Economy

2026-08-20 06:02:09.366646

Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

A number of factors are converging to raise yields, namely a higher fiscal deficit, inflation running above the Fed's 2% target, a weaker dollar, and soaring bond issuance by technology companies. Some analysts warn that the desired shift may not last and that the buybacks could even backfire.

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2026-08-20 06:02:55.023012

Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show

Core PCE prices are expected to have risen 3.3% in July from a year ago, a much higher reading than CPI. Some Fed officials pointed out that "even after excluding prices of items most directly affected by tariffs and energy prices, underlying inflation appeared to be elevated" "Many participants assessed that (higher rates) would likely be necessary if inflation did not decline"

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2026-08-20 06:03:13.369329

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

"There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Mr. Trump wrote Tuesday on Truth Social. The president's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner this week flagged "very positive and active conversations" Almost six months into the war launched jointly by the U.S. and Iran, no new discussions have been planned.

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Health

2026-08-20 06:03:52.141288

Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret

Camilla recounted how it was "quite difficult" not to mention her husband’s diagnosis during the visit to a cancer support center run by the charity Maggie's in 2024. Her comments were made in a short film released on Wednesday. The film was produced by Britain's Quee and directed by David Walliams.

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2026-08-20 06:04:59.457824

Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers

Israel admits its troops killed 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, opens criminal probe. She died after being pinned down in a car for hours, begging Palestinian medics by mobile phone. An ambulance was dispatched, but soon after it arrived at the scene the dispatchers lost contact with both the girl and the responders.

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Politics

2026-08-20 06:00:53.072714

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov escalates tensions by publicly demanding wartime elections. Ukraine’s constitution bars national votes under martial law and protests follow his removal. Experts say it is unlikely that an election can take place in Ukraine. Zelensky hasn't publicly responded to Fedorv's video, but an aide called the idea of voting as Russia rains down bombs and drones "highly bizarre"

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2026-08-20 06:04:06.122449

More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries

Rep. Cory Mills will lose to former news anchor Ryan Elijah, CNN's Decision Desk projected. Mills was endorsed by Trump in February but conspicuously absent when Trump posted a list of Florida Republicans he'd endorsed on social media earlier this month. Donalds won Florida’s GOP primary for governor but fell short of expectations.

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2026-08-20 06:05:12.986366

Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan

More than 1,200 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was reached last October. On Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least seven Palestinians, including a child, at a beachfront cafe. Netanyahu has maintained that Israeli forces should not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is demilitarized.

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2026-08-20 06:05:27.545095

Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola advanced to the general election in Alaska's Senate race on Tuesday. The race is expected to be one of the most competitive elections of the 2026 midterms. The general election will be a top-four contest decided by ranked choice balloting.

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Technology

2026-08-20 06:01:42.424274

Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time

SpaceX stock closed down 2.6% after trading lower in the premarket. 319 million shares held by early employees and investors become eligible to trade on Thursday. SpaceX has landed boosters more than 600 times since 2015. SpaceX's lead in reflight volume, cost per launch and Starlink revenue puts it comfortably ahead of its rivals.

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World

2026-08-20 06:00:26.824013

Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack, killing at least nine

At least 12 dead after hours-long Russian ballistic missile, drone attack on Kyiv. Residents reported explosions in Samara at around 5 a.m. local time on Aug. 15. Videos that began circulating on social media showed smoke rising near the Progress center and Aviakor plant. The attack on the Progress Rocket and Space Center also sparked a fire covering 5,000 square meters.

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2026-08-20 06:00:37.409374

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation

Old sunken steamboat revealed in Serbia due to low river levels. Historic steam tugboat known as The Slovenian emerged from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. Europe's rivers to reach record-low levels as prolonged heat and drought cause Europe's river levels to fall.

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2026-08-20 06:01:03.650147

5 Americans and Ecuadorean Official Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya

Around 10 million barrels of oil are being transported out of the strait daily. The US military is also escorting empty tankers from the Arabian Sea to enter the Gulf. The operation extends beyond just protecting the outbound tankers carrying massive amounts of oil. Around 15 to 20 tankers have entered and exited Hormuz every night.

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2026-08-20 06:01:17.675503

Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead after disappearing in NSW national park a week ago

The body of missing 18-year-old Lily Hooper has been found in a remote New South Wales national park. The NSW premier, Chris Minns, told parliament Lily had been ‘found alive’ with half a bottle of water. Within 10 minutes a “more accurate account” was relayed to police from SES search volunteers at the scene and it was confirmed Lily was dead.

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2026-08-20 06:01:29.952757

North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

North Korea condemns joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises as rehearsals for invasion. Washington and Seoul say they are defensive and necessary to ensure readiness against North Korea's military threats. Change in the drills comes as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits South Korea on Wednesday and Thursday for regional security talks.

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2026-08-20 06:01:56.800162

Erin Patterson, Woman Convicted in Australia’s Mushroom Murder Case, Appeals

The prosecution's appeal against the "manifestly inadequate" sentencing calls for Patterson to spend the rest of her life in prison for the "vile crime" The jury members were separated from other guests, eating and sleeping on a different floor of the hotel – but Patterson's lawyers say the fact they were in the same building "fatally undermined the integrity of the verdict"

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2026-08-20 06:03:27.852428

Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are moving back to the United Kingdom, according to multiple reports. The couple are returning to Britain six years after their royal exit and move to the U.S. The move does not mean Prince Harry or Meghan will resume their roles as working royals.

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2026-08-20 06:03:38.729347

Harry and Meghan’s Break with Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will return to the United Kingdom. The move appears to end a yearslong rift between them and the royal family. Since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 in a move dubbed "Megxit," tensions with the family have persisted.

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2026-08-20 06:04:22.054685

What to Know About Hayden Panettiere’s Death

"I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry, it is a struggle and it's a very challenging industry," she said. "I think it becomes very difficult to be true to yourself, and I think Hayden sadly lost her way," she added. Greenville, South Carolina police have reportedly responded to a home belonging to Brian Hickerson's family the morning of Aug. 19.

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2026-08-20 06:04:33.627007

More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic

Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100. The low-tech, artisanal gold mine collapsed Tuesday in the Nana-Mambere prefecture. In addition to the dead, several survivors were critically injured, a Red Cross volunteer said. Artisanal mine collapses are common in the Central African republic.

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2026-08-20 06:04:44.318416

Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has visited Choco twice since the earthquake. Choco has long been one of the country’s most neglected regions. 69,000 people in Choco were affected or displaced by the earthquake — about 10% of its population. The unemployment rate was the highest in Colombia last year.

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