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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded the Order of Freedom to Elon Musk, praising the SpaceX founder for his contributions to protecting lives and strengthening US-Ukraine ties. The honor comes as Kyiv seeks to persuade Musk to allow Starlink use inside Russian territory for deeper strikes, a move Musk has reportedly called an escalation.
Three U.S. Secret Service employees, including the agency's communications chief Anthony Guglielmi, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into 'potential misconduct.' The staffers lost their security clearances and access to work devices. The agency's Office of Professional Responsibility is handling the probe.
Following Dolly Parton's death at age 80, CBS and ABC will air primetime specials commemorating her life. The tributes feature archival interviews, celebrity reflections, and will be available across multiple streaming platforms.
Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations by the Trump administration that it discriminated on the basis of race or sex in hiring, promotion, and staffing decisions. The settlement is part of a broader Justice Department probe into DEI initiatives at federal contractors. Deloitte denied wrongdoing and did not admit liability.
As Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette prepares to trigger a general election campaign, none of the province's five major parties have detailed their immigration platforms. Experts and advocates describe a province torn between demographic needs and public pressure, while federal-provincial tensions over programs like the PEQ loom large.
Wisconsin lawmakers approved an audit of the state's FoodShare program, which serves about 700,000 people, following new federal rules that penalize states with high error rates. The state's error rate of 5.72% is below the 6% threshold, but officials warned of the risk of penalties if compliance slips.
Following Dolly Parton's death at age 80, President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered nationwide, and governors in Alabama, Michigan, and Virginia have issued similar orders. The honors reflect her legendary music career and her philanthropic legacy, including the Imagination Library.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allied foreign ministers that Washington does not currently plan new strikes on Iran, according to Axios, shifting to sanctions and naval pressure. The policy could hold until after the November midterms, with military action kept on the table. The report comes as diplomatic efforts stall but oil prices fall.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Sikh separatist and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, said U.S. and Canadian law enforcement warned him of a new credible threat to his life. The warnings come as Nikhil Gupta awaits sentencing for a 2023 plot to assassinate Pannun. Pannun says he remains undaunted and will continue his campaign.
The Trump administration has submitted the U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress, reiterating that it will only advance if Riyadh normalizes ties with Israel. The deal, reached in July, faces a 90-day review and significant hurdles.
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that a FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs during Hurricane Milton recovery in 2024, violating the Hatch Act and agency policy. Officials say the incident was isolated, but it has fueled criticism from Florida's governor and broader debates about government impartiality.
The Justice Department told a federal court that without President Donald Trump's name and renovation plans, the Kennedy Center could deteriorate and be 'required to be taken down.' The filing is the latest in a legal battle over renaming the landmark, with a judge previously ordering Trump's name removed and a hearing scheduled for August 27.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80 following a brief battle with cancer, according to her publicist. Her nephew announced her passing in a video, and tributes have poured in from around the world.
More than 40 US lawmakers, including six senators, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the release of 20-year-old Palestinian American Sama Safi, detained by Israel since June. The letter highlights her deteriorating health and alleged mistreatment, citing a 'de facto State policy of organized torture.'
The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Mexicali, Mexico, and suspended consular activities due to a potential threat, without providing details. Mexican officials said the city remained calm, with no confirmed risk, while some sources attributed the alert to threats from a Sinaloa cartel faction.
Dolly Parton, the country music icon and founder of Dollywood, has died at age 80 in Nashville. Her theme park will remain open on Wednesday, citing her motto 'the show must go on,' while fans worldwide have flocked to its website, causing it to crash. Tributes have poured in from celebrities and fans alike.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Aug 24 found 36% of registered voters trust Democrats more on cost of living versus 28% for Republicans, the largest gap since October 2025. Republican strategists call the trend troubling for the GOP as November midterms approach.
Dolly Parton, the country music icon known for uniting fans across political divides, has died at age 80. Her death has prompted tributes from President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, and she is remembered as a rare figure who navigated culture wars without losing her broad appeal.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment industry and politics, with President Trump ordering flags lowered for a week. Her family has asked for donations to her Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.
A new poll finds Sen. John Fetterman favored by 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans but only 22% of Democrats, a first for the senator. The numbers come as Fetterman faces GOP courting and speculation about a party switch.