John Oliver: ‘Gaza is being starved by Israel’ The Last Week Tonight host blasts Israel’s starvation of Gaza and digs into the scourge of deferred prosecution agreements in the US The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Rough-and-tumble September - Roll Call The effort to avert a partial government shutdown next month could be uglier than usual after Congress left town for its August recess with partisan tensions at a fever pitch. As the Trump administration seeks to claw back funding, fights over Senate confirmations and the files on convicted sex offender… Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025
Nearly 600 Israeli ex-security officials appeal to Trump to end war ‘Chasing remaining senior Hamas operatives can be done later. Our hostages can’t wait,’ says the letter signed by officials including the former head of Mossad and Shin Bet The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Fox host fawns over ‘good jeans’ Sydney Sweeney on gun range: ‘As a single guy ... you love to see it’ Euphoria star courted controversy with her recent “good jeans” ad for American Eagle, which some have argued carries racist messaging, prompting outrage from the right in response The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
New Ohio bill wants to make state registry of people who skip job interviews ‘If you’re collecting unemployment, you should be actively looking for work. Period,’ said Ohio Rep. Brian Lorenz The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Trump loyalist Nancy Mace announces bid for governor of South Carolina The congresswoman in an interview called herself ‘Trump in high heels’ and promised to be a ‘super Maga governor’ The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Americans are slashing their spending as worries over the economy grow: ‘This time feels different’ The U.S. economy added just 73,000 jobs in July The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
NY Gov. Hochul Says Texas Redistricting Push Means Republicans And Democrats 'Are At War' New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Texas' redistricting initiative means Republicans and Democrats are "at war." "The gloves are off and I say bring it on." Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025
AMD Outperforming NVIDIA: What’s Behind It and Can It Continue? AMD shares are up 45% this year, surpassing the 30% gain posted by NVDA. We'll break down what's behind its outperformance and look for hints it could continue. MarketBeat · Aug 4, 2025
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say Former commissioners call on Congress to act after Trump fires Erika McEntarfer over ‘rigged’ employment data The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Was JD Vance’s birthday picture photoshopped? Questions raised over GOP’s celebratory tweet The vice president turned 41 at the weekend but a picture shared by the GOP to mark the occasion has raised eyebrows The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
US to require up to $15,000 bond for some tourists The pilot programme is intended to be a diplomatic deterrent aimed at countries with high rates of overstays. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land Witnesses and health officials say dozens of Palestinians have been killed or wounded as desperate crowds headed toward food distribution points or airdrops in Gaza The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Crude Prices Slip After OPEC+ Raises Crude Production Levels September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.62 (-0.92%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0064 (-0.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moving lower after OPEC+ on Sunday raised its crude production levels, stoking fears of a global supply glut. Crude prices recovered from... Barchart · Aug 4, 2025
Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025 ICE Arrests of People Without Criminal Charges Surged In Florida, Data Shows Arrests of people without charges or convictions in Florida have surged, representing over a third of the total in June
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025 Illinois governor says Texas Democrats who left will be protected amid arrest threats JB Pritzker said lawmakers are ‘doing the right thing’ after a group left Texas to prevent House vote on redistricting
We Got This Covered · Aug 4, 2025 ‘He’s elected to take appropriate action’: Trump official drops bombshell justification for controversial Brazil move Brazil gets the Trump treatment.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Ghislaine Maxwell not welcome in Texas ‘Club Fed’ prison camp, says inmate: ‘Human trafficking is a violent crime’ Presence of Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice and former girlfriend has angered fellow inmates at Texas prison camp
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Voices: George Osborne is right – Britain can’t afford to ignore the new cryptocurrencies INSIDE BUSINESS: Former chancellor warns the UK against abandoning the global crypto race, says James Moore – and, when it comes to loosening consumer protection rules, he may have a point
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025 Some tourists and business travelers may face up to $15,000 bond to enter US US state department has plans to issue bonds for some tourism and business visas, according to a federal notice
Benzinga · Aug 4, 2025 Wall Street's Fear Gauge Is Back–And Buying It Might Save Your Summer August just kicked off and volatility wasted no time crashing the party, as Wall Street's favorite fear gauge logged its biggest daily jump in months—and it might not be done yet.
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Over 600 ex-Israeli senior security officials urge Trump to end Gaza war Group says Israeli army has achieved its objectives and release of Israeli captives can be achieved only through a deal.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Trump administration planning to roll back abortion access for veterans Critics fear far-reaching policy will block veterans and beneficiaries from accessing care even in states where it’s legally protected
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025 Talking politics has bartenders on edge in Trump’s Washington DC In many watering holes, avoiding politics is an unspoken rule. Staying neutral is getting harder under this regime
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republican party has lost touch with its base Georgia congresswoman says she has no plans to leave Republican fold but urges party to support ‘America first’