On August 26, 2026 a glacial collapse and landslide along the Nepal‑China border caused flash floods that killed at least 1,127 people in Nepal and 16 in Tibet. More than 4,500 individuals remain missing, including about 900 hydropower workers, half of whom…

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors say 23‑year‑old Tyler James Robinson fired a rifle round from a rooftop 400 feet away, citing video, DNA and messaging…

Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Plymouth Superior Court for the 2023 deaths of her three children, claiming postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors say she acted intentionally. After four days of deliberation, the 12‑person jury reported a deadlock on September…

On August 4, 2026, German bomb‑disposal teams defused an explosive‑laden drone near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said forensic evidence links the device to Russian‑linked hybrid operations

The nuclear‑powered carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines, docked at Laem Chabang port in Thailand on September 2, 2026 after a record 286‑day uninterrupted deployment that supported U.S. operations against Iran. The strike group…

On August 31, 2026, at about 4:24 p.m. ET, Pamela Cisneros, 49, attacked pedestrians in Times Square with two large knives, first wounding a 68‑year‑old man and then stabbing 32‑year‑old Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti, who died at Bellevue…

The U.S. House voted 413‑2 on September 1, 2026 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R‑N.C.) after a 25‑page Ethics Committee report found he gave lavish gifts, made frequent appearance comments and sent personal texts that created a hostile work environment for…

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on September 1, 2026, defeating Representative Seth Moulton by a wide margin. Early AP results showed Markey with 74.2% of the vote versus Moulton’s 25.8%, and final reports placed…

President Trump announced on July 2, 2026 that he is formally nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent post. Cao, a retired Navy captain and former undersecretary confirmed by a 52‑45 Senate vote, has served as acting secretary since April…

President Trump announced on August 28, 2026 that the United States reached an agreement with Venezuela’s interim government to obtain majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves across 17 fields. The deal gives a U.S.-led company…

Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Trump on Aug. 27, 2026 that trade talks could resume only if the United States stopped posting memes and adopted a serious tone. He warned U.S. demands would turn Canadian firms into subsidiaries or force them to wind…

On September 1, 2026 the U.S. House approved a short‑term funding measure that keeps federal operations at current levels through Dec. 11, 2026, after the Senate passed the same bill on Aug. 8. The continuing resolution, signed by President Trump, adds a…

President Trump signed an executive order on August 27, 2026 directing the Interior Department to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. Apple and Google updated their maps for U.S. users on September 1, while…

On September 1, 2026 Russian forces launched a wave of jet‑powered Shahed drones, ballistic and cruise missiles against Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring 21. The dead included seven railway workers in Kyiv, an Indian…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, appointed by President Trump in January 2025, has dismissed at least seven senior officers, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief of Naval Operations, citing criticism of diversity, equity and…

Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2026 after his Land Rover rolled onto its side on Jupiter Island, Florida, causing about $5,000 in truck damage but no injuries. He initially faced DUI and test‑refusal charges, but on September 2 he entered a no‑contest…

On September 2, 2026, U.S. forces struck about 100 Iranian targets, including two Iranian government tankers, marking the first use of a new “tanker‑for‑tanker” policy. The attacks followed unknown projectiles that hit two Saudi‑flagged supertankers near Oman…

Chevron said on September 2, 2026 it will invest more than $7 billion over five years to expand its Venezuelan operations, aiming to lift output to about 600,000 barrels per day by 2031. The plan includes 100‑year concessions for 17 fields covering roughly 65…

At the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville on Sept. 1, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 of 20 members supported language condemning “cheap exports” and non‑market‑based economies, but China dissented, preventing a joint communiqué. He…

On September 1, 2026 the U.S. House passed H.Res. 1490, a nonbinding resolution condemning socialism and urging the SAVE America Act, with a 220‑192 vote. Eight Democrats voted for the resolution and two voted present, while five Republicans blocked the…

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey secured the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on August 27, 2026, winning roughly 69% of the vote to Rep. Seth Moulton's 31%. The Associated Press called the race for Markey shortly after polls showed him leading by large…

The U.S. Commerce Department reported that factory orders rose 0.9% month‑over‑month in July 2026, beating analysts' 0.7% forecast and marking the strongest gain since April. Year‑over‑year, total orders increased 9.9%, the second‑largest annual rise since…

Pierre Damas Bel, a 20‑year‑old Haitian immigrant who lost his Temporary Protected Status after a June 2026 Supreme Court ruling, was wearing a DHS ankle monitor when he walked into westbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Springfield, Ohio, on August 28, 2026…

Tropical Storm Edouard struck near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, at 2:20 p.m. on September 1, 2026, with sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts to 71 mph. Moving northwest, it dropped 3‑6 inches of rain across southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana, with…

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Health reported 6,186 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,007 deaths as of August 12, 2026, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history. The Bundibugyo strain, declared a global health emergency in May, has…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on September 1, 2026 that Russian airspace has become "completely unsafe" because of a surge in Ukrainian drone operations, especially over Moscow and St. Petersburg. He said Ukraine does not intend to target…

President Trump met with oil executives at the White House on August 27, 2026 to discuss soaring gasoline prices ahead of the November midterms. The administration announced a deal giving North American Blue Energy Partners access to 17 Venezuelan oil fields…

Joshua Wong, a 29‑year‑old Hong Kong pro‑democracy activist, pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026 to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security under the 2020 National Security Law. The charge stems from lobbying for foreign sanctions between…

ICE said Operation “Rotten Apple” in New York led to the arrest of more than 2,100 undocumented immigrants between late July and late August 2026. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the sweep focused on individuals with criminal histories…

The United States launched airstrikes against Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to hit U.S. assets in the region. The exchange lifted Brent crude to about $95 per barrel, a five‑week high, and pushed U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields…

The Bank of Canada left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% during its September 2026 meeting, marking the seventh consecutive hold after a peak of 5% earlier in the year. The decision cited higher energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict and rising…

SpaceX has asked the FCC to launch a data center system using up to one million satellites, a project touted as a $1.8 trillion economic opportunity. Environmental groups have called for a full review, citing risks to light pollution, ozone and migratory…

Gregory Bovno, former chief and later commander at large of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol, retired in March 2026 while an internal misconduct inquiry was under way. The probe examined a November 2025 finding that his testimony in a…

A U.S. missile strike hit a private home in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, where a wedding was taking place on Tuesday night. Iranian officials reported at least four people killed, including a child and a teenager, and more than 50 injured. The United States’…

Israeli special forces and the Shin Bet captured Moein al‑Arabid, the head of Hamas’s internal security service, during a raid in Gaza City on September 1. The operation was carried out in a Hamas‑controlled neighborhood and resulted in the death of four…

Heavy rain on September 1, 2026 triggered flash flooding in Grand Canyon National Park, sweeping water through Bright Angel Creek and the North Kaibab Trail area. The flood killed two hikers, John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz, and left a third hiker, Timothy…

On Sunday morning at Lake Tahoe, certified swim instructor Lynnette Bellin was attacked by a river otter for about five minutes. The animal bit and clawed her face, arms and legs, leaving her with 38 stitches and a rabies vaccination. Nevada wildlife…

On January 5, 2026, William D. DeFoor broke into Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home, smashing a federal vehicle window and historic glass windows, causing about $28,000 in damage. He was detained by Secret Service and police after ignoring commands to…

The U.S. State Department has drafted guidance that would require parents or legal guardians to submit proof of their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for a passport for a child born in the United States. The rule is meant to enforce…