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Politics
One scanning error could block tens of thousands thousands of mail ballots under Trump’s new postal system, whistleblower warns
By The Associated Press and Nicholas RiccardiSeptember 1, 2026
Former Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing.
Politics
‘I bet on myself. Literally’: Ex-Congressman George Santos banned for life from Kalshi after making $17,839 from insider trading
By The Associated Press and Larry NeumeisterAugust 31, 2026
A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Economy
UAE intercepts Iranian drone over its waters in ‘dangerous escalation’ from Iran war—and threatens responding ‘decisively to aggressors’
By The Associated Press and David RisingAugust 31, 2026
Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
Economy
Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
By Damian J. Troise and The Associated PressAugust 31, 2026
The Honda and Nissan dealerships are shown in Carmel, Ind.
Innovation
Nissan and Honda ink deal to boost competitiveness with ‘faster development cycles’ in vehicle software
By The Associated Press and Yuri KageyamaAugust 31, 2026
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Big Tech
China’s AI-fueled IPO boom hits $54 billion this year, with chipmakers and Shein’s $1.7 billion IPO
By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimAugust 31, 2026
Nearly 1,000 people are missing in Nepal’s floods, and hundreds more are trapped in hydropower tunnels as flood knocks 10% of power capacity offline
Environment
Nearly 1,000 people are missing in Nepal’s floods, and hundreds more are trapped in hydropower tunnels as flood knocks 10% of power capacity offline
By Victoria Milko, The Associated Press and Sibi ArasuAugust 31, 2026
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Asia
The tropical nation of Palau has no traffic lights and just 18,000 people—and it’s now ground zero for a U.S.-China standoff
By The Associated Press and Charlotte Graham-McLayAugust 31, 2026
Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
North America
‘Heaven help us’: One dead and 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon—with more flooding forecast
By The Associated Press, Jamie Stengle and Ty O'NeilAugust 31, 2026
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Asia
Japan doubled defense spending to counter China. Now it wants AI, underwater attack drones and government-owned weapons factories
By The Associated Press and Mari YamaguchiAugust 31, 2026
Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit
Arts & Entertainment
Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit
By Jake Coyle and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
Politics
Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines
By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.
Energy
‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.
By Collin Binkley, Juan Arraez and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
SpaceX launches NASA’s newest crown-jewel telescope, which will look for ‘the weird, the rare and the unusual’ — including dark matter and energy
Innovation
SpaceX launches NASA’s newest crown-jewel telescope, which will look for ‘the weird, the rare and the unusual’ — including dark matter and energy
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
Politics
This baby boomer vs. Gen X Senate race emerges as key test of generational change in U.S. politics and what age is too old for Congress
By Leah Willingham and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
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