Latest News
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Politics
US and Canada Fall Deeper into Trade War with New Tariffs
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods following the collapse of trade negotiations. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to retaliate with matching tariffs, intensifying the trade dispute between the two long-standing allies. This escalation is expected to create significant political friction, impacting various sectors from hockey equipment to steel products.
World
Russia's Drone Strike on Zelensky's Hometown Shopping Mall Kills 15, Injures 130
A shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Zelensky's hometown, was reportedly struck by multiple Russian drones on Friday afternoon. The attack resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 130 injuries, including 23 children. Local media shared grim visuals of the aftermath, showing bloodied civilians being carried from the scene.
Tech
AI Cyber Threats Soar 89%; Amazon Plans Massive Gas Plant for Texas AI Data Center
AI-enabled cyber threats have dramatically increased by 89% over the past year, with AI agent-triggered alerts outpacing human-triggered ones by 2.5 times, according to a recent CrowdStrike report. Separately, Amazon has confirmed plans to develop a 7.65GW natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to power a large-scale data center facility, a project exceeding the capacity of the Grand Coulee Dam.
Hollywood Creatives Paid to Train AI, Sparking Job Security Fears
Award-winning writers, directors, and producers in Hollywood are undertaking temporary work to train AI models, imparting skills like screenwriting and production. This trend emerges amid a significant downturn in entertainment industry jobs, leading some creatives to express concerns about contributing to technology that could ultimately displace their professions.
Science
Near-Total Lunar Eclipse to Grace Skies, Visible Across Americas
A spectacular near-total lunar eclipse, masking 96% of the moon's surface, is set to occur from Thursday night into Friday, offering prime viewing opportunities across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This event follows a total solar eclipse just two weeks prior, as celestial mechanics often align these phenomena in pairs.









