49 m. ago Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs lead to price hikes

Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price hikes

Economics

4 h. ago Some Americans abroad can’t send mail to U.S. because of tariffs

Some Americans abroad can’t send mail to U.S. because of tariffs  The Washington Post

Politics

10 h. ago Democrats say Donald Trump tariffs push India toward Russia, weaken U.S.

Democrats say Donald Trump tariffs push India toward Russia, weaken U.S.  The Hindu

Politics

11 h. ago In Tanner Jeannot, Bruins believe they have far more than just a bruiser on the ice

“I want to just help out as much as I can with being a leader to some of the younger guys." The post In Tanner Jeannot, Bruins believe they have far more than just a bruiser on the ice appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

16 h. ago Brittany Aldean calls Charlie Kirk assassination 'evil' in emotional video

Brittany Aldean posted an Instagram video calling Charlie Kirk's death "evil," describing the conservative activist as a fearless leader.

Politics

16 h. ago Before Charlie Kirk murder, Utah Gov. Cox pushed effort to 'disagree better'

Spencer Cox led National Governors Association effort to reduce political polarization before Charlie Kirk's campus murder brought renewed focus to civility campaign.

Events

16 h. ago Thousands Rally in Ankara to Demand Resignation of Turkish Strongman Erdogan

A massive rally was held in Turkey’s capital of Ankara on Sunday to protest an upcoming court hearing that could strip opposition leader Ozgur Ozel of his post. The post Thousands Rally in Ankara to Demand Resignation of Turkish Strongman Erdogan appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 h. ago Venezuela’s President Maduro Denounces U.S. Boat Attack, as Trump Announces Another

The Venezuela leader, Nicolás Maduro, claimed that the Trump administration was trying to start a war in the Caribbean.

Politics

17 h. ago Bangladesh to scale up US imports to reduce tariffs, says interim leader

Bangladesh to scale up US imports to reduce tariffs, says interim leader  Anadolu Ajansı

Politics

18 h. ago JD Vance hosts 'The Charlie Kirk Show,' paying tribute with top White House officials

The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.

Events

18 h. ago Advanced broadband optical signal filtering developed with chirped and tilted fiber Bragg grating

Optical signal transmission can be significantly improved by limiting the wavelength of transmitted signals. Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a technique widely used in optical communication, sensing, and laser technologies for selectively blocking certain wavelengths of light. In optical fibers, FBG functions as a band-rejection filter that reflects specific light wavelengths, but allows others to pass unimpeded, offering advantages such as improved signal transmission quality, reduced signal loss, and high signal specificity for sensing applications.

Politics

18 h. ago Fixing solar's weak spot: Why a tiny defect could be a big problem for perovskite cells

A recent study provides evidence to help solve one of the key hurdles to large-scale manufacture of next-generation perovskite solar cells.

Politics

18 h. ago Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten promotes book on 'fascist regimes' days after Kirk's assassination

American Federation of Teachers chief Randi Weingarten is still promoting new book on fascism and educators following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk at Utah university event.

Politics

19 h. ago Eastern Orthodox leader visits U.S. to meet with Trump and receive environmental award

Eastern Orthodox leader visits U.S. to meet with Trump and receive environmental award  PBS

Politics

20 h. ago Double harvest: Vertical solar panels and crops thrive side by side

Imagine a field where solar panels and crops coexist—with no trade-off. It sounds like science fiction, but that's precisely what researchers from Aarhus University have now documented in a full-scale agrivoltaic pilot project in the Danish countryside.

Politics

22 h. ago AI learns to follow predefined norms through a combination of logic and machine learning

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly versatile—from route planning to text translation, it has long become a standard tool. But it is not enough for AI to simply deliver useful results: it is becoming ever more important that it also complies with legal, ethical, and social norms. But how can such norms be taught to a machine?

Politics

23 h. ago Schumer silent as Van Hollen blasts 'spineless' NY Democrats over Mamdani snub

Neither Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., nor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have backed New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.

Politics

24 h. ago Solar desalination technology converts sunlight into fresh water without external power

A research team from UNIST has unveiled a novel solar desalination technology that efficiently harnesses sunlight to evaporate seawater and generate clean drinking water—completely independent of external electricity. Importantly, this advanced system addresses common issues, such as salt accumulation, which can impair performance over time, offering a promising solution for water-scarce regions worldwide.

Politics

25 h. ago Netanyahu Praises Charlie Kirk as Fallen Brother, Friend of Israel, and 'Great American Patriot'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised fallen American conservative leader Charlie Kirk on Monday, during a press conference with visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The post Netanyahu Praises Charlie Kirk as Fallen Brother, Friend of Israel, and ‘Great American Patriot’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

25 h. ago Democratic senator calls internet an 'accelerant' driving extremism after Kirk killing

Chris Coons discusses the importance of free speech while criticizing social media's role in extremism after Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus debate.

Politics