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More storms are expected to persist through the weekend in Chicago. Following the period of storms, mostly sunny skies are predicted to return on Monday and Tuesday.

Persistent ash spewing from Mount Etna has necessitated the closure of Catania airport, which is described as the island’s largest airport. This closure occurred during peak holiday week and marks the fifth consecutive day of disruption.

A Flood Watch remains in effect across Northwest Indiana following six tornadoes. Residents are actively cleaning up from storm damage and continuing efforts to manage power outages, with services expected to resume by Friday.

An audit determined that Jersey City's financial records are disorganized, calling them a mess. The review examined the last year of Steven Fulop's three-term mayoralty. Additionally, the city is currently facing a potential huge tax hike.

A U.N. watchdog criticized Iran’s potential election to a major United Nations committee influencing human rights policy, calling the possibility 'Orwellian.' The criticism highlights Tehran's history of documented systematic human rights abuses and funding proxy militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Concerns were also raised regarding the U.N.’s alleged bias when criticizing Israel while failing to issue direct condemnations against Hamas.

Judge Jeth Jones's ruling solidifies the likelihood that Daniel Wong will continue serving as Fort Bend County judge through the November election. The decision followed a denial related to Wong’s appointment as county judge while he faces Dexter McCoy in the county judge race.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against five non-citizens who allegedly voted in Michigan’s 2024 general election, and one U.S. citizen for attempting to register a non-citizen husband to vote. The Attorney General's office reported investigating 38 suspected cases between 2009 and 2025, resulting in six criminal charges.

Software unicorn Code Metal landed an $80 million contract to modernize and implement AI capabilities into WarMatrix, the Department of War’s wargaming simulation environment. The Boston-based firm achieved this deal in under 12 months, allowing analyses that once took months to be completed in days.

Photos detail the legal case against Luigi Mangione, which involves his suspected killing of Brian Thompson. The legal proceedings cover details from the event in New York City involving UnitedHealthcare's CEO to current developments in the courtroom.

As of August 14, 2026, oil was priced at $89.53 per barrel based on the Brent benchmark, showing a loss compared to yesterday and being significantly higher than prices one year ago. While gas pump costs involve refining, taxes, and local markups beyond just crude oil, changes in crude oil still have an outsized impact. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists to provide temporary energy security during supply shocks or emergencies.

Ash spewing from Sicily’s Mount Etna has forced the closure of Catania airport for a fifth consecutive day during peak holiday week, stranding travelers. The ash poses risks to aircraft motors, leading to significant flight disruptions and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights. The closures have resulted in increased travel costs, prompting consumer associations to file complaints about price gouging.

Persistent ash from Mount Etna forced Catania airport to close for the fifth consecutive day during peak holiday week, stranding hundreds of travelers. Volcanic ash poses a risk to aircraft engines, causing concern among researchers and leading to widespread flight cancellations and diversions. The closure has also resulted in price hikes for taxis and car rentals, prompting consumer complaints.

Wall Street analysts have turned highly bullish on Boeing Co., expressing enthusiasm for the company's ongoing efforts to revitalize its business. This level of optimism marks the most positive analyst sentiment seen on the company in nearly four years, driven by a perceived 'Momentum Shift'.

The science of reading is a series of facts about how children learn to read, but it is not an implementable model itself. Critics have raised concerns that focusing too heavily on this science might disadvantage English learners by neglecting support for their home languages. A report from Joanna Yip suggests improving literacy by centering multilingual learners' needs and helping students bridge knowledge between their first language and English.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. During the rescue operation for 22 people working in the tunnel, officials reported that 12 were rescued alive and three are still missing. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are actively searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed, killing at least seven workers. Rescue teams are currently searching for the remaining missing workers amid rising water and debris. Authorities noted that construction accidents are common in India due to the collision of rapid infrastructure growth with fragile geology.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 440 pounds of seed cotton from a family traveling to the U.S. from Afghanistan at Dulles International Airport. Agents deemed the raw cotton a threat to domestic agriculture because it still contained seeds and could harbor pests, necessitating specific permits and treatments for import.

A mother reported that a strange man attempted to lure her son into his car near their home in the Bellevue neighborhood. The alleged incident was captured on surveillance footage and involved a marked car displaying “Local Locksmith.” The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently reviewing video footage as they investigate this alleged abduction attempt.

Anthropic's $2 trillion valuation is questioned because its underlying business may not justify the desired IPO value. The text also notes that AI investment is driving consumer inflation, while the U.S. deficit suddenly got worse, and markets were reported as flat.

Due to global liquidity having peaked and facing rising interest rates, Mike Howell argues that investors should adopt a defensive posture. Specifically, he advises maintaining this caution by hedging against inflation and purchasing commodities such as gold.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has suspended all vote counting and result announcements nationwide immediately. This decision was made following reports concerning violence within certain districts.

Dangote Sugar, a sugar refinery owned by Aliko Dangote, successfully raised $356 million through a share sale. The company plans to use these funds to reduce debt and boost its capital position, which had been eroded by three years of losses.

Barclays analyst Zornitsa Todorova stated that the market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines has the potential to reach a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035. She noted that these advancements represent a frontier moment in technology, offering new investment opportunities amid global labor shortages.

Israel is advancing plans to grant police powers in the occupied West Bank. Separately, a far-right government is pushing forward with its objective toward annexing Palestinian territory.

Lululemon’s first chief AI and technology officer, Ranju Das, is exiting after less than a year in the role. His departure coincides with former tech chief Julie Averill criticizing job titles that append “AI,” arguing it serves as a substitute for actual strategic planning.

Petrochemicals Maker Braskem SA reported better-than-expected results in the second quarter. These positive outcomes were attributed to war-related disruptions that impacted petrochemical supplies from both the Persian Gulf and Asia.

The forecast for Friday predicts a comfortable day with isolated showers expected later in the day.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for the Charlotte metro area due to near-record high temperatures reaching the mid-to-upper 90s. High humidity will cause it to feel between 103 and 107 degrees at times, and this extreme heat is forecast to continue through next week.

India’s market regulator has accelerated discussions regarding its new auction system used to determine stock closing prices. This increased review process addresses growing concerns related to the current closed stock auction mechanism. The talks involve high-frequency trading firms and other market players.

OpenAI's revenue run rate has topped $40 billion, and its IPO plans are taking shape. The Pulse With Francine Lacqua discusses global business, economics, finance, and politics, featuring guests such as Patrick Armstrong from Plurimi Wealth and Livia Paggi of JS Held.

Caution has been issued regarding Cañon City's water supply following a drought. Low flows in the Arkansas River allowed algae into the system, resulting in highly foul water quality.

Mark Lynch endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman for a head-to-head runoff against Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's special Republican U.S. Senate primary. The runoff is scheduled for August 25. The article also details that NRSC Chairman Sen. Tim Scott backed Graham, encouraging Republicans to vote for her in the runoff.

South Carolina's special Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff is scheduled for August 25, pitting Darline Graham against Ralph Norman. Mark Lynch endorsed Norman in his race, stating that South Carolina needs someone who will put America First. Meanwhile, Tim Scott backed Darline Graham following her first-place finish in the special GOP U.S. Senate primary.

Robeauté, a French neurotechnology startup, is developing rice-sized microrobots designed to enable precise delivery of drugs and therapies directly into areas of the brain that are difficult to access. The company's CEO stated that Robeauté plans for first-in-human studies in 2027, with a market launch targeted for the early 2030s.

Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township was named the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best for best bowling alley in Metro Detroit. Finalists included Plaza Lanes, Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, Country Lanes, and Premier Lanes. Over 163,000 votes were cast by fans supporting local businesses across 80 different categories.

Drivers should expect delays on I-64 in Norfolk after a vehicle crash occurred near Tidewater Drive.

Farage won in Clacton, though the title suggests bigger tests are forthcoming. Meanwhile, a probe into a party leader’s finances has resumed, coinciding with reports that Labour government is now leading in the polls.

Bessent received a warning regarding deficits from the bond market. This economic concern was highlighted by recent auction results, which showed that the 30-year yield reached its highest level since 2001.

Experts stated that El Niño is not expected to affect weather conditions in the continental U.S. until later this year. Additionally, it was noted that El Niño is not causing Colorado's summer heat wave.

Colorado is relaunching its e-bike rebate lottery offering $1,000 off vouchers, starting on August 24. These 2,800 vouchers became available after the previous popular program sold out.