Economy


2026-08-06 18:05:16.872424

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'

"The market leverage is pretty high," Dimon says. "I'm not going to say it's systemic high, it's going to cause a disaster, but it's high," he says. Prime brokerages, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds, and Treasury arbitrage strategies are contributing to high market leverage.

Entertainment


2026-08-06 18:01:59.476431

Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky reveals Rihanna is in the recording studio 'right now' The singer's partner, A $AP Rocky, let slip that she has been back "in the studio" The long-awaited update came nearly straight from the source, as A$AP told Jason Lee: "She's in the studio right now"

Politics


2026-08-06 18:00:33.029259

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

Perez Hilton was rushed to a Miami-area hospital after he appeared on a TikTok livestream covered in blood from apparent self-harm. Hilton's family and team posted their first public statement since the incident. "We kindly ask that you respect Perez's privacy, as well as the privacy of hi"


2026-08-06 18:01:05.252134

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress

Senate panel votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Sen. Rand Paul has vowed to send the committee’s recommendation straight to the Justice Department, bypassing a full Senate vote. The move is likely to set up a high-stakes legal and political test for the Trump administration.


2026-08-06 18:03:01.978277

Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation

Israeli and Lebanese negotiators met in Rome for a second day of diplomatic talks. The talks focus on implementation of a June 26 deal reached between Israel and the Lebanese government. Israeli forces are supposed to withdraw from areas they occupy and allow the Lebanese army to take control. The Israeli army launched strikes Wednesday in southern Lebanon in response to what it described as Hezbollah’s violation.


2026-08-06 18:03:27.758926

El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary was hardly a surprise. The question is whether the way he electrified the party base and tapped into their anger will work on general elections. National Democrats and donors should embrace that energy and invest in the coalition he has built.


2026-08-06 18:04:32.784750

Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen

Abdul El-Sayed defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. The state's primary for governor to be decided on Tuesday. It features a democratic socialist against a candidate endorsed by Gov. Tony Evers. He had support from progressive leaders including Sen. Bernie Sanders.


2026-08-06 18:04:47.597111

Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza

On Sunday, 18 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, the health ministry says. It's one of the deadliest days there since a troubled cease-fire came into force in October. In July, the military carried out almost daily strikes and named at least 50 militants it said it had eliminated.

Sports


2026-08-06 18:00:49.547958

Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?

FIFA president Infantino continues to enjoy strong support from smaller associations, particularly across Africa and Asia. Support from the continent largely stems from Fifa's Forward programme. Many African federations have become increasingly reliant on the scheme to fund football projects in areas where commercial and government investment in the sport is limited.


2026-08-06 18:02:12.144495

Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack

Owori, 27, was the captain for SC Villa, the Uganda Premier League record champion. Police report that Owori was targeted by assailants at his residence and was beaten after refusing to hand over his belongings. Owori led SC Villa to the 2024 Ugandan Premier League title, ending a 20-year drought for the club.


2026-08-06 18:02:25.562746

Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were granted Australian citizenship on Wednesday. They were part of a group of seven from Iran's delegation who asked for protection from the host country following the high-profile protest during the Women's Asian Cup in March. The players refused to sing the national anthem before a game.


2026-08-06 18:05:29.694658

Shaquille O'Neal says WNBA players' treatment of Caitlin Clark is a rite of passage

Caitlin Clark has been involved in some rough plays since she entered the WNBA. Shaquille O'Neal believes it's a "rite of passage" that every game-changing player must go through before truly owning the league. Clark says she's far from the only WNBA player to be involved in those types of plays.

Technology


2026-08-06 18:02:38.708982

Google is expanding its AI empire — and losing the people who built it

The real strategy behind Berkshire Hathaway’s growing war chest. Warren Buffett worked out where it goes, why almost no investor escapes it, and how large it has become. ‘You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't...’


2026-08-06 18:02:50.048674

Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warns of a "new threat scenario" A drone carrying an explosive device was found near the airport's south runway, where cargo flights operate. The incident briefly forced the temporary suspension of all flights overnight into Wednesday. Germany remains on heightened alert over unauthorized drone activity following a string of incidents near military facilities.


2026-08-06 18:03:16.493267

Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media

Márquez’s killing was linked to a romantic relationship between the victim and a son of the detained crime boss. The Sinaloa Cartel factions are named after the founders of the criminal organization, Ismael "Mayo" Zambada and Joaquín "Chapo" Guzmán.

World


2026-08-06 18:01:18.859103

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

Sir Stelios said he intended to remain a long-term investor in easyJet. He will roll over his shares into new vehicle set up by Apollo, instead of cashing out his £900m stake. easyJet agreed to Apollo's £7.15-a-share offer, with Kenton Jarvis saying that Apollo's "experience in the aviation sector makes it a strong partner for easyJet"


2026-08-06 18:01:34.422567

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

Iran-Oman talks nearing deal but not for full Strait of Hormuz reopening, Iran state news agency says. Both countries confirmed they had agreed coordinates for shipping routes through critical waterway. Tehran insists framework represents a new security model for the strategic waterway rather than a full reopening of the strait.


2026-08-06 18:01:44.807363

High-profile Indian journalist jailed for 10 years for raping colleague

Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape. Verdict overturned a 2021 acquittal by a Goa court, which dismissed charges. Tejpal initially described what happened as "a bad lapse of judgement" He later alleged that the case against him was part of a "political vendetta"


2026-08-06 18:03:40.818707

The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine

In March-June 2026, sales of electric vehicles increased compared to the same period last year. Electric vehicles become more attractive because they are cleaner and reduce dependence on oil and constant swings in fuel prices. Another reason demand is rising is that electric vehicles are becoming more competitive in terms of total cost of ownership.


2026-08-06 18:03:51.728497

SpaceX stock could face further pressure as first batch of shares unlock since IPO

Just over 911 million SpaceX shares will be available for trading, representing about 7% of shares outstanding. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas estimates that nearly $100 billion worth of SpaceX shares could become eligible for trading- an unprecedented event. Early investors still sit on enormous gains from SpaceX's initial public offering.


2026-08-06 18:04:02.681106

Stressed by Heat, 3 Lions Die at Tokyo Zoo

Tama Zoological Park in Japan announced the deaths of three female lions on Monday. Experts say the high humidity makes it difficult for the lions to stay cool. The lions are more used to a dry heat environment, experts say. They should be given shade and water to keep them cool, they say.


2026-08-06 18:04:18.243346

What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt?

Sen. Paul has said he will send the resolution straight to the Department of Justice to refer him for prosecution. A Senate practice of sending contempt resolutions to the full Senate for a vote, which faces a higher bar of 60 votes to pass, would require bipartisan support. Sen. Paul said after the vote that the committee would hand-deliver the referral to the Justice Department.


2026-08-06 18:05:01.675726

FCC overturns limit on local TV ownership in win for media conglomerates

The FCC voted to end a cap on broadcast ownership in favor of case-by-case review. Brendan Carr has often criticized the rule as an artificial limit. Those who oppose ending the ownership cap say that allowing broadcast owners to gobble up as many stations as they can buy will disincentivize local reporting.


2026-08-06 18:05:42.493989

Strait of Hormuz Deal With Iran Possible Soon, Bessent Says

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in response to two deaths of Israeli soldiers. Residents of the village of Mansouri are told to flee the area. It is the first such warning in Lebanon in more than a month. Israel says it is responding to a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Hezbollah.


2026-08-06 18:05:57.005210

Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones

U.S. military officials say the strikes are intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation. The strikes follow Iran's targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman. Trump also renewed past threats to hit Iran's civilian infrastructure, including electric plants and desalinization plants.