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U.S. Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions Targeting Iran's Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new package of economic sanctions against Iran, which the Trump administration has called "economic D-Day." The measures aim to isolate Iranian trade and could sanction entities that facilitate money laundering on behalf of Iran or deal with the regime in Tehran. Iran has vowed to respond to the sanctions in a "seismic manner."

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on IranNPR – Politics
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U.S. Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions Targeting Iran's Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new package of economic sanctions against Iran, which the Trump administration has called "economic D-Day." The measures aim to isolate Iranian trade and could sanction entities that facilitate money laundering on behalf of Iran or deal with the regime in Tehran. Iran has vowed to respond to the sanctions in a "seismic manner."

Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in NevadaNYTimes – US
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Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno, Nevada

The fast-moving Hawk Fire, which began Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills north-west of Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed several homes, left thousands without power and threatened the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Firefighters are battling shifting winds and dry conditions as the fire remains out of control.

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streetsBBC News – World
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Kyle Kirkwood Wins Freedom 250 IndyCar Race in Washington DC

Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 IndyCar race on the streets of downtown Washington DC, securing his second victory of the season. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took a ceremonial lap before Trump waved the green flag to start the race. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal. The event was part of festivities marking the United States' 250th birthday.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for NowNYTimes – US
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Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Draws Democratic Backlash

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, drawing criticism from Democrats including Senator Chris Van Hollen, former Obama aide Tommy Vietor and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger. The meeting, reported by the New York Times, sparked anger within Jeffries's own party ahead of the midterm elections.

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‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without PowerNYTimes – US
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Thousands in Indiana Still Without Power Two Weeks After Storms

More than 10,000 residents in northwest Indiana, including Gary, remained without power nearly two weeks after storms struck the region on Aug. 11. The storms killed at least seven people, displaced about 1,000 and caused record rainfall and flooding. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun called on the local utility to match residents' urgency. Some in Gary, a predominantly Black city, fear they will be the last to see restoration.

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Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen AttiahNYTimes – Business
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Washington Post Ordered to Reinstate Karen Attiah

An independent arbitrator has ordered the Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired last September over social media posts she made following the killing of Charlie Kirk. The arbitrator ruled the newspaper lacked sufficient cause to terminate Attiah, who was a union-protected employee and the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.

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US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

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Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno, Nevada

The fast-moving Hawk Fire, which began Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills north-west of Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed several homes, left thousands without power and threatened the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Firefighters are battling shifting winds and dry conditions as the fire remains out of control.