Emergency Oil Reserves in the US Drop to Four-Decade Low

Washington, Monday, 10 August 2026.
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 298.7 million barrels, its lowest level since 1983. Massive drawdowns and aging infrastructure now threaten future supply shock responses.

Communities Fight Back Against Forced Land Sales for Data Centers

Why the American Dream Is Slipping Away for Low-Income Households

Oil Prices Rise as Hope Fades for Quick Deal to Open Critical Shipping Strait

Why the Billion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence Boom May Be Built on a Financial Illusion

Getty Images Hires Financial Advisor After Sharp Quarterly Losses and Growing Debt

New York, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Getty Images engaged Guggenheim Partners to explore liquidity options after posting an $85.8 million second-quarter loss and raising going-concern warnings due to over $2 billion in debt.

Fermi Secures 6.5 Billion Dollar Texas Lease for Major Artificial Intelligence Hub

BP Rebalances Regional Energy Strategy with Venezuelan Gas Stake Sale

Virginia Governor Intervenes to Block Giant Utility Merger

British EV Firm Electrogenic Acquires TREMEC Electric GT to Expand US Base

Lawmakers Demand End to Gambling Loyalty Programs After Baseball Video Controversy

Washington, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
U.S. lawmakers demanded FanDuel dismantle its VIP rewards program after a promotional video featuring baseball star Bryce Harper was given to a bettor who lost $1.5 million.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Space Out Childhood Vaccines

Federal Contractors Begin Unprecedented Construction Inside Big Bend National Park

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace Faces Severe Backlash Over Anti-Muslim Statements

Arizona Native Nation Deploys Police to Stop Border Wall Builders

South Korea Clears Air Base to Build Massive Computer Chip Hub

Gwangju, Monday, 10 August 2026.
South Korea is temporarily relocating a military air base by mid-2028 to clear land for a $568 billion computer chip complex backed by Samsung and SK Hynix.

Japanese Stocks Soar as HR Tech Giant Recruit Hits Daily Gain Limit

Global Oil Price Spikes Accelerate Africa's Shift to Electric Taxis

Major Earthquake Strikes Colombia in Strongest Tremor in a Decade

Japan Achieves Record $110 Billion Current Account Surplus Driven by Global Tech Boom

Boat Captain Arrested After Fatal New York Harbor Capsizing

New York, Monday, 10 August 2026.
Authorities arrested a boat operator facing 13 reckless endangerment counts after a capsizing near the Statue of Liberty killed a mother and baby, raising scrutiny over illegal charters.

A New Wearable Ultrasound Device Accelerates Sleep Recovery Without Medication

Brush Fire Near Burbank Forces Business Evacuations and Cancels Events

Tennessee Titans Sign Left Guard Peter Skoronski to Record Contract Extension

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Makes Television Debut with NBC Sports