a week dominated by tariff and geopolitical developments, as well as a wave of earnings, with investors weighing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to tighten his grip on the Federal Reserve. Barchart · Aug 8, 2025
Trump’s attempts to distance himself from the Epstein files are failing The president has tried to distract from the Epstein story – but his ill-conceived Mar-a-Lago tale has undermined him The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Canadian cities cancel US Christian nationalist’s performances Eight cities have revoked permits for Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump preacher and singer, sparking free speech debate The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
It’s ‘not easy to manipulate data’, warns former labor statistics chief after Trump fires bureau head Erica Groshen says she’s worried about US president bending bureau to his will, but hopes he ‘won’t go that far’ The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight Democrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue states to retaliate. The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2025
John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton The annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads courting primary voters — and President Donald Trump. The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2025
How the Tariffs on Japan Could Affect Auto Prices Will tariffs on Japan make cars more expensive? Here’s what you need to know before buying your next vehicle. GOBankingRates · Aug 8, 2025
Billboard in LA vandalized with message declaring ‘Proud Boys love Sydney Sweeney’ as jeans ad fallout continues A billboard in Los Angeles has been vandalized to declare, “Proud Boys love Sydney Sweeney” The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise As Trump Appoints New Fed Governor—Beauty Health, RealReal, Twilio In Focus On Q2 Earnings U.S. stock futures rose on Friday after ending on a mixed note on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Ford Delays Plans For Electric Pickup, Van to 2028 Amid Affordable EV Push Due To Stiff Competition From China Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) will reportedly delay plans to develop an all-electric pickup truck as well as a van to push for smaller, affordable electric vehicles amid rising competition from China. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 InfoWars’ Alex Jones says he’s in a ‘conundrum’ over Trump’s refusal to release the Epstein files Conspiracy theorist admits he’s still struggling to make sense of president’s position after he called furore over the late pedophile ‘total bulls***’
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025 Puppies shot, Satan oiled: South Park doubles down after Trump backlash Kristi Noem, JD Vance, Dora the Explorer in the filthiest episode yet and they’re not backing down
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 Steve Bannon Eyes 2028 Presidential Run, Feels JD Vance 'Not Tough Enough' For The Role: Report Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is reportedly contemplating a run for the U.S. presidency in 2028, potentially causing a shake up within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 Crocs shares slump 30% amid tariffs and decline of ‘ugly shoe’ trend Footwear firm warns of falling sales because of global trade uncertainty and ‘super-cautious’ US consumers
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Jimmy Fallon hosts one of Trump’s favorite Fox News personalities for softball interview amid president’s cancellation threats Gutfeld was warmly received by Fallon, with the two men steering clear of politics and the motormouth conservative given the floor to tell a long anecdote about his first encounter with the comic
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Donald Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region.
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025 The trolling of WNBA games with sex toys is Skibidi brainrot writ large. It’s replaced meaning with noise The trolling of WNBA games isn’t just juvenile spectacle. It’s the logical endpoint of a culture fluent in irony, addicted to attention and hollowed out by meaninglessness
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 ‘He’s in Venezuela’ - Trump admin roundly mocked over $50M bounty for Nicolas Maduro Thursday’s announcement from Bondi saw the phrase, “He’s in Venezuela,” trending on X
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 US Imposes Tariffs On Swiss Gold Imports, Threatening Global Bullion Market—Peter Schiff Tells Buyers To 'Better' Do This Now The United States has imposed tariffs on Swiss gold imports, a move that could significantly disrupt the global bullion market.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 Ukraine conflict could be ‘frozen’ sooner rather than later, says Poland’s Tusk after talk with Zelenskyy – as it happened Ukrainian president says ‘reliable peace essential for all’ after speaking to Polish PM on Friday morning, Trump’s deadline day for Russia to move towards a ceasefire