Social Security Payments Projected to Increase Up to 3.8 Percent in 2027

Washington, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Driven by persistent energy inflation, Social Security benefits could jump 3.8% in 2027—one of the decade’s highest increases—as seniors struggle with a 13.7% loss in purchasing power.

Solar Tariffs Prompt Installers to Partner Directly With US Panel Manufacturers

Rethinking Human Supremacy: How Advanced AI Threatens Our Role in the Workplace

Puerto Rico Begins Emergency Water Rationing After Record Dry Month

Managing Three Middle-Age Health Risks Can Delay Dementia by 13 Years

Minecraft Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in October

Kyoto, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Mojang Studios will release Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026, featuring enhanced visuals, delivering major third-party software support ahead of the critical holiday retail season.

FuboTV Narrows Losses to $25.7 Million as Subscriber Base Reaches Record High

Why Janitors at Bill Ackman's Hedge Fund Own Millions in Company Stock

University of California Tech Staff Secure Historic Union Representation

PGA Tour Rejects Merger as Rival League Faces Financial Shift

US Senate Delays Key Vote on College Sports Reform Legislation

Washington, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
The U.S. Senate adjourned without voting on the Protect College Sports Act, delaying landmark legislation to standardise NIL rules, cap agent fees, and grant limited antitrust immunity until September 2026.

Senate Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown

California State Bar Accepts Audit Findings and Ends Investigation Into Problematic Licensing Exam

US Senate Approves Tough Economic Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Buyers

US Considers Ending Grace Period for Unemployed H-1B Visa Holders

How Peace in the Caucasus Unlocked Direct Energy Trade Between Historic Rivals

Baku, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
One year after the historic Washington summit, former adversaries Azerbaijan and Armenia are actively trading petroleum products and developing shared transit routes, marking a major economic milestone.

Guyana Approaches Venezuela's Oil Output While Dominating Global Per Capita Production

Iran and Oman Negotiate Joint Traffic Control in the Strait of Hormuz

Armenia and Azerbaijan Mark Peace Anniversary with Growing Economic Cooperation

Mexico and Argentina Support FIFA Leadership Amid Growing Global Governance Rift

A New Wearable Ultrasound Device Accelerates Sleep Recovery Without Medication

San Francisco, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
A non-invasive ultrasound patch shortened time to REM sleep by 43 minutes in trials, offering promising commercial potential for stress management and healthcare technology investors.

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

Los Angeles Homelessness Service Executive Receives $1.6 Million Compensation While Living Remote