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

PGA Tour Rejects Merger as Rival League Faces Financial Shift

Ponte Vedra Beach, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp officially ended all merger talks with LIV Golf, leaving the struggling rival circuit to seek independent funding as Saudi Arabia withdraws its financial backing.

Developer Questions on Stack Overflow Collapse 99% as AI Coding Tools Take Over

Delta Flight Returns to Atlanta After Cockpit Fumes Force Emergency Evacuation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sparks Debate After Suggesting AI Podcasts About Children

Berkshire Hathaway Shifts Strategy as New Leadership Deploys Record Cash Reserves

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

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Refuses Calls to Step Down

US Court Ruling Allows Government to End Protections for South Sudanese Migrants

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

Georgetown, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Guyana’s offshore oil production has reached 900,000 barrels daily. With just one million residents, the nation solidifies its standing as the world’s leading oil producer per capita.

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

US Intelligence Warns Russia May Launch Border Attacks Against NATO Countries

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.

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

Premier League Champions Arsenal Agree Deal to Sign Newcastle Captain Bruno Guimaraes