US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with defense secretary
Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Aug. 31, 2026, and the White House confirmed the departure without giving an official reason.
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White House announces partnership with NABEP on Venezuela oil development
The White House said on Sept. 1 that the U.S. government will take a 35% stake in a new oil company being formed with North American Blue Energy Partners to develop Venezuelan reserves.
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted in Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, exposing him to a potential life sentence.
- Health
World Sexual and Reproductive Health Month 2026 begins
The World Health Organization is leading a month-long observance that began on Sept. 1, focused on awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns with straight-sets win at US Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Sept. 1, returning to competition after a wrist injury.
- Tech
John Ternus takes over Apple as AI strategy leans on Google partnership
John Ternus becomes Apple’s chief executive on Sept. 1, inheriting an AI strategy that uses Google’s Gemini model to power Siri and relies on external partnerships.
- Health
NHS to Offer Free Cholesterol Tests in England
The NHS has announced that people aged 40 to 84 will be able to receive free cholesterol tests at high-street pharmacies across England.
- Sports
Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Aug. 27, 2026, in José Mourinho’s first home match back as the club’s coach.
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HPE to showcase sovereign AI and hybrid cloud at LEAP 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will showcase its AI Factory with NVIDIA portfolio at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.
- Business
MSCI to Add Four Stocks to Standard Index From Sept. 1
MSCI said its Standard Index will add Adani Energy Solutions, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Laurus Labs and Lenskart Solutions from Sept. 1, while three other companies will be removed. The changes are expected to generate about $1.5 billion in inflows to the newly added stocks.
- World
Ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus, leaving at least 8 dead
A ferry carrying 267 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Aug. 30 while traveling from Kyrenia to Tasucu, Turkey. At least eight people died and 18 remain missing, according to the supplied research.
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Around Strait of Hormuz
The US military carried out airstrikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Aug. 30, while Iran launched missiles at US bases in Jordan and drones over UAE waters, according to the research packet.
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Nearly half of routinely updated CDC surveillance databases paused in 2025, raising outbreak readiness concerns
Researchers report that many CDC health surveillance databases stopped or delayed updates in 2025, with gaps concentrated in vaccination and vaccine-preventable disease tracking—prompting warnings about weakened outbreak detection.
- Politics
US politics focus: pressure grows after Minneapolis shooting as Democratic leaders target DHS chief
Democratic leaders escalated criticism of the administration’s immigration enforcement after the Minneapolis killing of Alex Pretti, warning of major political consequences if top officials are not removed.
- World
What to know about Gaza’s Rafah crossing as Israel says it could reopen within days
Israel says Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt may reopen soon under tight controls, potentially allowing limited medical evacuations and some travel, while goods remain barred for now.
- Sports
New York Phoenix pro basketball team to move home games to Schenectady arena and join new league for 2026
The New York Phoenix announced a venue move to Schenectady’s M&T Bank Center for the 2026 season and a switch into a newly formed U.S. pro league, with a March 29 home opener planned.
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Markets and business: S&P 500 tops 7,000 as investors watch Fed and earnings; Amazon job cuts and SpaceX IPO talk
Wall Street pushed to new highs on AI optimism and anticipation of Big Tech results and the Fed’s decision, while business headlines include reported Amazon layoffs and talk of a massive SpaceX IPO.
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Big Tech earnings set to test AI rally as Microsoft and Meta report under heavy spending scrutiny
Microsoft and Meta kicked off a major earnings week with investors demanding proof that costly AI bets can sustain growth, as Big Tech’s collective spending on AI infrastructure is expected to surge again in 2026.
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DHS tells Congress two federal officers fired in Minneapolis killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti
A DHS notification to Congress says two federal officers fired their weapons during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, based on a review that drew on body-camera video and agency records.