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Volume 1 • Issue No. 230 • Updated Monday, August 18, 2025 at 04:05 PM UTC

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with European leaders also in attendance, focusing on security guarantees and land issues amidst the Russia-Ukraine war.

Sources: AP News


MSNBC name change

Cable network MSNBC announces a name change as part of a corporate divorce from NBC, signaling a shift in its branding and possibly its content direction.

Sources: AP News


Track Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin is forecasted to create dangerous surf and winds along North Carolina’s Outer Banks, prompting warnings and preparations.

Sources: AP News


Stock market

Wall Street holds near its record heights, reflecting ongoing investor confidence amidst various global economic indicators.

Sources: AP News


Utah shooting

A tragic shooting in Utah results in the death of two officers and injuries to a third, highlighting ongoing concerns about law enforcement safety.

Sources: AP News


Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over 2020 election claims

Newsmax settles a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $67 million over false claims about the 2020 election, marking a significant legal repercussion for election misinformation.

Sources: AP News


Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests

Nationwide protests in Israel reflect growing public frustration over the ongoing war in Gaza, signaling potential political and social ramifications.

Sources: AP News


Prosecutors indict the son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple counts including rape

The son of Norway’s crown princess faces serious legal charges, including rape, drawing international attention to the case.

Sources: AP News


Swiss watchmaker Swatch apologies for ad showing gesture seen as racist

Swatch issues an apology for an advertisement featuring a gesture perceived as racist, amid growing scrutiny over racial sensitivity in marketing.

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He earned a small town’s trust. He owed $95 million in what authorities say was a Ponzi scheme

A man accused of running a $95 million Ponzi scheme after gaining a small town's trust, illustrating the devastating impact of financial fraud on communities.

Sources: AP News