Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage, Iran has turned its ability to restrict commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz into a potent economic weapon in the war imposed by the United States and Israel. IMF PortWatch shows that in the sevenContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 08/07/2026
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Orgs hope ‘Bad apple’ procurement group’s closure in Kentucky doesn’t hurt organ donations
Following the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that it is decertifying an organ procurement group serving Kentucky, others are urging people not to let it color how they see organ donation as a whole. At a news conference Wednesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said federal reviewersContinue Reading
A midterm election defined by scandal? Candidates across parties face controversy
Scandals and controversy have plagued the midterm elections this year, with new accusations and investigations into various politicians on both sides of the aisle. And it’s not just politicians — candidates who are new to federal politics are also finding themselves answering to new scandals, possibly leaving voters questioning whoContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Sotto did not call for VP Sara’s ‘immediate’ conviction without due process
Claim: Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Vice President Sara Duterte “should be convicted immediately” and that the Senate should no longer follow due process in her impeachment trial. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook graphic was posted by user “Eduardo Ortega Jr.” on JulyContinue Reading
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher, begins her show “Cartwheel” in Edinburgh Friday, amid criticism including from Kercher’s sister. (Aug. 7) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
The Week in Numbers: BP’s huge profit, Toyota moves fast
From BP making huge profits to Toyota’s raised forecast, here are the big markets stories of the week. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #markets #business #toyota Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ggyc7L 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow ReutersContinue Reading
Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain growing prison unrest, minister says
Officials have attributed the growing unrest to acute overcrowding. Sri Lanka’s prisons hold about four times their intended capacity.Continue Reading
Sanders Introduces Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for U.S. Workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today reintroduced the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act — legislation that would guarantee at least two weeks of paid vacation to every full-time worker in America.Joining Sanders as cosponsors are Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.),Continue Reading
AZL consortium starts building CFRP rotor sleeve variants and the rigs to test them
An industry consortium coordinated by AZL Aachen is putting a systematic benchmark for carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) rotor sleeves into practical implementation, comparing press-fit and direct-winding concepts along with several manufacturing routes and material systems. The group is also developing and validating the characterization methods it will use to evaluate mechanical,Continue Reading
Kempower’s new leasing model enables UK operators to install EV chargers with low upfront costs
DC fast charging manufacturer Kempower has deployed eight new DC fast charging points at a service station in Astwick, in the UK. What’s newsworthy about this, you ask? Kempower is one of the top-selling DC fast charger brands, and operators are regularly rolling out its hardware around the world. What’sContinue Reading