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Whistleblower alleges rushed USPS mail ballot system could disenfranchise voters
A whistleblower has raised alarms about a new U.S. Postal Service system designed to verify mail ballots, alleging it is being developed with inadequate testing and a rushed timeline. The system, intended to comply with a Trump executive order, could lead to the rejection of large numbers of ballots.
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Politics · United StatesUS shuts 110-270 truck driving schools over English proficiency
The US Department of Transportation has shut down between 110 and 270 commercial truck driving schools. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited English proficiency violations as the reason for the closures, which are part of a broader effort to combat fraud in the trucking industry.
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Trump administration appeals ruling blocking mail voting order
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail voting before the midterm elections. The order could allow the Postal Service to refuse ballots from states not submitting eligible voter lists or following a uniform envelope style.
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Politics · United StatesEastern Canadian Premiers Urge Local Buying Amid US Trade War
Premiers in Eastern Canada have renewed their appeals for citizens to purchase local goods. This comes as the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States intensifies, prompting calls for increased domestic consumption.
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Politics · United KingdomNazia Khanam, pregnant MoD officer, found dead; husband and in-laws booked
Nazia Khanam, a 30-year-old pregnant Ministry of Defence officer, was found dead at her home in Delhi. Her family alleges her husband and in-laws subjected her to harassment, leading to her death. Police have registered a case against them for cruelty and abetment of suicide.
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Politics · United StatesCanada-US trade talks continue amid domestic focus
Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are ongoing, with Canadian outlets reporting on the federal government's focus on domestic economic strengthening and diversifying international partnerships.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration proposes $3bn rule to block tax credits for illegal immigrants
The Trump administration proposed rules to block illegal immigrants from receiving refund payments through four refundable tax credits, estimating $3bn in savings. The changes target the adoption, child, American opportunity and earned income tax credits, affecting nearly 1 million people.
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Politics · United StatesNORAD intercepts two aircraft over Trump golf club in Bedminster
Two general aviation aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, New Jersey, on 9 August 2026 while Donald Trump was at his golf club. NORAD scrambled F-16 jets to intercept and escort the planes out of the area without incident.
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FBI relaxes hiring rules on prostitution encounters
The FBI has ended its policy of automatically disqualifying all applicants with past sexual encounters with prostitutes. The bureau will now consider some candidates holistically, though certain past behaviours remain disqualifying.
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Politics · United StatesLawmakers and activists protest bill impacting journalists
Republican lawmakers, journalist Nick Shirley, and activists protested a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Critics argue the law will hinder journalists reporting on immigration. No left-rated outlets covered the protest.
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Politics · United StatesFentanyl Deaths Fell 22% in 2025, White House Reports
Fentanyl-linked deaths decreased by 22% in 2025, according to figures cited by the White House. Synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025, and total overdose deaths dropped 14%. The Trump administration claims its policies are responsible for the reduction.
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Politics · European UnionMacron Demands Government Mobilisation on Fuel Supply and Prices
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "total mobilization" from his government to address fuel supply shortages and rising prices. Approximately 10% of gas stations are experiencing difficulties, with the majority affecting TotalEnergies. The government is exploring regulatory flexibility, including at the European level, to manage the situation.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom says transgender girls in sports is 'deeply unfair'
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that it is 'deeply unfair' for individuals assigned male at birth to compete against girls in sports. He acknowledged struggling to find a fair solution, aligning with a broader trend of Democrats recalibrating their approach to transgender issues amid Republican political attacks.
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Politics · United StatesRhode Island Governor McKee Faces Primary Challenge from Foulkes
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is facing a primary challenge from Helena Foulkes. McKee is attempting to avoid a rare defeat for an incumbent governor, while Foulkes has focused on his administration's handling of the Washington Bridge replacement project.
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National Park Service report backs Trump arch despite sightline disruption
A National Park Service report supports President Donald Trump's proposed arch, acknowledging it will disrupt sightlines between numerous Washington landmarks. The report states the location is historically appropriate despite preservation concerns, and that avoiding project effects would compromise its purpose.
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Politics · RussiaJaishankar to visit Russia for trade talks August 23-24
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia from August 23-24, 2026. The visit aims to co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). He will also meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Politics · IndiaCongress decision to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparks BJP accusations of appeasement
The Congress Working Committee resolved to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party events, prompting BJP leaders to accuse the party of reviving an 'appeasement policy' and comparing it to the Muslim League. Amit Shah said the 1937 decision laid the foundation for Partition, while Congress defended its stance by referencing decisions made by Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel.
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Politics · United StatesSean Duffy told daughter Harvard would 'corrupt' her, reality show episode shows
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told his daughter in a YouTube reality series episode that Harvard University would 'corrupt' her mind. The remarks, filmed during a family road trip to tour colleges, drew criticism after the episode aired on 14 August 2024.
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Politics · United StatesTrump photographed with poster suggesting Kennedy Center demolition
President Donald Trump was photographed on Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to read 'Kennedy Center DEMOLIS[HED]'. The image emerged as the Kennedy Center has been surrounded by fencing and amid a court examination of its controversial closure.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican Bo French's racist UT post draws bipartisan condemnation
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo mocking South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. Republican leaders John Cornyn and Dustin Burrows condemned the post, and former adviser Karl Rove said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal.
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