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Iran's rial fell to a record low against the US dollar on Monday amid US plans to unveil new sanctions, described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an 'economic D-Day.' The currency drop comes as a US naval blockade restricts oil exports and diplomatic efforts continue involving Pakistan and Oman.
The Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, seeking to make permanent a charge first imposed by proclamation and later blocked by courts. The proposal, published Monday, would apply to cap-subject petitions and is expected to significantly affect Indian professionals, who account for the largest share of beneficiaries.
President Donald Trump announced he will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute after negotiations collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation, with tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect September 8.
The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of drug trafficking, the first such attack in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug boats has surpassed 210, and the Trump administration is seeking to extend the offensive onto land in Latin America despite criticism and questions over evidence.
New US sanctions on Iran and the UAE's decision to suspend trade with Tehran could further disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea, and pharmaceuticals, which have been largely routed through Dubai. While some industry voices expect limited impact due to existing payment networks, others warn of higher costs and payment risks.
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper analyzing 29.4 million US LinkedIn profiles finds that nearly a fifth of users have retroactively edited past jobs. Since ChatGPT's release, AI-related additions surged sixfold, while remote-work and DEI terms declined, reflecting changing employer demands.
A new analysis warns that climate change is pushing the planet toward more frequent and intense extreme weather events, with scientists comparing the situation to a 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. The article explores the historical roots of climate science, recent catastrophic events, and the psychological and political challenges of responding to the crisis.
An independent arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah with back pay, ruling the newspaper lacked sufficient cause for her dismissal over social media posts about Charlie Kirk's killing. Attiah hailed the decision as validation that she was doing her job as an opinion writer, while the Post said it respects the arbitration process.
Trump Media interim CEO Kevin McGurn defended the company’s Truth API service, which offers early access to President Trump’s Truth Social posts, saying customer numbers are rising. The service has drawn a lawsuit from The Intercept Media and the Freedom of the Press Association, which alleges it violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
Former Gwinnett County school board chair Everton Blair won the special election runoff for Georgia's 13th Congressional District, defeating Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott. The seat will be filled only until January, as Blair lost the regular Democratic primary to State Rep. Jasmine Clark, who is favored in November.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new campaign of secondary sanctions dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, aiming to sever Iran's global financial ties nearly six months into the conflict. President Trump declared Iran 'completely collapsing' as the measures target oil revenues, digital assets and trading partners. Iranian officials rejected the steps as ineffective and vowed preparedness to counter them.
The US Treasury announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Iran, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the measures as the 'single greatest financial offensive ever' and an 'economic D-Day'. Iran's economy minister said Tehran was 'fully prepared' and dismissed the impact, while financial markets showed mixed reactions and ordinary Iranians face soaring prices.
Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary runoffs that will settle the Republican nomination for governor and the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, alongside two statewide ballot measures. The governor's race tests President Donald Trump's endorsement power after a close June primary, while the Senate contest features a stark fundraising gap between the two Democratic contenders.
A recent analysis by The Atlantic, citing Institute for Family Studies (IFS) research, reveals that self-identified conservatives have an average of 1.4 children compared to 1.09 for liberals, a gap that persists even after controlling for several demographic factors. The findings come amid the Trump administration's pro-family policies, including a proposed $5,000 'baby bonus' and an executive order expanding IVF access.
Democrat Christina Bohannan is making her third run for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, hoping to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks after two narrow losses. Her campaign is focusing on rural outreach and economic messaging, while Miller-Meeks defends her record and calls her opponent a radical progressive.
The Trump administration announced a new sanctions campaign aimed at severing Iran's economic lifelines, warning all countries to cut business ties or face retaliation. The measures stop short of targeting Chinese banks, as experts question the campaign's effectiveness ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, drawing sharp criticism from The Wall Street Journal's editorial board, which called it the 'dumbest trade war in history' that 'got dumber.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8, while fact-checkers debunked several of President Trump's claims about Canada.
A group of protesters continues its daily weekday picket outside Russia's embassy in Ottawa, 4.5 years into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Using satirical props and signs, they aim to keep the war at the forefront of public consciousness, even as they navigate local tensions and legal boundaries.
Finland will host an EU leaders summit on the Arctic in Rovaniemi on September 13-14, aiming to strengthen the EU's strategic approach to the region. The meeting comes amid heightened focus on the Arctic, including US President Trump's claims on Greenland and China's Arctic shipping route.
Three anonymous National Guard members told NPR they feel embarrassed and exploited by the ongoing D.C. mission that began in August 2025. Officials defend the deployment's accomplishments while cost estimates run into the billions and studies question its effect on crime. The mission was extended after a fatal shooting of a Guard member near the White House.