Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm. NIPSCO officials have estimated electricity will be restored to Gary by the end of day on Tuesday, Aug. 25. President Trump has approved an emergency declaration for the state. "We are expected to survive the neglect, absorb the loss, help ourselves," says Mayor Eddie Melton.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. Canada sends the vast majority of its goods exports to the United States (72% last year), and Trump admires its trade practices.
Since 1979, Iran has faced sanctions from the US and other nations in the West. The United Nations has also imposed sanctions on Tehran. In December 2006, the United Nations Security Council, whose members include China, Russia, the UK and France, imposed sanctions against Iran's trade in nuclear-energy.
Pezeshkian acknowledged that Iran is facing serious difficulties. He said the country had remained resilient despite sustained pressure from its adversaries. He also defended a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the United States in June. The framework was consistent with Iran's principles of "expediency, dignity and wisdom", he said.
The US Treasury is trying to ease pressure on longer-term borrowing costs. The move comes as the Federal Reserve tries to convince markets that inflation remains under control. The increase in borrowing could allow government borrowing to be accommodated through expanding commercial bank balance sheets. It could also make relatively safe government bonds more attractive against equities.
Cultural faultline on public dress code in Iran re-emerges. Many Iranian women are openly flouting the rule – and authorities seem wary of launching a crackdown. At the height of the conflict with the United States this year, women without the mandatory hijab were shamed on the streets.
CrowdStrike and Salesforce will also report earnings this week. Nvidia is expected to report better-than-expected results and above-consensus guidance for the current quarter. CrowdStrike last reported results on June 3, but shares have priced in some of this. Salesforce last reported on June 6, and last year's results were a catalyst for the stock.
There was zero need for this meeting in terms of us winning in 2026. The only good reason I can imagine for a Jeffries meeting with Kushner is to personally deliver a subpoena for his testimony.https://t.co/5dBHVHW0CT— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) August 23, 2026 They should be hauling Jared Kushner in front of a committee, not MEETING with him.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with the president's son-in-law. Jeffries has emerged as the front-runner to become House speaker if Democrats win the midterms. The meeting occurred several weeks ago and was first reported by The New York Times. The White House says Kushner is not involved in day-to-day White House operations.
Rocha is the first sitting Mexican governor to face U.S. charges. Rocha says he is returning to his post to fulfill his duties to the nation. He says he will continue to serve until the end of his term on October 31, 2027. "I am returning to my post with the strength of truth," he says.
Man leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during family hike. Police said the boy had gone hiking with his father and older brother. He was told to wait there when he became "tired" and reluctant to continue walking. Climbers of the 12,388 feet-tall (3,776 meters) volcano have had to be rescued.
A two-legged machine built by Chinese-backed tech company X-Humanoid finished the 100-meter race in 9.39 seconds. The machine beat two other robots in the race, including one built by smartphone company Honor. More than 2,000 robots competed from 16 different countries in the World Humanoid Robot Games.
Tesla's action comes alongside recalls announced by eight other automakers, affecting a combined total of about 4.3 million vehicles in China. Tesla also issued a recall addressing problems with driver-monitoring systems in certain vehicles, which are designed to help ensure drivers remain alert and ready to take control of steering or braking when necessary.
6 News was on the scene in King Arthur's Court at around 11 a.m. and saw law enforcement attempting to make contact with someone inside a home. It appeared that someone had barricaded themselves inside the residence and was refusing to come out. 6 News has reached out to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office for more information.
Clancy has claimed legal insanity in the murders of her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, with the defense asserting that she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis. The question at hand is whether or not Clancy is criminally responsible for first-degree premeditated murder and deserving of a life sentence.
The U.S. is moving oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but it's not known how much is going through. The amount of oil moving through the strait is also not enough to cover demand, experts say. "There's still a deficit of oil coming out of the Strait," one expert says.