Today so far 2026-09-16 · 00:00 UTC

The US military has confirmed it launched space weapons into Earth's orbit, prompting warnings of an emerging space arms race among global powers. In other security developments, a driver's license data breach has raised national security concerns in America, while the Pentagon reported munitions shortfalls linked to weapons transfers abroad. Meanwhile, humanitarian and justice issues are dominating headlines in other regions, with more women's bodies discovered near Johannesburg as South Africa's president pledges action, and a British woman reported abducted in Malawi.

Why Can't Walnut Creek Build 3 Bedroom Apartments with a Playground?

Walnut Creek's proposed apartment building on Botelho Drive lacks family-friendly features like three-bedroom units and a sunlit playground, forcing developers to rely on state density bonus laws to…

2026-06-17 · 21:35 UTC
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Fed’s Kevin Warsh keeps rates steady but prepares for a historic shift

2026-06-17 · 20:50

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting: the statement and economic forecasts alter the game, but rates stay the same.

Initial US-Iran agreement leaves many key issues to be negotiated

2026-06-17 · 20:23

Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon.

How Madrid built its metro cheaply

2026-06-17 · 19:59

Between 1995 and 2007, Madrid's metro nearly tripled in length through a massive expansion program that cost…

UN experts demand Iranians free Foremans

2026-06-17 · 19:21

They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial

2026-06-17 · 19:03

Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at…

Retail Sales Fall In China For The First Time Since 2022

2026-06-17 · 18:35

Published on June 16, the monthly report from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is not limited to a series…

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Holds Firm as Energy Prices Lift Inflation

2026-06-17 · 18:18

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday under Chair Kevin Warsh, pairing a historic leadership…

CBDC Ban Through 2030 Added to Bipartisan Housing Bill 

2026-06-17 · 18:07

Lawmakers agree on updated text blocking a government digital currency through 2030 as the bill nears final passage.

Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws

2026-06-17 · 16:43

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.

Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life

2026-06-17 · 16:14

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running…

Mangione's lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial

2026-06-17 · 15:52

They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was…

The U.S. Congress hides the digital dollar in a housing bill, banning CBDCs until 2030!

2026-06-17 · 14:36

The US Congress recently outlawed CBDCs until 2030, but not in the way you might think, in a bill pertaining to housing!

Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home

2026-06-17 · 14:33

Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.

ICE Appears to Be Buying Immigrants' Tax Identifiers from a Data Broker

2026-06-17 · 14:06

ICE appears to be purchasing records containing immigrants' tax identification numbers (ITINs) from a data broker in a…

How Japan's railways stayed one while splitting apart

2026-06-17 · 14:03

Japan's railways were privatized in 1987, splitting the state-run Japanese National Railways into seven independent…

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade

2026-06-17 · 13:27

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data…

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Opposing SBF Pardon

2026-06-17 · 12:55

Senators Gallego and Lummis want the chamber on record that the FTX fraudster should get no clemency under any…

Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash

2026-06-17 · 12:53

One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said.

Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says

2026-06-17 · 12:01

Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.

Kevin Warsh Leads First Fed Meeting With Inflation Back Above 4%

2026-06-17 · 11:47

The Federal Reserve began a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, placing Kevin Warsh at the center of his first interest…

President Trump Says Oil Prices Fall Lower Again

2026-06-17 · 11:42

Trump says oil prices might fall even more as markets respond positively to proposed Iran deal U.S.

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital

2026-06-17 · 11:26

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister

2026-06-17 · 11:01

John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.

First FOMC Meeting Under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: What to Expect

2026-06-17 · 10:17

Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Open Market Committee meeting concludes on June 17, and investors are treating it as more…

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

2026-06-17 · 10:15

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

2026-06-17 · 10:01

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets

2026-06-17 · 09:52

The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them.

House, Senate Strike Deal on Housing Bill With CBDC Ban Through 2030

2026-06-17 · 09:34

A bicameral deal on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act revives a provision barring the Fed from issuing a digital…

Gaming Industry Urges Senate to Ban Sports Prediction Markets in CLARITY Act

2026-06-17 · 09:16

More than 50 organizations spanning the gaming industry, tribal nations, labor unions, and state associations sent a…

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