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A video from the Freedom 250 Grand Prix showing a brief interaction between President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has generated widespread online speculation, with lip readers offering differing interpretations. The presence of aide Natalie Harp nearby has fueled further discussion, though no confirmed evidence links her to any tension.
Ampol's first-half net profit jumped more than four-fold to A$857.2 million, driven by soaring refining margins following the U.S.-Iran conflict. The company declared a record interim dividend of 185 cents per share, up from 40 cents a year earlier, while warning that market conditions remain tight.
Australia's residential battery adoption is surging, driven by federal subsidies and consumer savings, but the country faces a wind farm drought that threatens its renewable energy targets. Experts point to rising costs and financing hurdles, while AEMO forecasts optimistic wind capacity growth.
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, has reignited a fierce national debate over whether such women are criminals or victims. Supporters point to failures in maternal mental healthcare, while prosecutors describe her actions as calculated, and commentators clash over the cultural meaning of the case.
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell to 89.4 in August, the lowest in seven months, as the Iran conflict kept gasoline prices above $4 per gallon. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index, is set for release Wednesday, with recent data showing inflation running above the Fed's 2% target.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns that artificial intelligence could be controlled by a handful of companies or individuals, leaving society without a voice. He also discussed the paradox of safety fears enabling concentration and his views on open-weight models and AI's adoption pace.
As new U.S. tariffs hit Canadian goods, the Conservatives are pressing the government to release details of the trade deal Canada rejected, citing the public's right to know. Prime Minister Carney defends the decision, while U.S. officials and premiers offer contrasting views.
Lillian Smart, 8, of Ruston, Louisiana, died Saturday, one day after her eighth birthday, from an infection with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state's first case since 2013, and officials have emphasized the infection is extremely rare and nearly always fatal.
On what would have been Kobe Bryant's 48th birthday, tributes poured in from his wife Vanessa, former teammates, and celebrities. The Lakers legend, who died in 2020 with his daughter Gianna, was remembered with heartfelt social media posts and reflections on his enduring legacy.
Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw their strongest week of inflows in 2026, drawing $2.6 billion as crypto prices rallied on a wave of macro and regulatory catalysts. Bitcoin climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time since November 2025, while policymakers advanced several pro-crypto measures.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan immigrant and father of a Navy sailor on a record-setting deployment, was arrested by Border Patrol in Florida and remains in ICE custody. Family members describe him as a hardworking resident with a work permit, while DHS says he entered illegally and that military ties do not exempt anyone from immigration law.
Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. The race, part of the nation's 250th birthday celebrations, saw Kirkwood finish 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, while Alex Palou's title hopes took a hit with a 20th-place finish.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the US continues its economic war. The threat comes amid heightened tensions over US plans for tougher sanctions, with Iranian officials responding defiantly.
Iran has discovered over 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Fars province, announced Sunday by Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad. The find, described as sweet gas with low hydrogen sulphide, comes amid damage to the energy sector from joint US-Israeli strikes. Production from the new field is likely several years away, according to Bloomberg.
The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, with forecasts from the Senior Citizens League and AARP suggesting increases of 3.6% and 3.5%, respectively. If realized, average monthly benefits could rise by roughly $70, though final figures depend on upcoming inflation data.
Syria confirmed US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday, marking the first high-level contact in months. The meeting aimed to ease tensions after Israeli strikes and address mechanisms to prevent further conflict. Sources said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Mossad chief Roman Gofman, though the meeting was not officially confirmed.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated on Face the Nation that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, responding to questions about President Trump's recent comments. Trump had suggested during an August executive order signing that the combined shot could be lethal if not separated. Separate shots are not currently available in the U.S., and measles cases have climbed amid the debate.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump led a lap and waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., streets on August 25. The race, celebrating America's 250th anniversary, was made possible by a Trump executive order fast-tracking permits. Roger Penske, a longtime Trump friend, said the event was 'terrific' and premier.
KATSEYE's EP 'WILD' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, marking the group's first chart-topper and the biggest week for an all-woman group since 2014. Phoebe Bridgers' 'Lost Weekend' bows at No. 2.
AI-generated images and videos of Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat have gone viral, prompting police in the UK and Ireland to confirm the sightings are fake. Despite the debunking, some teenagers say they are scared to go out at night, while officials urge the public to verify online police updates.