Politics

Graham wins South Carolina Senate primary with Trump's endorsement

Darline Graham won the South Carolina Senate primary on August 26, 2026, with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election. Graham's campaign received…

semafor.com ·Aug 26
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Political Operatives Caution Against Reliance on Prediction Markets

Political operatives are expressing skepticism about the reliability of prediction markets for forecasting election outcomes, as these markets have shown inaccuracies in recent primaries. While companies like Kalshi…

notus.org ·Aug 26
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N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins Democratic Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma

N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma, defeating Jim Priest. Thomas, who identifies as a democratic socialist, will face Republican Kevin Hern in the general…

nbcnews.com ·Aug 26
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Business

Billionaire Acknowledges AI Use in WSJ Op-Ed

Stanley Druckenmiller confirmed that his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed criticizing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was written using artificial intelligence. He defended the use of AI, comparing it to using a…

notus.org ·Aug 26
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Trump Administration Threatens Demolition of Kennedy Center Amid Renovation Disputes

The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if it cannot proceed with renovation plans that include adding Trump's name to the building. The Justice Department has described the Center as…

nbcnews.com ·Aug 26
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Business

Energy Bills Expected to Rise for Households Amid Market Volatility

Energy bills for households in the UK are expected to rise by nearly 4% in October 2026 and by an additional 9% in January 2027, driven by volatility in the wholesale gas market. The typical household's dual-fuel bill…

BBC — Business ·Aug 26
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Local

Missouri grandmother continues to serve free breakfasts despite health department's request for permit

Kathy Kite, a grandmother in Harrisburg, Missouri, continues to serve free breakfasts to her community despite receiving a letter from health officials requesting she obtain a food permit. The Columbia/Boone County…

Fox News — Latest ·Aug 26
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Politics

Record number of arrests and deportations of immigrants reported in the US

New government data reveals that the Trump administration arrested and deported an average of 1,500 immigrants and removed 1,100 daily in July. This increase follows a shift away from high-profile raids to a more…

Guardian — US ·Aug 26
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