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Karen Solomon's body believed found, case deemed murder‑suicide

Karen Solomon's body believed found, case deemed murder‑suicide

Worcester police have located a body believed to be mental-health advocate Karen Solomon, shifting a week-long manhunt into a tragic murder-suicide investigation.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 09:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US imposes strict new sanctions on Iran to pressure energy flows

US imposes strict new sanctions on Iran to pressure energy flows

The United States unveiled a package of secondary economic restrictions targeting Iran's energy flows amid an ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 08:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump administration revives $103,265 fee proposal for H‑1B visas

Trump administration revives $103,265 fee proposal for H‑1B visas

The Department of Homeland Security has revived a rule requiring employers to pay $103,265 for each new cap-subject H-1B visa petition. This proposal has reignited debate among tech firms, immigration lawyers, and labor groups.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 07:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump moves to make $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas permanent

Trump moves to make $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas permanent

The Department of Homeland Security posted a draft rule to permanently establish a six-figure fee for new H-1B visas, pressing ahead despite a federal judge's ruling.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Considers New 7.5% Tariff on China for Cheap Goods

Trump Considers New 7.5% Tariff on China for Cheap Goods

The Trump administration is considering a new 7.5% tariff on China for flooding the global market with underpriced goods. Sources say the move aims to avoid endangering a trade truce and an upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the removal of Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a 47-year designation and unlocking economic relief.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 04:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis claim missile strike set fire to Saudi tanker Amzan in Red Sea

Houthis claim missile strike set fire to Saudi tanker Amzan in Red Sea

A Houthi ballistic missile struck the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Amzan west of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel's main deck as regional maritime tensions rise.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 03:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Supreme Court allows Trump mail ballot rules to advance as California plans new suit

Supreme Court allows Trump mail ballot rules to advance as California plans new suit

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the administration to advance new mail-in ballot regulations, as states face upcoming election deadlines and prepare new legal challenges.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
White House Crops Natalie Harp from Grand Prix Video Amid Online Speculation

White House Crops Natalie Harp from Grand Prix Video Amid Online Speculation

The White House released a cropped version of a video to remove aide Natalie Harp following viral speculation over a tense exchange between Donald and Melania Trump.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 02:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
What Happened to Sonya Massey's Killer Sean Grayson After Murder Trial

What Happened to Sonya Massey's Killer Sean Grayson After Murder Trial

Former deputy Sean Grayson died in prison following his conviction for the murder of Sonya Massey, closing a case that sparked police reform.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 02:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
World oceans hit record high temperature amid growing El Niño

World oceans hit record high temperature amid growing El Niño

Global sea surface temperatures have reached a record 21.1°C, driven by decades of climate change and an intensifying El Niño pattern.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 01:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US offers up to $10 million for information on senior IRGC leaders

US offers up to $10 million for information on senior IRGC leaders

The United States has issued a bounty of up to $10 million for five senior commanders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid escalating sanctions and maritime enforcement.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

The Treasury Department announced a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions aimed at severing every economic lifeline sustaining Tehran amid the ongoing war.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 23:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Body of woman named as suspect in death of her police officer husband found

Body of woman named as suspect in death of her police officer husband found

The body of 58-year-old Karen Solomon, wanted in connection with the death of her husband, veteran police officer Kurt Solomon, has been discovered.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 23:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Following the collapse of trade talks, President Trump has ordered a 50% tariff on Canadian automotive goods and steel, threatening North American supply chains.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Netanyahu says Iran attempted to assassinate his son

Netanyahu says Iran attempted to assassinate his son

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed during a live interview that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, after months of military censorship.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 21:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian state TV airs video threatening Barron Trump with bounty

Iranian state TV airs video threatening Barron Trump with bounty

Iranian state television broadcast a video targeting Barron Trump amid escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 19:41 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand has proposed legislation to ban children under sixteen from major social media platforms, sparking intense debate over privacy and enforcement.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 17:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement

US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement

Washington is preparing a sweeping set of secondary sanctions dubbed an economic D-Day against Iran, targeting oil buyers, shipping firms, and financial channels.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 16:47 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iceland sets August referendum on resuming EU accession talks

Iceland sets August referendum on resuming EU accession talks

Voters in Iceland are preparing for a national referendum on whether to restart stalled accession negotiations with the European Union amid geopolitical shifts and economic debates.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read