U.S. Job Slowdown Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Weak U.S. labor data in August, with higher unemployment and slow hiring, amps up bets on a Fed rate cut in September.
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Gaza City Residents Resist Evacuation Amid New ‘Humanitarian Zone’
Amid expanding Israeli operations, 80% of Gaza City residents refuse to leave overcrowded ‘humanitarian zones’, citing lack of resources and dignity.
US to Restrict Chinese Drones & Heavy Trucks Over Security Concerns
US Commerce Dept. plans to curb imports of drones and heavy-duty vehicles from the Chinese mainland citing national security, tightening tech and vehicle supply chains.
Israel Threatens to Close French Consulate Over Palestine Recognition
Israel warns of closing the French Consulate in Jerusalem after France’s move to recognize a Palestinian state, escalating tensions in a high-stakes diplomatic showdown.
Georgia Hyundai Raid: Over 475 Immigrants Detained, Most from South Korea
In a major operation, U.S. authorities detained over 475 undocumented workers at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, mostly from South Korea, highlighting immigration and manufacturing tensions.
Trump Threatens Tariffs After EU’s $3.5B Google Fine
President Trump vowed to hit back at the EU with additional tariffs after Brussels fined Google €2.95B for antitrust violations. What’s next in the US-EU trade spat?
White House Influence on Fed Board in Spotlight
Lawmakers held a hearing for a Trump adviser to join the Fed days after he fired a governor, sparking a court battle over presidential power and the Fed’s long-held independence.
Judge Rules Trump’s LA Guard Deployment Illegal; White House Appeals
A federal judge ruled President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal. The administration has appealed as he vows more city deployments.
Florida to End All Childhood School Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to remove all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, a bold move backed by anti-vaccine activists that challenges decades of public health practice.
Putin: Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
Putin warned at a Vladivostok forum that Western troops in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” as allies discuss postwar security guarantees.