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Breaking News Aug 21, 2026Nine Days in the Dark: Inside Gary, Indiana’s Slow-Motion Blackout After the August Derecho
A derecho with 99 mph winds knocked out power to over 300,000 NIPSCO customers on August 11. Nine days later, Gary — one of the most Black cities in America…
Breaking News Aug 20, 2026Estonian Lawmaker Labels US NATO Questionnaire ‘Unnecessary Stress Test’
Estonian foreign affairs chair Marko Mihkelson calls a Pentagon questionnaire to NATO allies an “unnecessary stress test,” urging a NATO council discussion instead.
Breaking News Aug 20, 2026Ulchi Freedom Shield Cut Short as Trump Orders Seoul Drills Reduced
Trump ordered a “substantial reduction” of U.S.-South Korea drills, ending Ulchi Freedom Shield early and drawing warnings that alliance credibility is at risk.
Breaking News Aug 19, 2026NOAA: ‘Historic’ Super El Niño Odds Hit 69% — Which States Face the Biggest Winter Storm Risk
MSN reports the U.S. is bracing for severe weather this winter, with a map showing states facing winter storms amid a possible ‘Super El Niño.’
Breaking News Aug 19, 2026Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada After Last-Minute Deal
Trump says the US and Canada reached a last-minute deal to delay 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian imports, pausing them for three days.
Breaking News Aug 18, 2026NYT Editorial Says GOP Trying to Hide Health Care Cuts
An MSN roundup quotes an Aug. 15 New York Times editorial saying the GOP is attempting to hide health care cuts.
Breaking News Aug 18, 2026US, Canada Race Midnight Deadline to Avert 50% Tariffs
US and Canada hold last-minute talks before Trump’s 12:01 a.m. Wednesday deadline to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods.