German energy giant RWE reached a $1.22 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday, August 6, agreeing to cancel three offshore wind leases in U.S. waters. The deal marks the Trump administration’s fifth and largest offshore wind cancellation this year, shifting corporate investments toward natural gas and LNG projects. RWE Agrees … Read more
Skywatchers across North America and Europe can witness a rare double celestial event on August 12, 2026, combining a partial solar eclipse during daylight hours with the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower that night, enhanced by optimal dark-sky conditions from a new moon. Timing and Visibility for the August 12-13 Celestial Double Feature … Read more
sports.yahoo.com City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has launched an online auction for sixty retired MetroCard vending machines as the transit agency transitions to the contactless OMNY fare system. Bidding runs through August 19, offering collectors and commuters a chance to own heavy metal terminals that served subway riders for decades. The end of an era for … Read more
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on August 3 in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York against the Trump administration. The legal action challenges a fresh round of double-digit tariffs imposed on goods from 60 trading partners, including 59 countries and the European Union. Twenty-Five States File Federal … Read more
Liverpool concluded their pre-season tour of the United States with a 4-2 defeat against Theguardian in Chicago, according to Theguardian. Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour as Liverpool head coach previously produced victories over Theguardian in Nashville and Theguardian in New York. Across the lucrative friendlies in Nashville, New York, and Chicago, Liverpool played in front … Read more
The Chicago White Sox bolster their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitching prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The trade was reported early Monday morning ahead of the 6 p.m. trade deadline, though league sources speaking to … Read more
The United States Treasury bought yen on July 31 to support the battered Japanese currency, marking Washington’s first intervention alongside Tokyo in more than a decade as the currency languishes near 40-year lows, according to a report by the straitstimes.com cited by multiple outlets. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York sold euros for yen … Read more
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three prospects, adding a vital rotation piece as they push for the American League East title. The deal includes outfield prospect Aidan Smith, pitcher Gary Gill Hill, and infielder Émilien Pitre. The Tampa Bay Rays made a decisive … Read more
Proposals to slash grocery prices by 30 percent have ignited a fierce debate across the retail sector, forcing lawmakers, economists, and supermarket chains to confront deep-seated structural issues within the food supply chain. According to reports from E24, the discussion centers on whether aggressive regulatory intervention or increased market competition is necessary to ease the … Read more
New York state officials have launched a major legal assault against the prediction market Kalshi, seeking at least $36 billion in financial penalties and restitution. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the lawsuit, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling operation without state authorization. New York Sues Kalshi for … Read more